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<p>Would someone tell me what are the differences (if any) between a Nikon SD-8 that has been modified to fit a Nikon SB-800 and a Nikon SD-8A. Thanks.<br>

Robert S. Smith</p>

Sandord, the web site would be "clickable" if the post were

written in HTML; however, it is trivial to copy and past the URL

into the address window of your browser.

Am I the only one worried about sand? You will come to grief if

you get sand in a lens or in the mechanisms of the camera!

Don't forget that sand can be airborne and sand spray in a lens

or camera is not be easily removed with a damp cloth! Crunch,

crunch, crunch!!

I want to buy a Metz SCA 3502 Module for Leica to be used with

a Metz 32 Z 2 flash. If you have such a module, then please

contact me directly. Thanks. smithrs@muohio.edu.

Fairborn Camera & Video had one in stock about a week ago.

Contact Paul RyBolt or Mike Petrose at

mailto:faircam@fairborn.net, 937-878-4392.

I was unaware of Stephen Gandy's request about not quoting

large quanties of information from his web site. I apologize for

doing so. I ment on offense or disrespect.

I found this at http://www.cameraquest.com/mlenses.htm. I

hope it helps.

35/2Ê Summicron.Ê This is a fine lens in all versions, but is a bit

confusing with five optical versions and many variations. Ê

Considered sharper than either version of the Summarons.

Generally the later the version, the better.ÊAll versions have a

convenient focusing lever.

* First version 1958-1969 chrome, Two versions, with "eyes" and

without.Ê "Eyes" were a viewfinder attachment built into the lens

which converted the 50 frame on the M3 to a 35 viewing field.Ê

The exact same idea used on the later 135/2.8 Elmarit to give it a

larger frameline. ÊÊ Ê The M2 version slightly outnumbers the M3

"eyes" version. Ê 8 elements.Ê Likely to be acquired Ê fogged from

original owner, see Fogging.ÊÊ The M3 version focused to 26," the

M2 and later versions focused to 28."

* Second version 1969-1973 chrome fromÊ 2316001, has a little

aperture control lever rather than traditional aperture control ring,

6 elements

* Third version 1973-1979 black only from 2646001, E39 filter or

Series VII/hood 6 elements

* Fourth version 1980 to 1998.Ê Sadly discontinued with intro of

35/2 ASPH lens. Ê black and chrome E39 filters. Ê Recognizable

by aperture control ring's oval shape.Ê The portion with F/stops is

smaller and of a smaller diameter.Ê The gripping portion of the

aperture control ring has a larger diameter withÊ serrations.Ê This

set up is VERY easy to use. ÊÊÊ Chrome versions are handsome,

butÊ significantly heavier than the black.ÊÊ Earlier lenses have

"LEITZ LENS MADE IN CANADA" on filter ring while serial

number is on the BACK edge of the aperture control ring.Ê Later

variation has "LEICA" on filter ring along with the serial number. Ê

A lot of these very fine lenses are on the market now, being

traded in on the 35 ASP lenses. Ê Lower prices make them great

buys.Ê Sure, the 35ASP is slightly better wide open, but at smaller

apertures you will be hard pressed to tell the difference.Ê My own

favorite. 7 elements

If there ss an outlet in the States for the Konermann accessories

(shade, hook, sling, eyecup, and sfill), please let me know. Many

thanks!

I considering the purchased of a used Leica SF20. Have there

been any design changes to the unit over the years or are all of

the SF20s pretty much the same?