Leica M Lenses - Leica M10 Anleitung

LEICA M LENSES

As a rule: most Leica M lenses can be used. Details on the small
number of exceptions and restrictions can be found in the following
notes. They can be used regardless of the lens features, and
whether they have 6-bit coding in the bayonet or not.
Even without this additional feature, i.e. when using Leica M lenses
without coding, the camera will deliver excellent pictures in most
situations. To ensure optimum picture quality in these situations,
we recommend entering the lens type (see p. 150).
Important:
• The following cannot be used:
– Hologon 15mm f/8,
– Summicron 50mm f/2 with close-up attachment,
– Elmar 90mm f/4 with retractable barrel (manufactured from
1954-1968)
– Some versions of the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 (not aspheri-
cal, manufactured from 1961-1995, Made in Canada) cannot
be attached to the camera or will not focus to infinity. The
Leica Customer Care department can modify these lenses so
that they can be used on the camera.
• The following can be used, but risk damaging the camera or lens:
Lenses with retractable barrel can only be used with the barrel
extended, i.e. their barrel must never be retracted into the cam-
era. This is not the case with the current Macro-Elmar-M 90mm
f/4, as its barrel does not protrude into the camera body even
when retracted. It can therefore be used without any restric-
tions.
• The following can be used with restrictions
Despite the high precision of the rangefinder on the camera,
exact focusing with 135mm lenses at full stop cannot be guaran-
teed due to the very low depth of field. Therefore, stopping down
by at least 2 stops is recommended. By contrast, Live View
mode and the various setting facilities allow unrestricted use of
these lenses.
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