Technical data

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Lens hoods
Each Leica M lens is supplied with a lens hood the
design of which is geared to the lens. Several lens-
es have built-in telescopic lens hoods. The lens
hoods should always be used as they provide both
shade from stray light and glare and protection
against raindrops or fingerprints.
Use of older Leica M lenses
All Leica M lenses can be used. However, the
exposure metering system does not function with
the following types:
Hologon 15mm f/8
Super-Angulon-M 21mm f/4
Super-Angulon-M 21mm f/3.4
Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8
up to Serial No. 2314921.
The following lens must be set to infinity during
fitting/removal:
Summicron 50mm f/2 with close focusing.