Operation Manual

20 / Leica S lenses / Attaching and removing the lens
Leica S lenses
Leica S lenses all have characteristic external features:
- Their distance setting ring (1.7) works differently depending
on which focus mode is set:
- In manual mode (MF, see p. 13/22/33) the distance is set as
normal, by turning the ring - in this case, it is mechanically cou-
pled to the optical construction from the outset.
- In autofocus mode (AFs/AFc, see p. 13/22/33) it is ini -
tially uncoupled - so that holding the lens with the ring
does not prevent the motorized adjustment. However, you
can override the automatic setting at any time, i.e. set the
distance manually in AF mode, in which case turning the
ring immediately couples it to the optical system.
- Their distance scale is on the inside and the set distance can
be read through a window (1.6).
- They do not have an aperture setting-ring. The aperture is set
using the click wheel (1.18, see p. 37) on the camera housing.
Attaching and removing the lens
All lenses and accessories with a Leica S bayonet can be at -
tached to the LEICA S2.
Leica S lenses are attached as follows:
1. Position the red dot on the lens mount opposite the bayonet
release button (1.3b) on the camera housing.
2. In this position, insert the lens.
3. Turn the lens as far as possible to the right, and you will hear
and feel it click into place.
To remove the lens
1. Press the release button,
2. unlock the lens by turning it slightly to the left, and
3. pull it straight out.
Hinweise:
• To protect against ingress of dust etc. into the interior of the
camera, and particularly to keep the sensor surface free of
dust as far as possible, it is important always to have a lens or a
cover fitted to the camera body.
• For the same reason, when changing lenses work without
delay and in an environment that is as dust-free as possible.
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