User Guide

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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 lenses 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 rain drops or
fingerprints.
Use of older LEICA M lenses
All LEICA M lenses can be used without
restriction. However, the exposure metering
system does not function with the following
types:
HOLOGON f/8/15mm,
SUPER-ANGULON-M f/4/21 mm,
SUPER-ANGULON Mf/3.4/21 mm,
ELMARIT-M f/2.8/28 mm
up to Serial No. 231 4921.
The following lens must be set to infinity during
fitting/removal:
SUMMICRON with close focusing f/2/50 mm
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