Leica M5 compatible with Voigtlander Skopar 4/21mm?

Dali · Sep 15, 2018

Hi there,

I know that the Leica M5 camera is not compatible with some WA lenses. Do anyone successfully use a Skopar 4/21mm lens with a M5 camera? Is it possible to mount it without issue and is the meter reading OK?

Thanks!

dourbalistar · Sep 17, 2018

There are two versions of the Voigtlander 4/21. Do you mean the older LTM version or the newer M-Mount version?

Eric Rose · Sep 17, 2018

Check out the Cameraquest website.

dourbalistar · Sep 17, 2018

Eric Rose said:
Check out the Cameraquest website.

For the OP: https://www.cameraquest.com/m5.htm

NB23 · Sep 17, 2018

Of course. The rear element is not protruding far enough

Dali · Sep 17, 2018

dourbalistar said:
There are two versions of the Voigtlander 4/21. Do you mean the older LTM version or the newer M-Mount version?

Older version with LTM/M adapter.

guangong · Sep 18, 2018

I have both versions of the lens. The earlier ltm lens will most likely not work, the later ltm lens with adapter will work. Difference only slightly noticeable when placed side by side. At dourballistar advised, call Steve Gandy at CameraQuest for definite info about serial numbers, etc.

M. Axel Wikstrom · Sep 30, 2018

At what lens depth does it interfere with the light meter? (Front surface of lens mount to meter sensor.) I have a newer M-mount 21mm f/4 Skopar, and the rear element protrudes approximately 13.5mm into the camera at infinity. I assume that the LTM version with an M-mount adapter would be the same.

Leica M5 compatible with Voigtlander Skopar 4/21mm?

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