Leica M6 lightmeter & SA 21 mm f3.4

[payral]

Can somebody tell me if the M6 lightmeter works or not with a Super Angulon 21mm f/3.4 on it ?
None at all or some of them according to the numbers.
Thanks.

 

[madNbad]

Tamarkin has a review of all of the Leica 21s. The consensus is, it's hit or miss metering with the 3.4. I did find a review with the 3.4 and a M10P. Here's a link, hope it helps.

https://www.35mmc.com/24/06/2019/leica-21mm-f-3-4-super-angulon-review/

 

[payral]

Tamarkin has a review of all of the Leica 21s. The consensus is, it's hit or miss metering with the 3.4. I did find a review with the 3.4 and a M10P. Here's a link, hope it helps.

https://www.35mmc.com/24/06/2019/leica-21mm-f-3-4-super-angulon-review/

Thanks for your answer but I need to use it with a M6. I will have to waite to get it to know exactly I think.

 

[madNbad]

The meter in the M6 reads the reflectivity off of the white dot on the shutter curtain. The depth of the rear element of the 3.4 Super-Angulon has two effects with the M6. First, it places the rear of the lens much closer than other lenses, which is why it couldn't be used with the M5 or CL. Secondly, the rear barrel blocks most of the chamber so the meter sensor may not get an accurate reading. You are correct that the digital Leica reads the light from a sensor directly behind the lens. It's a good example of what the lens is capable of. If the meter in the M6 is incorrect with the SA, you can always use an accessory meter.

 

[beemermark]

The answer is no. Big no. If you don't believe me shoot a roll of film using the in camera light meter.

 

[Huss]

Same thing with the Wtulens 17mm f16. Does not give correct readings with internal light meters.

 

[payral]

Thanks for all your answers

 

[250swb]

Yes the lens interferes with the light metering so use a hand held meter.