AL Leica-M Mount Lenses
This section describes the appropriate method for attaching and detaching Leica-M® lenses. For more information, refer to the original manufacturer’s instructions. This section also lists lenses supported by the DSMC AL Leica-M Mount.
WARNING: ALWAYS protect your equipment, when it is not in use, by replacing lens caps and mount caps.
Attach Leica-M Lenses
- Rotate the locking ring counter-clockwise to release the camera mount cap.
- Remove the rear lens cap and the camera mount cap.
- Align the mounting index (white dot) on the lens with the mounting index on the DSMC AL Leica-M mount.
- Insert the lens into the DSMC AL Leica-M mount.
- Rotate the locking ring clockwise to secure the lens in place.
Detach LEica-M Lenses
- Rotate the locking ring counter-clockwise to release the Leica-M lens.
- Remove the Leica-M lens from the DSMC AL Leica-M mount.
- Replace the rear lens cap and camera mount cap when the lens is not in use.
DSMC AL LEICA-M MOUNT Supported Lenses
The DSMC AL Leica-M Mount is compatible with most Leica M-series lenses with focal lengths of 50mm and greater, EXCEPT for the 50mm f2.0 Dual-Range Summicron. The 50mm f2.0 Dual-Range Summicron has a protruding lug on the exterior of the lens body for mounting a supplementary finder. This lug interferes with the locking ring on the DSMC AL Leica-M Mount. Most Leica lenses with focal lengths of less than 50mm will encounter mechanical interference between the rear lens cell and the camera’s front panel.
WARNING: Attempting to mount Leica lenses of focal lengths of less than 50mm could result in damage to the lens and/or the camera.