the SOOKY-M for close-ups with the M-series cameras
Toronto. As Leitz moved to the phenomenally successful M-series cameras, the accessories changed to complement the new line.
A strange ‘bug-eyed’ little gadget called a SOOKY-M is just such a wonder. Like the screw mount NOOKY, this gadget gives the M3 a close-up range (various sources give different ratios).
When the Summicron lens was made in the black mount, it was no longer collapsible. It did not fit the SOOKY-M. To solve this, Leitz produced the little ring seen here at right called a ‘16508’ that took the unscrewed 5cm Summicron lens out of its focussing mount and changed it to a small bayonet mount just like that on the older chrome collapsible Summicron.
And speaking of getting closer, our Spring Fair debuts this year on May 24th. As we approach the date a poster and other details will be pinned to the top of this site.
