Focus mark alignment

[Artorius]

New to LTM cameras, but not the lenses. I attached my recently purchased 50 'cron to my IIIc,
and noticed the focus mark does not line up...
http://www.rcartworks.com/images/Leica/AHJ_50Al.jpg

...the way my 90 Elmar or CV 28 does.
http://www.rcartworks.com/images/Leica/AHJ_90Al.jpg

Is this normal?

[Al Kaplan]

Very, very common. Don't concern yourself with it. It does make it easier to see the markings on top of the lens barrel when using a big accessory finder such as the Imarect or a flash like the Vivitar 283.

[Artorius]

I didn't know what to expect. Just doesn't look right on the camera. I put it on an adapter and did a couple of shots with the M8, and they appear to be fine. Thanks Al.

[OldNick]

It is almost identical to the way the Summitar lines up on my IIIf RD. No problem.

Jim N.

[John Shriver]

1 to 2 O'clock is a normal place to have the index mark wind up.

[Artorius]

I feel a lot better now.