Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jack is correct. I don't know what they called it but the model of the 19/3.5 he has is probably the breechlock mount, non-TTL version intended for the generation of Canon reflex (FT I believe, about 1965) after the original Canonflex (R,R2000, and RM). Its back focus was correct for the reflex camera with the mirror locked up and accessory finder (just like the original Nikon 21/4). And yes a converter did exist for this so infinity focus could be used on the rfdr camera. I know this for a fact because my cousin had one of these lenses and used it on either his Canonflex, his Canon P rangefinders, or his Leica M2. Since the Canonflex R didn't have mirror lockup, he would just flip the mirror up with his finger and then insert the lens. You could hear the mirror clicking agaist the lens body with each shot. Michael Volow, M.D. (mvolo@acpub.duke.edu) Department of Psychiatry, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 919 286 0411 Ext 6933