Re: [Leica] Adapter for Leica lens to Minolta

[Lucian Chis <chis@ece.orst.edu>]

DO NOT use the 58/1.2 it is a lousy performer for any resolution to say
the least.
Why don't you find yourself the MC28/3.5 and then you are talking
resolution. That is of course, if you don't find the adaptor you want!

Lucian


On Wed, 3 Feb 1999, Gary Todoroff wrote:

> The latest aerial photography adventure looks like it will be to capture a
> digital image of all of Humboldt Bay (about 5 by 20 miles) for a Humboldt
> State grad student's project. Since a Kodak Photo CD will be adequate
> resolution, I am thinking of using 35mm instead of the Hasselblad to
> capture the approx 75 photos that would encompass the bay from around
> 10,000 feet altitude (and also fit neatly on one Photo CD).
> 
> The only motorized 35mm camera I have is a Minolta SRM on loan from the
> college (still looks brand new), including the Rokkor f1.2/58mm lens. I am
> doubtful that this huge chunk of glass will give me anywhere the resolving
> power of either my 50mm Summicron-R (2 cam) or Summicron DR lenses.
> 
> Does a Leica R or M to Minolta (MC mount) adapter exist, so I could mount
> one of the Leica lenses on the Minolta (the SRM is like an SRT-101)? I
> won't be looking thru the viewfinder, so manual f-stops for the SL would be
> fine. Or, alternatively, is there a way to put a used motor on a Leica for
> around $300? I have SL, SL2, M2,3,4,6 bodies. Or, maybe I could figure out
> a way to put a "remote extension" on my Abrahamsson Rapid Winder, holding
> it in my lap while the M2 lays lens down on the airplane floor looking thru
> the camera port. . . Hey Tom, there's a great project for your next evening
> with nothing to do!
> 
> Regards,
> Gary Todoroff
> Tree LUGger
>