Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, I only have 3 cam lenses. They work fine on R6 and R8. AFAIK the only problem is with ROM lenses on the SL2 and earlier where the cam followers in these bodies (which were operated by one of the earlier 2 cams) will damage the electrical contact strip on ROM lenses. cheers Frank > > Jim Hemenway asked > > I'm looking at a Leicaflex R8 with a used, but very nice F4 37-70 R, > (with Macro). I now have a 3 cam 60mm/f2.8 R macro lens on my SL which I > would also like to use on the R8... if I buy it. The R8 instruction > booklet stated something to the effect that my 60mm needs to be ROMed, > otherwise it can/will damage the camera. That's why I was wondering > about the cost. > > So, now I don't know which is correct Gerry, since you haven't run into > any problems. > > Do either of you by any chance use an extender with the 60mm Macro? If > so how do you like it? > > Jim