Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:30 PM 1/2/2006, Ted Grant wrote: .... >I had enquired about an adapter from Stephen Gandy so I might use the >Noctilux on the 20D, but was informed it wouldn't be possible to focus >properly much to my disappointment. As I figured with it open at f1.0 and >camera at 3200, I truly could shoot by the dark of night where others >might not even see their way. ;-) >... For a few months in 2005, Stephen advertises a macro adaptor to use the M lens on different SLRs as macro lens. Sadly, the advertising went away, presumably either the cost of the production is too high (vs. potential sales) since technically, it's just a mechanical mount. General usage of M lens is of course "impossible" except for macro. Stephen also sells a gadget where you have RF coupling and correct focusing, but not directly to your lens :-) So you focus using that inbetween gadget, then transfer the distance reading to the M lens. I can't imagine it's precise enough to focus a Noct... // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com)