Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It never fails to amaze me how Leica enthusiasts will go to great length to use their cameras. There are easier ways..... Buy and use a Nikon whatever cheapo film camera so you can SEE the perspective corrections required Buy and use the Schneider PC lens for a Leicaflex. Go get a proper view camera..... Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+red735i=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+red735i=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Williams Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:34 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Using Nikon F and Leica-R lenses on M body One of the LHSA Viewfinder's had a article on using the Nikon 28mm PC lens on a Leica M6. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: <pwerner@bluewin.ch> Subject: [Leica] Using Nikon F and Leica-R lenses on M body > I have some Nikon and R lenses that I would like to use on the (pre- > ordered) M8, such as the Nikkor 4/20 and the Leica 21-35R while > waiting for the cash to (maybe) buy Leica M glass > > It should be theoretically possible. There is a N to M adapter at > http://www.cameraquest.com/adpSLRRF.htm . Has somebody had some > experience in practical use? > > R to M should be possible with a Leitz 22228 adapter. I found such > an animal on the bay, but it will not take the newer (ROM) lenses I > have. A Leica technician told me to find an R lens mount from a > defective R body and mount it on the 22228. Any practical experience > or other suggestions? > > Thanks for your answers > Peter _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information