Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/30

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Subject: [Leica] Leica 1.4 X APO Convertor to Leitax Nikon bayonet
From: cummer at netvigator.com (H&ECummer)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:40:59 +0800
References: <mailman.1391.1251680529.31809.lug@leica-users.org>

Dear Ed,
Please see:
http://www.leitax.com/conversion/leica/APO-Extender-R_1.4x/index.html
to answer your question.
Cheers
Howard
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:04:15 -0400
> From: Edward Caliguri <ejcaliguri at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Leica] Another Leitax Nikon question
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
>
> At the risk of repeating an already asked question, has anyone done a
> mount conversion to a Leica 1.4x Apo converter, or a short extension
> tube (the 30mm for the 60 Macro or a shorter one)?
>
> I figure I could then use many of my Leica R Teles on my Nikon body,
> without having to change a slew of glass over, and gaining versatility
> while I just give it an initial try.
>
> I know I'd loose infinity focus with the tube, but that would be fine
> as I would ne doing some bird shots fairly close range to start.
>
> Just a thought - what do you think?
>
> Ed
>
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