Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]in the mean time, for a much smaller amount than an new S, Novoflex can mount R lenses on Fuji X mounts... Novoflex *Adapter for Leica R Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X Mount Digital Cameras* http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888372-REG/Novoflex_fux_ler_Adapter_for_Leica_R.html Might be worth a try! You may be impressed with the output and ease of focus... On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net>wrote: > Howard Cummer wrote: > > >If you haven't already done so, please check out: > > > ><http://leitax.com/leica-lens-for-nikon-cameras.html> > > > > Leitax conversion to Sony Alpha is also possible with the added benefits > of no mirror clearance problems with wide-angle lenses, and if the adapter > is chipped, the camera's in-body stabilization will be active. > > One disadvantage of Leitax mount conversion is that you will no longer be > able to use Leica-R extenders or extension tubes. IMHO if your subjects > aren't moving quickly a mirrorless camera such as the Sony NEX (or similar > cameras) with a dumb adapter or the Leica M type 240 also with a dumb R > adapter is more versatile. > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Bob Adler