Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/05

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Subject: [Leica] Adapter for R lenses for S camera
From: rgacpa at gmail.com (Robert Adler)
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 22:20:37 -0700
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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
>
>
>
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-- 
Bob Adler


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