Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have tried the R lenses with a cheap X to R adapter from Amazon and like the results. I have ordered a Metabones adapter with Brian Caldwell optics to increase the angle of view to the same as the lens would have on a full frame sensor. If that is as good as everybody says I shall cancel my M240 order for the time being... FD >________________________________ > From: Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> >To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >Sent: Thursday, 6 June 2013, 6:13 >Subject: Re: [Leica] Adapter for R lenses for S Camera > > >Perhaps a temporary solution to try would be mating the R lenses to the >Fuji X-E1 with this Steven Gandy item: >http://checkout.cameraquest.com/catalog/product/b1456aeec34e4b168c1dcb4f54a2b8b5 > > >On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:49 PM, George Lottermoser <imagist3 at mac.com> >wrote: > >> Distance from S sensor to S bayonet too long due to large mirror box >> required for large sensor. Major surgery of R lens barrels required. >> >> a note off the iPad, George >> >> On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:13 PM, Jim Christie <jim.christie at sbcglobal.net> >> wrote: >> >> > I am very frustrated. I own a lot of wonderful R lenses and wonder why >> an adapter can't be developed to use them on the S Leica. I'm? probably >> stupid for asking this question, but I'm about ready to say goodbye to >> Leica. Any thoughts/suggestions? >> > >> > Jim >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Leica Users Group. >> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > >-- >Bob Adler > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >