Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sent from my iPhone Steve Barbour On Jun 6, 2013, at 9:32 AM, FRANK DERNIE <frank.dernie at btinternet.com> wrote: > 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.. Using this on what camera body Frank? s > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information