Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/10/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have a 22228 It's mount diameter prevents the mounting of ROM lenses, just like the SL/SL2 I have a NOVOFLEX R to M mount and it allows ROM lenses to mount. regards Vick On 07/10/2013 11:42 AM, Frank Filippone wrote: > Apparently, from what I have read, the code for the official Leica adapter > is set for 110111. the VF frame set choice is set for Novoflex 50/75: > Leica > 28/90. Both apparently work for right now..... > > The Novoflex adapter does work, today, but brings up a different frame line > setup..... but if Leica changes the FW and checks for the Frame line > choice, > the Novoflex may not operate correctly in the future..... > > Bill Grimwood reported: The Leica 22228 adapter works for all R lenses > except the Rom lenses. Bill, what does NOT work? Does not physically fit > with ROM contacts? > > If it were my $$$, I would use the 22228 first, see if I like its results, > if not, then get the Leica new adapter. > > The Novoflex adapter apparently has some risk associated with it.... see > above..... > > It is also not clear yet that there is any advantage to telling the M(240) > which R lens is mounted..... other than the EXIF file info. I have not > read > ( and I could be wrong) that there is any optical correction ( vignetting > pincushion etc) that the body does with the R lens info...... > > Selection of R lens is done manually.... > > Frank Filippone > Red735i at verizon.net > > > Interest, so the 6-bit code is specific for bringing up the R lens menu. > > Then do you select which R lens you have? > > regards > Vick > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >