[Leica] Leica T lens on SL camera

[Douglas Sharp]

Is it possible that a setting for an R or M lens in 
lens profiles is stopping the SL recognizing a T lens? 
Maybe you have to clear the profile.

On 28.01.2016 23:53, John McMaster wrote:
> The T (and S and now SL) lenses are all electronic with no manual linkage,  so expect to get two way traffic ;-)
>
> john
> ________________________________________
>
> Just a thought - Is there an option something like this
> in the menu (like there is for M lenses)? *Setup/Lens
> profiles/T Lenses?*
>
> Douglas
>
> On 28.01.2016 21:41, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> While riding my stationary bike, this same thought
>> occurred to me. The settings change may enable her to
>> take pictures with the old firmware.  It's worth a try.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>> On 1/28/2016 2:35 PM, Frank Filippone wrote:
>>> Yes, certainly a problem.......
>>>
>>> Taking a more positive track.....  There may be a
>>> setting for T
>>> lenses....?????  Cameras are a lot more complicated
>>> than a M.......
>>>
>>> I think before you send the lens back from the
>>> supplier, or to Leica, ask
>>> the question how it works together, and wait for the
>>> response.......
>>>
>>> Do you know about the http://www.getdpi.com/wp/
>>> group? ..... If you can
>>> register there, ask the question.... there are a few
>>> SL owners... and a few
>>> pre- release testers that hang out there......
>>> You might get an immediate answer......
>>>
>>> Or.......What happens if you change sensor format (
>>> 24x36 to APS-C)?
>>>
>>>   From the instructions....
>>>
>>> BASIC PHOTO SETTINGS
>>> SWITCHING THE SENSOR FORMAT
>>> The Leica SL is a standard 35mm format camera, i.e.
>>> its sensor
>>> size is approx. 24 x 36mm. You can limit the sensor
>>> area used to
>>> the APS-C format though, i.e. to approx. 15.7 x 23.6mm.
>>> APS-C should be utilized whenever using lenses
>>> designed for this
>>> format.
>>> Setting the function
>>> 1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Sensor
>>> Format, and
>>> 2. in the submenu, the desired setting.
>>> Notes:
>>> . Using the smaller format with lenses designed for
>>> the 35mm
>>> format results in focal lengths that are effectively
>>> longer (by
>>> approx. 1.2x - the so-called 'crop factor'), and
>>> therefore also a
>>> reduced angle of view (approx. 66%).
>>> . This function can be assigned to the FAVORITES menu.
>>> ASPECT RATIO
>>> You can select the aspect ratio to be used for
>>> photos, i.e. the
>>> relationship between the vertical and horizontal
>>> sides of the
>>> format.
>>> Setting the function
>>> 1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Photo Aspect
>>> Ratio, and
>>> 2. in the submenu, the desired setting.
>>> Note:
>>> This function can be assigned to the FAVORITES menu.
>>>
>>> Frank Filippone
>>> Red735i at verizon.net
>>>
>>> It won't take a picture with the lens attached.
>>>
>>> Tina
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Frank Filippone
>>> <red735i at verizon.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> The question that has not been asked.....
>>>>
>>>> What happens when you put the lens on the SL and
>>>> take a picture?
>>>>
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