Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I use a Leitz 2x teleconverter on my R4; a particularly nice combo with the 180mm f/3.4 Apo-Telyt (what a lens!), and decently sharp fully open at an effective f/6.8, while retaining the auto diaphragm. I would like to use the same converter on my Leicaflex SL but it does not fit; indeed, Leitz listed separate models of the converter for the SL and R series. Does anyone know the reasons, and can a conversion be made to allow one converter to work on both cameras? I don't want to spring for another 2x and I love my Leicaflex too much to trade it. By the way, my 50mm Summictron R which came with the SL was 'three cammed' by Leitz a couple of years ago to work on the R4 and the price was pretty modest - under $100 as I recall. They may still advertise the occasional 'special' on this service in the photo magazines; if not, it wouldn't hurt to ask, reminding them how they used to price this. Tell them you're thinking of buying an R6 or R7 body to use with your old lenses..... ThomasP@nacm.com