Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In <m0vqTxm-001Z0mC@umcc.umcc.umich.edu>, on 01/31/97 at 08:09 PM, edwardk9@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Edward Kowaleski) said: >I have only casually been reading the thread on the 85 and 105 mm Nikon >lenses because I thought that they were only used on Nikon cameras. Now >the light has dawned on me that such acronyms as TLM (or TML) probably >refer to some way a Nikon 85 or 105 mm (screw-mount? bayonet-mount?) >lens can be used within the Leica M system. Is this correct? How is >the Leica rangefinder cam engaged? I would appreciate hearing from >anyone who has successfully mounted a Nikon 105mm lens to an M body with >full rangefinder functionality. How does one do this? >In one of the threads, someone said that there were quite a few of these >in Europe. I do not recall seeing any here in the US. Any info would be > appreciated. Thanks, Ed Kowaleski Ed, These lenses were made with the Leica Thread Mount (LTM) for sale to owners of Leica and Canon bodies. To mount them on an M camera you just attach the LTM to bayonet adaptor. Framelines are a problem but some 'universal' finders can give accurate framing. Best regards, Dennis Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown