Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/22

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: LEM/NIK or LER/NIK
From: Lucian Chis <chis@ece.orst.edu>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 12:46:46 -0700 (PDT)

I would think so; I have a Nikon F90X and I use a converted non AI CAnon
FD 300/4L. If that works, I don't see why Leica R wouldn't!

Lucian 

On Thu, 22 Jul 1999, Dan Post wrote:

> I have a question for the good Dr.!
> I had gotten an LER/EOS in the hope that the Canon would use the AUTOFOCUS
> device as an 'electronic rangefinder' but it does not. I am considering
> selling it and getting a Novoflex adapter for the NIKON, which you
> mentioned... does it give an indication of proper focus as it does with
> non-AF Nikon lenses when using the Leica lenses?
> Thanks!
> Dan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dr. Joseph Yao <yaojkfdr@netvigator.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 10:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: RE: Lens Caps and Coupling Ring arounds
> 
> 
> > Kip Babington wrote:
> > >
> > > Since I now know how to make a universal coupler, I wonder if anybody
> knows of an
> > > adapter that will let me use my Nikon lenses on my M6?  Of course I'd
> probably
> > > have to scale focus, but . . .
> >
> > Kip,
> >
> > SRB Film Service in England <srbfilm@aol.com> offers a Nikon to LTM
> > adaptor for 60 GBP (approx. $94).  Add a LTM to M adaptor and you are in
> > business.
> >
> > Alternatively, Novoflex of Germany offers a 'LEM/NIK' adaptor for the
> > same purpose and in the US you can order it through Calumet.  I believe
> > I paid approx. $160 for the Novoflex adaptor.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Joseph
> 
> 
> 
>