Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]For LTM to M adapters, contact Stephen Gandy. He has the set of three that adapts 35mm through 135mm for $100 plus shipping and sales tax applicable to a California resident. LeicaNikon@Earthlink.net. I am using a set of these aftermarket adapters with great results. They have the appearance of fine quality. Roland Smith roland@dnai.com - ----- Original Message ----- From: <calciua@hn.va.nec.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 12:09 PM Subject: [Leica] lens adapters > Hi there kind folk, > As you probably know, I bought some screwmount stuff and then I ended up > buying an M4-P body. Now I have the LTM lenses (35, 50, 90) and one 35 lens > (with eyes) for M mount. I know there are adapters to use the LTM lenses on > the M body, but I do not know which ones they are and where to get them > (other than Tamarkin or Don Chatterton). I also plan on getting the 15mm > Heliar soon. > > One thing I was cautioned about is the quality of the adapters. I want > something good, does not have to be Leica made, but must be better than pot > metal :-) and preferably I would not have to sell my first born to acquire > it. > > Second item is hoods. I have seen lots of traffic on this issue and I am > puzzled. why do these blasted things cost so much. is there something > strange about the leica lenses (odd threads or size)? Why not use good ol'e > series lens hoods? They are a dime a half dozen :-) > -_______________ > Andrei D. Calciu > NEC America, Inc. > No Archive > >