Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tom, While I haven't tried any of the Cosina/Voigtlander adapters, I did come across the first instance of having a problem with a Japanese adapter the other day. I was trying to connect a Russar 20mm to a Japanese adapter and it wouldn't. It stuck solid after no more than a turn. The manufacturer's name wasn't on it, I've some made by Komura, these worked, and the ones from Leica worked but I suspect that one of the cheaper manufacturers over there may still be under an illusion that the mount is 39mm x 1mm rather than 39mm x 26TPI. The rogue adapter seemed to work with most other lenses but got stuck on a 35/2.8 Canon where other Canon lenses were fine. I suspect that there are manufacturing tolerances, and then again, manufacturing tolerances... Thanks for confirming the upcoming 21mm lens, I thought it had be in the pipeline. Jem - -----Original Message----- From: TTAbrahams@aol.com [SMTP:TTAbrahams@aol.com] I have very little problems with the screw-to-bayonet adapters and the fact that Cosina's version of them has the three little lugs on the back-cap simplifies the removal from the body. The old Leica back-caps used to have these, but they are now difficult to find in usable condition. Tom A