Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/18

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Nikon lenses on an R8?
From: "telyt@earthlink.net" <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 18:46:24 -0500

Adam Bridge wrote:
 
> I'd like to use this lens with my new R8. Where do I look for an
> adapter? I have an existing F to C mount I use for the movie camera. There
> must be something similiar for the R's right?
>
 
Adam, if you do find an adapter you won't get infinity focus.  The Nikon F flange-to-film distance is shorter than the Leica-R flange-to-film distance.
 
Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com


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