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Subject: Re: [Leica] Nikon lenses on an R8?
From: Javier Perez <summarex@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 22:24:27 +0000
References: <RELAY1Kl9QVBOexZPTi000069d6@relay1.softcomca.com>

You may be able to find an optical adapter.
They have been making them for this sort of application
but they are expensive and the results are less than
you would get with the original Nikkor.
Javier

"telyt@earthlink.net" wrote:
> 
> 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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