Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/30

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Subject: [Leica] Leica R 28mm f2.8 -> CameraQuest -> Canon 1Ds MK2 ???? (and others)
From: jnswickard at comcast.net (jnswickard@comcast.net)
Date: Thu Dec 30 14:56:11 2004

Have we compiled a list of which Leica R Lenses can be used with the R8/R9 
and digital back--hmmm-- oh thats right it would be all of the lenses!!!
Something to think about.
Jack

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> Dear LUG: 
> 
> We are trying to compile a list of known Leica R lenses that will 
> successfully shoot on the Canon 1Ds MK2 via CameraQuest Adapter. The 
> list is being complied on Rob Galbraith's forum under the Canon 1Ds 
> group. 
> 
> If you have an information to add and can confirm operation from close 
> focus to infinity with full mirror clearance, please send me a direct 
> email at: 
> 
> pete@petemyers.com 
> 
> I would be most grateful for your help. 
> 
> Of particular interest is if the R 28mm f2.8 ROM will clear the mirror 
> at infinity when on the 1Ds MK2 via CameraQuest adapter. 
> 
> So far: 
> 
> R 60mm f2.8 YES 
> R35mm f2 YES 
> R35mm f2.8 YES 
> R28mm f2.8 Unknown 
> R28PC 2.8 YES 
> R35mm-70mm f2.8 NO 
> R19 YES with modification to lens 
> 
> Again, if you can add to the list with accurate information, please 
> email me directly as I am not monitoring LUG at the moment. 
> 
> Happy New Year and kind regards, 
> 
> 
> Pete Myers 
> Fine Arts Photographer 
> Santa Fe, NM 
> 
> www.petemyers.com 
> pete@petemyers.com 
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