[Leica] Using Nikon F and Leica-R lenses on M body

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

One of the LHSA Viewfinder's had a article on using the Nikon 28mm PC lens
on a Leica M6.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: <pwerner@bluewin.ch>
Subject: [Leica] Using Nikon F and Leica-R lenses on M body


> I have some Nikon and R lenses that I would like to use on the (pre-
> ordered) M8, such as the Nikkor 4/20 and the Leica 21-35R while
> waiting for the cash to (maybe) buy Leica M glass
>
> It should be theoretically possible. There is a N to M adapter at
> http://www.cameraquest.com/adpSLRRF.htm . Has somebody had some
> experience in practical use?
>
> R to M should be possible with a Leitz 22228 adapter. I found such
> an animal on the bay, but it will not take the newer (ROM) lenses I
> have. A Leica technician told me to find an R lens mount from a
> defective R body and mount it on the 22228. Any practical experience
> or other suggestions?
>
> Thanks for your answers
> Peter