Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/11

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Subject: [Leica] M lenses on Fuji X
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:21:10 +0200
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I have used lenses on my X Pro 1 that are not on the list. You just to have 
try. 

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
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On Sep 11, 2013, at 6:05 PM, Steve Barbour wrote:

> 
> On Sep 11, 2013, at 8:35 AM, Julian Koplen <jkoplen at sc.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> Steve, thanks a bunch.  Here is the URL for the M compatibility chart: 
>> http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/mount/fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/compatibility_chart/
>>  or http://tinyurl.com/cw9w2eg.
>> 
>> I hate to part with my M lenses, and I remember your saying that the 
>> manual focus is more than satisfactory with your Fuji.  I am considering 
>> this alternative rather than a used M9.
> 
> 
> absolutely, so please don't get rid of your leica lenses, they are 
> fine...I will take a look at this info Julian, I have used 6 or 8 varied 
> leica lenses on the EX-1 and the X Pro1 bodies (also on my M9), without 
> issue, with very good results, so I will be very interested in this 
> information....
> 
> 
> many thanks,
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
>> 
>> Julian
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Steve Barbour
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:08 AM
>> To: Leica Users Group
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] M lenses on Fuji X
>> 
>> 
>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 7:42 AM, "Julian Koplen" <jkoplen at sc.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am considering the purchase of a Fuji X-E1 or X-Pro1.  Part of the 
>>> appeal is the prospect of using some of my Leica lenses on the Fuji.
>>> 
>>> Fuji website says my late non-aspheric 35mm Summicron won't work, so I 
>>> guess No means No.
>> 
>> 
>> I've used mine with fine results, good thing I didn't know, what does it 
>> say...please include the url
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> I also have the 28mm Asph Summicron
>> 
>> this lens is fantastic and gives fantastic results in this setting....
>> 
>> 
>>> and the 90mm non-asph Summicron.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> have not yet tried this one...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Steve
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> These are not mentioned on the Fuji site.
>>> 
>>> Does anyone know about the compatibility of these two lenses?
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> 
>>> Julian
>>> 
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>> 
>> 
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