Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/11/15

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Leica R lenses on a Canon D60
From: Cummer <cummer@netvigator.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 15:13:53 +0800
References: <200211160405.UAA10221@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

Hello Luggers,
I took the Star Ferry over to Tsim Sha Tsui this foggy, drizzly 
morning and purchased one of the locally made R to EOS adapters. I 
have come home and tried my R lenses (all ROM) and can report that 
the 50mm Summilux R (newest version) and the 19mm Elmarit R (Latest 
version) will work on the Canon D60 without fouling the quick return 
mirror. The 19mm Elmarit rear element cowling does fit tight against 
the mirror box and leaves a mark. Focusing of the rear lens elements 
takes place within that cowling and does not extend the rear elements 
to the edge of the cowling when the Elmarit is focused at infinity so 
the rear elements also clear the mirror. I am very pleased with this 
discovery but admit that there was some anxiety when, after each lens 
was mounted, I pushed the shutter button for the first time and 
waited to see if the mirror was going to return in one piece!
Cheers,
Howard Cummer
Hong Kong
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