Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Aug 21, 2013, at 7:27 AM, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> wrote: > Steve Barbour wrote: > >> Has anyone used Leica R lenses on a Sony A mount body? >> >> I'd love to hear about this approach...... >> >> I am considering using Leica R glass on a Sony A99 body. >> >> Adapter? Details? Focus Confirmation? Viewfinder quality? Infinity >> focus? Details? Is it practical? > > No personal experience but as I understand it you'd use a Leitax > conversion mount (similar to converting to Nikon mount) and if the mount > has the appropriate chip you get focus confirmation and SSS, the in-body > stabilization that moves the sensor instead of messing with optics. Also > since the R mirror clearance specs are based on the Minolta specs that > Sony inherited there ought to be no problems with mirror strikes (say > goodbye to grinding mirrors or the backs of wide-angle lenses). thanks Doug, there is an adapter that may fill the bill, see > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y2U4P2/ref=ox_ya_os_product what do you think Doug? Also re the Sony A99 body viewfinder? Do you know anyone that has tried this, or is there another possibly better place to ask, to try to obtain this kind of information? many thanks, Steve > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information