Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/12

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Subject: Re: Canon lens mount convertor A
From: Paul Young <pauly@sdd.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 08:25:25 -0800
 
Lens mount converter A (Canon)
> 
> This item was used to put Leica screw lenses onto Canon SLR bodies.  If used
> with a 45 mm screw mount extention tube all Visoflex 1 lenses will focus to
> inf.
> 
Right. OTOH, Canon's Lens Mount Converter B adapts Canon FL/FD mount 
lenses (breech or bayonet) to Leica/ Canon SM. The thickness of
this converter is such that infinity focus is preserved (and
manual focusing is necessary, of course). 

BTW, I am trying to get back into Leica M again after a 15 year
absense (too long I know!). I used this converter (B) to adapt
Canon lenses to my Leicas, but I don't remember what I tried
and how it worked. I also remember making pinhole lenses with
a SM->M adapter and Al foil. Fun Stuff! 

Paul.