Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Exakta lenses to Leica R
From: Edward Meyers <aghalide@panix.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 15:13:58 -0400 (EDT)
 
On Wed, 21 Jul 1999, Mikiro Mori wrote:

> Hi, all.  Does anyone know if it is possible to use Exakta-mount lenses on
> Leica R/flex bodies?  As far as I searched I could not find any Exakta-Leica
> R adapters.  Or would it be possible with two adapters in combination?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Mikiro
> Strasbourg, France
> 
> 
> 
It's possible to use nearly any lens on any SLR. The problem
appears when you desire infinity focus. I believe the Exakta
is "thinner" than the Leicaflex. If it is, infinity would not
be possible. Does anyone have the lens to film data in MM.?
Ed
Wait a second, I have it...Exakta is 44.72mm and Leicaflex is
47mm. Tough luck.