Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/21
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On 22 Jul 99, Dr. Joseph Yao wrote, at least in part:
> Edward Meyers wrote:
> >
> > 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.
>
> Check this out:
>
> http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mounts.htm
>
> Joseph
Yep, and besides being knowledgable about film to flange
distances, Willem-Jan has a lot of practical experience using
various IR films.
Besides that, he's a Dutchman with great alacrity and an absolute
charmer with which to correspond. Neat guy! Wish he'd get into
Leica instead of Canon EOS, but nobody's perfect! 8^)
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