Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/28

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Subject: [Leica] 24mm alternative heresies
From: AlastairF@bhs.grampianshealth.org.au
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:35:57 +1000

Subject: [Leica] 24mm alternative heresies

Given that many people are now using the 25/4 Skopar, and that others are
using 24mm Elmarits on .72 cameras without an accessory vf, I was wondering
if any of you have tried an SLR 24 on your M by way of one of Stephen
Gandy's adapters?  It seems to me that if one already had a good Nikkor or
Canon 24 this might be a viable approach.

Is anyone doing this?  If so, how has it worked out - is the lack of both
click-stops and RF coupling a problem?  How about viewfinder blockage and
framing problems?
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Paul,

I can't claim to have 'bolted' it on the M, but the Leica 24 lens that I
picked up for the R8 produced wonderful images on Kodachrome, which slotted
right on in there with the other Leica glass. Its not a huge lens by leica
standards, but it would unbalance the "m" a bit ;-)

cheers

Alastair