Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Novoflex Adaptor and using R lenses on the M camera
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 16:31:58 -0800

on 12/25/01 10:22 AM, Dr. Elliot Puritz at drpuritz@bellsouth.net wrote:

> Have noted a Novoflex adaptor on Ebay...allows one to use R lenses on M
> Cameras.  Since I have some nice zoom R lenses as well as the new 19mm, can
> I assume that one can use those lenses on my M bodies, using an adaptor,
> without any problems?  Realize that frame lines won't appear, but the
> ability to use the zooms and the high quality 19mm on the M might be
> interesting and convenient.  Will the coupled meter work?
> 
> Appreciate any comments about using such adaptors, and R lenses on the M6.
> 
> Elliot
> 
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The M6 meter will work, but the rangefinder will not.  Focus and framing are
guesstimated.  The R wide-angles are your best bet.
 

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
www.wildlightphoto.com


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