Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/25

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Subject: [Leica] Leica R lenses on Canon bodies
From: douglas.sharp at gmx.de (Douglas Sharp)
Date: Sun Jan 25 13:08:53 2009
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Wayne,
I've used Leica-R 4/ 21, 2.8/28, 2.8/35, 2.0/35, 2.0 /50 , 100 Macro, 
2.8/135 and an old style (heavy!!) 250 mm with Novoflex and cheaper AF 
confirmation adapters with no particular problems  - first on a 300D 
(Digital Rebel) and then on a 20D.

Excellent results all round.

Negative aspects:

AE is a problem caused by an internal compensation curve in the camera 
electronics designed for Canon lenses. The exposure goes further off the 
mark the more you stop down.

The finders of the two cameras I have are rather dim.

The great advantage (for me):
 I now have a set of adapters for Leica_R, Rollei QBM, M42, Pentax K, 
Contax/Yashica, Canon FD, Tamron Adaptall, Novoflex and T-mount, as well 
as a non-infinity focus adapter for Exakta/Topcon. (Adapters are also 
available for Nokon, Minolta and several Medium format brands)

I don't think you can get more versatile than that.

Cheers
Douglas


Wayne Serrano wrote:
> Luggers,
>
> I wanted to ask those of you who are using your Leica lenses on Canon 
> bodies about your experiences and recommendations.  I am wanting to use 
> Leica R lenses (28mm current, 60mm current, 90 older f2.0, 100 APO & 180 
> Apo) on Canon digital bodies, I am undecided on which body at this point.  
> I've read bits here and there but wanted to asked Lug members who have 
> gone this route to hear about the issues or problems that have been 
> encountered.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wayne
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