Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve Barbour wrote: >Has anyone used Leica R lenses on a Sony A mount body? > >I'd love to hear about this approach...... > >I am considering using Leica R glass on a Sony A99 body. > >Adapter? Details? Focus Confirmation? Viewfinder quality? Infinity focus? > Details? Is it practical? No personal experience but as I understand it you'd use a Leitax conversion mount (similar to converting to Nikon mount) and if the mount has the appropriate chip you get focus confirmation and SSS, the in-body stabilization that moves the sensor instead of messing with optics. Also since the R mirror clearance specs are based on the Minolta specs that Sony inherited there ought to be no problems with mirror strikes (say goodbye to grinding mirrors or the backs of wide-angle lenses). Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com