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Old 02/27/08, 09:04 PM   #6 (permalink)
RobMac
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Default Re: R to EOS adapter

Be careful of cheap adapters. To get proper infinity focus and to avoid hanging the mirror on more clearance-critical lenses like a modified L 19/2.8 II you need an adapter that is EXACTLY 3mm thick - no more, no less and uniformly so around the diameter of the adapter. Some makers seem to ensure infinity by making the adapter JUST under 3mm thick - which for some lenses is a no-no.

The gold standard are Kindai (sic). CameraQuest adapters are apparently re-painted Kindai units. Happypagehk on ebay are ok, but just. I have some and if could do it again, I'd buy Kindai/CQ. Fotodiox are good.

Novoflex makes a unit (big $$$$) that uses the same lens mounts as Leica uses, but it is something like $240+ and you need one per lens.

Sometimes cheap works, most often it's a PITA. Most adapters need to be adjusted (see www.pebbleplace.com) - no biggie. If you're serious about using the glass on an EOS body (I do on a 1Ds2), pay for the better units. Given the cost of the lenses....
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