heron163 Posted September 18, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) not sure if this is the right place but I did not see a sub forum with this subject so here goes... In addition to a digital camera (M9) and a handful of lens system to go with it, I own an extensive set of Leica R gear to include just about every prime between 19 and 400 mm. There are adapters out there to use R lenses with a Canon body from Novaflex I believe. I know they are limited and essentially manual with this but what about the picture quality? Anyone a user of this type of system or know where I can get more information? thanks:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Hi heron163, Take a look here R lenses with adapters to use on digital cameras.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted September 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 18, 2011 I have converted my R lens mounts to a Nikon mount and use them with a D700. Having previously owned a DMR, I am extremely pleased with the results. My website (see my signature) has lots of examples. The advantage of using a Canon is that you can use an adaptor, rather than change the mounts, but I preferred the Nikon files to the Canon ones I have seen. I am a very happy camper with this set up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heron163 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted September 18, 2011 thanks Andy -off to visit your site! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 18, 2011 I found it worked very well - I used R lenses on a 300D, 20D and 5D. There are problems with the 5D and a few lenses as the mirror catches agains the rear of the lens. I didn't have any problems with the lenses I used - ranging from 28mm to 250mm. Almost all the photographs on the following album were shot with a 5D and Leica lenses... Miscellaneous Snaps - 2006 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 18, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 18, 2011 ...There are adapters out there to use R lenses with a Canon body... what about the picture quality?... Like this or better when taken by a good photographer. (5D1, Summicron-R 50/2 & pre-apo 90/2, Apo-Telyt-R 180/3.4, 7MB files) http://tinyurl.com/6xubojy http://tinyurl.com/6xkkptn http://tinyurl.com/6ky7c85 http://tinyurl.com/6l48cjl http://tinyurl.com/62p4ozc http://tinyurl.com/6447rdu Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted September 21, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) @Andy and Steve . . . Did you do the Leitax mount conversion yourself? If so, is it hard? Their step by step procedure looks like you need very nimble fingers ! ? EDIT: I would mount it on a Nikon body. Edited September 21, 2011 by daveleo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted September 21, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 21, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) @Andy and Steve . . . Did you do the Leitax mount conversion yourself? If so, is it hard? Their step by step procedure looks like you need very nimble fingers ! ? EDIT: I would mount it on a Nikon body. Talking from first hand conversion experience for Nikon mount Leitax conversion is DIY job providing you are not afraid of using scredriver. By all means follow advice provided on Leitax website. Almost all R lenses are easy to convert except Macro Elmarit 60mm, typical lens is 5 to 10 minute job while Macro Elmarit is 2 hour operation. Difficulty is in removing shroud which requires some fiddly manipulation. Be aware that conversion to some extreme wides is difficult for different reson. It is required to shave metal guard next to the rear optical element to allow mirror clearance. This is conversion I am not prepared to contemplate so my Elmarit 19mm will have to wait for full frame digital R solution or buying Sony Alpha 900. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 21, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 21, 2011 Did you do the Leitax mount conversion yourself? If so, is it hard? I didn't need to change the mount as I was using a Canon, and that uses a metal adaptor that sits between the R lens mount and the camera. The adaptor can be removed and refitted easily when required 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted September 21, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 21, 2011 Almost all R lenses are easy to convert except Macro Elmarit 60mm, typical lens is 5 to 10 minute job while Macro Elmarit is 2 hour operation. Difficulty is in removing shroud which requires some fiddly manipulation. Be aware that conversion to some extreme wides is difficult for different reason. It is required to shave metal guard next to the rear optical element to allow mirror clearance. This is conversion I am not prepared to contemplate so my Elmarit 19mm will have to wait for full frame digital R solution or buying Sony Alpha 900. I converted my 60mm Macro-Elmarit with a Leitax adapter with no difficulty at all - and no shroud removal! Perhaps I should have read the instructions:eek:. Leitax's website details most of the conversions well enough apart from the few lenses which require permanent surgery like the 19mm and, I think, the 35/1.4. I would have no hesitation in putting Leitax mounts on any other R lens myself as it is a very simple job. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 21, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) @Andy and Steve . . . Did you do the Leitax mount conversion yourself? If so, is it hard? Their step by step procedure looks like you need very nimble fingers ! ? EDIT: I would mount it on a Nikon body. Changing a mount takes about 10 minutes. I don't have nimble fingers. The Macro-Elmarit is a 15 minute job, not a two hour one. And it works beautifully on the D700. The instructions on the Leitax site are superb. Edited September 21, 2011 by andybarton Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted September 21, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 21, 2011 I add my voice to chorus of happy campers using R glass on the Nikon. I shoot a lot of frames with 3 Canon cameras before I settled on the Nikon D3. It's not a DMR, but I love the colors compared to the Canon files. The conversions on the Elmarit 28 was a breeze. Wish I could use my R19 & R24, but it's not possible, nor is my 35 Summilux. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 21, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 21, 2011 The R19 v1 will convert. I tried it one afternoon, but the damage to my front element is terminal, so I put the mount on something else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted September 22, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 22, 2011 Congratulations to Paul and Andy on being fastest Macro Elmarit convertors known on the web. I can't say it was frustrating as I was forewarned but it took a very long time to do, best part of two hours. I am playing with the idea to reverse back to R mount, that could be fun. Maybe I could improve my time after this 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted September 23, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) I have used Leica2EOS adaptors, Leitax conversion, ... yadiyadiya At some point I figured that it makes no sense to buy a modern camera sticking to any of my Leica R lenses. Some features will never work. Cameras will not recognize aperture settings (even with chip), some exposure metering will not work, flash causes even more trouble, no automatic aperture support, no correction profiles available of the shelf and last but not least, most manufaturers make really decent lenses and only a rare bunch of the latest R glass is really worth keeping it over other lenses. You don't need to convert lenses just becaue it is possible. Leitax is easy to do, just read the instrutions before you buy. You may find out at some point that your lens is out of alignment. Conversion to Sigma is no fun. As soon as filing is involved don't do it. Edited September 23, 2011 by zapp Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srheker Posted September 23, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 23, 2011 Anyone a user of this type of system or know where I can get more information? I use several Leica R Lenses with Canon EOS 5DII and 1DsIII. I started with cheap Ebay-Adapters for initial testing and ended up with Leitax. The original focusing screens are quite useless, you need to exchange them for Canon "S"-Screens or similar types from other manufacturers. (If you have two bodies you can make the interesting observation, that the standard Canon Screen shows more DOF than the matte screen.) That might mean a little catch, as obviously this makes the adjustment of the focusing screen in the camera less important. When I programmed the Chips on the Leitax-Adaptors I set them all to f 2,8, because some DSLRs have certain issues with very fast lenses when used wide open and the adaptor is allways indicating the same aperture, even if you close it to 22. DSLRs increase the sensitivity of the sensor to make up for possible loss of light at wide open apertures due to certain effects caused by the difference between sensor layout and film. That is the reason why I abandoned the cheap ones from ebay, they were all f 1,4 and not reprogrammable. The image quality is superb and I really love the results, especially with 1,4/50, 1,4/80, 2,8/60, 2,8/100 Apo, Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/162114-r-lenses-with-adapters-to-use-on-digital-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=1800445'>More sharing options...
gisling Posted April 28, 2014 Share #16 Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) I use my Elmarit R19, Summicron R 90/2, Summicron R50/2, Elmarit R90/2.8 ,Macro Elmarit R60/2.8 and Telyt R180/3.4 on a Canon 5DM2 with only one dandelion EOS-R adapter, I tried out several EOS-R adapters, finally settle on EOS-R adapter with dandelion chip. When in focus, the dandellon chip of the adapter causes the infocus indicator retangulars in the Canon 5DM2 viewfinder lits up, and the camera issues a beep sound, focusing R lenses on 5DM2 is even faster than on R cameras. I purposely bough the Elmarit R19 first version, because it has no issue with the reflex mirror, with second version, the reflex mirror of the 5D need to be shaved Edited April 28, 2014 by gisling add info Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted April 28, 2014 Share #17 Posted April 28, 2014 I modified the lens mount on a Sigma SD14 to accept Leica R lenses....really liked the results with the Foveon sensor, but grew weary of the long buffering/write time. Attached is a crop from a shot taken with a Summicron 50. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/162114-r-lenses-with-adapters-to-use-on-digital-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2578228'>More sharing options...
gisling Posted April 28, 2014 Share #18 Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) http://gallery.photo.net/photo/13887872-md.jpg Ayuthaya, Thailand Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited April 28, 2014 by gisling add message Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/162114-r-lenses-with-adapters-to-use-on-digital-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2578352'>More sharing options...
gisling Posted April 28, 2014 Share #19 Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Elmarit R19 on 5DMii A temple in Chenmai, Thailand Longman Grottos in Luoyang,China. Roof top from the Summer Palace, Beijing Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited April 28, 2014 by gisling add messages Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/162114-r-lenses-with-adapters-to-use-on-digital-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2578364'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 30, 2014 Share #20 Posted April 30, 2014 I modified the lens mount on a Sigma SD14 to accept Leica R lenses....really liked the results with the Foveon sensor, but grew weary of the long buffering/write time. ... I also have an SD-14 with R-mount and agree on both counts. Sigma SD-14 with 60/2.8 Macro-Elmarit-R Pete. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/162114-r-lenses-with-adapters-to-use-on-digital-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2580316'>More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.