nick- Posted March 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can I fit a leica m-mount lens (my f1 noctilux specifically) to a nikon dslr body? Hi I'm not sure exactly where to ask, but I want to shoot some video as it would be really useful, I was thinking of getting a nikon d7000, would it work to put my f1 noctilux on this body and is it possible to get an adapter. I also intend to use a dslr to shoot sports, so I am interested in the greater focal lengths and benefits that nikon offers, which is why I would consider the move in this direction, I know that the panasonic gh2 has an m-mount adapter and is very good for film, but I wouldn't have much use for it other than just video. So would it work, would a loose a stop of light, is there enough clearance etc..? Advice would be much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lindolfi Posted March 17, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2011 In principle it is possible, but the flange-focal distance of the Nikon is 46.50 mm and that of the Leica M 27.80 mm. So even if you could mount your noctilux flush on the Nikon (lens mount touching the flange of the camera body), it would focus to 0.26 m, when the noctilux is turned to infinity. The lens is not built for that kind of ray entrance, meaning that even macro would not produce optimal results. So the practical answer is: forget it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 17, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2011 This is infinity with your proposed setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick- Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted March 17, 2011 In principle it is possible, but the flange-focal distance of the Nikon is 46.50 mm and that of the Leica M 27.80 mm. So even if you could mount your noctilux flush on the Nikon (lens mount touching the flange of the camera body), it would focus to 0.26 m, when the noctilux is turned to infinity. The lens is not built for that kind of ray entrance, meaning that even macro would not produce optimal results. So the practical answer is: forget it. Thanks, very helpful, so its not really worth considering as an option and isn't what the noctilux was designed for, although I do like the image above. Looks like if I really want to use the noctilux for video then I would have to use the panasonic gh2, but then that would make it a 100mm effictively. Some options to weigh up. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted March 17, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2011 Have you considered NEX-5? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick- Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted March 17, 2011 I haven't considered the nex-5, I had looked at a nikon dslr because I would like to get a full frame/pro body eventually for windsurfing/surfing/sports, and use a telephoto (and wide angle with waterproof housing) lens, so a d7000 would be a good stepping stone, whilst also 'investing' in some nikon lenses and being able to shoot pretty good video which is useful. My M7 is a very different camera and is a different way of shooting, and I currently don't own any dslr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted March 17, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi nick-, Welcome to the forum. I have a Nikon D3 and use some of my M-lens heads and V-lenses on it that focus to infinity. But that are all older lenses which I happen to like too. R-lenses can be adapted with a minor reversible modification to Nikons as well. You might want to look at http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/124030-leica-m9-visioflex-iii-experiences.html. Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 18, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2011 There is a chap who made a small modification to his Canon 5d MkII so it could take M lenses (and focus at infinity). I can't see why it couldn't be done with a Nikon. You can see the modifications here http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100424 Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted March 18, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2011 Concerning R-lenses: Leica & Pentax & Nikon | Leitax Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindolfi Posted March 18, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2011 Well, 250swb, if you remove the mirror functionality, use liveview and sacrefice the use of other own brand lenses it can be done with a DSLR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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