andyedward Posted June 25, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I became interested in leica r glass when I discovered that the 100/2.8 elmarit had fantastic image quality and could be used on nikon (I apologise ) with a leitax convertor. I`ve been doing a little research and I`ll hopefully buy the 90 and 180 f2 apo lenses after the 100/2.8. After I`ve got the r lenses I want, if the film camera bug bites, I`ll try an R9 and convert my r glass back from nikon, but for now I`m too far into macro and I`m not sure if an m9 would be suitable I`m also on the nikongear forum, but thought the l-camera forum would be a better source for r glass advice. I`ve searched this forum, but cant find any threads or sections dedicated to r glass. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 Hi andyedward, Take a look here Leica newbie R lens forum info and advice needed please!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
atournas Posted June 25, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 25, 2011 Photography community, including forums, reviews, and galleries from Photo.net Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted June 25, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 25, 2011 Be aware that Photo.net is virtually dead as far as Leica posts are concerned. Try asking your questions about R lenses in the Customer forum here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 25, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2011 You can find a large number of threads on R lenses in the Customer Forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted June 25, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 25, 2011 Be aware that Photo.net is virtually dead as far as Leica posts are concerned. And doubly dead regarding Leica-R. Another site with good Leica-R lens info along with comparisons with other brands is the http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/55 alternate gear subforum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted June 25, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 25, 2011 There hasn't been anything new introduced in the Leica R range in a number of years, so even if there's no current posting about Leica R on a forum, it would still pay to search the archives. The only "outdated" posts would be about film emulsions that are no longer available. About the only discussion that needs to be current is about using R lenses on the latest/newest DSLR bodies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo Park Posted June 25, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) photo.net still has its archive of Leica R posts which are invaluable. Leica and Rangefinders forum from Photo.net -- Leica R I'd still try it. Thats how I learnt about the R. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted June 25, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 25, 2011 I`m also on the nikongear forum, but thought the l-camera forum would be a better source for r glass advice. I`ve searched this forum, but cant find any threads or sections dedicated to r glass. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Nikongear is poor resource on R lens conversion. On the other hand with Bjorn & Co at the helm it is excellent for all thing Nikon no doubt about it. If you visit NikonCafe you may be for a surprise, there is a very nice thread on Lens Lust forum discussing R lens convertion to F mount with plenty of sample images. There is a small band of R to F modifiers at work there . You may have to register (it is free) to view it. Fredmiranda also have good selection of images taken with converted R lenses on Canon & Nikon cameras and maybe some Sony. I have started my Leica life with APO Elmarit 180mm conversion to F (reversed to R recently) and never looked back. Please feel free to PM as I have converted almost all R lenses worth converting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted June 25, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 25, 2011 If you visit NikonCafe... Nikon + Leica - NikonCafe.com http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=223407 This thread got me hooked http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=242237 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 25, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 25, 2011 I became interested in leica r glass when I discovered that the 100/2.8 elmarit had fantastic image quality and could be used on nikon (I apologise ) with a leitax convertor. I`ve been doing a little research and I`ll hopefully buy the 90 and 180 f2 apo lenses after the 100/2.8. After I`ve got the r lenses I want, if the film camera bug bites, I`ll try an R9 and convert my r glass back from nikon, but for now I`m too far into macro and I`m not sure if an m9 would be suitable I`m also on the nikongear forum, but thought the l-camera forum would be a better source for r glass advice. I`ve searched this forum, but cant find any threads or sections dedicated to r glass. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Might help if you start a thread asking specifically what it is you want to know, assuming you can't find the answer already using the search function? If you are using Nikon for digital and want to try the R lenses with film, why not just buy something like a Nikon FE? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyedward Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted June 25, 2011 Many thanks for your advice and contributions guys. I`ll follow up your tips, and am looking forward to some great shooting ahead! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyedward Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted June 25, 2011 Might help if you start a thread asking specifically what it is you want to know, assuming you can't find the answer already using the search function? If you are using Nikon for digital and want to try the R lenses with film, why not just buy something like a Nikon FE? Thank you, James. I`ll ask more specific questions when I buy the 100/2.8 (on monday, along with a nikon d3x, if paypal pull their finger out) and convert it. Right now I`m trying to find more general info on r glass:- e.g. I`ve read that there is a green tint to r glass images, so I`ll investigate that, as well as other stuff as it comes along. I find forums a fantastic way to learn from others experience, and am very greatful of any advice people give. I`d not considered the nikon FE, but its so cheap that I wont lose any money if I dont like film Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted June 26, 2011 Share #13 Posted June 26, 2011 photo.net still has its archive of Leica R posts which are invaluable. The value of photo.net's R threads was compromised by one individual with an axe to grind who posted under numerous fictitious 'handles' and even had conversations with himself in some threads before the moderators booted him out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
storybrown Posted June 26, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 26, 2011 Wow - he must lead an interesting, eventful life! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted June 26, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 26, 2011 The value of photo.net's R threads was compromised by one individual with an axe to grind who posted under numerous fictitious 'handles' and even had conversations with himself in some threads before the moderators booted him out. Even with the few crazies, there's a ton of good R information in the archives of the photo.net thread. I think I know who you're talking about, and he's not in every thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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