jonaspaz07 Posted March 24, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 24, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) The African Queen! Leica T, Nikkor 50 mm, f/1.4 L1000693.jpg Hi Louis, I'm I newbie on Leica world, I just ordered a black Leica T body, I want to build my first system, I've read some of your posts and also Gary's, I want to use my camera for a trip, Im still have to buy the lenses and adapters because I have I tight budget and cant afford a Leica lens right now, I've thinking to buy a nikon, nikkor or canon lens, can you tell me if cheap ebay adapters really work or I should get the novoflex, also can you tell me which lens would you recommend If you can only carry one. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Louis Posted March 24, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) Hi Louis, I'm I newbie on Leica world, I just ordered a black Leica T body, I want to build my first system, I've read some of your posts and also Gary's, I want to use my camera for a trip, Im still have to buy the lenses and adapters because I have I tight budget and cant afford a Leica lens right now, I've thinking to buy a nikon, nikkor or canon lens, can you tell me if cheap ebay adapters really work or I should get the novoflex, also can you tell me which lens would you recommend If you can only carry one. Thanks! Welcome to the "complicated" world of Leica! I am using old MF Nikkor lenses on my CL, as on my T , most of the time. I really enjoy them; the result is very decent.... You can find very cheap MF Nikkor lenses in the Internet, and ,what lens depends on your style of photography. I am not a wild angle user very much I like to have some control on the background. I am not even using 28 mm (which is over 40 mm for asp-c sensor) very often. My favorite lens is my old Nikkor 50 mm, f/1.4. The only adapter for Nikkor lenses is Novoflex. It is not cheap (over $200); but it works well with AI as well as with G Nikkor lenses (Manual and Automatic focusing). The AF lenses become manual with adapter. I heard about some cheaper Asian adapters, but I also heard lots of issues with them; I really don't recommend them... I hope this helps. Best , good luck, Louis PS: btw, T is really a very enjoyable camera that gives very decent shots. Of course, besides its unique and gorgeous looks. Edited March 24, 2018 by Louis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykeen Posted April 12, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 12, 2018 Hi, I have always shot using Nikon gear but recently picked up a used T as it was only going for only £395 so I thought I'd take a punt. I purchased the novoflex adaptor and have been using my Nikon lenses with no probs. Although you may already know, it renders the lenses manual only, but they are a joy to use, my favourite being the 50mm 1.8g, giving amazing results. Will post some picks soon. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskyoveraquatic Posted May 17, 2018 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) Novoflex is definitely a great adaptor If you are on a tight budget, you can go with the below adapters: Fotodiox Nikon-Leica M - for $30 @ Adorama & Fotasy Leica M-T - for $12 on ebay search for Fotasy-Leica-M-Leica-T-Adapter-1-Fotasy-Canon-FD-Leica-T-Adapter Then, you can save money for a Novoflex adapter later Dennis Edited May 17, 2018 by blueskyoveraquatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskyoveraquatic Posted May 17, 2018 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) Here are the adapters for my vintage 50mm lenses that I am using on my M240 (no issue) Confession of a vintage-lens addict :-) by Bluesky Overaquatic, on Flickr Edited May 17, 2018 by blueskyoveraquatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 10, 2018 Share #6 Posted June 10, 2018 Welcome to the "complicated" world of Leica! I am using old MF Nikkor lenses on my CL, as on my T , most of the time. I really enjoy them; the result is very decent.... You can find very cheap MF Nikkor lenses in the Internet, and ,what lens depends on your style of photography. I am not a wild angle user very much I like to have some control on the background. I am not even using 28 mm (which is over 40 mm for asp-c sensor) very often. My favorite lens is my old Nikkor 50 mm, f/1.4. The only adapter for Nikkor lenses is Novoflex. It is not cheap (over $200); but it works well with AI as well as with G Nikkor lenses (Manual and Automatic focusing). The AF lenses become manual with adapter. I heard about some cheaper Asian adapters, but I also heard lots of issues with them; I really don't recommend them... I hope this helps. Best , good luck, Louis PS: btw, T is really a very enjoyable camera that gives very decent shots. Of course, besides its unique and gorgeous looks. There is also the C7 adapter made by Foto Akcesoria in Poland https://c7adapters.com/en/product/nikon_-_leica_l/115 dunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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