D.Elk-C Posted March 27, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a load of" R " lenses doing nothing , 8 in all.from 16mm to 200mm. Its a question which has been asked dozens of times. in the bag is an R6 and R9 What recommendations and advice can be given for a suitable digital body for these lenses via an adaptor. Its been mentioned that the M8 can no longer be serviced/repaired , True of False? And as I see on Ebay the M9 suffers from sensor erosion and many have been replaced. Any advise would be extremely useful which way to go. Many thanks Edited March 27, 2019 by D.Elk-C added info Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 27, 2019 Posted March 27, 2019 Hi D.Elk-C, Take a look here M8 or M9 0r other!!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jdlaing Posted March 27, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 27, 2019 M-240 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 27, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 27, 2019 Many here happily use their R lenses on the SL. Leica marketed it in part for this capability. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted March 27, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 27, 2019 If you want to use a range of lenses, you'll must have live-view. Which is not available on M8 or M9...both wonderful anyway. Leica M240 is best bet...very reliable, no corrosion... and, if you can find adapters takes huge range of makes. A big-fun camera. Forget the M8 and M9...they are for the older experts....who have the lenses and know what they are doing. 🤤 Have fun with the M240, and try some Nikkor or other brand lenses. All best... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 27, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 27, 2019 SL, it is a great digital back for R lenses, and M too. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivette Posted March 28, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2019 I got a like new M8.2. The crop factor 0f 1.33 utilizes the "sweet spot" of the M lenses. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted March 31, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 31, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Am 27.3.2019 um 02:07 schrieb D.Elk-C: I have a load of" R " lenses doing nothing , 8 in all.from 16mm to 200mm. Its a question which has been asked dozens of times. in the bag is an R6 and R9 What recommendations and advice can be given for a suitable digital body for these lenses via an adaptor. Its been mentioned that the M8 can no longer be serviced/repaired , True of False? And as I see on Ebay the M9 suffers from sensor erosion and many have been replaced. Any advise would be extremely useful which way to go. Many thanks Fuji?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjans Posted April 21, 2019 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 2:40 AM, jdlaing said: M-240 +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbn Posted April 21, 2019 Share #9 Posted April 21, 2019 Had the same problem. DMR with R8/9 isn't a real solution, heavy and the batteries are scarce and mostly weak. Forget the M8 and M9 they have a CCD chip and only CMOS chips permit live view. Take the M typ 240 with EVF2 and adapter R to M (Leica nr:14642). Since the introduction of the M-240 the prices for the R optics are stabilized. Macro, bellow, PC-28mm and even with 400 560mm you can do the job. A special joy to revive must be your 16mm fisheye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonMind Posted April 21, 2019 Share #10 Posted April 21, 2019 Since we're talking about R lenses, I'd say a Sony A7 II is probably the best choice; same resolution as the SL, but much cheaper. I keep my own A7 II around for adapting lenses to; it offers quite a lot for comparatively little money. You get the benefit of a built-in EVF over any M body - something only the SL can match. It's possible that the SL is optimised for the use of R lenses in some arcane way, but that's hard to prove, and considering the way the SL lenses are built, I'd doubt it. The A7 II does work really well with SLR lenses (and btw., getting a A7 III for that purpose is probably not worth it, so you can save some money if it's only for the purpose of adapting). Nothing against LV on the M (240) or M10 - both work well in that respect. But they're definitely not made to be used at arm's length ... and using bigger lenses in that kind of position isn't comfortable at all. Anyhow, if you can, try things out before you buy - it's worth knowing what you get. In the long run, a M or M10 might still be the better bet, especially if you also own M glass. M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted April 21, 2019 Share #11 Posted April 21, 2019 MoonMind, Not always "to be used at arm's length" with Leica M, as stated just before your post by jimbn, EVF2 (option) can be put on M typ 240 to have eye level use. EVF2 can be tilted upside while my Sony A7R can't be used that way, only at "arm length with LCD tilted if need be". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Elk-C Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted January 22, 2020 Thank you everyone for your views on this subject. As fate has it, a Sony A6300 came my way. Its a bit restrictive. strange really, I still prefer film and manual focusing . I am an old boy of 82 and an ex pro of 60 years, and still at it. With tounge in cheek...try real photography !!. Thanks and Cheers to all. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 22, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 😀 Real photography ! Really ? We don't discus that anymore, this is so subjective depending on each of photographer's feeling. Take the pleasure where it is "real or fake" photography 😇. 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! Real rubber or something else ? Edited January 22, 2020 by a.noctilux 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Real rubber or something else ? ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/295613-m8-or-m9-0r-other/?do=findComment&comment=3896806'>More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted January 23, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) The R lenses won't mate with the rangefinder on any M, so anything over 35mm becomes useless without the viewfinder, you would also need an R to M adapter. Either an SL(2) or CL would be your options. SL2 gives a 47mp sensor so if you want big prints go for it. But 24mp is nothing to sneeze at, so an SL or if you don't mind a cropped sensor a CL. Sl is a big camera and well liked by its users. CL is small and compact but each lens is 1.5x its nominal focal length. All three would require an R to M adapter and an M to L adapter. Edited January 23, 2020 by tommonego@gmail.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjh1023 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) On 1/22/2020 at 5:15 PM, tommonego@gmail.com said: The R lenses won't mate with the rangefinder on any M, so anything over 35mm becomes useless without the viewfinder, you would also need an R to M adapter. Either an SL(2) or CL would be your options. SL2 gives a 47mp sensor so if you want big prints go for it. But 24mp is nothing to sneeze at, so an SL or if you don't mind a cropped sensor a CL. Sl is a big camera and well liked by its users. CL is small and compact but each lens is 1.5x its nominal focal length. All three would require an R to M adapter and an M to L adapter. You can use the M240 and evf2/olympus evf, or M10 with visoflex typ 020 and the R adapter M. Seeing how this is all manual focus I would forgo the Leica band cost for the adaptor look at a dumb adapter ie novoflex fotodiox etc...... Edited February 25, 2020 by tjh1023 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted June 19, 2020 Share #16 Posted June 19, 2020 Will not mate with rangefinder and you lose auto diaphragm. Fine if you want to go back to 1950. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted June 24, 2020 Share #17 Posted June 24, 2020 My Cl does much better with manual lenses than any SLR or DSLR I have had. The SL and SL2 would be great, I suspect the ad on EVF would be close to the same. There is no problem with dim view finder etc. The only thing I miss is autofocus, but that is what fingers are for. 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 24, 2020 Share #18 Posted June 24, 2020 The OP bought a Sony 5 months ago, and that was 10 months after initial post. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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