Sl3 in combination with M adapter

[Hendrikus]

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I see some members here using a SL2/Sl3 in combination with M lenses and M adapter. I am not familiar with that, I use my SL3 only with Sigmas lenses, but I wonder how that works that combination, can one still use the SL autofocus system or is it complete manual focusing as by using the M system?  This question comes to my mind by reading the articles about the new

M EV I and his EVF. 

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[PhotoCruiser]

AFAIK, there are no M Lenses with autofocus.
I tried manual focus on my SL2 with my old LTM lenses and once in the Leica Store with a M Lens and found it rather difficult to focus.
If you have already M lenses then you may buy first a inexpensive M to L adapter to conduct some tests if you can get used to it.
There is also a recent tread discussing the optical quality of M and L lenses and as far i remember most state that the SL lenses are optically superior.
I also have only Sigma lenses for my Sl2 and there is not really something to complain, they are simply excellent for their cost.
Chris

[LD_50]

Leica adapter for M lenses provides no autofocus. It’s basically the same as an M camera with EVF. 

The only systems for autofocus on M lenses are adapters that move the entire lens back and forth rather than using the focus ring. These are suboptimal for any FLE lenses. They exist for Sony and maybe other mounts. 

[jaapv]

All M lenses are full manual.  No chance of AF on any camera... Unless you get the rather kludgy Techart contraption.