leicanut2 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted June 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well so parts are easy to find HMM can't find the ground glass focusing screen without the grid, striked out on that. Can't find a 13338 striked out on that. I even email the Leica repair department they emailed me back with a answer that was in short Good luck on your hunt we don't have any. So parts may be getting hard to get already , scratch up a ground glass focusing screen and you may be out of luck. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Hi leicanut2, Take a look here Sell or buy R cameras and lenses. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ail Posted June 19, 2009 Share #22 Posted June 19, 2009 I've been struggling to come up with an answer to this question myself. I've decided to sell, bit by bit, as I don't wish to wait for at least a couple of years for a 'digital solution', assuming it ever arrives. If Nikon ever releases a version of the D700 with a 24MP sensor, I will buy it immediately. The ZF lenses will ease the pain. So with the end of the R line is it a good idea to buy this stuff and wait and hope or to buy into a canon body to use the lenes?? My luck would be I would get a canon and then Leica will come out with something to use the R glass on.Also a update on the Leica 13338 no one has one anywhere all in private hands. It must have bin a very limited production item. Jan S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdschofield Posted June 19, 2009 Share #23 Posted June 19, 2009 I should have added, there are currently at least seven working R solutions so there's absolutely no need for Leica to bother with it. 1. film 2. DMR 3. EOS adapter 4. Leitax/Nikon 5. 4/3 adapter 6. paperweight 7. door stopper You guys can carry on, there must be more ... 8, 9. The fast Tele's can also function as anchors and for self-defense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artur5 Posted June 19, 2009 Share #24 Posted June 19, 2009 I should have added, there are currently at least seven working R solutions so there's absolutely no need for Leica to bother with it. 1. film 2. DMR 3. EOS adapter 4. Leitax/Nikon 5. 4/3 adapter 6. paperweight 7. door stopper You guys can carry on, there must be more ... let me add two other options ( not very popular maybe ) 8- R to M adapter -with estimate focusing. and no frame lines for most focal lengths. 9- Alpa adapter ( if you find a Leibag ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share #25 Posted June 19, 2009 I have had and sold ALOT of adapter stuff, Visoflex is one of then even had a R to canon FD adapter. It can get crazy. It is much better to just pop on the 280 right to a R8 and go out and have some fun. I am keeping my R8 and really really do not want to spend over 2500 pluss a 75.00 adapter to use my R glass on a Canon camera. I will hang in there to see what happens. And will be watching Ebay for the 13338 part and a focusing screen for the R8 Wonder how much a R8 and DMR weights? May be able to use it as a shot-put wonder how old the oldest Olympic shot-puter was. I am thinking on a DMR and watching Ebay but I don't want to spend that much if a Leica digital is on it's way that uses the r glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted June 19, 2009 Share #26 Posted June 19, 2009 Jan, Samy's in US may have what you want ... give them a call or email. Leica Series 5.5 Circular Polarizing Filter in Holder for 280mm f/2.8 R-System Lens Part Number 13338 @ samys.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share #27 Posted June 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey sdai, I have called them already two times they never updated there web page he does not have one. He called the west coast Leica rep. who told them he could get one . Few days later they called me back and said Leica does not have any good luck. Thats when I email the Leica repair center thinking they may have one stuck in a corner some where, nope. Thanks for looking for me I have searched the web for weeks and emailed a dozen places. 0 everytime Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share #28 Posted June 19, 2009 Just looked two DMR'S on ebay now... Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted June 20, 2009 Share #29 Posted June 20, 2009 I'm buying R lenses but I'm not seeing firesale prices! I've got all I want except the 180/2.8 apo and mayyyyyyyybe a 280/4 apo. I use them adapted on a 5D mark II, were the DMR full frame I would be using that. 19 (sorry about the reposted image): 28: 34 Lux (sold the cron): 50 Lux (have a cron NIB I haven't used yet): Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted June 20, 2009 Share #30 Posted June 20, 2009 90 Apo Asph: 100 Apo macro: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share #31 Posted June 20, 2009 So how hard is it to use the 5d11 and the adapter? Is the adapter the focus confirm adapter? And can you take fast pictures of wild life or is using the 5d like using a Visoflex flip this check that move this dang thing. WHAT, where did the bird go type thing? And last but not least get the 280 f/4. The 280 still comands a big price used any where from 3700 to 5,000 - closer to 5,000 All the above pics taken on a 5d with r glass?? Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted June 20, 2009 Share #32 Posted June 20, 2009 The adapters are a little hit and miss, IMO. But they do work (especially if you stop the lens down; wide open I've seen some peculiar things happen on a 5d and 1ds2, even with focus-confirming adapters). Those are some lovely shots posted; the glass is certainly amazing.... @ Thrice: how did you mount the R19 onto your 5d2 without the mirror hitting the lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCoupe Posted June 23, 2009 Share #33 Posted June 23, 2009 So are there decent non 4/3rds alternatives? I liked to shoot many of my R lenses wide open, anyway. If I could have the focal lengths stated on my lenses, and focus confirmation, that would be enough. What bodies, what lenses, what adapters? Your comments and suggestions will help, please. I have 19/24/50/100/280/400/560, and 35-70 and 80-200 also. The photos above and others made me fall in love with this wonderful glass, and I don't want to give it up. If there is to be no R, though, I need functionality or a new camera entirely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCoupe Posted June 24, 2009 Share #34 Posted June 24, 2009 My sense is that it is time to migrate back to Nikon. I came from a beloved F3HP to an R8. I cannot gain much confidence in removing parts [Leitax solution]. Is there a well made adapter that I can use to mount my Leica R lenses on modern Nikon bodies, say D90, with AF confirm and stop down metering? Some of what my searches come back with pieces don't look reliable... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdb Posted June 24, 2009 Share #35 Posted June 24, 2009 GreyCoupe You should check this reference number on eBay: 350216777773 It's about an adapter Leica R on Nikon DSLR. I do not see any information about changing the lens bayonet like in Leitax system or not. But may be it is worth trying... I would have been interested, but since I found a beautiful R9/DMR I am in the joy of using my R glass like before... Cheers Gérard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMac Posted June 24, 2009 Share #36 Posted June 24, 2009 The registration distance (lens mount to sensor/film plane distance) on Nikon is 46.5mm, on Leica R 47mm, on Canon EoS 44mm. This results in the ONLY solution for R on Nikon being swapping the R bayonet for a custom Nikon unit. On Canon, no issues, you have 3mm to play with. I've seen the Leitax unit - well made kit. From all reports the swaps are easily done, yield great results and are fully reversible. I've yet to hear of any complaints from anyone using the product. Lloyd Chambers has converted a number of his R lenses for use on his D3x - checking his blog/website might be of value. Once converted, the R lens mounts like any Ai/S lens in that manual focus confirmation is enabled but stop down metering is required as no mechanical linkage between lens and body. On Canon, the adapter must be chipped to trigger focus confirm. I've used R on Canon for years with great results with a variety of adapters. Note: Given that the Ebay adapter referenced above has screw holes in it, I think it's safe to assume it requires, as logic would dictate, a mount swap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 24, 2009 Share #37 Posted June 24, 2009 Yes those are plain bayonets instead of adapter rings a la Canon. Looks like the eBay unit has only 6 holes vs 10 for the 'special edition' Leitax. Also Leitax bayonets are sold with a spare bearing ball which can be useful in case of loss of the Leica one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCoupe Posted June 24, 2009 Share #38 Posted June 24, 2009 I will give the adapter Gerard mentions a try--i ordered it today...from the photo it looks to me as if it would hold the R lenses another millimeter or so from the sensor, which should be enough to clear the mirror. Dunno if focusing at infinity will be a problem, but I don't like the idea of futzing around with the innards of a Leica lens. If it works, terrific, if it doesn't, I will have for sale a nice collection of lenses; 19/24/50/100 APO, 280 APO, 400/560, 35-70, 80-200 and the devil can have the 2X converter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted June 25, 2009 Share #39 Posted June 25, 2009 Jaap, I understood from Herr Daniel at Hessenpark and from the the customer service tour that the parts supply was finite and some cannabalisation for spares was already happening. I'm unclear whether this was for the DMR and/or the R8/R9. Can you link to that comment about the agreement with the Danes or was that from your special tryst with SD after the dinner? That figure of two years is absolute nonsense. The parts storage of Leica Customer service is absolutely amazing. They even stock parts for cameras that go back to well before WWII. The only problem child could be the DMR, but there was an agreement between Dr Kaufmann and the Danes last week that will secure repairability for a considerable number of years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted June 25, 2009 Share #40 Posted June 25, 2009 I will give the adapter Gerard mentions a try--i ordered it today...from the photo it looks to me as if it would hold the R lenses another millimeter or so from the sensor, which should be enough to clear the mirror. Dunno if focusing at infinity will be a problem, but I don't like the idea of futzing around with the innards of a Leica lens. If it works, terrific, if it doesn't, I will have for sale a nice collection of lenses; 19/24/50/100 APO, 280 APO, 400/560, 35-70, 80-200 and the devil can have the 2X converter. I don't think you understand... the "adapter" Gerard mentioned is actually a different mount, and it won't work for all the lenses. You will need to remove the Leica mount from your R glass. The "Leitax" version looks much better and more complete. But why don't you just pick up a 5d or 5d2? They will work--full frame--on the Leica glass and the results are excellent. I'd rather use my Nikon to be sure... but I don't like taking the mounts off the R lenses as long as I have a DMR... Of course, if I could sell my DMR /R9 for a decent price, I guess I could get the lenses converted. But I dunno where the market is and frankly I like having my DMR But it is a backup for me these days at best... Sigh. I really wanted an R10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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