Will a 80mm Summilux R (non ROM) lens mount a Nikon D800E without any issues? Especially with a Leitax converter. How about the Elmarit 28mm?
Any info on this would be much appreciated. What are Leica lenses like in use on Nikon cameras? I understand that one has to resort to stop down metering for it to work. Is it a complete bother? I saw some results on a D800E and was blown away by the IQ from these R lenses. What's the experience of using these lenses on an SLR camera? Would I need to change the prism? I wear glasses.
I've already checked that the lenses won't foul with the mirror here (http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Leica_db.html) but am more interested in the hearing about the actual day to day experience of shooting with this system.
I used a Summicron 50/2 with no issues, Leitax mount, on a D600 and 800. David Llado at Leitax should be able to confirm which lens will work (with his mounts of course).
His mounts are great - highly recommended.
To answer your other questions - yes, stop-down metering, and no, I didn't feel the need to change the focussing screen (not sure you can anyway). The AF confirmation dot with his adapters is very accurate when the conditions are more difficult.
The IQ from my Summicron-R was the best of any lens I've ever used on the Nikon system.
bmwrider75 wrote:
I used a Summicron 50/2 with no issues, Leitax mount, on a D600 and 800. David Llado at Leitax should be able to confirm which lens will work (with his mounts of course).
His mounts are great - highly recommended.
To answer your other questions - yes, stop-down metering, and no, I didn't feel the need to change the focussing screen (not sure you can anyway). The AF confirmation dot with his adapters is very accurate when the conditions are more difficult.
The IQ from my Summicron-R was the best of any lens I've ever used on the Nikon system.
Oh, didn't realize focus confirmation worked. I wish there was some way I could test the lenses before buying them, but that's not an option. Thanks for your feedback. I think I'll go for them.
