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Archive 2016 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Hi all,
I have a few summicrons that id like to adapt to a sony FE system. Don't have Leica bodies at all any more so I'm debating just getting them mount converted (fully reversible). Has anyone here had any experience with Leitax? I could always just get a novoflex adapter but i like the idea of complete solutions.

Alex

Apr 26, 2016 at 09:07 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

For Sony FE a lot of people, me included, like to use a helicoid adapter like the Hawks or the Voigtlander because it can give you a much shorter Minimum Focus Distance (MFD). The MFD tends to be long on rangefinder lenses and these adapter totally make the problem irrelevant. The helicoid adapters also let you set a perfect hard infinity stop.

I am sure the Leitax solution is good, but I would want to give up the helicoid.

Apr 27, 2016 at 12:05 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Thanks Steve, hadn't seen those.

Any else tried the Leitax?

Apr 27, 2016 at 06:16 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Why not keep the adapter on the body all the time and just remove the lenses? Does the new AF adapter interest you?

Apr 28, 2016 at 04:03 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

I have used Leitax for both a C/Y 50 and a Leica R Summicron 50.

His products are high quality and have excellent documentation.

Apr 30, 2016 at 02:28 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

I have used Leitax for both a C/Y 50 and a Leica R Summicron 50.

His products are high quality and have excellent documentation.

Apr 30, 2016 at 02:34 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

I was hoping the OP would get an answer to his question by someone that actually has used the adapter, as I am about to try a Leitax Leica M to Sony FE myself.

I currently have dedicated calibrated M to E adapters for each of my several M mount lenses. My thought is the Leitax product is smaller in diameter and possibly lighter. It uses a very cleaver securing mechanism for locking onto the M bayonet.

When I eventually get one, I will hopefully find a way to micro adjust the adapter for precise hard stop infinity, if needed of course.

Apr 30, 2016 at 12:46 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Simplest and cheapest way worked extremely well for me.....Fotasy M/E-mount adapter. Nothing else is needed.....I would never ever convert the mount of any of my M lenses

Apr 30, 2016 at 02:29 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

retrofocus wrote:
Simplest and cheapest way worked extremely well for me.....Fotasy M/E-mount adapter. Nothing else is needed.....I would never ever convert the mount of any of my M lenses

Go to the website and you will see the M mount is not converted or modified.

Apr 30, 2016 at 03:15 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

I researched the Leitax route to adapt my manual-focus glass to Nikon F, and their product appears to be high-grade and thoroughly designed. With FF Sony Alpha, however, I don't see the need. I'm currently using Novoflex for my C/Y and R lenses on an A7ii, and a C/V adapter for my M lenses: expensive as adapters go, but very effective.

Apr 30, 2016 at 05:26 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

JimBuchanan wrote:
Go to the website and you will see the M mount is not converted or modified.

Looks like a bayonet is mounted onto the original lens. By looking at the website, it appears that this bayonet mount is screwed inside the original lens mount - as far as I understand, inside existing screw holes of the original mount. I am still not sure if I wanted to undergo such procedure with my M lenses......for the amount of money spent for each lens conversion, I can buy a bunch of simple M/E-mount adapters!

May 01, 2016 at 09:45 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

I've used Leitax in past when I was shooting Canon bodies. They are rock solid! If you have a lens that you want semi-permanently changed to a different mount, especially a heavy lens, they are a good way to go.

May 01, 2016 at 10:15 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Hey everyone, didn't want to create a new thread but is the leitax site down? Have been reading up on it only to not seem to be able to access when I'm ready to pull the trigger

Mar 28, 2017 at 01:47 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Steve Spencer wrote:
For Sony FE a lot of people, me included, like to use a helicoid adapter like the Hawks or the Voigtlander because it can give you a much shorter Minimum Focus Distance (MFD). The MFD tends to be long on rangefinder lenses and these adapter totally make the problem irrelevant. The helicoid adapters also let you set a perfect hard infinity stop.

I am sure the Leitax solution is good, but I would want to give up the helicoid.

This is an important consideration for rangefinder lenses. I often find myself using the helicoid for close focusing purposes.

Rob

Mar 28, 2017 at 03:05 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

retrofocus wrote:
Looks like a bayonet is mounted onto the original lens. By looking at the website, it appears that this bayonet mount is screwed inside the original lens mount - as far as I understand, inside existing screw holes of the original mount. I am still not sure if I wanted to undergo such procedure with my M lenses......for the amount of money spent for each lens conversion, I can buy a bunch of simple M/E-mount adapters!

No, it's a 2 piece adapter, one piece fits under the M flanges then the main adapter section fits over the top and the screws essentially "crimp" the 2 sections together, clamping down on the M flanges.

The site seems OK to me...

Mar 28, 2017 at 03:20 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

mcbroomf wrote:
No, it's a 2 piece adapter, one piece fits under the M flanges then the main adapter section fits over the top and the screws essentially "crimp" the 2 sections together, clamping down on the M flanges.

The site seems OK to me...

Still....why all this hassle when you can accomplish this easily with a $10 M/E-mount adapter piece....I am using mine for > 3 years now to adapt CV and Leica lenses on my Sony without any problems. And I can instantly use the M mount lenses on the fly on my M series cameras, too.

Mar 28, 2017 at 06:18 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

retrofocus wrote:
Still....why all this hassle when you can accomplish this easily with a $10 M/E-mount adapter piece....I am using mine for > 3 years now to adapt CV and Leica lenses on my Sony without any problems. And I can instantly use the M mount lenses on the fly on my M series cameras, too.

Yep, same here although for me it's about being able to use the close focus adapters.

Mar 28, 2017 at 07:20 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

I used the Leitax M to Sony FE on my 85/4 ZM and I like it a lot. Works great.
I like just having one king of lens rear caps and body caps to deal with.

Highly recommended.

- J

Here it is with the A7RII and 85ZM:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/38/1332238.jpg

Mar 28, 2017 at 07:39 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Can any of you fine chaps help me out with a leitax email I can contact them by?

I've googled and not only "leitax.com", but even the various sub-pages for Nikon/Canon/Shimming returned a "site cannot be reached" error.

Its the same on 2 PC's at different locations, and also on my phone.

Mar 28, 2017 at 07:52 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

jhinkey wrote:
I used the Leitax M to Sony FE on my 85/4 ZM and I like it a lot. Works great.
I like just having one king of lens rear caps and body caps to deal with.

Highly recommended.

I did eventually purchase this Leitax adapter and it is currently on a Leica Tele-Elmar 135/4. I agree it works great. It is light, very precisely made and it may focus a hair past infinity, just to made sure most lenses don't have hardstop infinity issues. I shimmed my Tele-Elmar to give precise hardstop infinity with the Leitax. I removed the Leitax label and fitted a strip of nice leather to replace it. When installing, take care not to torque the screws down too much, as they are just pulling on the M Lens bayonet for snugness and the key/pin prohibits any adapter rotation.

Mar 28, 2017 at 08:13 PM

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