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

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

fongalv wrote:
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.

[email protected]

http://www.leitax.com/

Mar 28, 2017 at 08:31 PM

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

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

You can use simple (and cheap but well made) Neewer macro extension tubes for Sony NEX. This plus the M/E-mount adapter work fine with M lenses for close focus photography on my Sony camera. Only slight con here is that the focus/meter scale of the M lens is no longer in the regular position due to a slight rotation in the adapter fit.

Mar 28, 2017 at 09:16 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

jhinkey wrote:
I like just having one king of lens rear caps and body caps to deal with.

I only use the M caps since I don't even have Sony E-mount lenses....the only different cap is the Sony camera cap

. But yes, if you often switch between E-mount and M-mount lenses, and you don't use a M mount camera in parallel, then I can see the advantage of this adapter piece.

Mar 28, 2017 at 09:21 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

jhinkey wrote:
[email protected]

http://www.leitax.com/

Hi jhinkey, many thanks!

Strange...I guess I'm the only one with this issue?

Mar 28, 2017 at 09:58 PM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Still OK for me ...

Mar 29, 2017 at 05:04 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · 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.

- J

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

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JimBuchanan wrote:
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...Show more →

Great that it works well but (IMO) the huge silver LEITAX logo against the el cheapo leatherette looks really vulgar. Not surprised that Jim replaced it on his adapter.

Mar 29, 2017 at 05:15 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

genji wrote:
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Great that it works well but (IMO) the huge silver LEITAX logo against the el cheapo leatherette looks really vulgar. Not surprised that Jim replaced it on his adapter.

Yes, this also caught my eye on the photo - even it can be avoided simply with some gaffer or duct tape. I tape the Leica logo and camera name on my M cameras all the time, and I am never asked any questions about the cameras while shooting since

Mar 29, 2017 at 06:31 AM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

Obviously that huge Leitax logo is only a way of self advertising. If camera manufacturers display their brand name on cameras and straps (sometimes in gigantic characters ) it's not surprising that leitax, given the chance, does the same. Regretfully for them, adapters to Canon or Sony-A are too thin for fitting an engraved leatherette..

Mar 31, 2017 at 04:19 AM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Leitax Leica M for Sony FE. Experiences vs. traditional adapters?

retrofocus wrote:
Yes, this also caught my eye on the photo - even it can be avoided simply with some gaffer or duct tape. I tape the Leica logo and camera name on my M cameras all the time, and I am never asked any questions about the cameras while shooting since

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This is what I do to not have to see the Leitax logo:

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/07/1357407.jpg

Mar 31, 2017 at 08:34 PM

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