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p.1 #1 · Reliable m to l adaptor


I’m getting a SL2-S and will be using M manual lenses. Can you please recommend adapter?

I see light lab lens adapter is available for a reasonable price - is that ok ? Any quality issues?



Aug 26, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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p.1 #2 · Reliable m to l adaptor


I/ve used them all, including the Leica one. But my favorite is the Light Lens Lab with the close focus tab.

very well made, plus it gives you the ability for a little closer focus if you want



Aug 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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p.1 #3 · Reliable m to l adaptor


it is solidly-built and no leak/play either on the lens side or on the mount side.

you don't have the automatic lens (6-bit) identification but you gain close-focus capability. i honestly prefer using the Leica unless I'm going to need the CF capability.



Aug 26, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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p.1 #4 · Reliable m to l adaptor


If you shoot with coded lenses the Leica one makes life easier. If not a quality "dumb" adapter is fine. I like Rayqual .


Aug 27, 2026 at 07:14 AM
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p.1 #5 · Reliable m to l adaptor


Thank you guys - LLL


Aug 27, 2026 at 08:44 AM
 


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p.1 #6 · Reliable m to l adaptor


The LLL is great if you want close focus. It seems very accurate at infinity, maybe just a bit short on some lenses, which is a good compromise. The Rayqual is tough to beat if you don’t need close focus and want the exact lens registration. It’s the most accurate adapter I’ve found, even compared to the Leica version which is also slightly short.

*Edit to clarify - the registration distance on both the LLL and Leica adapters is only slightly off at infinity. It’s enough to see wide open with a fast lens but not an issue with normal lenses at landscape apertures. The Rayqual produces exactly the same infinity focus as my M11, which I appreciate.

Edited on Aug 27, 2026 at 02:11 PM · View previous versions



Aug 27, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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p.1 #7 · Reliable m to l adaptor


I only use the official Leica one because I want the 6 bit coding information. You can find them used for a decent price.


Aug 27, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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p.1 #8 · Reliable m to l adaptor


If you don't care about the 6-bit coding that the Leica version provides, grab the Light Lens Lab with the close-focus tab instead. It doesn't have electronic transmission, but the close-up feature is arguably even more useful, and it's built like a tank out of solid brass.


Aug 27, 2026 at 02:07 PM
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p.1 #9 · Reliable m to l adaptor




Fred Miranda wrote:
If you don't care about the 6-bit coding that the Leica version provides, grab the Light Lens Lab with the close-focus tab instead. It doesn't have electronic transmission, but the close-up feature is arguably even more useful, and it's built like a tank out of solid brass.


I ageee. The LLL Close focus version has outstanding build quality.



Aug 27, 2026 at 02:10 PM







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