Leica R Series Lenses
p.111 #1Leica R Series Lenses
I would not mind, the Leica extenders are better than Nikon ones, and there are plenty on the market, so no loss. They can be used for any manual lens - hmm, if they can get the data about aperture to the camera. Will this be possible - like an AI lens?
Sep 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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p.111 #2Leica R Series Lenses
cyra wrote:
I would not mind, the Leica extenders are better than Nikon ones, and there are plenty on the market, so no loss. They can be used for any manual lens - hmm, if they can get the data about aperture to the camera. Will this be possible - like an AI lens?
The latest version of the extender, which allows shooting with manual lenses - old Nikon TC-201. Modern Nikon extenders are excellent, but they are incompatible with manual lenses. Neither constructive nor mechanical. So I have decided that the best possible candidate for Nikon-compatible manual lenses - Leica R APO 2x. It will be like shooting by any Leica-R lenses on Nikon F cameras, no aperture lever of course
I would not mind, the Leica extenders are better than Nikon ones, and there are plenty on the market, so no loss. They can be used for any manual lens - hmm, if they can get the data about aperture to the camera. Will this be possible - like an AI lens?
The latest version of the extender, which allows shooting with manual lenses - old Nikon TC-201. Modern Nikon extenders are excellent, but they are incompatible with manual lenses. Neither constructive nor mechanical. So I have decided that the best possible candidate for Nikon-compatible manual lenses - Leica R APO 2x. It will be like shooting by any Leica-R lenses on Nikon F cameras, no aperture lever of course
Sep 25, 2012 at 12:07 PM
p.111 #3Leica R Series Lenses
Worldinlens wrote:
ah! I am interested in this. You mean to modify both sides of the 2x extender?Of course, both side. One side simple, another - difficult 
But I believe that everything will be fine. I already bought the extender. When I get it I'll start an experimental work with design and modification
Hmm. So my only question left is how to get you to switch to Sony so you'll do this for Alpha mounts.
Aren't you tired of trimming all those shrouds for mirror clearance? And all those clean high ISO shots... really, isn't that just a waste of good fast glass? And Nikons are basically just high-end wrappers for Sony sensors anyway.
Give me time. I'll come up with other, more compelling arguments.
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Soon I'll try to make full modification Leica APO-2X to Nikon for use with my V125/2.5 But I believe that everything will be fine. I already bought the extender. When I get it I'll start an experimental work with design and modification
Hmm. So my only question left is how to get you to switch to Sony so you'll do this for Alpha mounts.
Aren't you tired of trimming all those shrouds for mirror clearance? And all those clean high ISO shots... really, isn't that just a waste of good fast glass? And Nikons are basically just high-end wrappers for Sony sensors anyway.
Give me time. I'll come up with other, more compelling arguments.
Sep 25, 2012 at 12:57 PM
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p.111 #4Leica R Series Lenses
))))))))I thought about the A900 much earlier and very thoroughly. So even the "children" born of these meditations:
http://worldinlens.livejournal.com/86333.html
But so far for me the best universal camera remained D700, corner of my eye while watching the A99
SONY has very good color resolution, while everything else is questionable.So all my lenses focused on Nikon mount. That's what I wonder, I try make friends with the this mount too.
Regargs, Alex
Sep 25, 2012 at 02:59 PM
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p.111 #5Leica R Series Lenses
If serious about apo2x for Sony, the Sony and Leica has large difference in working distances. 44.5 vs 47.
I think this apo-2x extender for Sony or will be not working with some lenses after modification or it has no infinity. After full disassembling and measurements apo2x i can tell more. This question more difficult than nikon-modification.
I think this apo-2x extender for Sony or will be not working with some lenses after modification or it has no infinity. After full disassembling and measurements apo2x i can tell more. This question more difficult than nikon-modification.
Sep 25, 2012 at 04:29 PM
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p.111 #9Leica R Series Lenses
thanks, rpp-processing sometimes gives the excellent colours
Sep 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM
p.111 #10Leica R Series Lenses
Warblers at a natural birdbath on Putah Creek:
all photos: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO+2x APO-Extender-R
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all photos: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO+2x APO-Extender-R
Sep 26, 2012 at 07:37 PM
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p.111 #11Leica R Series Lenses
Beautiful shots as always, Douglas. What do you think about the forthcoming M and shooting R lenses on it?
Sep 26, 2012 at 09:20 PM
p.111 #12Leica R Series Lenses
freaklikeme wrote:
Beautiful shots as always, Douglas. What do you think about the forthcoming M and shooting R lenses on it?
What I like: it's full-frame, any R lens can be used without modification, and I could use a huge variety of other-brand lenses as backups or for occasional needs where I couldn't justify the expense of a Leica lens. The focus peaking is probably a very positive factor because it works over the entire image area but I'll have to see how it performs in my typical working conditions.
The big unknown: I'll have to see what the add-on viewfinder is like. Lag, ability to focus quickly and accurately, and vulnerability to loss or damage are my biggest concerns. I have a hard time imagining the camera's image quality would be anything less than excellent but testing before spending money wouldn't hurt. I'd probably add one of the grips too.
Beautiful shots as always, Douglas. What do you think about the forthcoming M and shooting R lenses on it?
What I like: it's full-frame, any R lens can be used without modification, and I could use a huge variety of other-brand lenses as backups or for occasional needs where I couldn't justify the expense of a Leica lens. The focus peaking is probably a very positive factor because it works over the entire image area but I'll have to see how it performs in my typical working conditions.
The big unknown: I'll have to see what the add-on viewfinder is like. Lag, ability to focus quickly and accurately, and vulnerability to loss or damage are my biggest concerns. I have a hard time imagining the camera's image quality would be anything less than excellent but testing before spending money wouldn't hurt. I'd probably add one of the grips too.
Sep 27, 2012 at 08:15 AM
p.111 #13Leica R Series Lenses
Actually modified A99 or simply modified R-lens would be probably better way to "replace" R8.
Handling M body with telephoto lens from R on that plus EVF. Maybe ok for tripod work, but seems far from R8 handling.
That yellow one against black background is pretty awesome shot..
Handling M body with telephoto lens from R on that plus EVF. Maybe ok for tripod work, but seems far from R8 handling.
That yellow one against black background is pretty awesome shot..
Sep 27, 2012 at 10:48 AM
p.111 #14Leica R Series Lenses
Mescalamba wrote:
Actually modified A99 or simply modified R-lens would be probably better way to "replace" R8.
Not if I want to use my APO extenders.
Actually modified A99 or simply modified R-lens would be probably better way to "replace" R8.
Not if I want to use my APO extenders.
Sep 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM
p.111 #15Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
Not if I want to use my APO extenders.
Might be possible to replace mount of camera itself, not lens.. Not sure about it. But its possible for Nikon mount, so maybe Leica R too? "Worldinlens" should know.
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Actually modified A99 or simply modified R-lens would be probably better way to "replace" R8.Might be possible to replace mount of camera itself, not lens.. Not sure about it. But its possible for Nikon mount, so maybe Leica R too? "Worldinlens" should know.
Sep 27, 2012 at 04:12 PM
p.111 #16Leica R Series Lenses
Sure, he knows. He sells Nikon mounts for Sony cameras I guess the A99 needs to be examined first though, and judging from early comments, it may or may not be worth it.
I guess the A99 needs to be examined first though, and judging from early comments, it may or may not be worth it.Sep 28, 2012 at 02:10 AM
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p.111 #17Leica R Series Lenses
Mescalamba wrote:
Not if I want to use my APO extenders.Might be possible to replace mount of camera itself, not lens.. Not sure about it. But its possible for Nikon mount, so maybe Leica R too? "Worldinlens" should know.
Leica R on Sony A impossible by simple way, very large diameter of Leica-R mount. Only the full replace of mount, but it's very-very difficult. Because the design of the rear landing side of SONY-A mount is made through complete ass in the third degree.
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Mescalamba wrote
Actually modified A99 or simply modified R-lens would be probably better way to "replace" R8.Leica R on Sony A impossible by simple way, very large diameter of Leica-R mount. Only the full replace of mount, but it's very-very difficult. Because the design of the rear landing side of SONY-A mount is made through complete ass in the third degree.
Sep 28, 2012 at 04:33 AM
p.111 #18Leica R Series Lenses
Worldinlens wrote:
Not if I want to use my APO extenders.Might be possible to replace mount of camera itself, not lens.. Not sure about it. But its possible for Nikon mount, so maybe Leica R too? "Worldinlens" should know. Leica R on Sony A impossible by simple way, very large diameter of Leica-R mount. Only the full replace of mount, but it's very-very difficult. Because the design of the rear landing side of SONY-A mount is made through complete ass in the third degree.
Heh not sure how I should understand that last part.
So not really possible. Well, Leica "M" or wait for FF mirrorless then.. Or some older Canon FF model.
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Mescalamba wrote
Actually modified A99 or simply modified R-lens would be probably better way to "replace" R8.Heh not sure how I should understand that last part.
So not really possible. Well, Leica "M" or wait for FF mirrorless then.. Or some older Canon FF model.
Sep 28, 2012 at 07:56 AM
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p.111 #19Leica R Series Lenses
I don't know very well math English . Perhaps come Carsten to help us and he will be able to correct my assessment regarding A-mount design of Sony Corporation
Sep 28, 2012 at 08:13 AM
