There is an Amedeo adapter Leica S to M and I have one. Mainly for adapting the internal bayonet mount 5cm/1.4
But because it is rangefinder coupled, it has the same focus range as a native Leica lens. Also the 3.5cm f/1.8 Nikkor is not compatible with it because the diameter of the rear element to too big to fit in the adapter.
I really would not use these lenses for macro anyway but for the rare occasion when I would like to focus closer having a close filter in the bag is convenient.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Isn’t there an S to M adapter though? Or am I thinking of Amadeus that was direct to E?
GeorgeBo wrote:
I may try that for the LTM lenses, but these are Nikon S rangefinder mount. There may be one out there with a helical for closer focus, but I have not found it
G
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Going backwards through this fast thread…
Why not try a helical M to Z adapter? Can be kind of fun for closer work, and sometimes easier to focus with then the small lens. I have an inexpensive one I’ve always found the quality to be decent on. Similar to the Hawk’s adapter. It’s actually E mount, but a decent E to Z adapter and it’s all set. Of course that doesn’t help on GFX etc. but its an option that doesn’t require screwing a filter on/off to focus past 3’.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Thanks for mentioning the closeup filters... Got me thinking about the limitations of 3 feet MFD of these rangefinder lenses...
(sounds of scratching around in a storage box)... Found No1 and No2 Nikon closeup filters in 52mm... (more scratching noises). Bingo, a 43mm to 52mm stepup ring. 3' limitation overcome for use on Z body
Owe you a beer Alan
Oh yeah, you mentioned getting a M to Z adapter. I recommend a Rayqual adapter. Cost more than most, but cheaper than a Novoflex. Made in Japan, rear baffle, great construction. I also use their Nikon S to Z and F to Z adapters. I get them through Japan Hobby Tool, but CameraQuest may have them too.
Leighton, I too prefer the 55 f3.5 Ai'd micro to the faster 50mm primes. I find it quite versatile. Sometimes the slower aperture can be limiting but usually not. I have thought about trying the 2.8 version you have though.
Scott
Scott, I agree, much more versatile. I also hardly go below 2.8 on the 55/1.2 anyway.
The 55/2.8 is wonderful. I bought one back in ~2012 and really liked it at the time but needed f/1.2-2 much too often to justify keeping both at the time. The micro lens is a great walkabout prime, be it for markets, woods, etc. Granted with many of these lovely MF lenses, you can always reverse the lenses and have a functional micro lens or add something like a 5T closeup in front of the filter.
