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Re: [OM] IMG: Macro System

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Macro System
From: Philippe <photo.philippe.amard@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:20:20 +0200
My remaining two are now in Nikon F mount ;-)

PH

Le 20 juin 2016 à 16:13, Frank <wijsmuller@xxxxxxxxx> a écrit :

> Nope, since they can be easily adapted to Leica M, Sony A7x and even Canon
> EF (although some wide angles require modification of lens or camera).
> 
> Some models are relatively rare or have a stellar reputation, like the 19mm
> and 28mm (both mark II), and the 100mm apo macro.
> Op 20 jun. 2016 14:48 schreef "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> :
> 
>> Are R lenses relatively cheap now that the mount has been abandoned?
>> 
>> Chuck Norcutt
>> 
>> On 6/20/2016 12:04 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> 
>>> Chuck,
>>> 
>>> The Leica SL, around $7000, body only, can, with an adapter, use the
>>> Leica-R lenses.  That's a pretty steep price.  I make good use of them
>>> on Oly 4/3 and Fuji bodies.
>>> 
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>> 
>>> On 6/19/2016 8:33 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Ah, I see that there are no more Leica DSLRs.  I didn't know that.
>>>> 
>>>> Chuck Norcutt
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On 6/19/2016 8:39 PM, Moose wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> On 6/19/2016 2:34 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> What does the R stand for.  I can see that the adapter for the lens is
>>>>>> labeled L(R).  Does the R series have a unique mount?
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Yes indeedy, it's an SLR, hence the "R" for reflex, and needed a longer
>>>>> register distance to clear the mirror box. (And otherwise, it couldn't
>>>>> be adapted to a 4/3 camera.)
>>>>> 
>>>>> Whole 'nother thing from the classic Leica rangefinders.
>>>>> <http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/LeicaR.html>
>>>>> 
>>>>> Reflexive Moose
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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