Stefan Daniel (Leica Product Manager) said that “there will be a good solution that allows us to use our R-lenses on a digital body.†Today Panasonic announced the GF1 M4/3 camera and with it a R-mount adapter:
Here is the Leica R mount lens compatibility table:
Here are some pictures of this adapter in action:
Images via stranger_than_Tokyo [...]
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New Optional Accessories for Lumix G Micro System: M Mount Adaptor DMW-MA2M and R Mount Adaptor DMW-MA3R
Panasonic is pleased to announce two new mount adaptors, the M Mount Adaptor DMW-MA2M and R Mount Adaptor DMW-MA3R, to further enhance the photographic experience with cameras from the Lumix G Micro System.
The M Mount Adaptor and R Mount Adaptor [...]
You can see pictures of Panasonic G1 with a R lens on a Novoflex adapter here. BTW, Amazon is already taking pre-orders for the new Panasonic GH1.)
The price will be around USD 200. For more info visit Cosina’s website.
As reported earlier, the Lensmate LX3/D-Lux4 46mm lens adapter is now available to pre-order.
Precisely machined from 6061 aluminum, in either black or silver anodized finish they complement the style of the Panasonic LX3 and Leica D-Lux 4. Allows the attachment of:
filters
step rings
conversion lenses
Also protects the delicate zoom lens and mechanism from damage.
The OEM lens [...]
As reported earlier, Lensmate was working on an adapter tube and lens hood for the Leica D-Lux 4. Yesterday I got some updates from Lensmate:
Dear Lensmate customer,
Just a quick note to let you know that we will have the 46mm Lensmate adapter available to order in the next week or so.
We are excited about [...]
Update: some comparison between the G1 and M8.2 available here.
Maybe I am spending too much time on this G1-Leica adapter, but I think that this is a great solution for Leica fans that cannot afford a Leica rangefinder, but still want to shoot with Leica lenses. I would be curious to see a comparison between [...]
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