Unfortunately, there is no way to enable infinity focus with a Leica
rangefinder lens on a Pentax SLR. The lens will hit the mirror if it's
mounted close enough to allow infinity focus.
Paul
On Feb 11, 2006, at 9:14 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
No, Cameraquest does not have something similar. The photo I
presented was
of a special 43mm lens made by Pentax in a Leica screw mount. There
were,
to the best of my recollection, less than 1000 of these lenses made,
primarily for the Japanese market, although I know of a few that found
their way to North America.
I believe there are adapters that allow Leica glass to be used on
Pentax
bodies. I had one that I gave to Juan, but it didn't focus to
infinity. I
believe that Juan found an adapter that allowed infinity focus, but
you'd
have to check with him to be sure. My memory these days has turned to
porridge.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Gautam Sarup
Camera Quest has something similar. Said to fit all M bodies except
the
M6 TTL. Bummer. I'd actually be more interested if it were possible
to
use Leica lenses on Pentax bodies.
Cheers,
Gautam
http://www.cameraquest.com/adaptslrRFM.htm
On 2/9/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You Betcha!
http://www.exblog.jp/blog_logo.asp?slt=1&imgsrc=200503/18/14/
a0022814_115317
2.jpg
or
http://tinyurl.com/89cuc
Missed out on the lens a while back ... one of my biggest camera
gear disappointments
