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this image shows how the length changes when rotating the adapter.
With that kind of adapter it is possible to shorten the minimum focus distance of M-mount lenses just like the more expensive [shoplink 34551 ebay]Voigtlander VM-E close focus adapter[/shoplink]. The Shoten adapter costs $199 and is for sale on [shoplink 34550 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
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For German readers: You have a Gold Box deal on the Sony A5000 double lens kit (via DL) and on the 70-400mmII A-mount lns (via DL).
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I’ve been noticing something since I switched to mirrorless system. Why are Leica lenses small compare to the lenses with same focal length and aperture?
I would like to have a pancake lens for FE. A 20mm that can accept the newly announced converters will be a nice touch.
As far as i know, if you are talking about Leica wide angle lenses, is that the optical formula and glass used are different, they have no retrofocal design, hence the compactness and price mindlessness.
“price mindlessness” – best description I’ve heard. 🙂
Ah, sorry, i aint native english speaker so i sometimes improvise on the words, i dont know how they end up sounding…
No, I thought it sounded spot on. It’s seriously the best way I’ve heard it put. 🙂
Retrofocal designs should be more expensive…besides some new designs look a lot like the ZM 35 1.4 too, I think they’re retrofocal.
Leica has a better, patented design
Which one is the camera on the right? No hump on it? Doesnt seem to be a nex either?!
More Than likely its an a6000.
Nope, look at the position of the shutter button and the body is not glossy, maybe its the new A7000??? fingers crossed!!
Your right about the finish, must be a nex-6. And why would a third party have a a7000 ?
Also there’s an indentation on the top where the mode dial is. That part is flush with the top on the a6000 (and NEX-7).
Looks like a NEX-6
$199 is too much, you can find this kind adapter also at $159
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=Yeenon+Leica+M+to+Sony+E+Close+Up+Micro+Lens+&ghostText=&_sacat=0
I think this is the Chinese Yeenon adapter (which is excellent) rebadged
Which Leica M mount lenses work best with this close focus adapter ?
When I tried using macro rings with my Sony/Zeiss FE 55mm 1.8 I got strong purple fringing.
an achromatic close up/macro lens might be worth a try.
So it’s cheaper, but will it focus as close…?
Ѡ adapters !!
Why don’t they make one of these for Contax G lenses? The whole optical groups move in those lenses, this could be used as a real helicoid instead of those weird screw driven things
Pretty looking adapter but for me the current Hawks Factory adapter is more functional by far as it offers an infinity lock for normal use and an adjustable infinity stop.