Probably not a magnification, you are just seeing the effect of crop sensors
and 4/3rd system sensor are half the size of full frame so you get the 2:1
apparent change in lens focal length.
BK
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reality."
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On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 20:58, Richard Nelridge <richard@nelridge.com>wrote:
> Hi Jerry,
>
> There are adapters that are made that allow Leica R lenses to be used for
> the Canon EOS and the Nikon autofocus SLR systems. You can check as to
> which cameras and adapters work best.
>
> I have a Panasonic adapter for my Panasonic G1 camera. The lenses actually
> cover more than the Micro 4:3 format and I have to try this out.
>
> The Leica lenses will obviously only work in manual focus with these
> systems. Depending upon the system and lens there may be magnification.
> As
> an example with my Leica R lenses and the Panasonic adapter all of the
> focal
> lengths are doubled.
>
> But, with these adapters you can use your wonderful Leica glass.
>
> Rich
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Jerrygol <jerrygol@aol.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I have an old Leica R4 SLR with a number of Leica lenses.
> > Leica has never come out with a purely digital SLR that I
> > am aware of. Does anyone know of a relatively simple way
> > to convert another camera or use special adapters to make
> > the lenses usable. Or should I sell them to collectors? My
> > camera of choice now is Canon digital. Thanks
> >
> > Jerry
> >
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> >
> >
> >
>
>
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