Autofocus module for manual focus M lenses

[Vickko]

Here you go.....http://petapixel.com/2016/02/11/techart-unveils-worlds-first-autofocus-adapter-manual-focus-lenses/

 

[raid]

Thanks, Vick. I want ana adapter for M lenses to Leica M9 camera. Doable?

 

[Vickko]

Raid, the "principle" might need to be different. The adapter telescopes in and out and the camera must have a shorter back focal distance, to allow it to happen.
The M9 manual lens doesn't have that room, on an M9 body. So, trickier electro-mechanical task. And the M9 doesn't have the autofocus sensing or live view.

Maybe start with an M240

 

[raid]

I see, Vick. Who knows, maybe one day I get a version of M240 or who knows which number it will have by then.

 

[steverett]

So I assume you keep the lens focused at infinity? Finally, a use for infinity lock!

Also that would mean you can use it for close focus too, if you focus the lens at the min distance first.

 

[BillBingham2]

Y?



B2 (;->

Just typing here as I know 2 characters is 2 short.

 

[YYV_146]

Y?



B2 (;->

Just typing here as I know 2 characters is 2 short.

Because you can use a Noctilux in AF...

But seriously, I don't see a point of keeping any of my longer Sony lenses if this adapter can work quickly and accurately.

 

[farlymac]

Yashica/Contax and Nikon both had adapters to do this many years ago.

PF