georgef
Well-known
hi everyone,
I just bought a voigtlander 15mm lens that has the LTM mount. I need an adapter to fit it onto my RD-1. Do need a specific one (ie 15mm ) or will any work? Is there a difference between ones made for diff focal lengths? if I go the wrong one, what would the effects be?
thanks a lot, George
I just bought a voigtlander 15mm lens that has the LTM mount. I need an adapter to fit it onto my RD-1. Do need a specific one (ie 15mm ) or will any work? Is there a difference between ones made for diff focal lengths? if I go the wrong one, what would the effects be?
thanks a lot, George
Joe Mondello
Resu Deretsiger
the different adapters bring up different frame lines on a Leica where frame lines are automatic.
The R-D1 has manually set frame lines, so it doesn't matter.
The 15mm lens has it's own accessory finder that sits in the hot shoe but on an R-D1 the field of view is actually 23 mm so I found the best compromise was to get a regular 21mm accessory finder for it.
However CameraQuest offers special finders just for the R-D1 see those here . . .
http://cameraquest.com/epson_rd1_VF.htm
The R-D1 has manually set frame lines, so it doesn't matter.
The 15mm lens has it's own accessory finder that sits in the hot shoe but on an R-D1 the field of view is actually 23 mm so I found the best compromise was to get a regular 21mm accessory finder for it.
However CameraQuest offers special finders just for the R-D1 see those here . . .
http://cameraquest.com/epson_rd1_VF.htm
thefsb
Established
any ltm to m adapter should work just fine.
the appropriate viewfinder is a different matter.
the appropriate viewfinder is a different matter.
georgef
Well-known
The lens did come with the viewfinder, I was just confused with the different adapters. So if they all do the same thing, then I can just use any of them.
Thanks for the input...
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Thanks for the input...
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Bill Liss
Member
I think you might have to be careful with the viewfinder though because if you have a 15mm vf made for film cams, it might be different than what's needed for when a 15mm lens is on a digicam....I'm guessing you already know that, but wanted to make sure.
mn4367
Established
Any LTM adaptor works. From CameraQuest I bought the Voigtländer 15mm 'D' adaptor especially made for using the R-D1 with this lens; for me it works fine, so I would recommend it.
0bli0
still developing...
i also recommend the 21mm vf. easy to find and frames very well.
georgeaye
Member
viewfinder not that necessary
viewfinder not that necessary
I bought the 15mm Heliar (from Photovillage) and it came with it's own, film based, viewfinder. The framlines are more generous than they would be, if it were rated for the RD-1, which are availble from CameraQuest.
And while it's super cool to have the accessory VF mounted to the hotshoe, what I've come to realise that it's not critical.
I've spent a couple of years only working with a normal lens to train myself to understand what's in view and what's not, so it's strange to think of anything outside of that. But only after a little while, you get used to thinking that pretty much everything that's you can see and more will fall into frame.
Also, don't forget that the RD-1 has an LCD, so I'm often just taken a shot, then reframing after reviewing the image. It's almost like a pin hole camera
And lastly, while it's not fast like a Noctilux, at 1600 ISO and a steady hand, I've managed to pull off surprising emotive shots.
I've really come to love this lens.
viewfinder not that necessary
I bought the 15mm Heliar (from Photovillage) and it came with it's own, film based, viewfinder. The framlines are more generous than they would be, if it were rated for the RD-1, which are availble from CameraQuest.
And while it's super cool to have the accessory VF mounted to the hotshoe, what I've come to realise that it's not critical.
I've spent a couple of years only working with a normal lens to train myself to understand what's in view and what's not, so it's strange to think of anything outside of that. But only after a little while, you get used to thinking that pretty much everything that's you can see and more will fall into frame.
Also, don't forget that the RD-1 has an LCD, so I'm often just taken a shot, then reframing after reviewing the image. It's almost like a pin hole camera
And lastly, while it's not fast like a Noctilux, at 1600 ISO and a steady hand, I've managed to pull off surprising emotive shots.
I've really come to love this lens.
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
georgeaye,
That is a great shot. I love the intimacy that well-composed shots with a superwide can give. I feel as if I'm in the club watching the band with you.
That is a great shot. I love the intimacy that well-composed shots with a superwide can give. I feel as if I'm in the club watching the band with you.