M lens adaptors for SLR?

[manojd]

I have been thinking about this for a while: is it possible to use M lenses on SLRs? If it is, then which SLR is best suited for such and what kind of adaptors will I need for such a setup? Has anyone done this successfully? What are the possible limitations?

I don't have an SLR, but I have many M lenses that I use wih my R-D1. Upgrading to M8 is out of question. If I get an SLR (which I am contemplating), I want to be able to use my M lenes without investing in any more lenses.

 

[wotalegend]

All SLRs have a much bigger register (the distance between the film/sensor plane and the lens mount) to allow for the mirror box. It is therefore not possible to use any RF lens on an SLR without a correcting lens between, which may detract from the image quality. To my knowledge, no such adaptor exists.

 

[Rico]

... I don't have an SLR, but I have many M lenses that I use wih my R-D1.

If any of your lenses are Visoflex ready, then an adapter from eBay will allow the head to be attached on bodies with Canon EOS or Nikon F mount. Depending on the head, you also need a short-barrel focusser (OUAGO, OTZFO, etc).

 

[manojd]

If any of your lenses are Visoflex ready, then an adapter from eBay will allow the head to be attached on bodies with Canon EOS or Nikon F mount. Depending on the head, you also need a short-barrel focusser (OUAGO, OTZFO, etc).

Hmmm... I have a 90/4 where the lens head detaches. I had used it with a Viso system earlier. Can you name the adaptor that will take the OUAGO or OTXFO onto Canon or Nikon? This may be worth a try but severly limiting.

Thanks.

 

[dlove5]

Check out Fotodiox.com. They may have what you are looking for. They have adapters for visoflex lenses to both Canon EOS and Nikon F. I have never used one of them since I mount my old Visoflex lenses on my Pentax K10D which required several adapters to make it work.