Which LTM-adapter for R-D1?

[Mr_Flibble]

I'm probably looking at this in a much too complex way, but here goes...

I've been playing with my CV 35mm Ultron on my R-D1 for a week now. But I'm aching to use my collection of LTM Leica glass on it too. Hence I like to acquire an LTM-adapter.

According to what I can find online concerning this subject, It should not really matter which adapter I buy as you set the frame-lines on the R-D1 manually...is this correct?

Or is there another reason to invest 3 LTM-adapter rings for the different focus lengths instead of 1?

Any particular brands of adapter to look out for?

Thanks in advance,

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

No, any one will do. The CV is excellent, but the Chinese ones on eBay are working equally well for me.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Thanks for clearing that up.

I'll see what I can dig up on Ebay!

 

[Catto]

Or is there another reason to invest 3 LTM-adapter rings for the different focus lengths instead of 1?

Are they expensive? Personally, I bought adaptors with my 2 LTM lenses when I got them just so I could leave them on the lenses, and treat all my lenses equally as M-mount,- rather than having to fiddle around switching the adaptor from one to the other out in the field. I never really considered sticking to one adaptor for both lenses...
R

 

[helen.HH]

YEA Mr. Flibble...CONGRATS on your rd1
Post some Pixs

Now I've gone in the other direction
Doing More film /M2
and letting my rd1 relax awhile on the shelf
I bought the M-bayonet CV adapter ring

Best to You in the New Year 🙂
Helen

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Actually Catto, that is a very good reason to get more than one. Thanks.
My concern was mainly with that frameline-business, not so much the number of rings to get. And as Mabelsound pointed out, the Chinese ones aren't that expensive.

Thanks Helen, Best wishes to you as well.
I've put some test shots up on my website, but they're nothing special:
click here

I've been trying out some 1600 ISO shots in low-light situations yesterday. I'll probably add a few of those if they are to my liking.

The living history season will start again in the spring, then I'll start using film again.
Thought I've got that Accura 300mm to test on my Practica MTL50, if the opportunity presents itself.

Regards,

 

[dng88]

There is two types. One can use for infinite lock LTM (older type with cut out and called type I) and the other one has some part you can code for M8 (newer type with no cut out and called Type II). Of course, when your lens has to go back to M2/3/4/6/7/... you need to have one that is for your lens. V and RD1 does not care the adapter you put on the L does care.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Ah; Thanks for confirming that, Dennis. 😎