Using M lenses on R5

Greetings. I have not posted here in years. Hope everyone is well.

 

I just acquired a mint R5 and a Vario Elmar 35-70 f3.5. I also have a Summicron 50 f2.0 and a Summicron 35 f2.0 for my Leica M6TTL, both early 2000 versions. Can I use these M mounts with my R5?

 

I have seen M to R adapters for sale in the ‘net.can these work? Both M lenses are early 2000s.

 

Thanks

Edited August 18, 2020 by alex z f

Can I use these

sure? For macro shots, on some bellows or adapter

No chance to focus to infinity.

... I just acquired a mint R5 and a Vario Elmar 35-70 f3.5. I also have a Summicron 50 f2.0 and a Summicron 35 f2.0 for my Leica M6TTL, both early 2000 versions. Can I use these M mounts with my R5?

 

I have seen M to R adapters for sale in the ‘net.can these work? Both M lenses are early 2000s. ...

Short answer: No.

 

You can find R to M adapters (adapting Leica R lenses to M cameras), but I have never seen an M to R adapter. Leica M lenses will not focus properly without the proper rear-element distance from the film plane, which cannot be achieved with M lenses on an R body (the mirror in the film chamber prohibits this).

What is the R to M adapter? I have an early 21 Schneider-Krueznach f3.4 lens I'd like to try on an M3 if possible.

Chris, are you talking a Super Angulon-M 21mm f3.4? That'll fit an M3 on it's own, no adapter needed and should work very well as it's supposed to/designed to. Obviously, you'll need a 21mm external finder to approximate the field you view being recorded Edited August 19, 2020 by Greg M

What is the R to M adapter? I have an early 21 Schneider-Krueznach f3.4 lens I'd like to try on an M3 if possible.

Leica R-Adapter M