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The assumption is unreliable because it was possible to add the ROM contacts to an older lens, or to remove the ROM contacts and convert to 3-cam.... I think the primary reason the ROM lenses cost more is that there is an assumption that they will be newer and therefore in the best shape and offer all the enhancements that Leica made during the life of the model (if any).
Really looking forward to the adapter being available, very much like the M240 but the ability to use those R lenses is very exciting :thumbup:The Leica ones begin shipping next week.
I thought one of the reasons Voigtlander and Zeiss M mount lenses cannot be supplied with 6 bit coding is that Leica retains legal rights ....so I wonder how Novoflex got around this?For further information, the Novoflex adapters now come 6 bit coded and as such when using them on the M bring up the list of R lenses. Finally some progress.
I decided to get one instead of waiting any longer since handling the Leica one at Photokina over 355 days ago! Will have the Novoflex on the 10th of September.
The only optical difference is in the coatings applied to the lens elements. I have one of the older Leitz-branded lenses and the coatings are cooler in color than the newer Leica-branded models. The coatings affect the image color to a small degree, but it's nothing that cannot be easily corrected.Do you know if there is any difference between the old 3 CAM version as compare to the newer ROM version?
I am thinking about using this lens with the M 240 with an adapter.
None in connecting the lens, but the Novoflex one is superbly stable. And coded. And available.Is there a big difference between the Leica or Novoflex adapter and a $40 adapter from Kipon besides the 6 bit code, and maybe a bit of quality?
We've heard this for over 6 months. How positive are you about that "next week" comment?The Leica ones begin shipping next week.
Yes, you get what you pay for. I do not believe the materials are the same in both.Is there a big difference between the Leica or Novoflex adapter and a $40 adapter from Kipon besides the 6 bit code, and maybe a bit of quality?