Canon f 0.95 lens to M Leica Home Page
Converting a complete f 0.95 Canon lens to M Leica
Conversion requires using up an adapter ring [ Screw Mount to M ] which is usually
provided by you.
For a Canon camera version the cost for conversion and lens focus is adjusted
along with modification to release the lens from the M body lock is; $280
The typical cost for a Canon f 0.95 TV series lens where a rangefinder
coupling surface is created and lens focus is adjusted along with modification
to release the lens from the M body lock is: $350 .
If the lens is missing parts of the original mounting hardware there may be
some additional charge to create release mechanisms.
In all cases due to variations in Leica bodies which can affect both mounting.
This is particularly a requirement for the Leica M8. To achieve integration of lens focus and rangefinder focus in a large high speed lens
of this type it is required to have the target M body here including the
preferred widest angle lens you would normally wish to work with. *
[Some M release variations: M4, M3, M2, M8]
*[ this is frequently necessary for M2 or M3 models as the body thickness
is frequently off, and with later units the issue is mounting/release
compatibility. There will be an addition charge { C. $ 65.00 } in some cases for repair of the
camera where there are problems with
the Leica body to be corrected to bring it back to Leica standard.]
Also
[Now that you have it, how to put it on and take it off again ]
The first step when either putting the modified Canon f 0.95 lens on to the Leica M body or taking it off again
is to turn the focus fully out to the 1 meter distance setting. [ This will align the red dot on the focus scale with the insertion red dot on the side of the lens that will face the release button on the body when the lens is put on and removed from the camera.]
This is done to both protect the rear element from damage and to also prevent damage to the Leica rangefinder arm in the camera body.
Next align the lens with the body and insert as usual.
Turn the lens clockwise into the locked position on the Leica body then make sure the release tab on the lens remains is centered over the body lens release.
To release the lens turn the focus back to 1 meter, press the release tab on the lens to activate the camera body lens release and rotate the lens slightly counterclockwise then releasing the tab to continue turning the lens counterclockwise until it can be removed from the camera.
