Nope, since they can be easily adapted to Leica M, Sony A7x and even Canon
EF (although some wide angles require modification of lens or camera).
Some models are relatively rare or have a stellar reputation, like the 19mm
and 28mm (both mark II), and the 100mm apo macro.
Op 20 jun. 2016 14:48 schreef "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>:
> Are R lenses relatively cheap now that the mount has been abandoned?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> On 6/20/2016 12:04 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
>> Chuck,
>>
>> The Leica SL, around $7000, body only, can, with an adapter, use the
>> Leica-R lenses. That's a pretty steep price. I make good use of them
>> on Oly 4/3 and Fuji bodies.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>> On 6/19/2016 8:33 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>>
>>> Ah, I see that there are no more Leica DSLRs. I didn't know that.
>>>
>>> Chuck Norcutt
>>>
>>>
>>> On 6/19/2016 8:39 PM, Moose wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 6/19/2016 2:34 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> What does the R stand for. I can see that the adapter for the lens is
>>>>> labeled L(R). Does the R series have a unique mount?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes indeedy, it's an SLR, hence the "R" for reflex, and needed a longer
>>>> register distance to clear the mirror box. (And otherwise, it couldn't
>>>> be adapted to a 4/3 camera.)
>>>>
>>>> Whole 'nother thing from the classic Leica rangefinders.
>>>> <http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/LeicaR.html>
>>>>
>>>> Reflexive Moose
>>>>
>>>>
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