The Leica R bayonet mount is a camera lens mount system introduced by Leitz in 1964. The R mount is the standard method of connecting a lens to the Leica R series of 35 mm single-lens reflex cameras.

Leica R lenses review – my complete guide to the amazing Leica R lenses I use on digital and film cameras. Using Leica R lenses for photography with full res sample photos from Leica SL, Leica M240 and Panasonic Lumix S5. For film I use Leica R film cameras; Leicaflex SL, Leica R5, Leica R6, Leica R6.2, and Leica R7.

Feb 21, 2023 · Here is a brief introduction to the world of Leica R mount cameras and Leica R lenses. I list some of my favourite Leica R cameras, share sample photos and link my detailed post on Leica R mount lenses. Here is a simplified summary of …

Nov 15, 2022 · Learn all about the Leica R lens system, and what are the best Leica R lenses to try for your photography or video needs. Read more today!

Feb 9, 2023 · Leica reflex lenses have four major generations… many can be upgraded to later cam configurations. Most earlier lenses will fit and work with limitations on later cameras but there are several exceptions. The basic guide goes something …

Mar 12, 2012 · Leica R lenses are 35mm manual focus lenses that fit on Leica R SLR bodies. Most the lenses can be used on any Leica reflex camera body in a non-metered mode (they physically fit onto the body). There are different designations that denote the lenses cams, or cam-coupling, which is how meter-coupling is carried out.

Jan 6, 2011 · A totally new design by Leica, much larger and heftier than the earlier R series, with a totally new line of accessories. Spot, center, and matrix metering. Can even meter studio strobes!

Leica camera models explained: The R line is Leica’s SLR line This was Leica’s SLR cameras for decades (We are talking 1960s here, folks) and cumulated in the Leica R9 (film camera) in 2009. The whole series have been discontinued for the modern Leica SL line of DSLR type cameras.

Mar 6, 2025 · Leica's series of lenses for single lens reflex cameras are designated R-series lenses and identified by the letter "R" after the lens name. The Leica R-mount is a three lug bayonet mount with a 47mm flange focal distance which has remained substantially unchanged since its introduction in 1964 although the lens aperture coupling mechanism has ...

Feb 23, 2016 · Introduction and advice on starting a LEICA-R lens set for video use, by Johan Cederholm.