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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: Leophallak on August 11, 2025, 21:12:42

Title: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Leophallak on August 11, 2025, 21:12:42

What is the recommended adapter for Leica R to Z? Picked up a mind Telyt-R 350mm at a estate sale.

Thank you,
Leo

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Birna Rørslett on August 11, 2025, 22:47:00

Rayqual tends to make good adapters.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/388821832433

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Ian Watson on August 11, 2025, 23:57:22

Very good adapters. You can buy them directly from Amazon Japan.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Rayqual-Japanese-Mount-Adapter-Leica/dp/B0C73XMXNT/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=3SGF50LV4YKKY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bjOF3UA73HNIpnKARz7ctbeqL1rrcT73ByhUmOaTCnLGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.C9QoRbTOVe8FszA3k2JoYEqj_i-ertxcLM29_Y-MlXg&dib_tag=se&keywords=rayqual+r+to+z&qid=1754949369&sprefix=rayqual+r+to+z%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Akira on August 12, 2025, 02:39:34

I've been using Rayqual adapters for m4/3, Fuji, Leica-L and Sony FE mounts and never been disappointed.

I can also recommend Novoflex adapters without reserve.

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: pluton on August 12, 2025, 08:06:32

I have a few Novoflex adapters, they're pretty nice. 

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Jürgen Pfeiffer on August 12, 2025, 09:27:13

Another possibility would be to connect the Telyt equipped with a Leica R to Sony E adapter to a Sony E to Nikon Z adapter (e.g. Funmount ETZ Pro). This gives the Telyt focus confirmation and the focal length and speed are automatically transferred to the camera. With a 350mm lens, focus confirmation is a great thing.

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Birna Rørslett on August 12, 2025, 11:34:47

Stacking adapters *might* lead to instability or wobbling of the lens attachment. Plus, since most third-party adapters tend to be a smidgen on the short side, you can end up losing a lot of the near focus range, in order to still reach infinity focus. The latter is  a real issue with shorter focal lengths.

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Jürgen Pfeiffer on August 12, 2025, 15:05:51

Hello Birna, as you said: “might”, but doesn't have to. I have several cheap Nikon F to NEX adapters from China and each one has the correct infinity setting when combined with a NEX to Z adapter (24mm to 500mm). I also have a few F to Z adapters that are too short, but nothing that can't be solved with a screwdriver and some thin metal foil...
For me, the ability to use manual non-CPU lenses with working focus confirmation is a big advantage, especially the longer focal lengths from 135mm.

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 12, 2025, 17:54:42

Quote from: Jürgen Pfeiffer on August 12, 2025, 15:05:51

I also have a few F to Z adapters that are too short, but nothing that can't be solved with a screwdriver and some thin metal foil...
For me, the ability to use manual non-CPU lenses with working focus confirmation is a big advantage, especially the longer focal lengths from 135mm.

Impressive cat shot whith a storm of amber tones!!!

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Jürgen Pfeiffer on August 12, 2025, 18:03:45

Quote from: Frank Fremerey on August 12, 2025, 17:54:42

…whith a storm of amber tones!!!

if you could see the underbelly… :) :)

Title: Re: TelyT-R Adapter.
Post by: Leophallak on August 12, 2025, 18:40:10

Thanks, everyone, for the advice.

Leo