The Lens Adapter for Nikon Lens to Leica M Camera from Novoflex allows the use of Nikon mount lenses on the Leica M camera body. These adapters allow Nikon lenses that do not have aperture control rings to work with the Leica M as well. Novoflex is a top quality manufacturer of lens adapters.
- Lens Adapters for Leica M Cameras
- Made in Germany
Novoflex LEM/NIK-NT Overview
Novoflex LEM/NIK-NT Reviews
Not the precision I was expecting for the price
Novoflex has always been that brand name where one could buy with the security of knowing it's a precision and thoughtfully made product. Not the case here. The Nikon lens mount on mine came with an excruciatingly tight fit. The Leica body fit was the total opposite, mounting with no resistance and has a little rotational play on the mount. The tight Nikon lens fit has the very real potential to damage your lens' aperture control lever, since there is no way to mount the lens without inadvertently moving the blue aperture control ring to a position where your mounting force is applied directly to the aperture lever which stops prior to the lens clicking into the pin recess. The tighter the lens mount, the more force is applied. This is an incredible design flaw and oversight. I've had to remove the bayonet mount and compress the tiny bayonet springs so that they deform to have less pressure. (see picture attached). The user manual states mount the lens to adapter first, then the adapter to camera. I would recommend the opposite to avoid turning the blue aperture control ring and preventing damage to the lens. Also, I can't help be annoyed that the adapter doesn't come with simple caps for this price. Worst of all, a standard Nikon F mount body cap will not fit onto the adapter securely. It will remain completely loose! What!??? This is my first Novoflex product where I'm ashamed at my assumption of their quality and have made a regrettable purchase.
Solidly built, and does what I want.
I shoot Leica M10 monochrome these days, and occasionally I need a longer lens. This adapter allows me to use use reasonable Nikon F-mount glass to capture the shot. It works great, and glad it's in my bag.
