CANON LEICA-R COMPATIBILITY DATABASE

Leica-R and Leitz-R lenses that work on Canon EOS dSLRs

 
 

Most Leica R and Leitz R lenses can be used on Canon EF or EF-s dSLRs with a Canon EOS / Leica adapter; however, some of these classic lenses protrude too far into the chamber and interfere with the Canon mirror. Based upon user feedback and information gathered from the web, the table below identifies which Leica lenses work on a Canon EOS body. There is much data here besides the table. Browse the sub-menu items - Comments, Lenses, Adapters, etc. This information is intended to help newbie’s work their way up the learning curve. For the experienced Leica-philes, if you spot an error in the table or have additional info, contact us using the form below and we will fix or update the site as needed.

WHICH LEICA-R LENSES FIT ON CANON dSLRs?

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WHY ARE PAGES 2 THROUGH 7 INCOMPLETE?

The Leica Canon Compatibility Tables are currently being updated with expanded specifications for each lens. Researching each lens is a very lengthy and time consuming process. During the couple months each page will be updated - ideally one page per week. The database should be fully updated by August 1, 2008.

WHAT DO FF, 1.3x AND 1.6x MEAN?

  1. •FF (Full-Frame) bodies include the Canon 1Ds, 1Ds Mark II and 1Ds Mark III.

  2. •1.3x APS-H bodies include the Canon 1D, 1D Mark II, 1D Mark IIn and 1D Mark III. Technically the Canon 1D, 1D Mark II and 1D Mark IIn are 1.25x. The new Canon 1D Mark III is 1.3x.

  3. •1.6x APS-C bodies include:  Canon EF bodies: D30, D60 and 10D; Canon EF-S bodies:  20D, 20Da, 30D and 40D; Canon Digital Rebels:  300D, 350D (XT), 400D (XTi) and 450D (XSi). For more information on these Canon models, DPreview.com is a great site.

  4. •Though full-frame, the Canon 5D has its own column and is NOT grouped with the Canon 1Ds family. See the explanation on the next page.

WHAT DO “M”, “S” AND “I” MEAN?

  1. •Y means “YES”.  “Yes” means the Leica or Leitz lens will work on the respective Canon dSLR and most people have not experienced any problems.

  2. •N means “NO”.  “NO” means no, period. In some case the lens or camera can be modified to accommodate some of the marginal lenses. For lens-camera combinations marked “N”, there is no realistic solution for using the lens on Canon dSLRs.

  3. •I means iffy. A lens earns an “Iffy” rating if some people say a given lens and Canon combination work, and if other people say it won’t work. Since there is no clear answer and a simple “Yes” and “No” could be misleading, “Iffy” was added.

  4. •M means “Mirror Shave”. In other words the lens in question will work if the Canon mirror is shaved. Shaving the Canon mirror is a radical step (in my opinion) and not something PebblePlace.com recommends. If you are willing to assume the risk and want to learn more, see the Comments page.

  5. •S means “Shroud”. Some lens have a protective shroud covering portions of the rear mount. The lens in question will fit if the rear plastic shroud is removed. More information about lens with shrouds is available on the Comments page and the Specific Lenses page.

  6. •? means means no data available. If you can help us fill in a question mark, please email us or use the form above.

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

If you decide to mount a non-EF Canon lens to a Canon camera, you are doing so at your own risk. PebblePlace.com makes no guarantees or warranties - implicit, explicit or otherwise. Use your common sense - if something feels wrong --- then stop and examine the adapter, the lens, etc. Using an Canon EOS / Leica-R adapter is usually trouble-free; however, there are exceptions. Until you know for sure a given lens and adapter combination works correctly with your camera, go slow and pay close attention.

There may be errors in the table. We try to make sure everything is correct; however, there are no guarantees. Be safe and do your own homework too.