Hi Neil, I can't comment on the operational aspects of using Leica R lenses on Micro or even Regular 4/3rds Cameras, but the ability to hook the two together definitely is available. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-R-Lens-To-Micro-M4-3-Body-Adapter-Mount-Panasonic-GF3-GF2-OM-EP3-EPL3-AV27-/281091422379?pt=US_Lens_Adapters_Mounts_Tubes&hash=item41725ab8ab (That's just an examplar link-I've never bought anything from the seller!) Richard in Michigan _____________________________________ The string of typographical symbols comic strips use to indicate profanity ("$%@!") is called a grawlix. _____________________________________ On May 10, 2013, at 8:04 AM, "Neil Gould" <neil@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> From: David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 09:16:46 -0700 >> >> Many hated the looks for the Leica R8, but I, for one, loved it. It >> was big, bulky, but remarkable to hold, and fit your hand like a glove. >> >> So, I find it interesting that Panasonic have introduced their new G6 >> micro-FourThirds camera, and it looks remarkably like the R8/R9 >> Leicas. >> >> http://www.43rumors.com/ >> >> David. > I was one who didn't care for the feel of the R8/9 compared to my R5, but I > have to say that if the Lumix can be adapted to accept my R lenses, > Panasonic has sold me! > > best regards, > > Neil > > ------ > Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: > http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ > Archives are at: > //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/