loneranger
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If I could be granted one wish, it would be to be able to use leica M mount lenses (not necessarily leica lenses) on Nikon RF cameras. The best of both worlds!
NIKON KIU
Did you say Nippon Kogaku
Different focus cams...not possible.
But in an Ideal world the loneranger can use screw-mount Nikkors on his Leica via an adapter
Kiu
But in an Ideal world the loneranger can use screw-mount Nikkors on his Leica via an adapter
Kiu
rbsinto
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Boy, are you ever a cheap date!
If I was granted one wish, while it might possibly have something to do with mounting, it certainly wouldn't have ANYTHING to do with mounting Leica M mount lenses on Nikon rangefinder cameras
If I was granted one wish, while it might possibly have something to do with mounting, it certainly wouldn't have ANYTHING to do with mounting Leica M mount lenses on Nikon rangefinder cameras
VinceC
Veteran
Ahemm...
The difference between Nikon and Leica mounts is more related to the lens-mount-to-film-plane distance. The Leica lens mount is slightly closer to the film plane, so a Nikon lens can be adapted to fit because there is space for an adapter. The Leica lens could be easily adapted to fit onto a Nikon camera, but it would not be able to focus at infinity.
The difference between Nikon and Leica mounts is more related to the lens-mount-to-film-plane distance. The Leica lens mount is slightly closer to the film plane, so a Nikon lens can be adapted to fit because there is space for an adapter. The Leica lens could be easily adapted to fit onto a Nikon camera, but it would not be able to focus at infinity.
rbsinto
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When I bought my S3 a short while ago, I was shown it equipped with a Leica 50 mm lens, which the seller did not wish to sell. He has access to a machine shop where he modified the lens mount so it would fit the S3. I'm not familiar with Leica gear, so I'm not sure whether the lens was originally an R or M mount, and I have no idea how well it worked on the Nikon.
I got the camera with a Jupiter 8 50 mm f2 lens which is ok to get me going, but will eventually be replaced with a 35, because if nothing else, I've never liked the 50mm focal length for street shooting.
I got the camera with a Jupiter 8 50 mm f2 lens which is ok to get me going, but will eventually be replaced with a 35, because if nothing else, I've never liked the 50mm focal length for street shooting.
VinceC
Veteran
The Jupiter-12 35/2.8 lens in Kiev mount fits nicely on a Nikon S3. Some might scratch the Nikon front plate. If so, the Jupter lenses are cheap enough that you can just file them down a little to avoid scratching.
Be aware that the J-8 won't focus well close-up and wide open. Stopping down to f/5.6 should be okay.
Be aware that the J-8 won't focus well close-up and wide open. Stopping down to f/5.6 should be okay.
VinceC
Veteran
Fred, the J-8 is the Soviet 50/2 -- it suffers the Contax/Nikon focus issue. The J-12 is a copy of the 35/2.8 biogon. On a good day, you can pick up both of these lenses for the price of a cheap dinner out. That's why the interest.
loneranger
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I am sorry, but a cheap russian lens seems as interesting to me as a pinhole (actually a pinhole probably has more creative uses). Why put a $5 lens on a $2000 camera?
VinceC
Veteran
>>Boy does that sound appealing! ... you have to take it down to the basement, and run the mount on a grinder <<
I guess you never AI'd an Auto lens with a file then, either.
I guess you never AI'd an Auto lens with a file then, either.
VinceC
Veteran
>>Why put a $5 lens on a $2000 camera?<<
Because the Soviets used Zeiss tooling and Zeiss technicians to make premium-quality lenses for the proletariat masses.
More seriously, I have a lot of respect for the Kiev camera system and its lenses. They belong to the same family tree as Nikon RFs and share a lot of DNA.
Because the Soviets used Zeiss tooling and Zeiss technicians to make premium-quality lenses for the proletariat masses.
More seriously, I have a lot of respect for the Kiev camera system and its lenses. They belong to the same family tree as Nikon RFs and share a lot of DNA.
NIKON KIU
Did you say Nippon Kogaku
Kiu to the rescue,
Stand aside Vince
Around here seems like everyone celebrates anything rangefinder, be it Russian lenses.
Nikon RF body cap $75
Russian RF lens $35 adjusted by none other than Brian Sweeney
Nice body cap,one can even take pictures with it!
Where else can one find a 53mm for a Nikon RF
Kiu
Stand aside Vince
Around here seems like everyone celebrates anything rangefinder, be it Russian lenses.
Nikon RF body cap $75
Russian RF lens $35 adjusted by none other than Brian Sweeney
Nice body cap,one can even take pictures with it!
Where else can one find a 53mm for a Nikon RF
Kiu
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loneranger
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Brian Sweeney said:
I thought a pinhole by definition has no lens? Are there pinhole lenses out there?
rbsinto
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Fred,
I have no interest at all in Russian lenses. However, after disposing of a fair bit of disposable income over the years to get my SLR kit to exactly what I wanted, I don't have sufficient funds to immediately replace the mediocre Russian lens that came with my excellent user S3. I did purchase a very nice CV 21 f4 from Mike Symons, and am hoping to get an 85 next month if the stars all align as I'd like. But the Jupiter 8 50 is what I started with, and until my wallet gets a little more Turgor (look it up!) I'll have to practice with it.
I have no interest at all in Russian lenses. However, after disposing of a fair bit of disposable income over the years to get my SLR kit to exactly what I wanted, I don't have sufficient funds to immediately replace the mediocre Russian lens that came with my excellent user S3. I did purchase a very nice CV 21 f4 from Mike Symons, and am hoping to get an 85 next month if the stars all align as I'd like. But the Jupiter 8 50 is what I started with, and until my wallet gets a little more Turgor (look it up!) I'll have to practice with it.
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amateriat
We're all light!
Goodness, me...and the RFf saltpeter rations are all used up. What to do with you guys!rbsinto said:
- Barrett