2 Sonnars on the X-E1

[scho]

A couple of shots using the Contax G 90mm f/2.8 Sonnar (modified M mount) and the ZM 50m f/1.5 Sonnar.

Contax G 90mm Sonnar


ZM 50mm f/1.5 Sonnar

 

[willie_901]

These are lovely.

 

[fotomeow]

thanks for posting the pics ... is the aperture "wide open" on each?

 

[scho]

thanks for posting the pics ... is the aperture "wide open" on each?

No, only on the second (f/1.5), first was f/5.6.

 

[zwarte_kat]

yummi I love sonnars

beautiful pics!

 

[zwarte_kat]

That reflection in the glass is sublime!

 

[patsesson]

Nice shots.

How is the adapter modified ? Just interested

 

[scho]

yummi I love sonnars

beautiful pics!

That reflection in the glass is sublime!

Thank you. I also love sonnars.

 

[scho]

Nice shots.

How is the adapter modified ? Just interested

I had the lens modified for Leica M mount and now I can mount it directly on my M9 and to the X-E1 with an M to X adapter. I can't use it anymore on a Contax G, but I have another, un-modified copy reserved for the G and film.

Here are the modified Contax G lenses with the M9:

 

[back alley]

i wonder if fuji will ever make a sonnar of it's own in the x mount?

 

[GaryLH]

I had the lens modified for Leica M mount and now I can mount it directly on my M9 and to the X-E1 with an M to X adapter

May I ask who did the on version for u and the cost plus waiting time?

Gary

 

[scho]

May I ask who did the on version for u and the cost plus waiting time?

Gary

Ebay dealer in California. $300 and about a week turnaround.

 

[GaryLH]

Ebay dealer in California. $300 and about a week turnaround.

Thanks for info
Gary