50/1.4 Nikkor (Millennium) adapted to LSM

[Justin Low]

I've figured that I'd like to have a 50/1.4 for my Leicas.

I was wondering if Amedeo's Nikon RF-Leica SM adapter could accommodate the 50/1.4 Nikkor that came with the Millennium set.

Why LSM? I still have a IIIf, and I guess it'd be pretty cool to be able to mount the Nikkor on that.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks!

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I will check mine. The only issue I can think of is the rear element fouling up the RF follower of the camera.

 

[Justin Low]

Thanks Brian! I saw, in Jon's thread, that it worked fine with the NRF-M adapter.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I have a post-war Carl Zeiss Jena 5cm F1.5 that will work on some cameras, foul on others when using the adapter. The rim around the rear glass is larger diameter than most. If the RF wheel of the particular camera is too low, it picks up the lens and not the adaper's cam.

 

[jonmanjiro]

Justin, I know that Amedeo has made Nikon-S to LTM adapters in the past, but remember hearing that its easier for him to make Nikon-S to M-mount adapters. I don't think he makes them anymore, but you could always ask him to make a special order!?

I've also seen several Japanese made Kindai International Nikon-S to LTM adapters available in Tokyo recently. I have one, and focus is spot on, but they cost twice what an adapter from Amedeo costs.

I've had no problems at all mounting my Millennium 50/1.4 on an M-mount body using a Kindai adapter or an Amedeo adapter.

 

[jonmanjiro]

P.S. I don't think you'd have any problems mounting a Millennium 50/1.4 on an LTM body using a Kindai adapter (or similar) either.