Contax G lenses on other cameras?

[Bobfrance]

Hi Guys,

I'm a long time lurker but this is my fist post on here so be gentle. 😉

I have a G1 which I think is utterly fabulous, but I fancy messing about with a digital SLR, mainly so I can experiment with quick results and without paying to have film developed.

My question is - are there any lens adaptors available that would enable me to use the brilliant Contax G lenses on a digital camera? (any make - I'm not too fussed).

Many thanks,

Bob.

 

[Socke]

not on SLRs, a japanese company converts G mount to M mount and you could use them on a Leica M8 or Epson R-D1.

Two problems, the conversion is very expensive and as I've read here somewhere they offer their services only to locals, you have to be there in person.

 

[Bobfrance]

Thanks for the reply Socke

I see. I certainly wouldn't want to covert my lenses. I was hoping there would be some kind of adapter.

Nevermind I may just opt for a Pentax SLR to play with, I've a few Pentax K mount lenses, plus I know I can get a pentax to Zenith adapter so I can use my M mounts too (just a pity they're just not in the same class as the contax).

Thanks again,

Bob.