Contax RF Adapter Question

[hebert01]

Hi-

I recently purchased the RJ adapter for Nikon S / Contax RF only to find out that it doesn't mate with my 50mm Opton Sonnar 1.5.

I also saw that Amedeo's adapter, while accepting the 50mm lens, doesn't properly fit on an e-P2 (evidently he's working on a design revision for it).

Does anyone know of an adapter that successfully marries a Contax RF 50mm lens to an e-P2?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Ed Hebert

 

[sevo]

You are aware that the helical for 50mm lenses is part of the Contax body, not the lens?

 

[hebert01]

Hi sevo, yes I am aware. I have a contax IIa. I believe that Amedeo's adapter contains a helical. I naively assumed that the RJ adapter did as well. I guess my question should've more clearly inquired about which adapters integrate helicals into their design and function with an e-p2.

Since posting this, I've received a PM from Amedeo stating that he expects to test a modified version of his adapter. I'm hoping that his fix will solve the problem. But I'm curious to know of other options that exist. Thanks

 

[splitimageview]

The other option is to use two adapters: one of Amedeo's Nikon or Contax to Leica M adapters, combined with a Leica M to micro 4/3 adapter. This is what I use with my CZO Sonnar.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

The other option is to use two adapters: one of Amedeo's Nikon or Contax to Leica M adapters, combined with a Leica M to micro 4/3 adapter. This is what I use with my CZO Sonnar.

Same here, this works well. His coupled Leica M adapter is a lot more expensive, though.

 

[hebert01]

I thought about that, too...but you're right - the price is a lot higher. I also have an M3, though, so the M adapter wouldn't be a needless expense of money. All good food for thought. Thanks

 

[splitimageview]

Yes, that's why the M adapter route worked for me, since I already had both anyway. 🙂

 

[spiderfrank]

I know Amedeo Lolli makes an adapter for Contax RF mount with inner and external bayonets, search for adrianololli.com