Found pics of an FLP 38/2.8 on an IVSB and a P? How do I get one?

[OliMonster]

Hi guys, I've found a couple of very interesting photos on this link, and I was wondering if anyone here knew how it was done? I want this lens. I've heard it's wicked sharp, if a bit slow, and I think it'll look awesome on my Zorki 1 and my M6... Thing is, I can't see how it works. I can't see an adapter there, and even if there was one, I don't know how an SLR lens would operate the RF arm. If it'll reduce my Leica to a glorified zone focus Trip 35 I'm perhaps a bit less interested, but I'd still consider one if the price was right. What's the score here, folks?

 

[Fixcinater]

Canon Adapter B, scale only focus.

 

[OliMonster]

I had no idea such a thing existed... Many thanks!

 

[Mackinaw]

I have this lens. I bought from KEH a few years back for about $70.00. It's a Tessar design and is very compact. Nice and sharp too. I never thought about putting it on a rangefinder, but as Fixcinater points out, all you'll need is an adaptor (which I have). Maybe I'll try it someday.

Jim B.

 

[Fixcinater]

I should add that I've not tried this combo, so I'm not saying it's definitely going to work.

Seemingly it does if the image is not set up, but some of those Pellix lenses are quite deep/wide, so there may not be space for the entire lens with the adapter back there too.

Edit: There are two kinds of the Lens Mount Converter A: chromed brass and matte finish aluminum. I've had 5-6 of these and only one brass. I'm keeping the brass.

 

[Mackinaw]

I just tried it, and it works. The only caveat is that you have to remove the index screw that you find on the lens-mount side of the FL-P 38mm. This index pin was deliberately made longer than what is found on other FL/FD lenses so the lens will only fit on a Pellix (for which is what designed). If you try and mount the lens without removing the pin, the lens won't seat on the mount. Remove the pin and you can mount the lens on the adaptor.

But, thats' a lot of hassle just so you can use a 38mm lens. I'll stick to my 35mm's.

Jim B.

 

[Bille]

but some of those Pellix lenses are quite deep/wide

What do you mean, "some"? The 38 is the only dedicated Pellix lens ("FLP").

 

[Spavinaw]

You need more than Canon Lens Mount Converter B. You also need a small file, Dremel tool, or something for removing metal. To keep the moving mirror on other Canon SLR's from possibly hitting the back of the 38mm Pellix lens, the pin at the 12 o'clock position on the back of the Pellix lens is longer than on other Canon lenses, and therefore will only mount on the Pellix body. Well, it turns out that the notch for the pin on Converter B is not deep enough for this long pin either; therefore, you must make the notch in the Converter deeper! An alternate solution is to use a small screwdriver to remove the pin on the lens. However with this orienting pin gone, you must hold the lens and the adapter in the proper relatiine position yourself as you tighten the lens to the Converter! Neither of these solutions is difficult.

 

[Mackinaw]

Spavinaw, did you read post #6 in this thread?

Jim B.

 

[Fixcinater]

What do you mean, "some"? The 38 is the only dedicated Pellix lens ("FLP").

There's a non-retro-focus MLU FD 19mm, right? OK, so it's not FLP designated but the concept holds true.

 

[Spavinaw]

Mackinaw-Yes, I read your post after I posted my post. Guess you type faster than I do. You posted while I was still typing.

 

[Red Robin]

Well folks does this setup work? I've never read of another like it thru the years but good luck anyway.

 

[Mackinaw]

Sure does, see post #6.

Jim B.