How different rangefinder lenses perform on Nikon Z6

[shawn]

I was not aware that the 50mm Dual-Range Summicron would not work on the digital M cameras. Are you referring to the new digital M's, or even the older M Monochrom CCD and M9?

And what makes them not work, do they protrude into the camera body too far?

Best,
-Tim

The close focus part of the cam hits something inside the body which prevents the lens from focusing through most of its normal range. If that part of the cam is machined off I have read that they work OK on digital bodies. Apparently they work OK on some M10 (without machining) or they require a minor tweak to the cam to get them to work.

Shawn

 

[Huss]

I was not aware that the 50mm Dual-Range Summicron would not work on the digital M cameras. Are you referring to the new digital M's, or even the older M Monochrom CCD and M9?

And what makes them not work, do they protrude into the camera body too far?

Best,
-Tim

The physical construction of the rear of the lens does not allow for the full focus range. On the M9 series it can only focus from 1m to 4m. Not sure about the M240 etc.

 

[kevin_v]

I'll add another data point to this thread. I tried the Zeiss ZM 18mm f/4 on my Z6. While it vignettes like crazy, especially wide open, I didn't notice any color shifting and even under close inspection, it's hard to tell if there's any corner smearing.

 

[Applet]

Thanks Tim, I've been thinking about the Z6 - My most difficult lenses are a 21mm super-angulon-R f3.4 and a Jupiter-12.

Looks like a great option for adapted lenses.

I have the J-12 and Z6, I'm just waiting for the LTM-adapter, I can test it out and report back when I get it.

 

[Applet]

I've tried out my 1958 KMZ Jupiter-12 now and it works fine, I've only tested it indoors but it appears to behave as expected.