Lentar Lenses Anyone?

[Poptart]

Hi all. I just aquired a pair of preset/manual Lentar lenses for resale on the eBay. I have a question about how they mount . . . does anyone know whether they are Leica thread mount lenses w/o the T-mount adaptor? Or are they only for use with a T-mount? A pic is attached for more obscurity.

 

[FrankS]

They may be 39mm mounting threads, but is there a focusing cam to couple with a RF? Then there's the issue of film plane registration distance which may be different. What camera are these lenses built for?

 

[Poptart]

The t-mount is interchangable . . . they came with one Bushnell-made Pentax bayonet between them.

 

[FrankS]

So they are SLR lenses? If so, you won't be able to use them successfully on a ltm RF camera, if that ws your intention, due to film registration distance differences.

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

if you don't get any answers, try Christopher Chen (Furcafe) ... he knows more about rare lenses than just about anyone else, good luck

 

[Stu W]

Lentar are pretty common slr lenses. They are made to be used with a t mount. I have a 500mm Lentar that it beautifully made, works great, and cost 25 on ebay. Stu

 

[Poptart]

'K, thanks!