My Canon 0.95 is home

[colyn]

I just got my converted Leica-M mount Canon 0.95 lens back from Ken Ruth. It is originally a Canon TV len and is now fully rangefinder coupled to the Leica-M..

 

[dexdog]

colyn, enjoy the new lens. The Canon 0.95 produces unique images wide open, a real jewel IMO.

 

[FrankS]

Wow !

 

[colyn]

I'm going to give it a try in low light this weekend.

Ken also adjusted the pictured M3 to proper body focus for this len so it should be an excellent performer..

WOW is also what I said upon unpacking it. This thing is huge..

 

[alexz]

Yeah, kinda monster look on M....just out of curiosity: how much of VF field of view it blocks ?

 

[dexdog]

In the native application, the Canon 7, the lens occludes about 15 to 20 percent of the viewfinder, all in the lower right corner of the view. The view should be similar in non-native applications like the M3, depending on the viewfinder magnification particular to the camera

 

[jlw]

I just got my converted Leica-M mount Canon 0.95 lens back from Ken Ruth. It is originally a Canon TV len and is now fully rangefinder coupled to the Leica-M..

The conversion looks very neat overall. I assume he retained one of the breech-lock wings and adapted it to be a "pusher" for the lens-mount release button on the camera? (Otherwise, with the collared release button on the M3, it would be impossible to get the lens off without tools, since its rear diameter overlaps the release button.)

Could you supply a closer view of how he made the rangefinder coupling tab? I thought that in one of your earlier posts you said he planned to mill off part of the rear element, as Canon did, to clear the coupling tab. In the photo, though, it looks as if this is not the case.

Of course, I'll also be very interested to see your photos with your new lens!

Thanks...

 

[colyn]

Yeah, kinda monster look on M....just out of curiosity: how much of VF field of view it blocks ?

It blocks approx half but it is far enough away to still allow quiet a bit of light through even in a dimly lit room.

 

[nikola]

WOW nice, I now have regret for not buying one despite everything.

How much did the conversion cost, and how long did you wait?

 

[colyn]

The conversion looks very neat overall. I assume he retained one of the breech-lock wings and adapted it to be a "pusher" for the lens-mount release button on the camera? (Otherwise, with the collared release button on the M3, it would be impossible to get the lens off without tools, since its rear diameter overlaps the release button.)

Correct. He milled off one wing and modified the other as the lens release by grinding it and leaving a small hump to engage the button.

Could you supply a closer view of how he made the rangefinder coupling tab? I thought that in one of your earlier posts you said he planned to mill off part of the rear element, as Canon did, to clear the coupling tab. In the photo, though, it looks as if this is not the case.

Of course, I'll also be very interested to see your photos with your new lens!

Thanks...[/QUOTE]

What he actually did instead of modifiying it to the same specs as the original was to grind a small square in the glass and placed the actuating arm there. You can also see in the photo how he did the lens release.

 

[vrgard]

Okay, that just plain looks silly. Of course, now I want one, too! 😀

-Randy

 

[colyn]

WOW nice, I now have regret for not buying one despite everything.

How much did the conversion cost, and how long did you wait?

Total cost with insured shipping both ways was $398 and it took approx. 3 1/2 months. Part of the cost included adjusting body focus since this lens focus is critical..

 

[Nando]

Colyn,

Please, please, please tell me that the Canon doesn't block the little RF windows on the Bessa-T!

 

[colyn]

Colyn,

Please, please, please tell me that the Canon doesn't block the little RF windows on the Bessa-T!

Sorry 🙁 🙁

It does block enough to make focusing difficult..

 

[Steve B]

Jeeze, suddenly I feel so inadequate! I have no idea why I want one of these but I definitely do. Maybe just because its so,,,,,,,,I don't know! What is it?! Something about the expansive acreage of pure glass that just makes me want one. Oh, and I guess it would be useful in low light, too.

 

[Nando]

Man, that's real a bummer! Thanks for confirming this once and for all though. I could put the lens on my M3. I already got the 35 Nokton on the T. This would make for a killer low-light combo.

 

[colyn]

It is a fine low light lens but it is somewhat heavy..

I suspect it would work better on the M3 in part because of the M3's rangefinder base. Focusing is more critical therefore a longer base length would work better.

 

[thomasw_]

colyn, how much did you pay for the lens initially?

 

[colyn]

colyn, how much did you pay for the lens initially?

I found the lens at a local flea market for $5. After conversion I have just over $400 invested in it..

 

[Nando]

I found the lens at a local flea market for $5. After conversion I have just over $400 invested in it..

Holy caca! You are a very lucky man.