Nokton 35/1.2 set up for M8 working on R-D1?

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I'm looking at having Cameraquest set up my Nokton 35/1.2 for use on a future M8. Naturally, I keep using it on R-D1 and the future M8.

Is there any problem with it after the change for use on the R-D1?
 
what exactly has to be changed for this to work on an M8.. I remember hearing about problems with the lens and the M8, is there a page with information on this?
 
There's a rear element guard on the lens that fouls something in the M8, needs replacing. The guard looks like this: ( ) (i.e. gap top and bottom around the rear element. On an unmodified lens this rear element guard protrudes a fair way:

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Yes, focussing to infinity on older Noktons bumped on the inside of the M8. Camerquest states they will have them 'refitted' for free if you send it in.
Steve
 
sadly for me, i'm based in the UK so dont fancy sending a lens internationally.. does anyone in the UK know of anyone who can do this.. or has any attempted fixing it themselves?

All this talk of some lenses hitting the inside of the M8 absolutely terrifies me, does it rub up against just interior casing, in a way that wouldn't damage it? I guess i could test it at short distances, but i am worried about damaging the M8.
 
you are right.. I fear they wont know about this at the moment as I asked them on the phone in passing once and they weren't away of the issue.

I wondered what it entailed and if anyone had done it themselves, if so then perhaps RW would feel happy doing it, or i could have a go myself.

Any thoughts on what was being hit on the inside though, its a little frightening :)
 
So I need clarification - the Nokton shown here, is it modified or not? I assume not because I don't see "M8" in your signature, so I assume you have no need to modify it.

Terao said:
There's a rear element guard on the lens that fouls something in the M8, needs replacing. The guard looks like this: ( ) (i.e. gap top and bottom around the rear element. On an unmodified lens this rear element guard protrudes a fair way:

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To add to my question: I have a Nokton, but mine is almost flush with the rear element - I would say they protrude no more than 2mm, max.
 
M4streetshooter said:
Send it to Camera Quest. Service & Shipping is great and besides, some one around here knows them rather well.....
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The problem is that the package will probably attract customs duty when re-entering the UK
 
So I found this image of a chrome Nokton on CameraQuest's site. They were just released. I just bought my (regular/black) Nokton from B&H in NY a few weeks ago. My Nokton's rear-end looks exactly like this:

Can I assume I'm good-to-go to put it on my M8?

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Ok, I think I get it. I see how the two "ears" on this lens are "stepped" whereas the lens shown above has two rather solid bits.

Mine is stepped, thus ok on my M8.... I think.
 
wintoid said:
The problem is that the package will probably attract customs duty when re-entering the UK
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Normally you can declare something as being for repair, then upon reentry you show them the slip that you sent it out some time ago. If there is added value then you may have to pay customs duty upon the added value.

Philipp
 
wintoid said:
The problem is that the package will probably attract customs duty when re-entering the UK
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it should be no problem to send it as a gift and thus avoid duty taxes......check with the boss and I'm sure he can work it out.....
 
M4streetshooter said:
it should be no problem to send it as a gift and thus avoid duty taxes......check with the boss and I'm sure he can work it out.....
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I don't know about the UK, but here in Germany gifts are limited to about 40 EUR to be duty free, and customs is known to open parcels on a semi-regular basis. So sending this as gifts is no guarantee. I've had lenses shipped as gifts that went through, and a $10 Mac Plus keyboard shipped as a gift that I had to get from customs (because the sender had written "keyboard" on the customs form and everybody thought it was a musical instrument)

In theory when sending the lens out from the UK to a non-EU country, you should be able to get an Outward Processing Relief authorisation from HM Revenue & Customs. When the lens gets sent back and is in customs, you show them this authorisation and get your lens back. To get this authorisation, you'll probably have to prove somehow that the lens is undergoing repairs, but I guess any dealer would write you a letter or fax to that extent.

Philipp
 
i'd never send it as a gift, you want it covered whilst it travels. I agree that you could send it and get the right forms, it just sounds like a lot of hassle, and likely to cause big delays and potentially not work.

Hopefully someone in the UK can do something about it.. I'll have a serious chat to robert white about it, perhaps they can chat to cameraquest and get instructions on the process.. really its for Voigtlander to do.. i wonder if they have a base in the EU that would undertake it.

What i really want to know is what the process entails and how easy it may be to do DIY... it'd have to be really easy mind ;)
 
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