So I put a Minolta 58 1.2 on my M240

[Huss]

Why? Because I was curious. Just got the lens for my XK film camera, it has great reputation, but I couldn't wait to see so I slapped it onto my M240.

I call this 'Dog on Lap demonstrating righteous 58 1.2 bokeh'

I use rf lenses (Leitz, Zeiss, Voigt) about 95% of the time on the M. But for those moments when you want something different - macro, telephoto, zoom - or just want to sample cheap but awesome glass, the M with Live View (I akshully use the Olympus VF2) really broadens your photographic horizons.

Yeah I want an MD, but I don't want to give up my M.

 

[nikon_sam]

I glad you decided to experiment...WOW...love the look of the dog's fur...it's like I could reach out and touch this doggy...colors are wonderful too...I'd play with that combo for a bit longer...

 

[f16sunshine]

Nice choice Huss. 🙂
I used to use a modified one on my 5D.... Super lens. I love the 55-60mm focal length.
Wide open and mid distance it gives a really cool tripped out look.
My favorite way to use a fast 50ish.

 

[Wouter]

Great Huss. I´m glad the lens has found good use. Nice dog, seems to be gentle.

 

[Huss]

Great Huss. I´m glad the lens has found good use. Nice dog, seems to be gentle.

Thanks Wouter!

FYI Wouter sold me this killers lens. It is in fantastic shape and I highly recommend him as a seller!

 

[CitizenNouveau]

Wonderful photo. nikon_sam is right, I just want to reach over and pet your pup! Love the look and bokeh. I love seeing what kind of results people get adapting lenses on their cameras. Thanks for sharing.


@sherrnouveau

 

[Huss]

Wonderful photo. nikon_sam is right, I just want to reach over and pet your pup! Love the look and bokeh. I love seeing what kind of results people get adapting lenses on their cameras. Thanks for sharing.


@sherrnouveau

Thanks! Diggin ur avatar. is that a Rolleiflex and an M4-P?

 

[Sarcophilus Harrisii]

I assume that the SLR lens on your M will not reach infinity focus, right?
Cheers
Brett

 

[filmtwit]

Is this the first version (all metal scalloped) or the 2nd version?

 

[Huss]

I assume that the SLR lens on your M will not reach infinity focus, right?
Cheers
Brett

Reaches infinity using a Fotodiox Pro adapter.

 

[Huss]

Is this the first version (all metal scalloped) or the 2nd version?

2nd version with the rubber focussing ring.

 

[thawkins]

Forgive my ignorance but how is the Minolta lens mounted on the M mount? I assume the Minolta is an SLR lens.

 

[Nokton48]

Here is mine, which I sometimes use on my Nex 3's. Mainly I use it on my Minolta film cameras. I was out this morning with it, in the dark stormy rain.

2016-06-26 13.14.45 by Nokton48, on Flickr

 

[Huss]

Forgive my ignorance but how is the Minolta lens mounted on the M mount? I assume the Minolta is an SLR lens.

Yes, the Minolta is an SLR lens. You mount it on the Leica with an adapter from Minolta MD mount to Leica M mount. Mine is made by Fotodiox.
There of course is no rangefinder coupling, but as the Leica M240 offers LiveView focusing, you can focus and view with that.

 

[thawkins]

Yes, the Minolta is an SLR lens. You mount it on the Leica with an adapter from Minolta MD mount to Leica M mount. Mine is made by Fotodiox.
There of course is no rangefinder coupling, but as the Leica M240 offers LiveView focusing, you can focus and view with that.

I have a number of great MD lens. But if I put one of them on the M3 it will be a scale focus only?

 

[Huss]

I have a number of great MD lens. But if I put one of them on the M3 it will be a scale focus only?

Yep scale focus only. No rangefinder connection with SLR lenses.