Leica LTM What is this CZJ lens in LTM?

[dexdog]

This serial number shows up in Hartmut Thiele's book of CZJ lenses as being produced in 1939, mostly in Contax mount, with a note that says some were made in Contaflex mount. I have not seen a lens like this before, assume that it was originally in Contax mount and later hacked into a leica LTM. Any thoughts?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28492275473...Bk9SR9jWg4XpYA

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Summar focus mount with the Sonnar hacked into it.

Check out the IR index at F2. DOF to F2. Smooth finish, not serrated like the Summitar.

The J-3 mount is better suited, has correct DOF scale and the barrel screws right in.

 

[dexdog]

Thanks Brian, kinda what I figured! I thought it looked like a Leitz mount.

 

[dexdog]

So, the auction is for rare and extremely hard to find BS 😀. Happens a lot on eBay. Looking at the pics, appears that the rim of the lens is dented and probably will not accept a screw-in filter.

 

[dexdog]

Ya know, this lens might sell at this price, it is pretty at least. It appears to be a real CZJ lens and if the lens conversion was done well, it would likely be a good performer. I say this only because a lot of ZOMZ J3s lenses made from 1957 to 1961 coming outta Ukraine have a buy it now price of about $300.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

The filter rings are not too bad to straighten out. I successfully used an expansion type tool to fix the rim of a 1934 5cm F1.5 Sonnar, now takes filters and hoods.
I have a Sonnar "T" very close to the one shown.

I recently mounted a 1952 KMZ J-3 that was on Contax/Kiev mount to LTM using a KMZ focus mount. It has perfect glass and is one of the best J-3's I've owned. Every bit as good as a Wartime Zeiss Sonnar.

 

[dexdog]

Good thing that you had a KMZ mount in LTM, those are getting scarce on eBay. I have a couple of really nice KMZ 1956 J-3s in LTM and one really beat to hell KMZ 1955 in LTM. Saving the 1955 LTM mount just in case I need parts

 

[Miles.]

Ended up selling for $755.00 USD.

I saw this when it was listed and was disappointed to see it falsely advertised by what appears to be a legitimate camera store. I just hope the buyer understood what it was and just wanted it for the convenience/curiosity.

 

[dexdog]

Sold for a lot more than I thought it would.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Given the price that Skyllaney gets for LTM converted 5cm F1.5 Sonnars, I'm not surprised.
My conversions would probably get ~$1,000. I would not sell them for that. Compared with the price of having the front and back door replaced on the house, cheap by comparison.

 

[rfaspen]

Given the price that Skyllaney gets for LTM converted 5cm F1.5 Sonnars, I'm not surprised.
My conversions would probably get ~$1,000. I would not sell them for that. Compared with the price of having the front and back door replaced on the house, cheap by comparison.

How about just the back door. I would be thrilled if it were only $7-800. Sadly not! ...If you can't tell, this is something currently under way in this household...

 

[Sonnar Brian]

$(Front door + Back Door + Wife's taste in home decor) .GT. $(M11)