How to adapt OTZFO on NEX?

ForenSeil · Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 2726 Location: Kiel, Germany.

Hi!
I have an very good old helicoid flying around but I don't know how to use it on NEX
It's this one http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/OTZFO and how to adapt M39 lenses on it?
Any ideas how to make it fit on NEX?

philslizzy · Joined: 07 Aug 2012 Posts: 4744 Location: Cheshire, England

Adapting it should be easy but you will get macro only with normal m39 lenses. It may be suitable for an enlarger lens of about 50mm. You may be able to use B39 lenses with it but it may be too thick even for them.

To adapt it I suggest the following: Glue it to a NEX reversing ring. Simple. Use epoxy -it sticks like sh.. sorry, a humbug to a blanket.

Or better sell it you may get a good price.

scsambrook · Expire: 2011-11-18

Because it was designed to work with the detachable lens heads of various Leitz lenses on the Visoflex housing, it's unlikely that you'll be able to fit any other lens to it successfully. I think some pretty drastic machining would be needed and there have to be easier ways to go to get a focusing adapter for a NEX. Phil's idea of selling it is probably the best one.