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Dogtag
Joined: 27 Jul 2013 Posts: 164 Location: Holland del norte
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Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:52 am Post subject: Konica AR to Nex adapters. |
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Dogtag wrote:
Hi guys, I love the konica's I just do Sorry But in order to use them you need a good adapter.
I see people buy 80€ adapters that are no better then the 10$(yes dollar not euro, including shipping!!) adapters.
I've had the no-name version the fotga version and used the kipon version. But the version I like the most is this one:
(including why I think this is great value for money).
The prost adapters Click here to see on Ebay.
Here's why (see picture) you see two adapters and their mechanism to keep the lens in place. In the red circle (left) you see a fotga and in the green circle (right) you see the prost. The main difference is that the prost adapter uses aluminium mount and leaf spring like system opposed the iron wedge system. The prost spring leaf system is more like the original konica body (leaf spring) and is able to cope with variations in lenses (some have a tighter or looser fit then others). But with the iron wedge, when placing a tight lens it becomes too loose for use with other lenses or you need to re adjust it (until the next time you use a tight lens).
They cost exactly the same price but the prost is so much better. (I buy all adapters from prost now)
Let me know any other good adapters for konica AR to nex, and why it good
Edit changed ebay link, thx to calvin83 _________________ Konica AR fan
Konica AR, 135/2.5 135/3.2 135/3.5 100/2.8 85/1.8 55/3.5-macro 57/1.2 57/1.4 50/1.4 52/1.8 50/1.7(3x) 40/1.8 35/2.8 35/2 28/1.8 24/2.8
Missing UC 15mm and 21mm
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7568 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:03 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
Use only the item number within the ebay tag.
Click here to see on Ebay
Generally, I will prefer leaf spring over the "iron wedge" if the spring is well made in good strength and durability. After checking the Novoflex NEX/NIK adapter: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/737925-REG/Novoflex_NEX_NIK_Adapter_for_Nikon_Lens.html , I think the "iron wedge" may also has some advantage over the leaf spring. _________________ https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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ceedjay
Joined: 02 Dec 2013 Posts: 32
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:36 am Post subject: |
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ceedjay wrote:
Hi !
I bought a Fotga adapter for K/AR to NX three months ago and got another one last week and I noticed straight away that they have modified the model. The release pin is not at the bottom of the adapter anymore (it is now on the left top side near the brand) which is actually nicer and the springs are no longer split/bent metal wedges but steel springs like those shown on your photos of the "not-fotga" adpater. That is quite nice, BUT, the chrome ring is not exactly the same (the slots have a slight edge that there wasn't on the first one I got) so the fit is tighter and for example my Hexanon 40/1.8 cannot be used as it doesn't get in (it has to be jammed in by force, not good !). And instead of being anodized black it is painted, so the finish is not satin anymore and there are spots where the paint is not dry (weel, it is sort of dry, I can't really explain).
So, at use, the second model is nicer (except with the 40/1. but the finish of the first one is better. If I have some time, I'll take photographs of the adapters.
Don't know if they have modified the product or if it is simply complete inconsistency in the build process.
Cheers.
Jay |
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monkjason
Joined: 02 Dec 2013 Posts: 301 Location: Beijing, China
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:06 am Post subject: |
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monkjason wrote:
I'm in China, and I could buy a good adapter ring by a cheap price far beyond your imagination, and more, the one with steady and firm bite on the camera. I cannot tell you the brand bcoz it has no brand, manufactured by a camera fan in his factory. _________________ I like Hexanon and EBC.
Cameras: Pentax K01, Konica T3N chrome and black, Minolta XD11, Porst CR-7
Konica Lenses: UC Hexanon 35/2, UC Hexanon 28/1.8AE, UC Hexanon 15/2.8AE Fish-eye, UC Hexanon 80-200/4AE, UC Hexanon 45-100/3.5AE, UC Hexanon 400/5.6AE, FL-Hexanon 300/6.3AE, Hexanon 85/1.8AE, Hexanon 24/2.8 F22 Version, Hexanon 35/2AE, M-Hexanon 50/2, M-Hexanon 35/2
Minolta Lenses: MC Rokkor-X 35/1.8,MD Rokkor-X 50/1.2
Fujifilm Lenses: Porst UMC 50/1.2 |
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ceedjay
Joined: 02 Dec 2013 Posts: 32
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:05 am Post subject: |
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ceedjay wrote:
Hi !
Oh, the general quality of the Fotga adapters is very good for the cheap price actually (I paid 15 euros including shipping). I just think they must have received messages from users asking for easier release and better fit so they modified their adapters accordingly, which is good. The only drawback is the finish. It looks different, but still the quality is quite good. Plus these adapters are really easy to shim, saving you the hassle of having to calibrate infinity stop on all your lenses. You just do it for the widest lens you have and it is OK for the rest of your lenses.
Cheers
Jay |
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Dogtag
Joined: 27 Jul 2013 Posts: 164 Location: Holland del norte
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Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Dogtag wrote:
ceedjay wrote: |
Hi !
Oh, the general quality of the Fotga adapters is very good for the cheap price actually (I paid 15 euros including shipping). I just think they must have received messages from users asking for easier release and better fit so they modified their adapters accordingly, which is good. The only drawback is the finish. It looks different, but still the quality is quite good. Plus these adapters are really easy to shim, saving you the hassle of having to calibrate infinity stop on all your lenses. You just do it for the widest lens you have and it is OK for the rest of your lenses.
Cheers
Jay |
The prost is about 11$ including shipping (~9€). I find the prost just better designed. _________________ Konica AR fan
Konica AR, 135/2.5 135/3.2 135/3.5 100/2.8 85/1.8 55/3.5-macro 57/1.2 57/1.4 50/1.4 52/1.8 50/1.7(3x) 40/1.8 35/2.8 35/2 28/1.8 24/2.8
Missing UC 15mm and 21mm |
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 857 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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cyrano wrote:
Unfortunately for us UK buyers the Prost is not available here. Fotodiox seem to be generally reliable but they are not the same price as the Prost. |
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 857 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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cyrano wrote:
I've ordered fotga adapters in different mounts-time will tll how they work. If Prost don't wish to sell here it's their loss, not mine.
Buyers market. |
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konicamera
Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 746 Location: Warsaw, Poland
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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konicamera wrote:
cyrano wrote: |
I've ordered fotga adapters in different mounts-time will tll how they work. If Prost don't wish to sell here it's their loss, not mine.
Buyers market. |
Where can those Prost adapters be bought? _________________
L'homme s'ennuie du bien, cherche le mieux, trouve le mal, et s'y soummet, crainte du pire. - Duc François-Gaston de Lévis
While it is nice to be important, it's more important to be nice.
URL: www.konicafiles.com
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 857 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:53 am Post subject: |
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cyrano wrote:
konicamera wrote: |
cyrano wrote: |
I've ordered fotga adapters in different mounts-time will tll how they work. If Prost don't wish to sell here it's their loss, not mine.
Buyers market. |
Where can those Prost adapters be bought? |
For a start, anywhere but the UK perhaps?
Seriously, I can't recall, I lost interest when I read that they weren't for sale here. I was looking on Ebay UK so .co might be a better option. |
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Rawit
Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Posts: 39
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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Rawit wrote:
I have an Big_is adapter, which works well, but no infinity on my 50mm. Solid connection though, no movement. I will receive a Kipon one soon, the all black design is nicer (yeah, yeah, I know), so I will check soon how that works out.
The Fotasy one, don't buy it. Connection is very loose, tried with 3 lenses. Focussing is hard to do, especially on my 135. I've read reports of people even disconnecting their lens from the adapter just by changing aperture. The Fotasy design is used by other brands, but I think some brands use better materials and measurements. _________________ My manual focus lenses: Konica Hexanon 24mm / F2.8 | Vivitar 28mm Close Focus / F2.0 | Konica Hexanon 35mm / F2.0 | Konica Hexanon 50mm / F1.4 | Konica Hexanon 85mm / F1.8 | Konica Hexanon 100mm / F2.8 | Konica Hexanon 135mm / F2.5 |
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 857 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:39 am Post subject: |
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cyrano wrote:
The biggest problem I have found with various adapters is actually being able to get them delivered from China, it almost always entails a months wait and even now I have filed for refunds on 6 from various sellers that just haven't arrived. _________________ A whole bunch of stuff. |
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