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Helios 103. Can I convert it to LTM?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:40 pm    Post subject: Helios 103. Can I convert it to LTM? Reply with quote
I know that lens blocks can be transfered to other lens mounts and I was wondering if there was a chance that the Helios 103 can done like this. I have quite a few soviet LTM lenses but prefer the Helios 103. I'm happy for any of my Industars acting as host.

Helios 103 is only available in the Contax/Kiev mount.


PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The back element block is the problem. The inexpensive Soviet LTM bodies (like the Industar 61 or Jupiter 8 ) simply can't accommodate it. Maybe the J3 body could? I doubt it will just screw right in though so then you'll be left with modding a more expensive lens to use a cheaper one...


PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I wouldnt consider modding a J3 if I had one but I have almost every other type that I could use. I have made an adapter to use on my NEX but I'd just love to use it on a rangefinder camera.

I did see an adaptation of this lens but don't know where. I guess the focusing body had been home made.
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