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Meyer Optical 500mm mount question.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:23 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:23 pm
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I got this lens a while back. It is a giant. As to the mount, at first glance it is m42 but the adapters and cameras I have for it all only screw on maybe a turn and a half. Am I missing something? Is this a spotting scope maybe? It has a diaphragm. I have not used it much due to this and the fact that is too heavy for my tripods.


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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:32 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:32 pm
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Sounds like it's a T-Mount. Same diameter, different thread pitch.


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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:41 pm
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I agree, probably T Mount. Same 42mm diameter but different thread pitch. Don't force it!


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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:01 am
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:01 am
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That definitely sounds like a T thread, but has Meyer ever produced any lenses in that mount?


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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:17 am
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:17 am
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Jiaming wrote:
That definitely sounds like a T thread, but has Meyer ever produced any lenses in that mount?


They made lenses for Pentacon Six with interchangable mounts, like this one.


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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:53 am
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Interesting to know! I wish I could read German though Smile


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Jiaming wrote:
Interesting to know! I wish I could read German though Smile


http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_1363.html


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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:11 am
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Thanks for the info!


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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 12:52 am
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Do you have a picture of the mount and lens itself?


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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:01 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:01 pm
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mo wrote:
Do you have a picture of the mount and lens itself?


This is the same lens (different example). Mine does not have the hood but did come in a lovely leather case. As I said before it is very large guessing I would say 20 inches (~50cm) long and and likely weighs in at 4.5 kilos.

Thanks all for your help. I have an adapter on its way. I am working on a tripod system (gimbal) to use with it, I also have a Celstron 1250mm Cat to use with the tripod so it will be a multi use thing. I hope to show pics in DIY when I get it completed.
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