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stevesurf
Joined: 17 Mar 2017 Posts: 16
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:35 pm Post subject: CZ Jena Tessar 5cm 2.8 RF ver to Fuji X need helicoid? |
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stevesurf wrote:
Hello folks, I've just received a CZ Jena Tessar 5cm 2.8 Contax RF version and want to use it on a Fuji X PRO1 or X Pro2 - do I even need the complex and expensive focus ready Kipon CRF-FX1 adapter (link below)?
https://www.adorama.com/kafjxcowi.html
I also see there are some custom versions fitting Leica M mount:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Contax-Rangefinder-CRF-RF-Lens-to-Leica-M-Mount-6-bit-Adapter-Ring-M8-M9-M9P-/351398775855?oid=130969780121
If not, what type of adapter should I purchase? I purchased a standard Contax/Yashica to Fuji X adapter and it has too large a diameter. Is there a Contax RF to Contax G adapter? I don't mind returning the Contax Fuji X adapter.
Here a some link to the lens I purchased:
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Rq0AAOSwjmRcBtKz/s-l1600.jpg
Many thanks in advance - this is a great forum! |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6002 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 11010 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
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stevesurf
Joined: 17 Mar 2017 Posts: 16
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:02 am Post subject: Re: CZ Jena Tessar 5cm 2.8 RF ver to Fuji X need helicoid? |
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stevesurf wrote:
Tom, thank you very much! At 64 USD, it's definitely worth a try, plus I get a radioactive lens I can test with my rad/noise sensor
Of course, it will take about a few weeks to get here, but hopefully it fits the miniature Tessar!
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Welcome stevesurf |
Thanks! |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6002 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:19 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
No worries - just be careful when focusing not to wind the helicoid all the way out. It has no minimum distance stop and the parts can separate, and are a pain to re-assemble.
Good value for what you get though
Tom |
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stevesurf
Joined: 17 Mar 2017 Posts: 16
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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stevesurf wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
No worries - just be careful when focusing not to wind the helicoid all the way out. It has no minimum distance stop and the parts can separate, and are a pain to re-assemble.
Good value for what you get though
Tom |
Tom, are you using the adapter from Kiev or Kipon? I'll definitely be careful. It's amazing how these adapter makers just put a simple logarithmic scale on a piece of machined aluminum or brass.
I'm expecting a Zebra version of the CZT soon; fortunately, it is M42.
I have another question on another version I purchased, also with M42 - it doesn't focus to infinity. Should I send it to a repair person and do you know of any in the US? Perhaps, as others have stated on this forum, it may have been repaired and reassembled incorrectly.
Here's two pictures of that lens (no infinity focus):
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/itoAAOSwMQ1b5fSy/s-l1600.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qhAAAOSwwRVb5fSn/s-l1600.jpg
Thank you again...as you can see, I have VGAS (Vintage Gear Acquisition Syndrone)
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6002 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Yes, from kosbik84 in Kiev.
I can't help with a repairer in the US as I am in Australia, but someone on the forum will know for sure.
I bought my adapter so that I could use my Jupiter 8M and Helios 103 - both wonderful lenses and used to be so cheap.
Prices have been rising on these as well
Tom |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3666 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:57 am Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
No worries - just be careful when focusing not to wind the helicoid all the way out. It has no minimum distance stop and the parts can separate, and are a pain to re-assemble.
Good value for what you get though
Tom |
Mine has a stop at MFD.
+1 don't separate it if you don't absolutely have to.
I'd never pay for the Kippon, I don't use it enough to justify their price. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
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newst
Joined: 21 Oct 2014 Posts: 617 Location: Troy, MI USA
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newst wrote:
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