use of zeiss on nikon

[stavros]

Thanks Paul

 

[stavros]

I can recommend Leitax. He converted many years ago 2 Contax lenses for me from C/Y mount to M42 mount. With that M42 mount, I can use them now on 6 different camera systems with a cheap M42 adapter.

Sony/Minolta, Olympus, Sigma, Pentax, Fuji X, Canon. Only with Nikon mount the M42 does not work.

Thank you Dirk

 

[stavros]

I use my C/y zeiss lenses on the Nikon Z bayonet via two adapters, my original c/y to canon then a h\general Canon to Z adapter. As long as one avoids autoaperture and distance most ancient optics from all makes work without changing or discarding the original mount.The old F bayonet is a different matter.

p.

Thanks Paul

 

[stavros]

Actually, many of the C/Y lenses can be adapted to the Nikon bodies, including your 50/1.7 if it is an MMJ version. I haven't done that as I use my C/Y lenses on a Canon 1Ds body, which is more simple with a thin mount adapter. For your application have a look at Leitax dot com at the C/Y to Nikon folder. These mounts are well known and supported for several years. Some lenses cannot be adapted to the Leitax mounts, but many can and there is a list of those which have been successfully. Also, note that the adapted mount can be disassembled without damage and the lens and the mount can be sold separately. Regards,

Gary.

Thank you Gary