(SOLD) Lenses for the Nikon RF, modified.

[Brian]

I just have too many lenses. Including some that I modified for the Nikon RF.

1) Helios-103, 1982. EX+ condition. The 81 and 82 Helios-103 have a secondary shim for the rear optics group. I moved the rear optics in on this one to shorten the focal length. It works great for the Nikon RF through the focus range. I also used a permanent marker to blacken the aperture blades. Cut down on flare. I've used this lens on my S2 and S3. $45 including shipment in the US, $50 overseas via International First Class mail. Metal front cap and homemade rear cap included.

This lens on the Nikon S2, C41 B&W, hand-held, wide-open at F1.8.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1404/1316202504_d0ecbdd77a_o.jpg

[Brian]

2) Industar 61L/D, EX+ condition. Tessar formula lenses are hard to come by in Nikon RF mount. I made one. It uses a J-8 mount, and is epoxied into place. Focus is good, hitting an F2.8 lens spot-on is not as hard as an F1.5 lens. NOTE: there is a small gap between the aperture ring and the J-8 mount. The mechanism internally is sealed, and it has not been a problem. It works great for the Nikon RF through the focus range. This is a sharp and contrasty lens. It was never made in Contax/Kiev mount.

$25 including shipment in the US, $30 overseas via International First Class mail. No front cap, homemade rear cap. Front will be protected during shipment.

[Brian]

3) Carl Zeiss Opton 50mm F1.5 lens, shimmed for the Nikon RF. This lens has some marks in the coating, and some slight haze in the balsam. See Photo's. It is a User-Condition lens. I bought it, and had to fight some corrosion to open it up and clean it out. Most of it cleaned up, and it delivers some good photo's on my Nikon S3 and S2. Optimized for close-up and wide-open. Russian front cap included, rear will be protected.

Note the photo of the haze, I used a Maglight to illuminate it. The TTL shot is by holding the lens up to my Nikon DSLR with its 60/2.8 Micro-Nikkor.

$105 shipped within the US, $110 shipped via International First Class Mail.

[Brian]

4) EX condition 1963 J-3. Shimmed for the Nikon RF. A few very slight cleaning marks on the front element, nothing to produce any effect on the photo's. This is a good J-3, in original Contax/Kiev mount and shimmed for the Nikon RF.

$95 shipped in the US, $100 shipped via International First Class Mail. Front cap included, rear will be protected. Will add photo's.

[Brian]

Photo's with the CZO Sonnar on the S2.

Subject moved while focussing...

http://www.ziforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=168&d=1238534053

This fence stayed still. Focus on the rail center , at F1.5.

http://www.ziforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=169&stc=1&d=1238534074

[Brian]

With the J-3.

F1.5. Focus on the little flower in the center.

http://www.ziforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=170&stc=1&d=1238534272

and at F4,

http://www.ziforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=171&stc=1&d=1238534282

[raid]

These lenses are bargains! I wish I had a Nikon camera.

[lkgroup]

Brain, I don't have a Nikon but do have a Contax IIa and a nice Kiev 2 (1952), how would these lenses focus on the Contax/Kiev mounts?

Leo

[Brian]

I've set these to focus on the Nikon. They would be off on a Contax.

I could shim the Zeiss Opton to be accurate on the Contax, and that is what the lens was made for originally. If you are interested in it, let me know and I will reset it.

The Helios-103 and I-61 are now "Nikon Lenses". They went beyond just shimming. If you have an I61 in LTM, I can make it into a Contax mount lens. I have a spare collapsible mount from a Sonnar conversion. On the J-3: I will be offering some shimmed for the Contax.

[Tom A]

Raid, these lenses are such a bargain that you should find an old Nikon S just for them! I have one of Brian's Menopta 50's lenses and it is as good as my Nikkor f2's and will give some of my 50f1,4's a run for the money!!

[lkgroup]

Brain,

I do have any extra I61 that I might send you to make into a Contax lens. Send me a PM on what you would need and costs.

After my last few weeks of purchases I'm on a budget, so we well see.

Leo

[Brian]

I've made two I-61's in Collapsible Mount for the Contax.

I have a collapsible mount left over from the Sonnar conversion, so it would look like this one.

http://www.ziforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=172&stc=1&d=1238811005

[wjlapier]

3) Carl Zeiss Opton 50mm F1.5 lens, shimmed for the Nikon RF. This lens has some marks in the coating, and some slight haze in the balsam. See Photo's. It is a User-Condition lens. I bought it, and had to fight some corrosion to open it up and clean it out. Most of it cleaned up, and it delivers some good photo's on my Nikon S3 and S2. Optimized for close-up and wide-open. Russian front cap included, rear will be protected.

Note the photo of the haze, I used a Maglight to illuminate it. The TTL shot is by holding the lens up to my Nikon DSLR with its 60/2.8 Micro-Nikkor.

$105 shipped within the US, $110 shipped via International First Class Mail.

Hi Brian,
how do I contact you to purchase the Opton lens?

Bill

[Brian]

Just send a Private Message to me, click on the user-name seen to the left of the post, and then select "send Private Message".

Consider the Opton on hold for you.

[wjlapier]

Just send a Private Message to me, click on the user-name seen to the left of the post, and then select "send Private Message".

Consider the Opton on hold for you.

Interesting. "send Private Message" isn't an option in the pull down menu.

Maybe you can contact me?

[ray*j*gun]

Brian....I will take the Helios, The Industar and the J3.

Please E-mail me to arrange the deal. rgiambuzzi@verizon.net

Thanks!

Ray

[ray*j*gun]

Hmmm I can't figure out the PM either....

Ray

[Amin Sabet]

Sorry all, I've restricted the ability to send PMs to those with 5 or more posts in order to discourage spambots from PMing our members. This has happened in the past.

[ray*j*gun]

Amin,
Perhaps you could let Brian know of my interest in the lenses he has for sale.

Thanks.

Ray

[Amin Sabet]

I've removed the 5 post requirement on PMs. You should be able to PM Brian now ;).

[ray*j*gun]

Thank you Amin...I have PMed Brian.

Ray

[Amin Sabet]

No problem. I think that was probably a bad limit to have anyway.

[Brian]

DOH! Did not know about the PM thing! Thanks, Amin.

All the lenses are now taken in the order of interest expressed, so it worked out.

[Brian]

The J-3, Helios-103, and I61 are boxed and ready to go for Ray,

The Opton is on hold for Bill.

[Amin Sabet]

Not a problem Brian. Glad everything sold for you!

[wjlapier]

The J-3, Helios-103, and I61 are boxed and ready to go for Ray,

The Opton is on hold for Bill.

Thanx for holding the lens for me Brian. I sent you the payment.

Thank you Amin for opening up the PM's to us lurkers :redface:

I promise to get more involved...

Bill

[Brian]

Bill- Thanks.

PM or Email your address and I'll get the lens boxed and ready.