Originally posted by HopelessTogger I really don't regret grabbing this and the 2/35 ZK whilst they were still available. It's cost an arm and a leg but seriously worth it. I'm surprised quite how easy manual focus is with the 1.4/85, the 2/35
STILL being stuck in customs!
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Does anyone know whether it's possible to convert a Zeiss ZE or ZF to K-mount? I'm specifically thinking of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Apo.
You're not on your own about wanting the 2/135. It's a shame they released that lens after finishing the ZK run.
From evrything I've read, the only way you can convert from ZE/ZF2 is by using an adaptor with a corrective lens, which would of course defeat the purpose of a lens like that. However, there are industrial versions of the T* lenses that you will find on the Zeiss website, they come in an M42 screw mount which might be a viable option with the M42 to K adaptor.
I spoke with a local Zeiss rep here about 3 years ago regarding this approach but he seemed to be completely dismissive of the idea going on about adaptor tolerances and needing to send the camera to Germany to ensure it was correctly set up. I took this as maybe there is scope to be able to fit the non-ZK zeiss options after all. I didn't pursue it further at the time and wished I had the opportunity to do so now I have a K-1.
Whilst he may not have been interested in helping too much several comments have been made around PF regarding contacting Zeiss directly and it seems they do reply to emails, are professional etc. It can't hurt to drop them an emial to see what they say. Of course if you do so we'd all be interested. I'm sure I could save money by eating once a week or something like that.
Tas