Carl Zeiss T* ZK mounts (Distagon, Planar, Makro-Planar)

HopelessTogger · 06-20-2016, 04:36 AM

Got this through from David at Leitax a few moments ago . . .

Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras

Rich M · 06-20-2016, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Tas

So did you pick up the 21 Rich?

If you did you've made a terrible decision, this lens has got nothing going for it.

Tas

Yes Tas......I picked up TaichiTom's ZK 21/2.8

It's entirely your fault........posting OVER and OVER those awesome shot you take with it. Torture, I tell you

My only hope now is that I can come remotely close to the kind of shots you take with it. BTW.....your flickr gallery is amazing.

Rich M · 06-20-2016, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Got this through from David at Leitax a few moments ago . . .

Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras

I have so much admiration for those that convert lenses. I have attempted five Leitax conversions over the years and am at 60% (3/5).......on a Contax MMJ lens, I completely stripped the native mount screws and on a Nikon AIS, I lost a tiny screw into the lens body......as I attempted to retrieve it, let's just say things didn't end well.

I looked at David's instructions on this conversion and decided to spare myself future embarrassment

BTW......in the US grading system, 60% is an F!!

**NZ_Ross** · 06-20-2016, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Rich M

Yes Tas......I picked up TaichiTom's ZK 21/2.8

Well done

- we will enjoy seeing the images you make with it.

Ross

HopelessTogger · 06-21-2016, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by Rich M

I have so much admiration for those that convert lenses. I have attempted five Leitax conversions over the years and am at 60% (3/5).......on a Contax MMJ lens, I completely stripped the native mount screws and on a Nikon AIS, I lost a tiny screw into the lens body......as I attempted to retrieve it, let's just say things didn't end well.

I looked at David's instructions on this conversion and decided to spare myself future embarrassment

BTW......in the US grading system, 60% is an F!!

It's not expensive to get a camera/lens engineer to do the conversion for you.

ryan_pv · 06-21-2016, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Got this through from David at Leitax a few moments ago . . .

Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras

I'm curious, does it still provide the little focus confirmation light? And can you control the aperture from the camera body?

Rich M · 06-21-2016, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

It's not expensive to get a camera/lens engineer to do the conversion for you.

Thanks.......any that you have personal experience with or recommend?

noelpolar · 06-21-2016, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by Rich M

Thanks.......any that you have personal experience with or recommend?

See if dcshooter would do it.....

**NZ_Ross** · 06-21-2016, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by ryan_pv

I'm curious, does it still provide the little focus confirmation light? And can you control the aperture from the camera body?

Yes to focus confirmation, no to aperture control - fully manual. Based on my experience of a Leitax conversion of a Leica R 90mm f2.8 to Pentax mount

Rich M · 06-22-2016, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Yes to focus confirmation, no to aperture control - fully manual. Based on my experience of a Leitax conversion of a Leica R 90mm f2.8 to Pentax mount

Agreed.......focus confirmation, no in-camera aperture control.

HopelessTogger · 06-22-2016, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by ryan_pv

I'm curious, does it still provide the little focus confirmation light? And can you control the aperture from the camera body?

I don't think it does, but best to confirm with Leitax.

jeffreybehr · 06-22-2016, 09:37 PM

My two should be shipped next week.

**Tas** · 06-22-2016, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by jeffreybehr

My two should be shipped next week.

Hi Jeffrey,

Once you get your lenses sorted I hope you can find some time to post some details of your experience with the modified lenses in this thread or in a new one.

I would greatly appreciate the insight before I start committing funds to this option. I expect I won't be alone in having an interest in your experience. With sample images of course.

Good luck with it mate, I am envious of the 2/135 and hope that the work that the Leitax guys have put in will be of benefit to them and us Pentax/Zeiss fans.

Tas

jeffreybehr · 06-22-2016, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Tas

Hi Jeffrey,

Once you get your lenses sorted I hope you can find some time to post some details of your experience with the modified lenses in this thread or in a new one.

I would greatly appreciate the insight before I start committing funds to this option. I expect I won't be alone in having an interest in your experience. With sample images of course.

Good luck with it mate, I am envious of the 2/135 and hope that the work that the Leitax guys have put in will be of benefit to them and us Pentax/Zeiss fans.

Tas

Certainly I will, Tas--I'm JUST that sort of gabby guy.

David Llado, 'Mr. Leitax', confirmed today that he'll be making my mounts early next week. I hope I see them NLT early the week of the 4th.

**Tas** · 06-23-2016, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by jeffreybehr

Certainly I will, Tas--I'm JUST that sort of gabby guy.

David Llado, 'Mr. Leitax', conformed today that he'll be making my mounts early next week. I hope I see them NLT early the week of the 4th.

Gabby guy? Stay off the turps before you start typing then.

Seriously though, thank you very much, I hope this turns out to be a viable options to access those lenses that we can't otherwise mount to our chosen camera system.

I look forward to the 2/135 and the K-1, I bet they'll sing together with the right subjects.

Tas

06-22-2016, 11:42 PM	#313
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Can you provide a brief 'report' on your experience with Leitax ZF2 to K mount? Originally posted by jeffreybehr My two should be shipped next week. Hi Jeffrey, Once you get your lenses sorted I hope you can find some time to post some details of your experience with the modified lenses in this thread or in a new one. I would greatly appreciate the insight before I start committing funds to this option. I expect I won't be alone in having an interest in your experience. With sample images of course. Good luck with it mate, I am envious of the 2/135 and hope that the work that the Leitax guys have put in will be of benefit to them and us Pentax/Zeiss fans. Tas

06-22-2016, 11:57 PM	#314
jeffreybehr Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 66	Originally posted by Tas Hi Jeffrey, Once you get your lenses sorted I hope you can find some time to post some details of your experience with the modified lenses in this thread or in a new one. I would greatly appreciate the insight before I start committing funds to this option. I expect I won't be alone in having an interest in your experience. With sample images of course. Good luck with it mate, I am envious of the 2/135 and hope that the work that the Leitax guys have put in will be of benefit to them and us Pentax/Zeiss fans. Tas Certainly I will, Tas--I'm JUST that sort of gabby guy. David Llado, 'Mr. Leitax', confirmed today that he'll be making my mounts early next week. I hope I see them NLT early the week of the 4th. Last edited by jeffreybehr; 07-01-2016 at 11:28 PM.

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06-20-2016, 04:36 AM	#301
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Got this through from David at Leitax a few moments ago . . . Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras

06-20-2016, 01:31 PM	#302
Rich M Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 126	Originally posted by Tas So did you pick up the 21 Rich? If you did you've made a terrible decision, this lens has got nothing going for it. Tas Yes Tas......I picked up TaichiTom's ZK 21/2.8 It's entirely your fault........posting OVER and OVER those awesome shot you take with it. Torture, I tell you My only hope now is that I can come remotely close to the kind of shots you take with it. BTW.....your flickr gallery is amazing.

06-20-2016, 04:49 PM	#303
Rich M Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 126	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Got this through from David at Leitax a few moments ago . . . Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras I have so much admiration for those that convert lenses. I have attempted five Leitax conversions over the years and am at 60% (3/5).......on a Contax MMJ lens, I completely stripped the native mount screws and on a Nikon AIS, I lost a tiny screw into the lens body......as I attempted to retrieve it, let's just say things didn't end well. I looked at David's instructions on this conversion and decided to spare myself future embarrassment BTW......in the US grading system, 60% is an F!!

06-20-2016, 07:34 PM	#304
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Rich M Yes Tas......I picked up TaichiTom's ZK 21/2.8 Well done - we will enjoy seeing the images you make with it. Ross

06-21-2016, 04:10 AM	#305
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by Rich M I have so much admiration for those that convert lenses. I have attempted five Leitax conversions over the years and am at 60% (3/5).......on a Contax MMJ lens, I completely stripped the native mount screws and on a Nikon AIS, I lost a tiny screw into the lens body......as I attempted to retrieve it, let's just say things didn't end well. I looked at David's instructions on this conversion and decided to spare myself future embarrassment BTW......in the US grading system, 60% is an F!! It's not expensive to get a camera/lens engineer to do the conversion for you.

06-21-2016, 05:11 PM	#306
ryan_pv New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 4	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Got this through from David at Leitax a few moments ago . . . Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras I'm curious, does it still provide the little focus confirmation light? And can you control the aperture from the camera body?

06-21-2016, 07:10 PM	#307
Rich M Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 126	Originally posted by HopelessTogger It's not expensive to get a camera/lens engineer to do the conversion for you. Thanks.......any that you have personal experience with or recommend?

06-21-2016, 08:19 PM	#308
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Rich M Thanks.......any that you have personal experience with or recommend? See if dcshooter would do it.....

06-21-2016, 10:33 PM	#309
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by ryan_pv I'm curious, does it still provide the little focus confirmation light? And can you control the aperture from the camera body? Yes to focus confirmation, no to aperture control - fully manual. Based on my experience of a Leitax conversion of a Leica R 90mm f2.8 to Pentax mount

06-22-2016, 02:07 AM	#310
Rich M Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 126	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Yes to focus confirmation, no to aperture control - fully manual. Based on my experience of a Leitax conversion of a Leica R 90mm f2.8 to Pentax mount Agreed.......focus confirmation, no in-camera aperture control.

06-22-2016, 03:46 AM	#311
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by ryan_pv I'm curious, does it still provide the little focus confirmation light? And can you control the aperture from the camera body? I don't think it does, but best to confirm with Leitax.

06-22-2016, 09:37 PM	#312
jeffreybehr Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 66	My two should be shipped next week.

06-23-2016, 01:28 AM	#315
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by jeffreybehr Certainly I will, Tas--I'm JUST that sort of gabby guy. David Llado, 'Mr. Leitax', conformed today that he'll be making my mounts early next week. I hope I see them NLT early the week of the 4th. Gabby guy? Stay off the turps before you start typing then. Seriously though, thank you very much, I hope this turns out to be a viable options to access those lenses that we can't otherwise mount to our chosen camera system. I look forward to the 2/135 and the K-1, I bet they'll sing together with the right subjects. Tas