Lens Mount Identification...(Please Help)!!!

**aslyfox** · 01-27-2018, 03:42 PM

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OP's post seeking help - time stamp ( for me at least ) 10:40

ID made 16:45 [ 4:45 PM ]

Shooter1 · 01-27-2018, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Sorry can't help with the lens identification, but welcome to the forum.

Thanks

**boriscleto** · 01-27-2018, 05:04 PM

Certainly a Minolta SR-mount lens with the MD aperture tab.

Glassless adapters exist for SR-mount lenses to be used on mirrorless cameras, but SLR adapters require a corrective element to maintain infinity focus. This makes the adapter a short tele-converter. No adapters exist for M42 because the mount opening is too narrow.

If you really want to use the lens you can pick up a Minolta MD body really cheap. Most body's seem to sell for less than $50 without a lens...

Unregistered User 8 · 01-27-2018, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Shooter1

Unfortunately I can't figure out how to post pics here yet.

Hi Shooter1, there are 2 methods of posting images on the forums. Directly from your computer, and from your gallery or attachments once they have been downloaded already. Here are a couple of screenshots of the different methods. Good luck.

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Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 01-27-2018 at 05:34 PM. Reason: Adjust screenshots

stevebrot · 01-27-2018, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by Shooter1

The lens Mount isn't threaded. It has one little prong, but no threads. It appears that you would put the lens to the body of camera, and then turn it slightly to attach it. Again I apologise that I can't get pics on here.

I guess that pretty much says it all. No threads means no fit. Your lens has what is called a "bayonet"* mount

That being said, your camera is compatible with an amazing number of vintage lenses in M42 screw mount. If you don't have a copy of the manual yet, it is available for free download from the Butkus site (donation appreciated)...

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cs-4/cs-4.htm

Have fun!

Steve

* It attaches similarly to how a soldier fixes a bayonet to a rifle.

01-27-2018, 05:04 PM	#18
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Certainly a Minolta SR-mount lens with the MD aperture tab. Glassless adapters exist for SR-mount lenses to be used on mirrorless cameras, but SLR adapters require a corrective element to maintain infinity focus. This makes the adapter a short tele-converter. No adapters exist for M42 because the mount opening is too narrow. If you really want to use the lens you can pick up a Minolta MD body really cheap. Most body's seem to sell for less than $50 without a lens... Last edited by boriscleto; 01-27-2018 at 05:12 PM.

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01-27-2018, 03:42 PM	#16
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	the members of this forum are amazing OP's post seeking help - time stamp ( for me at least ) 10:40 ID made 16:45 [ 4:45 PM ]

01-27-2018, 04:18 PM	#17
Shooter1 New Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Sorry can't help with the lens identification, but welcome to the forum. Thanks

01-27-2018, 05:25 PM	#19
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Shooter1 Unfortunately I can't figure out how to post pics here yet. Hi Shooter1, there are 2 methods of posting images on the forums. Directly from your computer, and from your gallery or attachments once they have been downloaded already. Here are a couple of screenshots of the different methods. Good luck. Attached Images Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 01-27-2018 at 05:34 PM. Reason: Adjust screenshots

01-27-2018, 09:40 PM	#20
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Shooter1 The lens Mount isn't threaded. It has one little prong, but no threads. It appears that you would put the lens to the body of camera, and then turn it slightly to attach it. Again I apologise that I can't get pics on here. I guess that pretty much says it all. No threads means no fit. Your lens has what is called a "bayonet"* mount That being said, your camera is compatible with an amazing number of vintage lenses in M42 screw mount. If you don't have a copy of the manual yet, it is available for free download from the Butkus site (donation appreciated)... http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/cs-4/cs-4.htm Have fun! Steve * It attaches similarly to how a soldier fixes a bayonet to a rifle.