Wanted - Acquired: M39/LTM portrait lens

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-10-2023, 05:16 AM

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I'm looking for an M39/Leica thread mount portrait lens for occasional use.

Focal length should be between 75 and 105mm.
Prefer black finish with clean unmarked glass.
Price $200 or less.

Please PM with details if you have something of interest.

TIA,
Chris

Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 04-10-2023 at 08:27 AM.

**UncleVanya** · 04-12-2023, 07:22 AM

I looked on eBay as I was curious. The only item without haze near your price was this one:

Sankyo Kohki Komura 105mm F/2.8 Leica L39 Lens, Rare From JP#3322 | eBay

Slightly above your price.

kypfer · 04-12-2023, 09:04 AM

From personal experience I can highly recommend the 85mm f/2 Jupiter 9 … it's one of the reasons I maintain a mirrorless system as well as my Pentax gear

When I accrued mine, late in the last century, screw-mount lenses (and cameras to mount them on) were almost literally 10-a-penny … I suspect the price has increased significantly!
Good luck

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-17-2023, 05:48 PM

An eBay seller in Japan sent me an offer for a Nikkor PC 10.5 cm f/2.5 LTM lens.
It's pretty nice but at $250 plus shipping it's a bit more than I'd like to spend.

Chris

**UncleVanya** · 04-17-2023, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

An eBay seller in Japan sent me an offer for a Nikkor PC 10.5 cm f/2.5 LTM lens.
It's pretty nice but at $250 plus shipping it's a bit more than I'd like to spend.

Chris

Based on the other eBay items I saw that fit your brief - I’d jump on it.

**exposeric** · 04-18-2023, 07:11 AM

The prices are quite high for useable ltm lenses. A Takumar paired with an ltm adapter could be the solution for you, couldn’t it?

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-21-2023, 05:11 PM

I found a Jupiter 85/2 LTM lens within my budget, however I know there is a focus inaccuracy issue of Russian lenses on non-Russian LTM bodies.

I presume this effect would be even more noticeable with telephoto lenses.
Add to this the short base length rangefinder of my CV Bessa R camera and I am hesitant to take a chance...

Originally posted by exposeric

A Takumar paired with an ltm adapter could be the solution for you, couldn’t it?

I don't think so, as it could not be rangefinder-coupled.

Chris

Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 04-21-2023 at 06:16 PM.

**exposeric** · 04-23-2023, 01:43 AM

Hi Chris
Yes, indeed, RF coupled is necessary for your camera.
Today I‘ve seen an advert for a nice lens. It is described as clean optics and smooth focusing.
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/1226456766
Regards
Eric

---------- Post added 23-04-23 at 10:48 AM ----------

There‘s a black one too
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/1213962090

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-29-2023, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

An eBay seller in Japan accepted my offer for a Canon 100/3.5 LTM lens.
It came in well under budget - less than $100 shipping and tax included.

Like most examples of this model it exhibits a bit of internal haze.
Then again so do all of the $300 plus Voigtlander lenses I saw.

Chris

**UncleVanya** · 04-30-2023, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

An eBay seller in Japan accepted my offer for a Canon 100/3.5 LTM lens.
It came in well under budget - less than $100 shipping and tax included.

Like most examples of this model it exhibits a bit of internal haze.
Then again so do all of the $300 plus Voigtlander lenses I saw.

Chris

Has it arrived? Is it Useable?

Unregistered User · 04-30-2023, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

An eBay seller in Japan accepted my offer for a Canon 100/3.5 LTM lens.It came in well under budget - less than $100 shipping and tax included.Like most examples of this model it exhibits a bit of internal haze.Then again so do all of the $300 plus Voigtlander lenses I saw.

I had one (black barrel) with haze and it cleaned up nicely, easy to disassemble lens if you have a spanner wrench. I have a chrome and black one without haze, but it may have been cleaned before I got it. Both are great lenses.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-01-2023, 06:01 PM

Yes, most telephotos are of relatively simple construction.
I may still have a spanner wrench from my days at Olympus.
However my eyes and hands may no longer be up to such fine work.

If the haze is objectionable I may shop around for an inexpensive repairman for this inexpensive lens.

Chris

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-03-2023, 05:46 PM - **2 Likes**

The lens arrived and under artificial light I did not detect any internal haze.
I will check again tomorrow in sunlight.

The finish is like new and lens still functions perfectly.
It is small and jewel-like, and beautifully constructed.

It reminds one of a Takumar lens from the same period.

Chris

04-10-2023, 05:16 AM	#1
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Feedback Score: 94 (100%)	M39/LTM portrait lens Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I'm looking for an M39/Leica thread mount portrait lens for occasional use. Focal length should be between 75 and 105mm. Prefer black finish with clean unmarked glass. Price $200 or less. Please PM with details if you have something of interest. TIA, Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 04-10-2023 at 08:27 AM.

04-12-2023, 07:22 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28,401 Feedback Score: 44 (100%)	I looked on eBay as I was curious. The only item without haze near your price was this one: Sankyo Kohki Komura 105mm F/2.8 Leica L39 Lens, Rare From JP#3322 \| eBay Slightly above your price. Last edited by UncleVanya; 04-12-2023 at 07:31 AM.

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kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	From personal experience I can highly recommend the 85mm f/2 Jupiter 9 … it's one of the reasons I maintain a mirrorless system as well as my Pentax gear When I accrued mine, late in the last century, screw-mount lenses (and cameras to mount them on) were almost literally 10-a-penny … I suspect the price has increased significantly! Good luck

04-17-2023, 05:48 PM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Feedback Score: 94 (100%) Original Poster	An eBay seller in Japan sent me an offer for a Nikkor PC 10.5 cm f/2.5 LTM lens. It's pretty nice but at $250 plus shipping it's a bit more than I'd like to spend. Chris

04-17-2023, 08:25 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28,401 Feedback Score: 44 (100%)	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt An eBay seller in Japan sent me an offer for a Nikkor PC 10.5 cm f/2.5 LTM lens. It's pretty nice but at $250 plus shipping it's a bit more than I'd like to spend. Chris Based on the other eBay items I saw that fit your brief - I’d jump on it.

04-18-2023, 07:11 AM	#6
exposeric Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 201 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	The prices are quite high for useable ltm lenses. A Takumar paired with an ltm adapter could be the solution for you, couldn’t it?

04-21-2023, 05:11 PM	#7
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Feedback Score: 94 (100%) Original Poster	I found a Jupiter 85/2 LTM lens within my budget, however I know there is a focus inaccuracy issue of Russian lenses on non-Russian LTM bodies. I presume this effect would be even more noticeable with telephoto lenses. Add to this the short base length rangefinder of my CV Bessa R camera and I am hesitant to take a chance... Originally posted by exposeric A Takumar paired with an ltm adapter could be the solution for you, couldn’t it? I don't think so, as it could not be rangefinder-coupled. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 04-21-2023 at 06:16 PM.

04-23-2023, 01:43 AM	#8
exposeric Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 201 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Hi Chris Yes, indeed, RF coupled is necessary for your camera. Today I‘ve seen an advert for a nice lens. It is described as clean optics and smooth focusing. https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/1226456766 Regards Eric ---------- Post added 23-04-23 at 10:48 AM ---------- There‘s a black one too https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/1213962090

04-29-2023, 07:51 PM - 1 Like	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Feedback Score: 94 (100%) Original Poster	An eBay seller in Japan accepted my offer for a Canon 100/3.5 LTM lens. It came in well under budget - less than $100 shipping and tax included. Like most examples of this model it exhibits a bit of internal haze. Then again so do all of the $300 plus Voigtlander lenses I saw. Chris

04-30-2023, 07:24 AM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28,401 Feedback Score: 44 (100%)	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt An eBay seller in Japan accepted my offer for a Canon 100/3.5 LTM lens. It came in well under budget - less than $100 shipping and tax included. Like most examples of this model it exhibits a bit of internal haze. Then again so do all of the $300 plus Voigtlander lenses I saw. Chris Has it arrived? Is it Useable?

04-30-2023, 07:44 PM	#11
Unregistered User Guest Feedback Score: (%)	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt An eBay seller in Japan accepted my offer for a Canon 100/3.5 LTM lens.It came in well under budget - less than $100 shipping and tax included.Like most examples of this model it exhibits a bit of internal haze.Then again so do all of the $300 plus Voigtlander lenses I saw. I had one (black barrel) with haze and it cleaned up nicely, easy to disassemble lens if you have a spanner wrench. I have a chrome and black one without haze, but it may have been cleaned before I got it. Both are great lenses.

05-01-2023, 06:01 PM	#12
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Feedback Score: 94 (100%) Original Poster	Yes, most telephotos are of relatively simple construction. I may still have a spanner wrench from my days at Olympus. However my eyes and hands may no longer be up to such fine work. If the haze is objectionable I may shop around for an inexpensive repairman for this inexpensive lens. Chris

05-03-2023, 05:46 PM - 2 Likes	#13
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Feedback Score: 94 (100%) Original Poster	The lens arrived and under artificial light I did not detect any internal haze. I will check again tomorrow in sunlight. The finish is like new and lens still functions perfectly. It is small and jewel-like, and beautifully constructed. It reminds one of a Takumar lens from the same period. Chris