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Jean Poitiers · 10-18-2015, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Anyone see what is strange about this photo?

Steve

Somethin' Russian ... ?!

stevebrot · 10-18-2015, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Somethin' Russian ... ?!

You are getting warm, though I don't see anything Russian in this photo.

Steve

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-18-2015, 11:51 AM

The lens engraving is reversed?

stevebrot · 10-18-2015, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

The lens engraving is reversed?

No, it is correct, though the characters are not Latin script.

Steve

Jean Poitiers · 10-18-2015, 11:57 AM

Gelios 103 ...

Swift1 · 10-18-2015, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Anyone see what is strange about this photo?

Steve

Contax/Kiev mount lens on M mount camera.

stevebrot · 10-18-2015, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Gelios 103 ...

Yes...that is the lens. It is an Arsenal Helios-103 53/1.8 (aka Gelios) in Contax/Kiev mount.

I am so unfair. This one would only be obvious to people who are familiar with a wide range of interchangeable lens rangefinder cameras. Familiarity with FSU stuff helps too. The camera is my new Bessa R3M, which uses the Leica M mount. The lens was only made in Contax/Kiev mount and was originally sold as kit with Kiev 4M and 4AM bodies.

What is unusual is that the Helios is mounted to the Bessa. The two systems generally do not mix, for multiple reasons. People who are familiar with either system will scratch their heads at the appearance of what looks to be a Contax mount complete with both inner and outer bayonet on a Leica M mount camera. That mount face belongs to the fairly unusual Amedeo adapter which provides full rangefinder coupling for both internal and external bayonet Contax-mount lenses.

Steve

stevebrot · 10-18-2015, 12:30 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Swift1

Contax/Kiev mount lens on M mount camera.

Colton takes the prize. I will e-mail him the trophy.

Steve

stevebrot · 10-18-2015, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That mount face belongs to the fairly unusual Amedeo adapter which provides full rangefinder coupling for both internal and external bayonet Contax-mount lenses.

There are some dimensional issues with some lenses. A fairly comprehensive list may be found on the Rangefinder Forum Web site:

Compatibility of Nikon-S / old Contax lenses mounted on M-mount bodies using an Amede - Rangefinderforum.com

Steve

Eyewanders · 10-18-2015, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

You are getting warm, though I don't see anything Russian in this photo.
Steve

How'd ya do that????

I wanna know (and yes, I see the strange... but I'll keep quiet before mounting an answer.) :-}

stevebrot · 10-18-2015, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

How'd ya do that????

I wanna know (and yes, I see the strange... but I'll keep quiet before mounting an answer.) :-}

Too late...Colton beat you to it.

Eyewanders · 10-18-2015, 01:34 PM - **1 Like**

Aw crap. I was too late - didn't read all the way.

---------- Post added 10-18-15 at 01:34 PM ----------

Originally posted by stevebrot

Too late...Colton beat you to it.

Hahahah - yeah that.

Jean Poitiers · 10-18-2015, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Too late...Colton beat you to it.

Kolton is King ...

Eyewanders · 10-18-2015, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Too late...Colton beat you to it.

I was too busy watching the Seahawks.
Steve - how does it handle/feel? I want one. That Helios is among my current favorites by a nautical mile.

Jean Poitiers · 10-18-2015, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

I was too busy watching the Seahawks.
Steve - how does it handle/feel? I want one. That Helios is among my current favorites by a nautical mile.

If you are ever looking for in a M42 and the "44" series, drop me a PM ... I have a drawer full of double/triple copies ...

10-18-2015, 01:38 PM	#3494
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by stevebrot Too late...Colton beat you to it. I was too busy watching the Seahawks. Steve - how does it handle/feel? I want one. That Helios is among my current favorites by a nautical mile. Last edited by Eyewanders; 10-18-2015 at 03:52 PM.

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10-18-2015, 11:43 AM	#3481
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by stevebrot Anyone see what is strange about this photo? Steve Somethin' Russian ... ?!

10-18-2015, 11:48 AM	#3482
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Somethin' Russian ... ?! You are getting warm, though I don't see anything Russian in this photo. Steve

10-18-2015, 11:51 AM	#3483
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	The lens engraving is reversed?

10-18-2015, 11:53 AM	#3484
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn The lens engraving is reversed? No, it is correct, though the characters are not Latin script. Steve

10-18-2015, 11:57 AM	#3485
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Gelios 103 ...

10-18-2015, 12:16 PM	#3486
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by stevebrot Anyone see what is strange about this photo? Steve Contax/Kiev mount lens on M mount camera.

10-18-2015, 12:28 PM	#3487
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Gelios 103 ... Yes...that is the lens. It is an Arsenal Helios-103 53/1.8 (aka Gelios) in Contax/Kiev mount. I am so unfair. This one would only be obvious to people who are familiar with a wide range of interchangeable lens rangefinder cameras. Familiarity with FSU stuff helps too. The camera is my new Bessa R3M, which uses the Leica M mount. The lens was only made in Contax/Kiev mount and was originally sold as kit with Kiev 4M and 4AM bodies. What is unusual is that the Helios is mounted to the Bessa. The two systems generally do not mix, for multiple reasons. People who are familiar with either system will scratch their heads at the appearance of what looks to be a Contax mount complete with both inner and outer bayonet on a Leica M mount camera. That mount face belongs to the fairly unusual Amedeo adapter which provides full rangefinder coupling for both internal and external bayonet Contax-mount lenses. Steve

10-18-2015, 12:30 PM - 2 Likes	#3488
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Swift1 Contax/Kiev mount lens on M mount camera. Colton takes the prize. I will e-mail him the trophy. Steve

10-18-2015, 12:40 PM	#3489
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stevebrot That mount face belongs to the fairly unusual Amedeo adapter which provides full rangefinder coupling for both internal and external bayonet Contax-mount lenses. There are some dimensional issues with some lenses. A fairly comprehensive list may be found on the Rangefinder Forum Web site: Compatibility of Nikon-S / old Contax lenses mounted on M-mount bodies using an Amede - Rangefinderforum.com Steve

10-18-2015, 01:30 PM	#3490
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by stevebrot You are getting warm, though I don't see anything Russian in this photo. Steve How'd ya do that???? I wanna know (and yes, I see the strange... but I'll keep quiet before mounting an answer.) :-}

10-18-2015, 01:33 PM	#3491
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by chickentender How'd ya do that???? I wanna know (and yes, I see the strange... but I'll keep quiet before mounting an answer.) :-} Too late...Colton beat you to it.

10-18-2015, 01:34 PM - 1 Like	#3492
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Aw crap. I was too late - didn't read all the way. ---------- Post added 10-18-15 at 01:34 PM ---------- Originally posted by stevebrot Too late...Colton beat you to it. Hahahah - yeah that.

10-18-2015, 01:36 PM	#3493
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by stevebrot Too late...Colton beat you to it. Kolton is King ...

10-18-2015, 01:53 PM	#3495
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by chickentender I was too busy watching the Seahawks. Steve - how does it handle/feel? I want one. That Helios is among my current favorites by a nautical mile. If you are ever looking for in a M42 and the "44" series, drop me a PM ... I have a drawer full of double/triple copies ...