For Sale - Sold: Mir-24 35mm f/2

Voe · 11-30-2009, 07:57 PM

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Item for Sale
Mir-24 35mm f/2

Asking Price
$125

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Item Description
Lens has been converted to Pentax K-mount. There is no fungus, dust or scratches on the glass. The body shows minor use. Everything works properly.

It can be used in either Av or M mode (Aperture Priority or Manual) like with M42 lenses on Pentax DSLR and Film SLR.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Item Location
Melbourne, Australia

Shipping Charge
20

Shipping Services
Registered Post

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
If item is not as described I'm happy to refund (- shipping charges) within 7 days.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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Last edited by Voe; 12-08-2009 at 06:36 PM. Reason: including more photos

Voe · 12-06-2009, 11:40 PM

This is a bump.

figmental1978 · 12-07-2009, 05:07 PM

H stands for Nikon mount right? If so, how did you convert it to K mount?

Voe · 12-07-2009, 11:38 PM

Yes, it stands for Nikon (H in cyrillic = N in latin).

It required some metal filing and hole drilling in order to be able to acommodate for the K mount.

Last edited by Voe; 12-07-2009 at 11:44 PM.

Pentaxoid · 12-09-2009, 09:08 AM

How can it be used in Av mode like M42? The camera body can control the aperture on this lens? Most M42 cannot do that.

As it is russian made is there any radioactive element or whatever?

Voe · 12-09-2009, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxoid

How can it be used in Av mode like M42? The camera body can control the aperture on this lens? Most M42 cannot do that.

As it is russian made is there any radioactive element or whatever?

Of course the camera cannot control the aperture of M42 lenses. But this does no mean that the lens cannot be used in Av mode. Any M42 lens can be used in Av mode on a Pentax DSLR by changing the aperture from the lens. With M42 you set the aperture on the lens and camera does the metering automatically in Av mode, same thing with this lens.

Not sure if there are any radioactive elements inside, but the lens glows in the dark (it helps a lot in low light photography). I was using this lens to take photos of my dog and now the dog has a skin cancer. And for some reason the battery of my Pentax K7 never goes flat when I use this lens. But no, I don't think it's radioactive.
BTW The lens comes with special case made of lead with cool looking logo (yellow circle with 3 black triangles inside), will post photos.

Edit: I was just kidding about the radioactive stuff. But, as far as I know the lens does not have radioactive elements.

panoguy · 12-09-2009, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Voe

BTW The lens comes with special case made of lead with cool looking logo (yellow circle with 3 black triangles inside), will post photos.

From the long-forgotten Arsenal factory in Pripyat? Nice... I got my night-vision goggles from there. They say they are "fungus-proofed" lenses...

ytterbium · 12-10-2009, 01:47 AM

Pripyat!?

What year was the lens made in?
I hope it was long gone from there before the year 1986, or else it may not only be fungus proof, but anything living proof.

On the other hand, when i screw out my SMC Tak 55/1.8 and move the Geiger counter near the rear element, it goes like ratatata trrr tratata. I wonder what long time effect this has on film.

Free bump

.

Voe · 12-10-2009, 05:00 AM

Guys, I started having second thoughts about selling this lens. I'm already missing it. Maybe I should keep it.

JohnBee · 12-10-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by Voe

Guys, I started having second thoughts about selling this lens. I'm already missing it. Maybe I should keep it.

I wouldn't sell it, it definitely looks the part!
I vote keep it.

PS. care to share you're conversion technique with us? I'd be interested in trying my hand at this as well.

Voe · 12-10-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

I wouldn't sell it, it definitely looks the part!
I vote keep it.

PS. care to share you're conversion technique with us? I'd be interested in trying my hand at this as well.

Hi John,

First I took the old Nikon mount off. I used it to create a paper pattern of the holes for the 3 screws holding the mount. For the pentax mount I used a M42 to K mount adapter with a flange (very cheap on eBay). I marked the holes according the paper pattern and drilled them with a very tiny drill bit, just so that the screw can enter. Next I took a bigger drill bit to create the opening insert for the head of the screw. Next I had to shave the aperture ring of the lens in order to be able to fit the new mount.
And that's it.

arbib · 12-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by Voe

Of course the camera cannot control the aperture of M42 lenses. But this does no mean that the lens cannot be used in Av mode. Any M42 lens can be used in Av mode on a Pentax DSLR by changing the aperture from the lens. With M42 you set the aperture on the lens and camera does the metering automatically in Av mode, same thing with this lens.

Not sure if there are any radioactive elements inside, but the lens glows in the dark (it helps a lot in low light photography). I was using this lens to take photos of my dog and now the dog has a skin cancer. And for some reason the battery of my Pentax K7 never goes flat when I use this lens. But no, I don't think it's radioactive.
BTW The lens comes with special case made of lead with cool looking logo (yellow circle with 3 black triangles inside), will post photos.

Edit: I was just kidding about the radioactive stuff. But, as far as I know the lens does not have radioactive elements.

Only the 61/LD has a radio active element !

But great humor LOL

JohnBee · 12-10-2009, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Voe

Hi John,

First I took the old Nikon mount off. I used it to create a paper pattern of the holes for the 3 screws holding the mount. For the pentax mount I used a M42 to K mount adapter with a flange (very cheap on eBay). I marked the holes according the paper pattern and drilled them with a very tiny drill bit, just so that the screw can enter. Next I took a bigger drill bit to create the opening insert for the head of the screw. Next I had to shave the aperture ring of the lens in order to be able to fit the new mount.
And that's it.

Hi, thanks a bunch for sharing that info.
I didn't meant to hijack this thread, but your work inspired me.
Does this mean that someone could do this with any manual Nikon mount? or was this specific to this particular model? Have you ever considered making a tutorial or visual guide for this type of conversion? I find it highly intriguing.

Voe · 12-10-2009, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Hi, thanks a bunch for sharing that info.
I didn't meant to hijack this thread, but your work inspired me.
Does this mean that someone could do this with any manual Nikon mount? or was this specific to this particular model? Have you ever considered making a tutorial or visual guide for this type of conversion? I find it highly intriguing.

I think this method will work for most old Nikon lenses but not sure if it will include all. I had Nikon 180mm f/2.8 ED at some point, but was too afraid to modify it as it was very expensive and it was like new condition. But from what I remember the mount and the aperture around it would the require the same procedure as with the Mir-24.

Voe · 12-13-2009, 04:46 AM

last bump.

12-09-2009, 05:03 PM	#6
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 719 Feedback Score: 27 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentaxoid How can it be used in Av mode like M42? The camera body can control the aperture on this lens? Most M42 cannot do that. As it is russian made is there any radioactive element or whatever? Of course the camera cannot control the aperture of M42 lenses. But this does no mean that the lens cannot be used in Av mode. Any M42 lens can be used in Av mode on a Pentax DSLR by changing the aperture from the lens. With M42 you set the aperture on the lens and camera does the metering automatically in Av mode, same thing with this lens. Not sure if there are any radioactive elements inside, but the lens glows in the dark (it helps a lot in low light photography). I was using this lens to take photos of my dog and now the dog has a skin cancer. And for some reason the battery of my Pentax K7 never goes flat when I use this lens. But no, I don't think it's radioactive. BTW The lens comes with special case made of lead with cool looking logo (yellow circle with 3 black triangles inside), will post photos. Edit: I was just kidding about the radioactive stuff. But, as far as I know the lens does not have radioactive elements. Last edited by Voe; 12-09-2009 at 07:59 PM.

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12-06-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 719 Feedback Score: 27 (100%) Original Poster	This is a bump.

12-07-2009, 05:07 PM	#3
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789 Feedback Score: 11 (100%)	H stands for Nikon mount right? If so, how did you convert it to K mount?

12-07-2009, 11:38 PM	#4
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 719 Feedback Score: 27 (100%) Original Poster	Yes, it stands for Nikon (H in cyrillic = N in latin). It required some metal filing and hole drilling in order to be able to acommodate for the K mount. Last edited by Voe; 12-07-2009 at 11:44 PM.

12-09-2009, 09:08 AM	#5
Pentaxoid Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 48 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	How can it be used in Av mode like M42? The camera body can control the aperture on this lens? Most M42 cannot do that. As it is russian made is there any radioactive element or whatever?

12-09-2009, 06:31 PM	#7
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 3,327 Feedback Score: 66 (100%)	Originally posted by Voe BTW The lens comes with special case made of lead with cool looking logo (yellow circle with 3 black triangles inside), will post photos. From the long-forgotten Arsenal factory in Pripyat? Nice... I got my night-vision goggles from there. They say they are "fungus-proofed" lenses...

12-10-2009, 01:47 AM	#8
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076 Feedback Score: 7 (100%)	Pripyat!? What year was the lens made in? I hope it was long gone from there before the year 1986, or else it may not only be fungus proof, but anything living proof. On the other hand, when i screw out my SMC Tak 55/1.8 and move the Geiger counter near the rear element, it goes like ratatata trrr tratata. I wonder what long time effect this has on film. Free bump .

12-10-2009, 05:00 AM	#9
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 719 Feedback Score: 27 (100%) Original Poster	Guys, I started having second thoughts about selling this lens. I'm already missing it. Maybe I should keep it.

12-10-2009, 10:04 AM	#10
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Posts: 4,667 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	Originally posted by Voe Guys, I started having second thoughts about selling this lens. I'm already missing it. Maybe I should keep it. I wouldn't sell it, it definitely looks the part! I vote keep it. PS. care to share you're conversion technique with us? I'd be interested in trying my hand at this as well.

12-10-2009, 06:56 PM	#11
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 719 Feedback Score: 27 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee I wouldn't sell it, it definitely looks the part! I vote keep it. PS. care to share you're conversion technique with us? I'd be interested in trying my hand at this as well. Hi John, First I took the old Nikon mount off. I used it to create a paper pattern of the holes for the 3 screws holding the mount. For the pentax mount I used a M42 to K mount adapter with a flange (very cheap on eBay). I marked the holes according the paper pattern and drilled them with a very tiny drill bit, just so that the screw can enter. Next I took a bigger drill bit to create the opening insert for the head of the screw. Next I had to shave the aperture ring of the lens in order to be able to fit the new mount. And that's it.

12-10-2009, 07:19 PM	#12
arbib Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camby, Indiana Posts: 379 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	Originally posted by Voe Of course the camera cannot control the aperture of M42 lenses. But this does no mean that the lens cannot be used in Av mode. Any M42 lens can be used in Av mode on a Pentax DSLR by changing the aperture from the lens. With M42 you set the aperture on the lens and camera does the metering automatically in Av mode, same thing with this lens. Not sure if there are any radioactive elements inside, but the lens glows in the dark (it helps a lot in low light photography). I was using this lens to take photos of my dog and now the dog has a skin cancer. And for some reason the battery of my Pentax K7 never goes flat when I use this lens. But no, I don't think it's radioactive. BTW The lens comes with special case made of lead with cool looking logo (yellow circle with 3 black triangles inside), will post photos. Edit: I was just kidding about the radioactive stuff. But, as far as I know the lens does not have radioactive elements. Only the 61/LD has a radio active element ! But great humor LOL

12-10-2009, 07:27 PM	#13
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Posts: 4,667 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	Originally posted by Voe Hi John, First I took the old Nikon mount off. I used it to create a paper pattern of the holes for the 3 screws holding the mount. For the pentax mount I used a M42 to K mount adapter with a flange (very cheap on eBay). I marked the holes according the paper pattern and drilled them with a very tiny drill bit, just so that the screw can enter. Next I took a bigger drill bit to create the opening insert for the head of the screw. Next I had to shave the aperture ring of the lens in order to be able to fit the new mount. And that's it. Hi, thanks a bunch for sharing that info. I didn't meant to hijack this thread, but your work inspired me. Does this mean that someone could do this with any manual Nikon mount? or was this specific to this particular model? Have you ever considered making a tutorial or visual guide for this type of conversion? I find it highly intriguing.

12-10-2009, 07:41 PM	#14
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 719 Feedback Score: 27 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee Hi, thanks a bunch for sharing that info. I didn't meant to hijack this thread, but your work inspired me. Does this mean that someone could do this with any manual Nikon mount? or was this specific to this particular model? Have you ever considered making a tutorial or visual guide for this type of conversion? I find it highly intriguing. I think this method will work for most old Nikon lenses but not sure if it will include all. I had Nikon 180mm f/2.8 ED at some point, but was too afraid to modify it as it was very expensive and it was like new condition. But from what I remember the mount and the aperture around it would the require the same procedure as with the Mir-24.

12-13-2009, 04:46 AM	#15
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 719 Feedback Score: 27 (100%) Original Poster	last bump.