ItвЂ™s slightly sharper wide open and has far less distortion than this Leica 21mm f/2.8. Optically, I prefer the Zeiss-for-Contax G 21mm f/2.8. This issue does not affect other cameras, including the Leica M8, which operates flawlessly with the converted G lenses. Unless you wish to send your RD-1 to us we recommend against using converted lenses on the RD-1 as it may cause focussing errors. Note about usage of converted lenses on Epson RD-1: due to properties of the Epson RD-1 camera body/mount, converted lenses need to be adjusted individually with the camera present. вЂќД¬ontax G Sonnar 90/2.8 converted for Leica on a Konica Hexar RF The result is arguably the best across-the-board performance of any 35mm camera lens line. вЂњBased on classic optical designs, but newly formulated for the G series, the lenses take advantage of the latest advances in optical computation and glass technology. MS Optical Smart Slit Hood M46 Image gallery of converted lenses

assessment of glass, polish, lens assembly, color transmission and coatingД¬arl Zeiss G Biogon 28/2.8 converted to Leica M mount by MS Optical on a Konica Hexar RF.10 days.Д®ach lens undergoes testing and a detailed individual certificate is provided (in Japanese).

Payments are in Japanese yen (rates for guidance only, currency conversion rates of your financial institution apply).Д¬onverted stock is shipped immediately, non-converted stock within one week, non-stock of either within approx. Please use the links to order (Paypal account is not required to make payment). For conversion only of your own lenses, please contact us. Please note that the above prices are for lenses which have been converted (i.e. Leica Minilux Summarit 40/2.4 for Leica M List of pre-converted Carl Zeiss Contax G lenses Lens Review of the converted Biogon 28/2.8 and Planar 45/2 by Ken Rockwell.Lens comparison photos with Carl Zeiss G Planar 45/2.Prices include the lens itself and worldwide express shipping! We hand-select the source lenses and then have them converted for you ready to use with minimal wait or cost. Thank you for your interest and support over the last years.ДЄs an alternative to sending us your G lens for conversion, we are pleased to offer rangefinder-coupled Carl Zeiss Contax G lenses pre-converted by MS Optical ready for you to use on your Leica M mount camera. Lens Modification will be suspended in 2021, as Mr Miyazaki will concentrateВ on designing and making his own lenses. вЂњI had forgotten what the old Zeiss sharp looked likeвЂ¦. Carl Zeiss G Biogon 21/2.8 converted to Leica M mount by MS Optical on a Leitz Minolta CL, handmade Hirano leather camera case.

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