Use the M-Rokkor 40mm on the Hexar RF?

reala_fan · 03-08-2009

I want to use my M-Rokkor 40mm on my Hexar RF (when it gets back from repair).

I am willing to saw off a bit on the mount lug to get the 35mm frame to show in the Hexar.

Anyone in here use the M-Rokkor 40mm with thier Hexar RF?

Any hints/tips?

Al Kaplan · 03-08-2009

You don't have to SAW off! A few strokes with a small file will do it. I use a triangular file. Take a few strokes and try it. Take a few more and try it. The first few are the most difficult, cutting through the chrome.

reala_fan · 03-09-2009

Hello Al...

Yes, I will go slow and file off tiny amounts until the 35 frame appears.

Appreciate...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Kaplan

You don't have to SAW off! A few strokes with a small file will do it. I use a triangular file. Take a few strokes and try it. Take a few more and try it. The first few are the most difficult, cutting through the chrome.

Krosya · 03-09-2009

Not sure how it would be any different from using Rokkor on any Leica with M mount. Should be just fine, I imagine.

reala_fan · 03-09-2009

Hello Krosya..

Yes, know it will work, wondered about folks who have used the combnation, did they like this pair, etc...

kully · 03-09-2009

I've used a Summi-C 40/2 on a Hexar and it was a good combo - I think the M-Rokkor is the same (improved) design?

You'll get used to any framing issues soon enough - file away and enjoy (I used a chisel to scrape away at my CV40/1.4, you can't take too much off (within reason))

maddoc · 03-09-2009

Hexar RF + 40mm Cron-C (modified to bring up the 35mm frame lines) works perfect:

reala_fan · 03-09-2009

Ah, very nice!! Thank you maddoc for the example image...