Rodenstock Scitex lenses

[John Geerts]

Interesting Michael !  My Rodenstock Scitex S-2 89mm f/5.0 has serial number 11134402  so it's older.

My guess is that modifications may have been made by Rodenstock to change the label from S-2  to S-3. Or the destination of the lenses is changed by a somewhat different Scanner.

What were your findings for close-up images with the 89/5.0?

[Michael Erlewine]

Interesting Michael !  My Rodenstock Scitex S-2 89mm f/5.0 has serial number 11134402  so it's older.

My guess is that modifications may have been made by Rodenstock to change the label from S-2  to S-3. Or the destination of the lenses is changed by a somewhat different Scanner.

What were your findings for close-up images with the 89/5.0?

It's OK, of course, but a bit of a hassle to use, mounting on a rail, no lens cover, etc. I have not done too much with it because I have a lot similar type lenses that work as well or better, IMO.

[John Geerts]

The M39/M42 Adapter-ring arrived and fits now perfectly on the Z - M42 adapter with the Scitex 67mm f/4.9, the lens with the shortest flang distance. 

A construction for a sunhood was easy, the 49mm ring fits just over the top of the lens, combined with a step up ring to 52mm  matching the many sun hoods Nikon made for the 52mm filter size.

[John Geerts]

Some results with the 67mm f/4.9 lens

Two images at distance.  Made with the Nikon Z6.

[golunvolo]

You got it to work!

[Akira]

Some results with the 67mm f/4.9 lens

Two images at distance.  Made with the Nikon Z6.

Even though I find nothing negative to write about these distant images, the close ups seem to beat them!

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Very well known macro performers often used for stacking. Not surpised that they also work for infinity.
Congratulations!!

[John Geerts]

Thanks, Klaus.

[John Geerts]

Thanks Paco, yes, it works.

Even though I find nothing negative to write about these distant images, the close ups seem to beat them!

Yes,  Must be optimised for close up distances.

[kasperbergholt]

Interesting lenses! I see some for sale in Europe at what looks like very fair prices. I'm a bit in doubt as to what I'd need to make it fit a D3.

[Birna Rørslett]

Basically, you only need a focusing helicoid and a rear adapter with F mount.

Most ubiquitous are the 42mm helicoids and in this case you need a 39-42mm step ring (in front of the helicoid) and a 42-F adapter (on the rear end). These items are widely available and prices are low.

[kasperbergholt]

Basically, you only need a focusing helicoid and a rear adapter with F mount.

Most ubiquitous are the 42mm helicoids and in this case you need a 39-42mm step ring (in front of the helicoid) and a 42-F adapter (on the rear end). These items are widely available and prices are low.

Thank you for the reply, Birna - greatly appreciated! I've done some googling and browsing on eBay but I'm not sure if I get things right. I'm a bit cautious after being close to buying the wrong macro lens for my vaccum tubes project.

If you, or someone else, have the time to share a couple of links to the relevant items, it would be appreciated

[Birna Rørslett]

The advice is getting a manual 55mm f/3.5 Micro-Nikkor is all you need

Let exotic solutions be the least of your current concerns.