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 work with vintage vacuum valves for Japanese tube amplifiers.

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.