Yashica Pentamatic

[Tom Hicks]

Anyone know or have any lens for sale, it comes with a 5.5cm 1.8 but will be looking for something longer.

Tom

 

[Anscojohn]

I think it might be a tough one. IIRC, that's a proprietary bayonet mount. An M42 adapter might be a necessary option.

 

[Tom Hicks]

I think it might be a tough one. IIRC, that's a proprietary bayonet mount. An M42 adapter might be a necessary option.

Hi John, yes it is a tough one I'm watching a 135 2.8 on the bay. waiting for a reply from the seller. I read that someone makes a M42 adapter but can't seem to find out who. I have a host of M42 takamars 24mm to 400mm. I just need the adapter.

Tom

 

[ic-racer]

I'm curious how that is that different than the 'standard' Yashica/Contax mount? And if it is so odd, where would one get a M42 adapter?

 

[BobD]

I have a Pentamatic with 55/1.8 and 135/3.5. It took me a long time to find the
135 at a decent price. These original Yashinon-R Pentamatic mount lenses are
difficult to find. It might be easier to find a T-mount adapter for this mount.
Then you could use any of the T-mount type lenses. There was also an
adapter called the Unidapter for a line of interchangeable mount lenses by
Komura. I have one of those adapters too in that mount (but not a lens yet).
Komura lenses are excellent -- they also made lenses for Leica LTM and some
medium format lenses and teleconverters.

 

[Tom Hicks]

Thanks Bob, If I get the 135 I've been looking at I be ok with the system . Have you had any problem with yours, or are there any little quirky things about them I should Know.