D3/L1 and Rokkor lenses

[spylaw4]

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Anyone using Rokkor lenses on the D3/L1? Obviously with the Cameraquest adapter - but my question is..... Does the D3 or the L1 need any modification? It appears that some cameras require to have either a slight body mod., or the aperture pin on the lens ground down slightly, but the Cameraquest site is unsure if this would be needed on the D3/L1, and Stephen says he doesn't know.

 

If the aperture pin needs grinding - any clues as to who could do it (pref. UK)?

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[Riley]

Hi Brian

well Im not, but i have thought about it, I have a K mount adapter in transit to try some PK lenses, and I have used a Konica Hexanon AR 40/1.8, but just enough to try it out, its not a terribly good fit but can be made to work, a few of the optics make it worthwhile to try.

 

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Unfortunately the E-300 and E-330 have slightly modified light chambers due to the unique prism that allows the viewfinder to be positioned to the side of the camera rather than the typical slr position. This modification means that the aperture pin of the Minolta lenses will foul on areas of the light box. All other E series cameras are reported to work well (but we have not confirmed this).

 

There are two options for the E-300 owner that wants to use an adaptor for MF Minolta lenses. Either shave a mere 0.3mm off the lens aperture pin or modify the light box on the E-300. The modification to the E-300 light box requires some skill with a knife and is not one I recommend for the faint of heart.

 

Since L1 is a porro mirror I suspect its the same, but L1 as such isnt mentioned. Given that and with respect, 0.3mm isnt a great lot, and you could do this with some care.