Zeiss ZM Lens - 6 Bit Coding

[jeffz]

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I am looking to have my Zeiss 28mm ZM lens six bit coded. What firms are doing 6 bit coding in the US?

Thanks

[Narsuitus]

When I enquired about having my Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZM 6-bit coded, Dan Tamarkin at Tamarkin Leica, 300 West Superior Street, Suite 202, Chicago, Illinois, 60654 (Tamarkin.com ) (312-642-2255) told me that they could do it.

[james.liam]

Also try DAG. He provides this service for Leica lenses and if technically feasible, is likely to offer the same for Zeiss.

[jeffz]

Thanks for your help and advice.

[Kennethjk]

Curious if you ever contacted DAG about coding a non Leica lens.

[250swb]

I'm sure DAG could code a non Leica lens, but it depends where the flange mounting screws are and if they coincide with the coding sensor on the body, this you could check for yourself. If they do coincide it can't be coded. All bar very early Zeiss ZM lenses for example avoid mounting screws in the sensor section of the flange (and also have a rebate machined in specifically for self coding the lens).

[fiftyasa]

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On 2/10/2018 at 11:19 PM, Narsuitus said:

When I enquired about having my Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZM 6-bit coded, Dan Tamarkin at Tamarkin Leica, 300 West Superior Street, Suite 202, Chicago, Illinois, 60654 (Tamarkin.com ) (312-642-2255) told me that they could do it.

Which Leica lens did you choose to code the Distagon?

[Narsuitus]

 

6 hours ago, fiftyasa said:

Which Leica lens did you choose to code the Distagon?

I was going to have my Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZM 6-bit coded. However, I have decided to wait until later.

Edited April 18, 2019 by Narsuitus

[rramesh]

This might work.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/143124697043?ul_noapp=true

 

Edited April 18, 2019 by rramesh

[Simone_DF]

11 hours ago, rramesh said:

This might work.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/143124697043?ul_noapp=true

  

I got some adapters from the same seller and I confirm they work fine. I replaced the flange on my 90mm Elmarit and 50mm Sonnar and both work as expected, no misalignment etc. 

However, if your lens is not listed, I recommend to contact the seller and ask before committing to purchase. They replied to me within 24/48h (can't remember now...)

[gbealnz]

I agree, "RJ" is the guy, and a pleasure to deal with.

I've used his M lens adapters, simple/easy to fit, works like a charm.

Gary

[Flu]

I posted in wrong thread. sorry

 

Edited April 20, 2019 by Flu
wrong thread

[Malabito]

Why will someone go through all the hassle of using one of these adapters if you are shooting raw?  

[Photon42]

47 minutes ago, Malabito said:

Why will someone go through all the hassle of using one of these adapters if you are shooting raw?  

Because it matters for RAW as well. When I coded my 4/18mm with a Dremel long back (now sold), it was the slickest way to get rid of the Italian flag problem on the M8.

 

[250swb]

1 hour ago, Malabito said:

Why will someone go through all the hassle of using one of these adapters if you are shooting raw?  

If you consider taking five minutes of your time to fit the replacement flange a 'hassle' then I'd like to know what you'd normally do in those five minutes because it must be fantastic and I want some.

[Rick in CO]

On 1/10/2019 at 12:45 AM, 250swb said:

I'm sure DAG could code a non Leica lens, but it depends where the flange mounting screws are and if they coincide with the coding sensor on the body, this you could check for yourself. If they do coincide it can't be coded. All bar very early Zeiss ZM lenses for example avoid mounting screws in the sensor section of the flange (and also have a rebate machined in specifically for self coding the lens).

Yes, the 25mm ZM Biogon is one of those having interfering screws.