Can you use an ORIGINAL VERSION Russar 20mm lens on an M9?

[JUZ]

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I have not been able to successfully answer this question in other forums.

I have an original Russar 20mm (not the new Lomo version) and want to try it on an M9. But I am afraid it will damage the shutter with its deep rear lens. Has anyone used it on an M9?

Thanks.

[jaapv]

You can never damage the shutter with a lens that doesn't damage the shutter of a film M. The distance is approximately the same. But you may damage the baffles in front of the shutter, and damage the inside of the camera mouth when mounting a collapsed lens. So mount extended.

You can find the rest of the answer in the FAQ:

 

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/216580-leica-m8-m82-m9-m9p-mm-mtyp240-faqs-questions-with-answers/?do=findComment&comment=2464102

 

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[Ko.Fe.]

I have seen pictures and know person who is using it on original Monochrom (same shutter, body with M9).

https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=48332030%40N03&view_all=1&text=Russar%2C Monochrom

In color you will need old cornerfix plug-in to fix color cast in corners.

 

 

Edited April 2, 2019 by Ko.Fe.

[M. Valdemar]

Yes, works fine. In fact, extremely well.

[JUZ]

So I finally tried the Russar and for the record it does indeed fit and work well! (Except for the color shift on the edges.)Thanks for your reply. So I finally tried the Russar and for the record it does indeed fit and work well! (Except for the color shift on the edges.)