Adapted 1960s Zeiss Ikonta Lens w/ Samples

[Calvin]

I bought this broken Super Ikonta camera in an antique store in Penang island, Malaysia.

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

 

I refurbished the fungus-pitted lens by hand using chrome metal polish and, critically, finishing with a final dry-polishing done with carbon particles (ash from cotton or cigarette). It took about 4 hours of hand polishing for just one side of a damaged lens. In this case, only one element required refurbishing.

 

Finally the lens shutter is 'jammed' open and the whole thing is adapted to X mount using a 100ml Brasso tin:

 

The result is somewhat useful but I have to go very slowly and manually:

 

The lens has a very nice character. Thanks for reading,

-Cal

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 18, 2022 by Calvin

[Calvin]

@cpX

Yes, homemade camera grip. This camera is way too small for me.