Fixed Lenses

Unlock the look of Classic Fixed Lenses

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All text and content is on its way..
quite a bit on this site, these days is made by AI..
Expect it to be fully “made by a human” by the end of July 2026.

Still this site is all about converting and re-using old lenses, that was never intended to be “used” on modern mirroless cameras.
But if you need a vintage look, look beyond the razorsharp modern lenses.
This place might be for you.
We adapt lenses to Canon RF mount, Sony E mount, L mount and when possible Leica M…

What is a Fixed Lens

It quite simple.
Lenses on cameras that was never intended to be removed and mounted on a modern camera.
Usually they are fom the late 50ies.
Despite not being designed for it, most of the lenses from this pocket in time worked be the same rules as modern lenses.
They have to be sharp. They had to be able to fill out the negative/positive, and they are basically the basis for the lenses we know today.

Best of all.
They are ( the ones we work with ) mostly quite fast ( sub f2 ), and some are actually quite sharp even today.
They have a FFD ( focal Flange Distance ) around 18-20mm.
A few even have a longer FFD, so they can be converted to Leica M, that have an FFD 28,8mm.
Quite a few Kowa’s was ( are ) mounted on houses that looked a bit like very early SLR’s so the FFD on these Kowas are long enough for Leica M, if relevant

My Fixed Lens journey

I have always been fascinated with old and vintage rendering lenses.
It started out with Leica ands Zeiss, and continued via Kowa to Yashica and Konica Hexanon, to mention a few.

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Emily Carter

Vintage Lens Specialist

Emily brings extensive knowledge of classic optics, specializing in the history and technical nuances of fixed lenses from the 1950s onward. Her passion ensures authentic insights and detailed explorations for enthusiasts.

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