Contax - EOS adapter problem

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jytzel@netscape.net (Jytzel) writes:

> I have the Contax EOS adapter manufactured by ZOERK. The adapter
> exhibits a real problem: it can't hold tight certain lenses- and most
> important is the 85 1.4 PLanar (German.) The lens can easily slip away
> from the adapter-body. Now I have to look for a new adpater because
> that particualr lens is awsome, plus, I'm not impressed by Canon
> lenses. I was wondering if anybody ues that particular lens on EOS,
> and hence, which adapter?

Why not ask Zoerk to fix it? They aren't exactly a large-volume
outfit, and might be interested to hear about your problem. For $249,
it ought to work!

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Stephen H. Westin wrote:
> jytzel@netscape.net (Jytzel) writes:
>
> > I have the Contax EOS adapter manufactured by ZOERK. The adapter
> > exhibits a real problem: it can't hold tight certain lenses- and
most
> > important is the 85 1.4 PLanar (German.) The lens can easily slip
away
> > from the adapter-body. Now I have to look for a new adpater because
> > that particualr lens is awsome, plus, I'm not impressed by Canon
> > lenses. I was wondering if anybody ues that particular lens on EOS,
> > and hence, which adapter?
>
> Why not ask Zoerk to fix it? They aren't exactly a large-volume
> outfit, and might be interested to hear about your problem. For $249,
> it ought to work!

I did and they promissed replacement. I want to get another adapter
anyway, so I was wondering if anybody uses the Planar 85 1.4 on EOS?
How effective is the locking system of ther other two adapters in the
market?
J