Modifying a Mamiya 200mm F2.8 APO for the XF body - Cost?

[John Black]

I learned after buying the XF body that my Mamiya 200/2.8 APO won't fit. I saw the article on Digital Transitions about modifying the lenses to clear the 2nd row of AF pins on the XF body. Has anybody modified their 200 APO? If so, how extensive is the modification and what did it cost? Thank you.

 

[aztwang]

I learned after buying the XF body that my Mamiya 200/2.8 APO won't fit. I saw the article on Digital Transitions about modifying the lenses to clear the 2nd row of AF pins on the XF body. Has anybody modified their 200 APO? If so, how extensive is the modification and what did it cost? Thank you.

Not sure on cost but these guys are the best from what I understand.
http://www.skgrimes.com/

Don

 

[Don Libby]

I did mine through SKGrimes as well. Not certain of the cost however it was well worth it.

 

[algrove]

I learned after buying the XF body that my Mamiya 200/2.8 APO won't fit. I saw the article on Digital Transitions about modifying the lenses to clear the 2nd row of AF pins on the XF body. Has anybody modified their 200 APO? If so, how extensive is the modification and what did it cost? Thank you.

Cost=zero

I modified 2 of mine the 210 and 500 by using the Phase One description and a small metal file. If your lens is a "C" type lens then it needs adapting as follows: Remove the Bayonet mount and file where they say; Paint a little black where you filed if that's important and rescrew bayonet back onto lens. That's it. Why pay?