Omnar NK35-18

The Omnar NK35-18 pre-order window closed on the 9th of May 2023. If you are interested in having your lens converted, please get in touch and we will add you to the list for a future batch production.

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The Omnar NK35-18 is a rangefinder coupled, m-mount, 35mm f/1.8 lens.

Based on the S-Mount Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, we are able to convert either the original or re-issue Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 lenses for Nikon-S rangefinder camera system.

Conversions will begin in early April 2023, in a limited run batch. Clients must supply a good working order lens for conversion which is haze and fungus free.

If you have any questions about this lens conversion, please feel free to get in touch.

Conversion Price:

£2,400.00 Price Excl. VAT

(excluding VAT)

Features & Specifications

Made in the UK

Designed, manufactured, hand painted and hand-assembled in the UK.

35mm f/1.8

7 Element Design
Coatings vary depending on version

Rangefinder Coupled

Coupled from 0.65m to infinity with a short focus throw.

Close Focus

Option for close focus uncoupled focusing down to 0.35m.

Focus Feel

Light focus or heavy focus feel options.

Finish Options

Black Matte, Semi-Gloss Black, Silver Chrome, Gloss Black w/ Antique brassing

Custom Engraving

3 lines, 12 characters per line – engraved small on the focus ring

Weight & Size

– 194g
– 29.1mm protrusion from camera.

Note, the rear optical cell and sub optical block of the 35mm Nikkor lens needs to be modified using CNC machinery. This is so the optical block mechanics clear the rangefinder swing arm. The original aperture ring and front filter is retained during the conversion.

The conversion is non-reversible due to the above modifications.

Sample Images

Taken with a Leica M11, all wide open at f/1.8

The current NK35-18 Omnar lens design was done in conjunction with cinematographer Jean-Marc Ferriere, who desired to use his 2005 re-issue version of the lens on M-mount rangefinder cameras while having full RF coupling.

Jean-Marc worked with us during the initial development stages of the lens rehousing design providing insight and feedback. He has also beta-tested one of the lenses for us the last few months.

You can find a review of the original LTM version of this lens on 35mmc here.

 

 

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Out of stock

This is a preorder downpayment. All lenses are painted and made to individual customers specifications. We expect deliveries of pre-ordered lenses to begin early Autumn 2023. Lenses will be fulfilled on a first come, first served basis.

By placing a pre-order request, the customer is aware they will need to send their lens to Skyllaney U.K. within a timely manner. The pre-order is for a conversion to the customers existing lens, not price for a pre-converted lens sale. Customer also agree’s that Omnar/Skyllaney undertake this lens conversion at risk to the lens’s owner. The lens requires modification of its mechanics and rear optical cell on an precision engineering lathe. While we have specialized equipment and a process in place to minimize any danger to these parts, and will take the utmost care and precaution when modifying the lens, there still remains a possibility that the rear optical cell or mechanics could become damaged during the modification/conversion process.

Read a review of the LTM version of this lens on 35mmc