Was inspired by another thread here about a Nikon to PL adapter – I have a Sony/Minolta 35mm f1.4 Alpha Minolta lens and want to use it alongside some FD lenses.
I know that an adapter between the two is impossible, although the older Minolta lenses can be converted (sort of) with a 3D printed non-locking adapter:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:135038
That said, it should be possible to remove the rear mount and I'd be satisfied with replacing it with a 3D printed pressure fit FD mount adapter with no aperture control (like the above).
Are there machinists I could reach out to, or is 3D printing my best bet?
It doesn't even need to be good, and wide open only is fine. I'm aware of how strange this request is but it's cheaper than rehousing everything.
I know that an adapter between the two is impossible, although the older Minolta lenses can be converted (sort of) with a 3D printed non-locking adapter:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:135038
That said, it should be possible to remove the rear mount and I'd be satisfied with replacing it with a 3D printed pressure fit FD mount adapter with no aperture control (like the above).
Are there machinists I could reach out to, or is 3D printing my best bet?
It doesn't even need to be good, and wide open only is fine. I'm aware of how strange this request is but it's cheaper than rehousing everything.