R-Bayonet Lens Mounting
R-Line technical cameras are renowned for the high precision of their helical focusing ring and the ability to tilt or swing any R-mount lens. We offer professional conversion of Rodenstock and Schneider lenses to R-mount, enabling seamless use with the R-Line system.
The R-mount conversion installs an R-bayonet lens board fitted with tubes precisely calibrated to the focal length of the lens. A separate Rota compensation tube is mounted on the calibrated tube and can be removed when using RotaMount or RotaSlide accessories, which share the same specification and preserves the focal length of the lens in either configuration.
Converted lenses aren't limited to R-Line cameras. With the appropriate adapter, they can also be used with F-Line, M-Line and Universalis view cameras (using 110 mm R-bayonet lens board) and the Pico view camera (using Pico R-bayonet board) — making this conversion a versatile investment across ARCA-SWISS camera systems.
Service Includes:
- R-bayonet lens board
- Calibrated extension tube
- Rota compensation tube
- VarioFinder mask
- Focus assist drum
- Rear extension for lenses 90–210 mm
- Testing of the calibrated lens
Lead Time: 3 weeks from the receipt of the client's equipment at our headquarters in France, excluding the return shipping time to the client.
Shipping Notice: Clients are responsible for transport costs and liability when sending lenses to ARCA-SWISS USA. We provide shipping to ARCA-SWISS International in France.
R-Bayonet Conversion Notice: R-mounting service does not alter the internal optics of the customer's lens. ARCA-SWISS is not responsible for any pre-existing or intrinsic lens performance issues.