Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm F2 to EOS conversion using a M42-EOS adapter

Top of the mount cut off. The remain base was grinded off 0.5 mm

Removing ID ring from the front : to fine-tune focus infinity

ID ring removed. Now removing the 3 screws that hold the top part (filter)

Both filter ring and top part removed. Loosen the 3 outer screws and adjust infinity

Mount base is now too thin for the aperture mechanism's screws. Sand them off!

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Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm F2 to EOS conversion using a M42-EOS adapter.

Tools used:
[*]Precision screw drivers:similar to this

[*]Small Angle Grinder: borrowed from my dad but you can find one similar to this

[*]Dremel:similar to this

[*]Superglue/Epoxy: this lens is so small and light I decided just to use super glue instead of the regular screws.

Time: 2-3 hours.

**Note: Be careful handling the tools. If you are tired, take a break. It's no fun when theres' blood.