The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
p.1 #1The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
The DKL-mount was a bayonet lens mount invented and introduced by Fr. Deckel, München. The DKL mount was primarily used in leaf-shutter cameras, such as the Voigtländer Bessamatic and Kodak Retina Reflex + others. It features a flange distance of 44.7 mm, and I have found it is adaptable to many of my camera bodies. Share your DKL mount lens photos - *ANY* camera body. film or digital, is fine to use. Also, any photos of the DKL lens mounted are appreciated. Hopefully there are others using these beautiful lenses.
EDIT to add a couple photos of the Kodak Reflex versions of these DKL mount lenses
Nikon D800 35mm-f2.8-Schneider-Kreuznach-Retina-Curtagon
Canon 7DmkII_50mm-f1.9 Schneider-Kreuznach
Olympus Pen-FT_with_85mm-f4-Schneider-Kreuznach-Tele-Arton-Adapted
Edited on Aug 29, 2026 at 05:08 PM · View previous versions
EDIT to add a couple photos of the Kodak Reflex versions of these DKL mount lenses
Nikon D800 35mm-f2.8-Schneider-Kreuznach-Retina-Curtagon
Canon 7DmkII_50mm-f1.9 Schneider-Kreuznach
Olympus Pen-FT_with_85mm-f4-Schneider-Kreuznach-Tele-Arton-Adapted
Edited on Aug 29, 2026 at 05:08 PM · View previous versions
Aug 27, 2026 at 03:13 PM
p.1 #2The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
The DKL mount has some very interesting lenses! I heard that ruhrworx can adapt them to M-mount as well. I don't own any myself but I'm curious to see more images made with these lenses.
Aug 28, 2026 at 04:51 AM
p.1 #3The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
One of the reasons I bought into Sony back in the mid-2010's was the ability to adapt just about any lens. Kodak Retina lenses were very undervalued and I picked up the 28, 35, 50, and 85 for under $40 each back then. Here's my collection and a sample image. Thanks to your post I'm going to take them out for a spin this weekend.
DKL Lenses by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Retina Curtagon5 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Clouds10 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
DKL Lenses by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrRetina Curtagon5 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrClouds10 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrAug 28, 2026 at 07:35 AM
p.1 #4The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
I recently sold the DKL mount 200mm f4.8, because it was rather large and heavy. However, I kept the 28, 35, 50, 85, and 135 for a Kodak Retina Reflex S I restored, and to adapt to other bodies. Some feel and look like nickle plated brass, but most are aluminum. The 85mm f4 is so small, but hefty. It fits the Pen F, and FT perfectly, Here is an example shot of grape leaves.
Pen-FT_85mm-f4-Schneider-Kreuznach-Tele-Arton_065_Pen-FT_AristaPan-100_Xtol-1+1-Used_Replenished-9min-68-degrees
Pen-FT_85mm-f4-Schneider-Kreuznach-Tele-Arton_065_Pen-FT_AristaPan-100_Xtol-1+1-Used_Replenished-9min-68-degrees
Aug 28, 2026 at 07:49 AM
p.1 #5The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
Kevner wrote:
One of the reasons I bought into Sony back in the mid-2010's was the ability to adapt just about any lens. Kodak Retina lenses were very undervalued and I picked up the 28, 35, 50, and 85 for under $40 each back then. Here's my collection and a sample image. Thanks to your post I'm going to take them out for a spin this weekend.
Kevin, Isn't it amazing to get stellar optics for such bargain basement prices?
One of the reasons I bought into Sony back in the mid-2010's was the ability to adapt just about any lens. Kodak Retina lenses were very undervalued and I picked up the 28, 35, 50, and 85 for under $40 each back then. Here's my collection and a sample image. Thanks to your post I'm going to take them out for a spin this weekend.
Kevin, Isn't it amazing to get stellar optics for such bargain basement prices?
Aug 28, 2026 at 08:09 AM
p.1 #6The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
I went back and looked at some more images from 2018 and did a couple new edits and a re-edit of an image I posted above. I'll say, I certainly am better about settings when I'm out taking photos now vs then.
Clouds and Fence Re-edited.
Curtagon Sky 18-03-25 2 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
A Beloved Pet - Reno the Dog
Curtagon Dog 18-03-25 3 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Pioneer Center (photographed hundreds of times) B&W
Pioneer Center - Retina Curtain by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Pioneer Center Color - The courtyard has been repainted to the original sunburst.
Pioneer Center - Retina Curtain by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Clouds and Fence Re-edited.
Curtagon Sky 18-03-25 2 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrA Beloved Pet - Reno the Dog
Curtagon Dog 18-03-25 3 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrPioneer Center (photographed hundreds of times) B&W
Pioneer Center - Retina Curtain by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrPioneer Center Color - The courtyard has been repainted to the original sunburst.
Pioneer Center - Retina Curtain by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrAug 29, 2026 at 07:56 AM
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p.1 #7The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
A couple with the D800 and Schneider-Kreuznach 50mm f1.9 Retina-Xenon
Momma Cat
Phoebe
Momma Cat
Phoebe
Aug 29, 2026 at 09:04 AM
p.1 #8The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
A little 12mm tube action
Canon 7D mark II_Schneider-Kreuznach_50mm-f1.9-12mm-Extension-Tube
Canon 7D mark II_Schneider-Kreuznach_50mm-f1.9-12mm-Extension-Tube
Aug 30, 2026 at 08:38 PM
p.1 #9The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
A couple Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Tele-Xenar 200mm f4.8 photos on the native DKL mount - Kodak Retina Reflex S with Kentmere 100
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:15 AM
p.1 #10The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
After seeing this thread, I put my SK Retina-Xenon 50mm f1.9 on for the past week. Here are a few sample images. For a sixty year old lens, it does pretty well. A little barrel distortion, but nothing that can't be corrected. I was surprised by its color rendition, which is better than I remember. But, I've also upgraded gear over the years too. Comments welcomed.
Dusk Clouds - processed with Cobalt Kodachrome 25b
Sunset Clouds DKL 26-09-01 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
UFO Clouds (Lenticular Clouds)
UFO Clouds DKL 26-09-02 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Melons
Melons DKL 26-09-04 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Banner Waived
Banner Yet Waived DKL 26-09-04 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Downtown Barber
Reno Barber DKL 26-09-04 by Kevin Kemner, on Flickr
Dusk Clouds - processed with Cobalt Kodachrome 25b
Sunset Clouds DKL 26-09-01 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrUFO Clouds (Lenticular Clouds)
UFO Clouds DKL 26-09-02 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrMelons
Melons DKL 26-09-04 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrBanner Waived
Banner Yet Waived DKL 26-09-04 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrDowntown Barber
Reno Barber DKL 26-09-04 by Kevin Kemner, on FlickrSep 05, 2026 at 08:37 AM
p.1 #11The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
Kevner wrote:
After seeing this thread, I put my SK Retina-Xenon 50mm f1.9 on for the past week. Here are a few sample images. For a sixty year old lens, it does pretty well. A little barrel distortion, but nothing that can't be corrected. I was surprised by its color rendition, which is better than I remember. But, I've also upgraded gear over the years too. Comments welcomed.
These colors look great. What is cobalt kodachrome 25b - a preset?
After seeing this thread, I put my SK Retina-Xenon 50mm f1.9 on for the past week. Here are a few sample images. For a sixty year old lens, it does pretty well. A little barrel distortion, but nothing that can't be corrected. I was surprised by its color rendition, which is better than I remember. But, I've also upgraded gear over the years too. Comments welcomed.
These colors look great. What is cobalt kodachrome 25b - a preset?
Sep 05, 2026 at 09:12 AM
p.1 #12The DKL [Deckel] Mount Thread
This is from one of the least expensive DKL lenses mounted on the Nikon D850 plus a 12mm extension tube to bring MFD down a bit. Shot wide open It required a handful of focus stacked images.
D850_w-135mm-f4-Schneider-Kreuznach-Retina-Tele-Xenar_12mm-Xt
D850_w-135mm-f4-Schneider-Kreuznach-Retina-Tele-Xenar_12mm-Xt
Sep 05, 2026 at 09:19 AM