Auction 3849564938 for Rare Tele lens Carl Zeiss Prakticar Mirror 5.6/1000 mm This monster has an M42 adapter - note the shipping charges. If it really is...
... the ... So, I assume that this lens would be a little hard to hand hold off the front of your Spottie? ;=} I think I'll pass, too. Thanks for letting us...
Experts, how is the mechanical construction of the very late versions (rubber rings, electro) of these? Rumour has it that the earlier versions were challenged...
... Not an expert, but I did recently receive a 4/20mm MC Flektogon that had a very sluggish auto diaphragm, requiring cleaning and relube. Could very well be...
Hello all, I'm rationalising my collection at the moment and have some m42 items on eb@y at the moment. Seller id: MikeLF1972 including 35mm f3.5 Super Tak,...
FYI, Sorry meant to send this yesterday. Here's my latest camera stuff offerings. Most notable is the very rare fully coupled K mount bellows unit. ...
... I have and use Flektogon 2,4/35 MC (all-metal, non-electric) bought by my father in mid eighties. The lens required first diaphragm cleaning only this...
I just received a "new" Cosina CSM -sn:81001xx with Cosinon Auto 55mm/1.4- sn:7448xx If I had the papers and box I'd say it was Mint. Could someone tell me...
I just won an aution on eBay for a Ashai Takumar 300mm that is the basic m42 mount without the aperture control. If any of you were watching that auction I...
Hello Al, it's a good one. Very good/excellent cosmetically, and glass is clean and fungus free. A few tiny marks on the filter ring otherwise I would grade it...
I just won the "correct" adapter for the Pentacon 6 lenses to work auto-diaphragm on an M42 - there is one more of these on EBay that the seller just relisted....
More information for you ......... the aution number was ......... 3849617274 ok? Please give me your opinions of this lens! Alan W. ... the ... to ... it ...
... ===================================== It's well constructed, very sharp. Due to its weight and size I do not consider it hand-holdable. On a steady...
(In reply) - his question about focusing range had me baffled as well. As a general rule, the longer the focal length, the greater the minimum focusing...
In looking at the offered link, thanks SO much I will be keeping that bookmark, I am not sure the lens in the auction matches any of the 300mm listed. It does...
(In reply) - focal length controls magnification, as compared to a 50mm if you see that as "normal" or "1-to-1". Some like a 40mm, and some prefer a 58mm....
Hey that is really good! A 250mm at f3.5! I have 2 or 3 200mm f3.5 and a f4 and a f2.8 but a 250 at 3.5 is close to being fast. That is the big reason I wnt...
(In reply) - a "haze" UV filter can be useful despite the hood, because the problem is penetrating the atmosphere in the first place. Here's a link to one: ...
Hey you are just full of great links to good sites! I really appreciate that information. I think I understand the difference now between the focusing "range"...
(In reply) - Since, with the correct adapter, those classic Russian/German lenses will operate on M42 with auto diaphragm, no reason not to bear them in mind....
Yeah I would be a little hard to explain why you bought a powder blue steamer trunk! I am having a hard time explaining my "New" 300mm to my wife! I am...
I have a new ebay story that needs telling because it is absolutely incredible and needs to be shared. I still cant believe it but it is TRUE and may be a good...
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