Errol, $ 26.10 is OK with me IF I can use Paypal or CC. Any other way to pay in $$ to the US will be rather slow and expensive. Bart. ... From: "skpcalvert"...
G'Day all!! Need advice on purchasing a good 20mm wide angle lens in screwmount.All of my primes are smc Takumars,but I don't think they made a 20mm f2.8.What...
(In reply) - The ones that seem to show up on EBay are the 20mm Mir (7544756431) and the 20mm Zeiss Flektogon (7544820200). There was a Takumar, but...
I happened to be looking at the "about me" page on an EBay bidder for a Tair-11, and he has some really good-quality photos of his collection. Unfortunately...
Wish I found this group BEFORE my recent purchases, but never too late to learn. I recently purchased the following as additions to my collection for use on my...
I have to agree with the say. the Mir 20M or the Mir-47M are possibly the better 20mm lens in screw mount for which its reasonably easy to get hold of one. Of...
(In replying) - Based on the wide lens availability in M42, you'll generally be advised to go to Takumar, and aside from the unique Helios-40 85mm f/1.5, that...
... That is interesting...I have a 135 3.5 Super Takumar from an old Pentax set, which I always thought was a pretty good lens (from the results I got with my...
I don't give a damn about ratings and myths. I have the Russian 85/2 in L39 mount and it is one of the best lenses that I have got, and I do have plenty, from...
... You may not give a damn about them, but you seem to have given a rating and created your own myth. I don't believe a lens is a lens is a lens, however --...
(In reply) - Which 85mm are you referring to? He had the Helios-40-2 (black), apparently, which is f/1.5 aperture and takes the 67.5mm filters. I have the...
Richard, the Paragon is likely to be similar to and possibly the same as the same-period Vivitar. A Japanese dealer on Okinawa once told me that the Vivitar...
... Interesting, and exactly the kind of 'watch-out I was looking for before dumping a lens because i was guessing it stunk. A lot of people wouldn't see the...
While I respect JCO's expertise and opinions, I have to take issue about the 20/4.5 Takumar - I have one and it's not THAT bad. JCO has been consistent in his...
There is a poll in the Polls section for this group and it doesn't list the Helios - 40. Can that be added to the poll? Is there a reason to have the Jupiter-9...
... yes, and the Flektogon 20/2.8 is 1.5 stops faster! That said, the Zeiss Jena lense are often built badly... poor grease, average materials etc. I used to...
Hi Richard, Yes, I would say there is reason for both. The J-9 is MUCH lighter and a lot more compact than the Helios-40/40-2. The Helios-40 series has some...
Richard, Since you will be testing them all, you will find out the quality yourself. Personally I think the Helios lenses deliver very well ( the russian ones...
(In reply, and, of course, my opinion ... ) - He has, per his list, the Helios-44-2, which was superceded by a number of models - I have the 44-4 and 44-6....
As most photographer do, I am in search of a way to migrate to digital. I have withheld the transition until now as I've found the result short of wanting. But...
The minolta Digital cameras are also a nice option... Use your old M42 lenses with AS function.. I used an old Tamron 300mm/2.8 with adaptal for maxxum. The 7D...
A nice choice, I've chosen the Canon 300D so I only need a ring to get my M42's working. It has 6MP+, 1.6 flm, and does some great work with my Russian lenses...
... Have you used it with shorter lenses, like a 50mm? I was thinking strongly about going with the Minolta (5D or 7D) at some point as well. I shoot a lot of...
that's a great topic! What are the thoughts of other users? My personal choice is the new EOS 5D. Full frame, and has interchageable screens. But its not a...
My main lens is a 50mm/1.4 Minolta AF lens. (dirt cheap) This converts to a 75mm/1.4 with AS on a 7D camera. Perfect for portraits.... <-----Original...
Hi Dave, The Helios 44 is a delight to use on a canon, 58/2 mm and it turns into a 1.6*58=92mm portrait lens. Or the most excellent Zenitar M 50/1.7 that...
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