Well if it had its own tripod bush, use 67mm filter, then its definitely the 1st generation 200/3.5 I had one for a long time, like the tripd bush a lot. The...
Franka, Yes, it is definitely 1st generation and is one big hunk of a lens! You mentioned it wasn't as sharp or contrasty below f/5.6... What about above...
Does anyone have an idea who makes this lens? Is it a Cosina rebadge or maybe Tokina? The construction looks very good and from appearances has good...
My first attempt at anything approaching macro-photography with a DSLR camera. Pentax Ist-DL, 1950's Novoflex bellows and Meopta Belar 4,5/105mm enlarger lens...
In a message dated 2/7/2007 1:26:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, bpeeren@... writes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bartpeeren/382896077/ 000000000 Heck, that...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bartpeeren/ The same subject. This picture taken with Canon 350D and 1950's M42 Kilfitt Makro-Kilar E 2.8/40mm lens @ f/11. Like...
... looking at it the other way around, how many adapters do you know of to mount wierd lenses on M42 bodies? Myself, I've only seen an adapter some years back...
... M42 bodies aren't suitable for adapting other 35mm mounts to. The register is too long and the throat is too small. But adaptors exist for many MF mounts...
... PK lenses on M42 ... minolta/Sony etc. etc... ... mounted. ... the only body adapters i've seen have been the pentacon six to m42, and t-mount to m42. i've...
I know of several adepter for Medium format lens to mate onto M42 Body. I am not aware of any 35mm SLR lens adepter to M42 body that can do proper infinity...
... Well my next project is a Canon FD-SA mount converter so I can use the huge stock of Canon FD lenses that are avaialable, on my Sigma SD10. I bought a...
I have seen (and own) a biotar 75mm converted from Exakta to m42 screwmount. A friend of mine is now facing the same challenge ... has anyone had experience...
hi, zeiss ikon Icarex bayonet lenses usually have similar models in m42 (Icarex TM). Does anyone know if the lensmounts can be interchanged? I have a dynarex...
I think so. I have Icarex lenses in both mounts but have not ever taken the mounts off to see if this can be done. Its more likely to work with two lenses of...
I recently (three days ago) got a new Pentax K10d for, among other things, M42 lenses. :-) I've switched over after one of my Canon DSLRs died from shutter...
jay, good to hear about your experiences! I switched from the EOS 350D to a 5D ... and must say it's easier to focus than the inexpensive mode, so you might...
Hi Jay Can you change the focusing screen on the K10? I'm thinking of getting one, as an upgrade from the DL. Pentax lenses have been consistent in thier high...
INdeed you can change the screen on the K10D, it will fit any screen for the D or DS/DS2, but you may have metering issues with older screens as the K10D's...
(In reply) - Katz Eye has a new line of screens for Pentax as well as Nikon and Canon. Check the options that are offered, as well - they've added a screen ...
Kelvin, The Pentax K10d is indeed a welcome addition. This, plus the Epson R-D1s I got last December has put me back to manual focus paradise. I am now able...
Hi Graham I haven't thought of doing that after seeing the K10d's focus screen. It's so big and bright and contrasty that changing screens ever came to mind....
I picked up an old m42 200mm f3.5 Mirage lens at a market the other day along with another lens plus bits and bobs for the grand sum of £1! The iris is sticky...
Please view my comments not as recommendations. But, here's what I've done. If the iris mechanism can be removed intact - if it is a separate assembly - take...
Thanks for this advice Pat, I appreciate it. I'm not a spirits drinker so I'm afraid Everclear 190 is something outside of my experience, and if it's as strong...
It's not that expensive her but I haven't a clue about UK prices. If using it as I describe you won't ever have to buy another bottle. I still have almost...
Well Pat I've done it. The iris assembly came out as one complete unit and I used lighter fuel to clean it out, swishing thoroughly and working the iris the...
As a matter of practice if I see gunk on the tiny screws (and sometimes even if I don't) , so long as the screw seems tight I would use a drop of lighter- ...
Good practice I agree and something I do too when screws are tight or gunged up. Unfortunately in this instance someone had been there before and done the ...
When I was in optics service we used naptha for degreasing (coleman fuel) and rosonol, lighter fluid, last time i checked was naptha, HOWEVER, my chemist...
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