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...
I purchased one of these curiosities from a young lady. Upon receiving it, I discovered the M42 mount was only stuck on, unencumbered by the necessary screws...
(In reply) - Here's a good Web page on that lens: http://www.pauck.de/marco/photo/stuff/peleng_fisheye/peleng_fisheye.h tml These dealers sell the lens, and...
Hi! A lot of time i was'nt in the group.. I'm going to return to classic cameras, I wan't now to buy one good camera and good and louminous lenses (max 2.8 ). ...
Hallo Marcello, a lot depends on: 1. what kind of photography you want to do?, 2. which lenses (mounts) do you have already have to start with?, 3. do...
Chinon cameras are not exceptionally well built. The pentax cameras are much better. if you don't mind spending, buy a new Voigtlander Bessaflex TM . It is out...
A new poster just showed up (from Australia) on Fujica Group, having tested a wide range of lenses (condition uncertain) to compare results - he ended up with...
I have only a m42 Mir 20mm 3,5 . I want auto-exposure. If I buy a Pentax K2, it will works with any auto-exposure K-mount lens? If not, i will consider the...
If you have a good Mir M42 lens, then why not stick with a M42 camera? The class of the field is probably the Pentax Spotmatic F, a somewhat jewel-like...
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