I've finally located an Argus Prismat SLR (I have my fingers crossed that it will be as described). I have seen pictures of the Argus/M42 adapter, so they...
I haven't been following for some time, but what's the activity been like for m42 stuff on ebay? are volumes going up , down ... and how are prices faring in...
(In reply) - From the few models that I watch, it's a continuing downward trend. The Fujica ST801 holds up well, and the "rare" Tak lenses have gone up. It's...
oh dear... it is as I feared. I helped one of my assistants buy a Canon EOS300 with 28-90 for US$70, for her sister's use. The next day she came to ask me ......
... hi, I am putting on sale: 1. Mamiya Sekor SX 55/1.4 (aperture is slow but easy to fix) 2. Auto-Chinon Tomioka 50/1.4 3. EBC Fujinon 50/1.4 SW MC Email if...
'Bay item 110161456027 I've had this for about 2 years. It was rebuilt by Eric @ Pentaxrepairs and then put in my bag as 'backup' to my SP-II. My best...
Jack, I myself have had more of this experience in the last 5 years than the 5 before that. I now take the simple policy of unless someone saying "Yes, i want...
I have just completed adding additional screw mount items to my web site for sale page including two Zeiss Luminars, a brand new Bessaflex TM body and...
(Since I own the 85mm SMC f/1.8 model, as well as another 85mm Super Tak with some visible flash on the barrel, I'm going to sell my "better" Super Tak) Super...
Bunch of stuff for sale. Prices excl. shipping to your location, but estimate this at US$20-30. M42 items: 1. Mir 20mm f3.5 (russian) with boxes/pouch/papers...
(In reply) - You might want to post this on Spotmatic and PentaxUsers as well ..... ... 30. ... EOS ... than $50 for 3 lens, but you need the camera to use it)...
I still have a number of really nice Black Pentax Screw Mount Cameras (From S1 to ES II) available for sale, as well as Takumar M42 lenses (from 18mm to 135mm)...
Selling some of my M42 gear. The below are mostly lenses, except a few bits thrown in for completeness. Will not seperate at the moment. condition varies from...
My 20% off sale ends tomorrow night. See below. Capt Jack _____ From: ClubM42@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ClubM42@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jack9143 Sent:...
I really wanted to treat myself to a dslr this year, but it looks as if things are changing at an ever increasing rate. Within a couple of years, I expect to...
Hi Frank, I too have a pretty nice stable of Super Takumars: 1.4/50,1.8/55, 3.5/35, 1.9/85, 3.5/135 and a few others from Fuji, Soligor, Mamiya-Sekor, and a...
as far as i know, there are adaptor (with optic)that would permit infinity focus. you can find it at ebay. but the optic will degrade the overall quality of...
But I have heard that most M42 -> Nikon AF adaptors don't permit these lenses to attain 'infinity focus'. Would you or any other list members know of any...
You need to buy a m42/nikon adapter which has a correction element. This is because M42 working distance is shorter than nikon's. I have one. Obviously, with a...
Sorry for being so late with my reply. But no - these Zeiss M42 lenses are no fakes, they all are real. The company of Carl Zeiss Jena (GDR) ran a mass...
I agree with Werner's generalizations, but for those who aren't of his generation, keep in mind that in the late 70's or early 80's Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen...
I enjoyed reading your responses gentlemen. Are the 70's Nikkor F manual lenses better than the old Zeiss Jena lenses? I have Takumar lenses and they are high...
I dont think you will notice the differences but instrumental analysis might I would trust the NIkkor in preference to Jena with my offspring's birthright ...
I shot some photos with an SMC takumar 50/4 macro today on my EOS 5D. The shots were just FANTASTIC. Great lenses. I have not been impressed by the pre-AI...
The AI lenses came out in 1977, more advanced glass and designs were available. I made a few shots with a Vivitar 55mm/1.4. Its awefull at full aperture, but...
A friend of mine is selling a 180/2.8 (non-MC) Sonnar in Pentacon Six mount. It comes with an original lens hood, a front cap (which fits on the hood) and with...
Interesting. I have three Prismat NP with the Exakta bayonet, labeled Tower. They all have shutter problems. Is the lens registration distance different enough...
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