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...
Frank, the Argus/M42 registration difference is 1mm. I've made the drawings for the adapter and will make a few since I've had no luck finding an original. My...
Neil, I'm afraid we're comparing apples and pears in this case: Nikkors are for Nikon cameras, and M42 lenses are for Spotmatics, Prakticas, old Yashicas and...
Werner, let me explain that I am using a Canon DSLR and have adapters for M42 and Nikon. While I love my old Super Takumars, I've noticed the modern Nikon's to...
... exist. ... Markerink's list shows the Exakta registration to be 44.7 mm and the M42 as 45.46. I have purchased a replacement mount to allow M42 lenses to...
Neil, sorry, I didn't know that you are making use of the Canon DSLR platform which is obviously great if you have lenses from different camera systems....
Thank you Werner for posting those suggestions. My mistake for not telling you I am using a DSLR with interchangable adapters. In the sample images I have...
Hi, Neil, one more suggestion: Recently I was able to find a 1.8/105mm Nikkor at a reasonable price. Now that's a killer of a lens! Fast and uncredibly sharp!...
not quite m42 but close... I am in need of a part for the above prakticar bayonet lens. Does anyone know where I can find one? Pls email me. The part I need is...
Use P6 medium format lenses with ARAX (P-SIX, Kiev-C) mount on digital cameras (a variety of mounts) SHIFT adapter http://araxfoto.com/accessories/shift/ TILT...
Thats amazing Werner. Is it good at full aperture? What do you consider a good price for the 105mm f/1.8? These Nikkors really hold their value. Neal...
Hello everybody, I was recently given a Revue ML. The camera seems to be in working order, but the battery cover is missing. It would be great if anyone with...
Sorry, Neal, that it took me so long to answer your questions. But I tried several times and had problems to get through with my messages. In the meantime I...
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