using m42 lenses on dslr

[mms4658]

i am very happy with the result by using the old m42 lenses in my canon 400D and kodak dcs 620x body.
very cheap lenses
great results
huge range of great optical lenses

 

[speedy2]

I bought one too for my 40D. Got is cheap. ANd it's really neat to mess around with.

 

[mms4658]

i have many lenses more than 20

 

[speedy2]

What do you have? Sample pics?

 

[mms4658]

 

[mms4658]

pentax 50mm f1.4
chinon 55mm f1.4
helios 58mm f2
fojinon 35mm f2.8
rickonon 135mm f2.8
pentax 200mm f5.6
jopetor 135mm f3.5

 

[speedy2]

I have a Helios 58mm f/2.0. It's pretty decent. Only cost me $40

 

[mms4658]

mine cost me 11 dollars

 

[speedy2]

Geeze. If you know of any deals on these lenses please post them here!

 

[speedy2]

Also, here's 2 shots from my helios.

 

[scott916]

Love using M42 lenses. Where did you get em, eBay?

 

[mms4658]

no
from old mans store in haifa
i got each about 12-15 dollars
but i am very happy with the colors contrast and used it in macro shots
how i can load a photo here to show?
plz help me
thanks

 

[scott916]

The easiest way is to host it on a picture website like bbzzdd, flickr, imageshack, etc. and link to it. There is a small button when you write your reply that allows you to add a link.

 

[mms4658]

thank u

 

[vshah]

nice pics!

 

[ElFenix]

i should get an adapter for mine. i've got a falling apart praktica and some pentax lenses.

 

[randomlinh]

I love my tak 50.. just can't focus at infinity on my 5D or else the mirror will get stuck. on the GF1 it turns into a really nice portrait lens.

 

[mms4658]

use infinity adapter
i have one and very happy with it
i have takumar 50mm f1.4 and very happy with it
great lens