M42 lenses - DPChallenge Forums

02/25/2005 01:32:49 PM · #1

There several M42 mount prime lenses on e-bay for cheap. Does anyone have any experience with these older lenses? Is there one or more that was "The Lens To Have" back in the day?

I've ordered a Peleng 8mm fisheye and it comes with an EOS to M42 adapter ... figured I'd see what else I could attach to it :)

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

02/25/2005 02:14:06 PM · #2

(tap, tap, tap) ... this thing on?

:)

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

02/25/2005 02:16:03 PM · #3

testies testies 1 2 3 (Cheech and Chong)

Message edited by author 2005-02-25 14:16:21.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

02/25/2005 02:19:56 PM · #4

Stand by for further instructions...

edit:

Here:

is a recent acquisition, a Carl Zeiss 75mm f/1.5 Biotar in M42 mount. It works great on my 10D, and the image quality is stunning. I bought this because I was familiar with the quality of this particular lens and the condition was beautiful and the price was right.
It can be a bit difficult to determine which lenses are worth pursuing, and even more difficult to find some of them in M42 mount in good condition. So many older lenses have fungus, operational problems, or excessive cleaning marks or other damage to the glass/coatings.
When you do find a good one, it can make you smile from ear to ear. the "hunt" is worth the effort!

Message edited by author 2005-02-25 14:26:34.

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

02/25/2005 02:20:16 PM · #5

I have a Mamiya Sekor DSX1000B SLR which I bought back in 1976. The prime lens on it is a 55mm f1.4 Mamiya lens M42 screw fit (also known as a Pentax fit). Its a brilliant lens and I am going to get an EOS adaptor. I only bought Mamiya lens's. From what I can remember Pentax produced some good glass back then but I could not afford them!

Mike

bod

02/25/2005 02:29:43 PM · #6

I have 3 Carl Zeiss Jena lenses - Tessar 2.8/50, 3.5/135 and Flektogon 2.4/35, all of which I would recommend. The 50 was dirt cheap but the other 2 are very much in demand and it took a lot of auction watching before I got them on the cheap.

The Asahi Pentax Super Takumar's seem to be highly regarded too, though I have only managed to get hold of one, the 1.2/55, so far.

bod

02/25/2005 02:32:44 PM · #7

Originally posted by kirbic:

So many older lenses have fungus ...

Here's a question for you ... what does fungus on a lens look like? I'm sure my lenses don't have any as they look clean, but I wouldn't know what to look for if they did!

Pano

Pentax K10D

Pentax SMC P-DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED/AL (IF)

02/25/2005 02:35:19 PM · #8

hi hopper,

i bought the peleng 8mm and it is a great lens, it is a newly made lens so no worries about fongus or scratches
fully manual, it takes a bit to get use to it, but once you do it is quite nice

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

02/25/2005 02:42:24 PM · #9

Christina's stuff is so damn good, I had to give it a shot. Of course, her 10mm Nikon costs a lot more money ... I'll be kickin' it "ghetto" style.

and one from Kirbic

Originally posted by Pano:

Message edited by author 2005-02-25 14:46:34.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

02/25/2005 02:42:28 PM · #10

Originally posted by bod:

Originally posted by kirbic:
So many older lenses have fungus ...

Here's a question for you ... what does fungus on a lens look like? I'm sure my lenses don't have any as they look clean, but I wouldn't know what to look for if they did!

Here's a really extreme example...

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Most cases are small spots, not as widespread as this. If the fungus is easily visible, the lens is probably damaged beyond recovery.

coolhar

03/01/2005 07:12:22 PM · #11

Here's a camera repair outfit in New Jersey that claims they can "remove fungus from lenses". See the bottom paragraph on their FAQ page. The link is: camerarepair.com

I'm not reccomending them, just found them thru Google.

cpurser

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/02/2005 08:30:05 AM · #12

Asahi Super-Multi-Coated and SMC Takumar lenses are outstanding. My favorite is the 135mm f3.5 (they are plentiful and cheap), and I am trying to get a good copy of the 200mm f4. I also have the 55mm... they are a dime-a-dozen on ebay.

The focusers on these lenses are like butter!

Kirbic, that is a beautiful Zeiss! Outstanding find.

Chad