M42 Mount

[jimjim]

Sorry for asking a stupid question-;p ;p
how to set the aperture of the lens ah?

 

[smtan24]

Sorry for asking a stupid question-;p ;p
how to set the aperture of the lens ah?

There is a aperture ring which sets the aperture.

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

Ran my Dynax 5D in Manual mode and control the shutter image came out better. Thanks dr34mc4st3r

suddenly i dig manual control lens a whole lot more after playing with my zenitar for a while :bsmilie:

 

[smtan24]

suddenly i dig manual control lens a whole lot more after playing with my zenitar for a while :bsmilie:

Got any picture using your M42 lens?

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

Got any picture using your M42 lens?

here's a quick photo...

 

[jimjim]

here's a quick photo...

This 1 is 8mm or 16mm?:think: :think:
And for you guys information, I just received my adapter from HK seller.
Now waiting for my 135mmF2.8 M42 lens to come to me.;p ;p

 

[smtan24]

here's a quick photo...

Any pictures with your new M42. Have you mange to jam the aperature pin?

 

[smtan24]

Does anybody notice that the M42 adaptor does not seem to click in place? I can still use it but it is a bit strange.

 

[Eyesthruthelens]

Does anybody notice that the M42 adaptor does not seem to click in place? I can still use it but it is a bit strange.

Yeap.. I got my lens last week and tried to mount the adapter to my camera..
It seem like it can't lock.. what I did is that I enlarge the holes on the adapter to allow it to lock.. (use a big drill bit and drilled a larger hole)

I went back to the seller in ebay and this is the reply I got
"Where do you get the information ? i sell nearly hundred of them and none of customer report there's a problem."

Anyway, it still work as long as the adapter can be mounted onto the camera as there is zero contact btw the lens and the camera..
It just that it feel more secure if the adapter is locked.

When you use the M42 lens, make sure the camera setting is "Set shutter lock to off. (p 97)" in the menu & the pin on the lens is pressed in.. use super glue to hold it in place.

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

Does anybody notice that the M42 adaptor does not seem to click in place? I can still use it but it is a bit strange.

i dun have such issues with my adapter...maybe its due to different make of the adapter?

 

[jimjim]

My adapter don't have such issue,
good fixed with my 5D.
And I was just received my 135f2.5 M42 lens this afternoon.
Tried some indoor shots and the output is wonderful.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Tomorrow will do some outdoor shoots to test the lens performance.;p ;p

 

[Eyesthruthelens]

My new M42 Takumar 135mm f3.5 lens

The size of M42 lens as compare to KM 17-35mm

 

[Eyesthruthelens]

Some quick shots with the new lens..

 

[smtan24]

Some quick shots with the new lens..

Good shot on your new lens. I see you are Mac user.

 

[dynaxattack]

My adapter don't have such issue,
good fixed with my 5D.
And I was just received my 135f2.5 M42 lens this afternoon.
Tried some indoor shots and the output is wonderful.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Tomorrow will do some outdoor shoots to test the lens performance.;p ;p

And when is the 8mm coming? :think:

 

[Eyesthruthelens]

Good shot on your new lens. I see you are Mac user.

Yeap.. in my office.. not at home
A bit off topic, seem like the new iphoto 6 for Mac has a great feature on calender and cards creation from your photos..
Wonder if there is such application on Win OS..

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

This 1 is 8mm or 16mm?:think: :think:
And for you guys information, I just received my adapter from HK seller.
Now waiting for my 135mmF2.8 M42 lens to come to me.;p ;p

16mm. zenitar dun have 8mm one.

 

[smtan24]

16mm. zenitar dun have 8mm one.

Zenitar has a Peleng 8mm f3.5 fisheye.

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

i thought zenitar is zenitar, peleng is peleng? :think:

 

[smtan24]

i thought zenitar is zenitar, peleng is peleng? :think:

I think you are right. Sorry.