I'm looking to get some older K/M42 lenses. What are some of the best out there? I've heard of Takumar, are any of these basically good to go? Any other's I should look for? I would especially like some Macro's.
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are u using these macro lenses for serious 1:1 type of macro? or u just need a sharp MF lens?
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There are a myriad of choices, but imho, the ones I mentioned in the thread will set you up pretty well as far a MF lenses go.
Not serious macro, but I would like to take a shot at it. These will be mounted on a canon though w/ adapter. I am currently using a FD-50mm but I loose infinity focus on FD lenses.
Not serious macro, but I would like to take a shot at it. These will be mounted on a canon though w/ adapter. I am currently using a FD-50mm but I loose infinity focus on FD lenses.
:bheart: don't take my advise :devil:
I can't bear to see those nice K-mount lenses being lost to posterity due to 'surgery' to mount on a Canon.
Get some takumars instead.
Yes, I know what you are talking about on the dark VF when stepping down. I have the same problem on my FD macro. It's especially hard when you don't have Auto Confirmation. I find my self taking 20+ picture's to get one decent one.lol
I don't have any adapter's yet, and honestly am not familiar with Pentax mounts so don't really know how they lock on. I know one is a screw and one is a bayonet that's about it.
get nikon mount or minolta/konica mount. they are easier to mount on Canon body.
not sure why you need a pentax lens for macro. on your canon mount.