The m42 mount also often referred to as pentax mount in the u. Cheap vintage m42 manual lenses for fuji x mirrorless. The m42 universal screw thread lens mount was used on film cameras from pentax, praktica, and others for decades. These lenses has often very high sharpness in centre and none ca better corrected than many modern apo lenses. Does your camera, flash, lens, tripod or battery pack have a broken or missing part also. Of course, the eos camera body has no such linkage, so youll need to stop down manually. For your device is available official mobile app all photo lenses from. Canon eos m how to use vintage manual lenses youtube. Sep 07, 2018 the smc pentax takumar 35mm f2 is my favourite wide angle vintage lens in my camera bag right now. Manual focus lenses, m42,canon, nikon, minolta, carl zeiss, leica, leitz, sony nex7,konica, tamron,russian lenses, french lenses manual focus lenses m42 exakta carl zeiss jena lenses. The lenses are all manual, meaning that both focusing and aperture control is manual only. However, the lack of autofocus is not such a big deal on mirrorless cameras like the fuji x series, as they have focus peaking and other focusing aids built in. Jan 09, 2017 scroll down to the bottom of this story to read my tips on choosing and using vintage lenses on digital cameras. Vello m42 lens to canon efefsmount camera lens adapter.
The classic 50mm standard lens is well established as a great option when exploring using older lenses on digital dslrs. The earliest type m42 are fully manual lens, meaning the aperture iris openclose as the aperture dial openclose. Hi just wondering if it was possible to have autofocus with a screw mount lens by using the pentax af adapter, then attaching the m42 adapter on to that, then attaching an m42 lens that has a minimum aperture of 2. If youre wondering whether or not these lenses can be used with pentax dslrs or the k01, then the answer is yes. Intro to using m42 manual lenses on your dslr youtube. The camera accepts interchangeable lenses with m42. They seem to be turning up in various places across the forum, so i plan on creating a list of all the pentax lens disassembly posts here. Pentax, as one of the mass market manufacturers of m42 equipment with their spotmatic cameras and takumar m42 lenses, designed their k mount to have the same register distances as their older m42 equipment. All fit perfectly, have no iq loss and retain infinity focus.
Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. Please tag all submitted photos with the m42 lens used. Any aperture ring that rotates at the extremity of a lens should be avoided. This line of lenses blends image quality, ease of use, and compatibility to create hardware that can improve your experiences with photography, whether you are a professional working on an outdoor shoot or a hobbyist snapping photos of the family. Converting an autoaperture m42 lens to manual aperture flickr. Add a lens to the database lens database customizable lens search catalog sorted by brand catalog sorted by mount apps for android and ios lens ratings sell an item marketplace standard lenses special effect lenses cameras filters lens hoods adapters and chips extenders focusing screens lens caps other lens data pdf lens brands data pdf. Fuji lenses have always shared the same color reproduction from large format lenses to 35mm. This adapter enables the use of m42 lenses on canon efefsmount cameras, meaning you can now use your existing stable of lenses on your current camera.
If you want a cheaper lens, try takumar or volna accordingly to your preferences sharpness or bokeh. No index for fullaperture metering, as supplied with st701 i have seen 2 versions of this lens. I use them on my canon dslr with an adapter but id like to use a film camera. Probably the best reason to shoot m42 fujinon lenses, is their coloration is the same as the new lenses. That means that, not only must you use stop down metering, the lenses must be used in manual mode.
We add new parts, products, light seals and also manuals almost every day. The hard part is to get the camera to actually fire when a manual lens is mounted. I just explored until i found this page entered what i was looking for olympus camera. The user selected an aperture then engaged a lever to energise the stoppingdown mechanism. Having been a fuji pro products rep for almost 20 years, ive seen this advantage over multiple formats and over 40 years. Dan k is back with another massively comprehensive guide to the unsung heroes of the film camera world. Its a fully manual lens including an aperture ring, so the aperture doesnt get recorded in the exif data of.
I believe pentax made a number of models for m42 mount lenses and i was wondering if there was a general consensus as to which was the best choice for use today. The central point of the dof gauge on asahiflex asahikogaku lenses is a red line ending in a small red triangle on the standard 50mm, or circle all other asahiflex lenses. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you vb m42 that you can purchase direct. Canons vb m42 ptz pantiltzoom network camera brings a high standard of image quality and capability to meet the demanding needs of the security marketplace. Brochures manuals lenses download sigma corporation. The m42 type scewmount was introduced in former east germany by contax and later further popularized by pentacon, praktica and. Introduction to using m42 manual lenses on your dslr. Do you need spare parts or a lens cap for your lens or camera also. This gave the user the benefit of comfortable framing and focusing with a bright viewfinder and clear focus. And if you want to mount an m42 lens on a sony nex camera youll need the novoflex adapter for m 42 lens to sony nex camera. Feb 09, 2012 according to the instruction sheet supplied, to mount a m42 mont lens on a k mount body, the user need to install the m42 k adapter onto the body first as shown in the photo above, note that it also shows the relative sizes of the m42 and k mounts. The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. Several people have recommended the pentax spotmatic.
Super takumar 5mm f3 5 pentax m42 mount manual prime lens 0 results. Kenko mount adapter allows using m42 mount lenses with fujix mount mirrorless cameras. Fotodiox pro adapters feature allmetal, no plastic construction to create a secure connection between your glass and camera that will not degrade over time, keeping the lens camera connection secure with every use. Get the best deals on helios manual focus m42 camera lenses 58mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. With a normal m42 camera, in auto mode, a lever inside the camera would depress a pin on the back of the lens to stop it down to your selected aperture during metering, or when taking a photograph. Apr 15, 2004 since there are about a million m42 lenses out there i thought it was about time to start a m42 lens list. To use the lens with my nikon d7000 body, i bought a fotodiox lens mount adapter which includes a removable infinity focus correction lens shooting with the infinity focus corrective lens, i was very disappointed with the quality. Why every photographer should use a manual focus lens. M42 nikon f m42 screw lens to be used with a nikon f camera body.
If this is necessary, loosen the three screws so that you can make the needed adjustments. Apr 20, 2006 m42 lenses the m42 lens mount is an old nonproprietary lens mount, i. Tagging is important for lens enthusiasts and collectors, and it helps people find your photos when searching for samples taken with a specific lens. Otherwise, depending on your adapter, you may be stuck with the diaphragm wide open all the time. This is an autoaperture lens with no selectable manual mode.
Lens adapter m42 screw mount lenses to canon fd mount. I was thinking about purchasing a camera body for the lenses. Here is a typical m42 lens aperture mechanism inside the lens. Praktica mtl 5 manual, user manual, free instruction manual, pdf manuals see more. Nov 02, 2010 introduction to using m42 manual lenses on your dslr. Maybe i shouldve said transitioned rather than converted.
How manualpreset m42 lenses work and how automatic m42 lenses work. Enjoy greater clarity and distance with m42 lenses. Super takumar 55mm f1 8 manual prime lens pentax m42 screw mount 0 results. Mamiya m42 auto lenses seem to be safe choices as are m42 yashicayashinon, m42 meyeroptik and m42 zeiss mc sonnar s lenses.
Alternatively, find your specific lens model on the manufacturers website and under the product specifications look for mount type. Over the past couple of years, ive made a bit of a hobby out of collecting and using old lenses on my fujifilm x mirrorless cameras. Our top 10 vintage lenses to use on digital cameras. All fotodiox products are backed by our 24month fotodiox manufacturer warranty. Get the best deals on manual focus m42 camera lenses when you shop the largest online. Discussion in accessories started by silverfishla, may, 2003. Small lens not much longer than an 50mm lens and diameter not much bigger either. After mounting your tmount lens adapter to the lens, you may have to adjust the tmounts so that the top of the lens faces upwards. Manual m42 lens with adapter efm to ef and m42 to ef problems in reply to lawrencew jun 25, 2014 at first i did not know of this option, but unfortunately it doesnt change the behaviour. Lenses support download drivers, software, manuals. The unsung heroes of 35mm photography part iii manual. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your canon product and get access to online technical support resources and troubleshooting.
Helios manual focus m42 camera lenses 58mm focal for sale ebay. Asahi pentax super takumar m42 screw mount 50mm f1. Mamiya ze instruction manual, user manual, mamiya ze lenses. Apr 15, 2004 please contribute m42 manual lens list.
View and download gateway dc m42 user manual online. Yes, it is a pain when the viewfinder is quite dark when you have a manual aperture lens mounted and stopped down to, say, f8. Vintage lenses are not as clinically sharp as modern lenses. Also feel free to discuss these lenses and anything related to them. This changes when you use a manual focus lens particularly with a focus screen that shows true depth of field. The m42 lens mount is a screw thread mounting standard for attaching lenses to 35 mm cameras, primarily single lens reflex models. You are welcome to post photos taken on film and digital alike.
Access control user authority user name and password, host access restrictions ipv4, ipv6 encrypted communications ssl tls, ipsec auto key exchange manual. How can i use a vintage m42 manual prime on an entry nikon dslr. You must set exposures manually or meter in aperture priority stopdown mode. Manual m42 lens with adapter efm to ef and m42 to ef. Download it and you will be able to work with the lens database is much faster and easier. Jul 05, 2015 and, as far as i know, none of the adapters to allow m42 lenses to be used on later, bayonet mount film cameras, or dslrs, even support the automatic stop down aperture that the spotmatic did. How to use a manual lens m, k, or m42 on a pentax dslr.
I just wanted to point out that not all mamiya m42 lenses are safe to use with the p adapter for the. Eos m support download drivers, software and manuals. The camera would then trip this mechanism when the shutter was fired. The tag should preferably include the name of the manufacturer andor. Ive discussed some of them in a previous blog post. Its built like a tank, with amazing optics, and smooth focus and aperture rings. Cheap vintage m42 manual lenses for fuji x mirrorless cameras.
Get the best deals on manual focus m42 camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 20, 2006 the group for photos taken with m42 screw mount lenses. Of course the sx lens works perfectly well with the ze p adapter for mamiya ze series lenses which it was designed for. Pentax m42 body cap import spotmatic es uscamerauscamera. On a good film or dslr camera my particular lens was sent with an adapter to fit my canon it takes great pictures, with an amazing swirly bokeh blur in the background, which is.
Excellent web site, loads of camera and lens manuals, and just about everything else as well, this site is a gold mine of free downloads. Takumar lenses were made in m37 screwmount for the original asahiflex cameras and continued into the m42 period. Manual m42 lens with adapter efm to ef and m42 to ef problems in reply to simpsus jun 24, 2014 simpsus wrote. This tutorial shows you how to use manual kmount and screwmount lenses on your modern pentax dslr. Hi, all m42 mount fujinon users are most welcome to join and post any and all fujinon photos to the pooljust remember to tag every photo with the m42 fujinon lens it was taken with.
Using m42 screw lenses with dslrs like canon eos and similar. Today kevin mullins is talking about manual focus lenses on your fujifilm x series cameras. Please contribute m42 manual lens list sigma camera talk. Manual focus lenses, m42,canon, nikon, minolta, carl zeiss, leica, leitz, sony nex7,konica, tamron,russian lenses, french lenses manual focus lenses m42 exakta carl zeiss jena lenses and film cameras.
If you have a samsung nx200 camera and would like to mount m42 lenses on it, you can use the novoflex m42tonx lens adapter to make it happen. Note that c mount is an optional accessory that you can order from us. The back focal length of qhy183c with cadapter lens mount is 17 mm. We use chrome plated brass mounts for enhanced durability and reliability. When picking any lens, it is imperative that you pick one with a manual auto switch. Manual focus lenses m42 exakta carl zeiss jena lenses and. I have recently aquired a couple of zeiss m42 screwmount lenses and would like to use them.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Many pentax dslr owners want to use m42 screwmount takumar lenses, or m or k manual lenses, on their cameras because of the low cost. This is a great fully manual lens prime lens, with a nice 58mm narrow depth of field. Lens mount find your lenses mount type in the lens original user manual. Manual lenses on your fujifilm x series camera youtube. We use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience in your interactions with canon and on our website find out more about our use of cookies and change your cookie settings. The m42 lens mount is a screw thread mounting standard for attaching lenses to 35 mm. The unsung heroes of 35mm photography part iii manual focus slr lenses by dan k definitely worth the wait. Specializing in pentax film and digital, pentax 35mm cameras, pentax lenses, pentax 645, pentax k, ashahiflex, supertakumar, pentax spotmatic, pentax 67, pentax accessories and pentax binoculars. In this video i show you how to adapt manual focus lenses from pentax, nikon and m42 on your canon eos m. An external slide switch selects auto or man operation. Camera control administrator, authorized user, guest user level of control varies depending on user max.
I will categorise each lens like they are in the lens database and you should be able to see which lenses have a guide and which do not. Lens has only three variants two of them come with m42 mount auto and electric, third one has practica b mount. When it is a carl zeiss jena lens i am posting this because as a contaxzeiss user, i am concerned that an increasing number of people are potentially getting misled into thinking that the old m42 screw mount carl zeiss jena lenses are proper zeiss lenses, when. The manual mode is available largely to support older bodies that cannot press the pin. In manual mode i can not select the aperture but only shutter speed and exposure. The m42 lens mount is a screw thread mounting standard for attaching lenses to 35 mm cameras, primarily singlelens reflex models. Manual m42 lens with adapter efm to ef and m42 to ef problems jun 24, 2014 hi, i would like to share my experiencestruggle, maybe to inform others but maybe i can get some hints on what to do. All the earliest m42 takumar lenses produced from 1957 were given the red triangle or arrowhead shape except the 5mm, which retained the circle or lollipop. One of the most commonly utilized lens types with newer cameras is the m42 lens.
Ef and efs lenses offering a blend of excellent image quality, flexibility and speed. Nothing fits and looks like a uscamera pentax m42 body cap import, and for that reason, insist on them. M42 pentax mount adapter guide vintage camera lenses. The site is hungarian, but there is a change to english button. Set your lens to manual m with its manual auto switch. Lens contrast is perhaps best from eastern block lenses, lens draw stunning images. The name of the mount simply means that each m42 lens has 42mm male screw threads pitch 1mm.