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MF lens noob - can someone tell me what lens mount is this?
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:51 am    Post subject: MF lens noob - can someone tell me what lens mount is this? Reply with quote
Just won my very first MF lens on ebay. Planning to use it on my Nex 5. Problem is can anyone identify the mount for me and tell me what kind of adapter I need to make it work on my Nex? Thanks in advance.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to the forum, kin2son.

The lens is a Helios-44M-4 58mm f2 Zenit Helios M42 Lens. You will need to get a M42 to NEX adapter. You will need to get the type that will push in the pin (flange) for the lens or else your aperture will always be at f2.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
my_photography wrote:
You will need to get a M42 to NEX adapter. You will need to get the type that will push in the pin (flange) for the lens or else your aperture will always be at f2.


Thanks for the quick reply my_photography! Are you able to link me where I can get such an adapter? I tried seaching on ebay and there are so many different types Shocked

I assume something like this won't work properly? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M42-Lens-Sony-E-Mount-Adapter-NEX5-NEX-3-Adjustable-/120738803015?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item1c1c97ed47


PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, that one from BigIs will work. You see the white ring that sort of comes out from the mount? It will push the pin from the rear of your Helios 44M-4 thus allowing you to use all aperture.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
my_photography wrote:
Yes, that one from BigIs will work. You see the white ring that sort of comes out from the mount? It will push the pin from the rear of your Helios 44M-4 thus allowing you to use all aperture.


Thanks again my_photography! Will order one of those then Wink

On a sidenote, are you able to recommend any good and cheap wide MF lens? Something within the 24-40mm range? Thanks in advance Very Happy


PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
First of all: Helios 44M-4 is a good lens, so you will have
lots of great fun with it.

Something wider, but not too expensive?
Well, I am very fond of my Mir 1B 2.8/37mm, which often can be found
brand new in its original er... er... er... canister (best word I could find for it).

Or how about a Meyer-Optik Orestegon 2.8/29mm? Usually not too
expensive either.

Search through MFlenses -- there are many good posts here.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
+1
for the mir 1.
An absolute must have at the beginning of a mf lenses collection, imho.


PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
kin2son wrote:
my_photography wrote:
Yes, that one from BigIs will work. You see the white ring that sort of comes out from the mount? It will push the pin from the rear of your Helios 44M-4 thus allowing you to use all aperture.


Thanks again my_photography! Will order one of those then Wink

On a sidenote, are you able to recommend any good and cheap wide MF lens? Something within the 24-40mm range? Thanks in advance Very Happy

Have a look at Pantax's Super-Takumars & Super-Multi-Coated Takumars in M42, there are some good values in there, The 28/3.5 is nice, and will fit your new adapter.
A good source of information:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/category-Pentax-Takumar-M42-Screwmount-Lenses.html
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