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andyw
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 Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:21 am Post subject: Please reccomend me a M42 MACRO lens |
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andyw wrote:
Hi
I have a Panasonic Lumix GF1 and want a macro lens for it with M42 thread. 50mm-85ishmm would be good. It will be mainly used for taking pics of flowers as the Canon 60mm macro that i had was awesome!
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kuuan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:24 am Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
Makro Takumar f4/50mm
old preset version goes to 1:1
later version also great going to 1:2
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CarbonR
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:28 am Post subject: |
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CarbonR wrote:
The macro Takumar 50/4 are all based on the same optical formula. I have a S-M-C available for sale (70€). Other lenses meeting your criteria are the Vivitar/other brands 55/2.8 (goes to 1:1) or Tamron Adaptall 90/2.5 (1:2) 
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Information on Takumar lenses with samples :
Wide angle : Takumar 15/3.5 15mm, Takumar 17/4 17mm, Takumar 18/11 18mm, Takumar 20/4.5 20mm, Takumar 24/3.5 24mm, Takumar 28/3.5 V1 28mm, Takumar 28/3.5 V2 28mm, Takumar 35/2 V1 35mm, Takumar 35/2 V2 35mm, Takumar 35/2.3 35mm, Takumar 35/3.5 35mm, Takumar 35/4 35mm
Standard : Takumar 50/1.4 V1 50mm, Takumar 50/1.4 V2 50mm, Takumar 50/3.5 50mm, Takumar 50/4 50mm, Takumar 55/2 55/1.8 55mm, Takumar 55/2.2 V1 55mm, Takumar 55/2.2 V2 55mm, Takumar 58/2 58mm, Takumar 58/2.4 58mm
Short tele : Takumar 83/1.9 83mm, Takumar 85/1.8 85/1.9 85mm, Takumar 85/1.8 85mm, Takumar 100/2 100mm, Takumar 100/3.5 100mm, Takumar 100/4 100mm, Takumar 105/2.8 V1 105mm, Takumar 105/2.8 V2 105mm, Takumar 120/2.8 120mm
Telephoto : Takumar 135/2.5 V1 135mm, Takumar 135/2.5 V2 135mm, Takumar 135/3.5 V1 135mm, Takumar 135/3.5 V2 135mm, Takumar 150/4 V1 150mm, Takumar 150/4 V2 150mm
Long tele : Takumar 200/3.5 200mm, Takumar 200/4 200mm, Takumar 200/5.6 200mm, Takumar 300/4 V1 300mm, Takumar 300/4 V2 300mm, Takumar 300/4 V3 300mm, Takumar 300/6.3 300mm, Takumar 400/5.6 400mm, Takumar 500/4.5 500mm, Takumar 500/5 500mm, Takumar 1000/8 V1 1000mm, Takumar 1000/8 V2 1000mm
Zoom : Zoom-Takumar 45~125/4 , Zoom-Takumar 70~150/4.5 , Zoom-Takumar 85~210/4.5 , Zoom-Takumar 135~600/6.7
Achromatic : Ultra-Achromatic-Takumar 85/4.5 , Ultra-Achromatic-Takumar 300/5.6 300mm |
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exaklaus
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:30 am Post subject: |
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exaklaus wrote:
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Makro Takumar f4/50mm
old preset version goes to 1:1
later version also great going to 1:2 |
1+
Had that 1:1 Takumar. Very sharp lens, pretty compact and light weight.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
The ones already listed get +1 from me, the Takumar 50 and the Tamron 90 were ones I'd have suggested. Those Vivitars ought to be good also.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:40 am Post subject: |
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indianadinos wrote:
+1 for the Takumar 50/4 and the Vivitar 55/2.8 ...
As alternative, you could consider the Fujinon 55/3.5 Macro, it is quite underrated and may be found for cheap (got mine for 15 euros) ...
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Zeiss: Flektogon 20/2.8, 20/4, 35/2.4, 35/2.8, Tessar 50/2.8, Pancolar 50/1.8, Biotar 58/2, Sonnar 135/3.5, Sonnar 180/2.8
Meyer: Primagon 35/4.5, Domiplan 50/2.8, Oreston 50/1.8, Primoplan 58/1.9, Trioplan 100/2.8, Orestor 100/2.8, Orestor 135/2.8
Schacht/Steinheil: Travenar 90/2.8, Travenon 135/4.5, Quinar 135/2.8, Quinar 135/3.5
Russian: MIR 37B, Industar 50/3.5, Helios 44M & 44M-2, Jupiter 37A
P6: Flektogon 50/4, Biometar 80/2.8, Orestor 300/4
Nikkor: Nikkor-O 35/2, Micro 55/3.5, Nikkor-S 50/1.4, Nikkor-Q 135/2.8
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kuuan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
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| ....I have a S-M-C available for sale (70€). ... |
that's a good = rather cheap price!
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estudleon
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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estudleon wrote:
Another to add is the 50 mm macro steinheil. I hadn't it but saw a lot of pics taken with this lens. Superb!!
It's a steinheil lens, great ones.
Rino.
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Nikkormat FTn 1,4/50, 2,8/135
Fujica ST 801, 605, 705n. 3,5/19, 1,4/50, 1,8/55, 4/85, 3,5/135.
Praktica MTL 5 and a lot of M42 lenses.
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Himself
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
The Takumar's preset version is a hard to find one. And it's the only one that goes 1:1.
I bought meself a 55/2.8 Vivitar that goes to 1:1 without any extension rings. I paid 80 bux and I consider myself lucky with that price. I've seent it before going for 160USD.
Yashika has a 60/2.8 macro, horribly expensive, like 400USD or more.
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andyw
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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andyw wrote:
Brilliant. Thanks for your help, i know what to look for now. 
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no-X
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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no-X wrote:
S-M-C Macro Takumar 50/4 for sharpness and contrast
Volna-9 Macro 50/2.8 for bokeh
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Arkku
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Arkku wrote:
I recommend the Tamron Adaptall-2 90mm f/2.5 (or later f/2.8). Also makes a decent portrait lens, bokeh actually better than with e.g. the Jupiter-9.
The Volna-9 is also a very nice lens, but very short working distance for macro. It can also be a bit difficult to find at a good price. |
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Karhallarn
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Karhallarn wrote:
I just Bought a Soligor 55 f2.8 Macro with the 1:1 extension in perfect shape for 99€! Great lens! Looking forward to posting some images soon!
The first test results: blazingly sharp at f2.8!
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
The Tamron gets another +1 from me, but it is only 1:2 reproduction.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
+1 M42 Macro-Takumar 50/4 any version (1st version 1:1, and Super- and S-M-C 1:2)
With 2x crop factor of GF1, the lens gives same angle of view as 100mm lens on full-frame camera; good working distance for macro, and a little extra reach for portraits; good performance from macro through infinity.
Lens distortions are well-corrected; high resolution for bellows use; lens formula works well reversed.
There is one for sale in marketplace here at excellent price even with overseas shipping + vat.
My first acquisition was included in a lot with some other fine glass; at first I dismissed it by looks alone (tip: never go by appearances!) thinking that tiny lens can't be any good. Well, that set me up even better for the huge surprise when I got around to using it. The lens is one of my favorite for walks through the Garden.
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M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX-A ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (151B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
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Himself
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
Another thing to think about it when walk into the macro world is LIGHT, a lot of light.
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WolverineX
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
My M42 macro lenses are as follows
Volna-9 (50mm/2.8 1:2 ratio) (preset)
Tomioka Yashinon (60mm/2.8 1:1 ratio) (preset)
Super-Macro-Takumar (50mm/4 1:2 ratio) (A/M switch)
Industar-61 L/Z (50mm/2.8 1:2 ratio) (preset) [not strictly macro lens but can be used with great results]
Fujinon EBC (55mm/3.5 1:2 ratio) (this is only Automatic m42 lens)
Macro-Takumar (50mm/4 1:1 ratio) (preset)
they all give excellent results
others that can be found in m42 mount (some already mentioned)
tamron 90mm/2.5 1:2 ratio
vivitar 55mm/2.8 1:1 ratio
vivitar 90mm/2.8 1:1 ratio
these two can be found under other brands like Soligor,Panagor,Quantaray,Elicar and so on
Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 100mm f/4
Kiron 105mm f/2.8 1:1 ratio
these i have in other mounts and they also produce great results
general "rule" for recognizing 1:1 ratio lenses, seems to be that those lenses when focusing extend barrel to the front and to the back, while 1:2 ratio lenses extend only to the front when focusing
and there are two(three) lenses that get to excessive prices but seem to be unusable on dSLRs because their back elements hit camera mirror (or so i'm told, i don't own them)
Kilfitt Macro-Kilar 40mm f/2.8 or 3.5
Kilfitt Macro-Kilar 90mm f/2.8
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