WTB: budget friendly M42 Macro lens

[zippie]

Hello,

The only thing I am missing in my MF collection is a good macro lens.
Focal lenght is not so important.But it has to be M42 or FD. Since I do not have any experience with macro photography, I would like a budget friendly lens

Thanks,

Jurgen

[peterqd]

Before you buy a macro lens, have you tried using extension tubes or a reversing ring with one of your lenses? Or even a set of bellows. At least it would give you a taste of macro work and help you find out if you want to lash out cash on a special lens.

[Scheimpflug]

Extension tubes and/or reversing rings would also save space & weight in your bag.

[gcrimmins]

I don't have one for sale, but the Pentax 50mm f/4 and Canon FL or FD 50mm f/3.5 macro lenses are both good, inexpensive macro lenses.

--Geoff

[martinsmith99]

extension tubes and macro rings work well as do enlarger lenses on bellows.

[Screamin Scott]

Peter gas some good advice...Try out the lesser expensive options first....Macro isn't for everyone & before you plunk down some hard earned $$$ make sure it's something you want to pursue...Most "true" macro lenses are not "cheap"...Some can be had for less, but macro lenses are in high demand & preferred focal lengths can quickly get up there in price...