WTB: budget friendly M42 Macro lens

zippie · Joined: 11 May 2009 Posts: 80 Location: Belgium

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 Smile

Thanks,

Jurgen

peterqd · Expire: 2014-01-04

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 · Expire: 2011-11-18

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

gcrimmins · Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 146 Location: Moscow, Idaho, USA

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 · Expire: 2013-11-18

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

Screamin Scott · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:02 pm Post subject:

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...