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Mimik
Joined: 27 Oct 2013 Posts: 36
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject: Yashica 50mm f/1.9 M42 |
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Mimik wrote:
Is it any good? Can it be used on my Pentax K-5?
_________________ Konica AR: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 135/3.2, 135/3.5 |
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elliott
Joined: 16 May 2011 Posts: 170
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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elliott wrote:
I had one for a while, works fine on the K-5 and is a pretty decent lens. The only problem you'll run into is the lack of auto/manual switch for the aperture. You either need a special adapter that presses in the aperture pin or you need to find some other way to hold it down.
I ended up just gluing the pin down on mine. |
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Mimik
Joined: 27 Oct 2013 Posts: 36
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Mimik wrote:
Thanks. Might give it a try then. Will the focus work from close to infinity too?
Would this be a good adapter?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Focus-Infinity-M42-Lens-Mount-Adapter-For-PK-Pentax-K10D-K20D-KM-K7-K200D-TR-/310728079180?pt=AU_FILM_CAMERAS&hash=item4858d6374c _________________ Konica AR: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 135/3.2, 135/3.5 |
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elliott
Joined: 16 May 2011 Posts: 170
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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elliott wrote:
Mimik wrote: |
Thanks. Might give it a try then. Will the focus work from close to infinity too? |
Yes, all M42 lenses will focus to infinity with the right adapter.
Mimik wrote: |
Would this be a good adapter? |
If you are OK with gluing the pin down it will work, if you don't hold the aperture pin down the lens will stay wide open. I prefer to remove the clip on those cheap ones because they have a tendency get get stuck in the body.
To have full aperture control without modifying the lens you'd need an adapter like this Kipon one.
http://www.kipon-usa.com/kipon-m42-lens-to-pentax-p-k-camera-body-adapter-with-inner-ring.html |
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Mimik
Joined: 27 Oct 2013 Posts: 36
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Mimik wrote:
Thanks. Then I might just glue it down like you did.
I also have a Helios 44-2 with M42 mount. Should be fun to play with. _________________ Konica AR: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 135/3.2, 135/3.5 |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 5999 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
It is a very good, and under-rated lens I think.
Usually can be found very cheaply.
Produces results very similar to other good quality 50mm lenses of the period.
Here are some samples taken on K-10D
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elliott
Joined: 16 May 2011 Posts: 170
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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elliott wrote:
For overall image quality I definitely couldn't fault mine, it was a pretty solid performer even wide open, it was just lacking character. It just didn't have anything that made it stand out against my other 50s. |
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