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*Peter Zack* · 04-16-2008, 07:22 AM

In my case some of the gear was older stuff I had used with old film cameras and just 're-energized' on my digital. If I was making the choice to get one and owned no m42 prime lenses, I'd absolutely get a K mount. Then you have no need to buy any extra lenses. Just put that SMC-A 50mm 1.7 you have on the bellows and you're shootin' macros on the cheap.

Add a decent 135mm K mount lens (there are lots of Sears and other brands out there) for $20-40.00. This will give you some distance to the subject for bugs and other things.

I thought I had seen a few "Buy it now" Ebay K mount versions for $39.99 + S&H. A fair price considering the cost of a dedicated macro lens.

Just follow Stevebrot's excellent advice and I don't think you can go wrong.

04-16-2008, 07:22 AM	#30
Peter Zack Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Coast Canada Gallery Photos: 61 Posts: 5,046	In my case some of the gear was older stuff I had used with old film cameras and just 're-energized' on my digital. If I was making the choice to get one and owned no m42 prime lenses, I'd absolutely get a K mount. Then you have no need to buy any extra lenses. Just put that SMC-A 50mm 1.7 you have on the bellows and you're shootin' macros on the cheap. Add a decent 135mm K mount lens (there are lots of Sears and other brands out there) for $20-40.00. This will give you some distance to the subject for bugs and other things. I thought I had seen a few "Buy it now" Ebay K mount versions for $39.99 + S&H. A fair price considering the cost of a dedicated macro lens. Just follow Stevebrot's excellent advice and I don't think you can go wrong. __________________ http://photographyandhowto.blogspot.com/ http://peiweddingphotography.googlepages.com/home Last edited by Peter Zack; 04-16-2008 at 08:35 AM..