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*pingflood* · 06-25-2009, 11:39 AM

I just got done downsizing my (evil brand) gear a bit; sold the 50-500, the 35/2 and probably will sell the 50/1.4 as well as a couple of bodies...

So I am looking for a few fun "alt" lenses that don't cost a fortune. I can adapt M42 easily, Nikon F easily, and K mount with some effort. Also can handle Leica, Olympus OM etc etc... Canon has a short registration distance so most lenses are adaptable as long as they don't stick too far inside the body.

For say < $150-200, what are your favorite "odd" lenses that have real character? Not necessarily sharp, but ones that really stand out with a certain "look". Examples are welcome! These will be used on a FF body so wide will really be wide and so on.

06-25-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
pingflood Site Supporter Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Gallery Photos: 3 Posts: 2,071	M42/other lenses with "character" I just got done downsizing my (evil brand) gear a bit; sold the 50-500, the 35/2 and probably will sell the 50/1.4 as well as a couple of bodies... So I am looking for a few fun "alt" lenses that don't cost a fortune. I can adapt M42 easily, Nikon F easily, and K mount with some effort. Also can handle Leica, Olympus OM etc etc... Canon has a short registration distance so most lenses are adaptable as long as they don't stick too far inside the body. For say < $150-200, what are your favorite "odd" lenses that have real character? Not necessarily sharp, but ones that really stand out with a certain "look". Examples are welcome! These will be used on a FF body so wide will really be wide and so on.