Originally posted by HoBykoYan if you have the opportunity to buy 1 or 2 of the m42 lenses listed below, which one would you choose and why?
smc tak 50 1.4 Good lens, I use mine a lot.
s-m-c tak 50 1.4
smc tak 55 1.8
fujinon 55 1.8 Supposed to be very good, it has a good reputation, but I get mixed results from mine. When it's good - it's great.
yashinon 50 1.7 dsm
yashica 50 2
yashica 50 1.4 dx
auto chinon 55 1.7 Great lens, there's a tendency to flare if you point it at the sun. But it's sharp, I really like mine.
smc m50 1.7
thanks in advance
I don't think you would go far wrong with any of those lenses, the three I have are lenses I'll keep. Even the Fujinon, there's a sweet spot in the lens somewhere but I can't remember where it is !
And I would always recommend a Helios to anyone who wants a great MF lens, either the 44-2 or the 44M, I have both and in that range they are my firm favorite lenses.