The M42 Crew

estudleon · 05-25-2009, 07:55 AM

Well done!

Very goods ones, you have not MC version (it's pentacon Multi coated), so the contrast not very high but in your pics it is very natural.

Nesster · 05-25-2009, 02:33 PM

the Meyer looks very good indeed.

Yashinon DX 2.8 / 35mm, ST605, BW400CN

Nesster · 05-29-2009, 06:14 AM

Soligor 2.8 / 105mm - a T4 mount lens, but I only have M42 adapters

seacapt · 06-13-2009, 08:05 PM

Ok please bear with my ignorance. I remember having a Yashica with a screw mount but I also hear the term Yashica /Contax mount. I know that Mamiya used screw mounts and that not all screw mounts are M42. Some of the Russian lenses intrigue me but I don't know which ones are M42 and which are something else. Is there some concise list of manufacturers who made M42 screw mount lenses ? Also whats up with this "T Mount" thing? Sorry but I just can't remember who's stuff fit what back in the 70's , up until buying into the Pentax line a year ago I shot exclusively with Canon FD bayonet mounts for a whole bunch of years.

Last edited by seacapt; 06-13-2009 at 10:43 PM.

georgweb · 06-14-2009, 03:38 PM

Hi Seacapt,

you've opened a can of worms :-) In short yes, if you have a screw mount Yashica or Mamiya SLR it is M42.

Here's a good lens list of M42 lenses to start with: M42 is a site dedicated to M42 adaptator lenses. Oldies, but goldies!
and a general intro:M42 lens mount - Wikipedia

Many manufacturers have - in a certain era - used a 42mm thread with a 1.0mm pitch (=M42) and later switched to their proprietary bayonet mount.
Among these are Yashica (Contax), Mamiya, Praktica, Pentax and many more.

The T2-mount is hard to distinguish cause it's 42mm also but has a 0.75mm pitch. It's quite rare though.

The other thread mount which had a mass output like M42 was the earlier M39 for Leica and other rangefinder cameras.

Understanding lens register (the Flange Focal Distance) makes the whole thing much easier. Here's a list of the mounts with their respective register: Lens mount - Wikipedia

Have fun with those M42,
Georg (the other)

seacapt · 06-14-2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks Georg

seacapt · 06-24-2009, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by georgweb

Hi Seacapt,

you've opened a can of worms :-)
Have fun with those M42,
Georg (the other)

Yup, LBA worms!
I've allways been a fan of the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour " so to paraphrase Jeff Foxworthy; YOU MIGHT HAVE LBA IF-
I heard about an old Pentacon Praktica with 2 unidentified lenses and a strobe and bought it sight unseen for $18.00 US delivered.
I haven't even gotten my M42 adapter from Pentax yet!

So Here is what $18.00 got me
1) Praktica LTL3 in rough working condition
1) Pentacon auto 1.8/50 lens clean , clear and smooth
1) Hanimex Automatic 200/3.5 lens very clean for it's age
1) Sunpack Strobe

Who has Knowledge of or experience with these lenses? Are they good, ok or crap?

Igilligan · 06-24-2009, 10:12 AM

Captain... I have the pentacon 1.8 50 and it is a "looker". Sort of 'perfectly' soft at 1.8 for softer portrait stuff...
definately looks different wide open than any of my bucket full of 50ish lenses. I look for one of my test shots to post for you...

The others are outside of my limited knowledge

Nesster · 06-24-2009, 10:22 AM

For $18 not a bad pile of stuff. The Pentacon's a decent lens, with the advantage it focuses very close. The Hanimex probably isn't very good, probably made by Makinon, possibly Cosina.

Igilligan · 06-24-2009, 10:57 AM

These are from my first test with the Pentacon 50 1.8 all wide open I believe.

Nester is right it does focus close up.

I would say it is almost a 'delicate' look... vs say my smc 50 1.4 or helios 44

seacapt · 06-24-2009, 04:04 PM

Thanks Gus, I see what you mean about the "delicate "look almost a crisp/ soft hybrid. I'm looking forward to playing with it when the adapter shows up.
By the way , real cute kid you got there!

Andi Lo · 06-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by noel

Look at the thumbnail and tell me what you see. "That" wasn't PPed in.

Awesome effect... Not that I don't trust you but it does look like it's shopped in

@Gus: The last one is a really nice shot

kuuan · 06-25-2009, 10:55 AM

CZJ Auto Pancolar 50mm f1.8,
both close to or wide open:

kuuan · 06-25-2009, 11:06 AM

Tele Kominar 135mm f3.5:

brecklundin · 06-27-2009, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

These are from my first test with the Pentacon 50 1.8 all wide open I believe.

Nester is right it does focus close up.

{...snip...}

Adorable...what a great shot!! In fact all of them are nicely done...I am loving this whole "old glass" thing more and more!

06-24-2009, 10:57 AM	#85
Igilligan Guest	Capt... here are the Pentacon 50-1.8 test shots These are from my first test with the Pentacon 50 1.8 all wide open I believe. Nester is right it does focus close up. I would say it is almost a 'delicate' look... vs say my smc 50 1.4 or helios 44 Last edited by Igilligan; 06-24-2009 at 11:20 AM.

06-25-2009, 10:55 AM	#88
kuuan Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 405	CZJ Auto Pancolar 50mm f1.8, both close to or wide open: Last edited by kuuan; 06-25-2009 at 11:38 PM.

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05-25-2009, 07:55 AM	#76
estudleon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 228	Well done! Very goods ones, you have not MC version (it's pentacon Multi coated), so the contrast not very high but in your pics it is very natural.

05-25-2009, 02:33 PM	#77
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	the Meyer looks very good indeed. Yashinon DX 2.8 / 35mm, ST605, BW400CN

05-29-2009, 06:14 AM	#78
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	Soligor 2.8 / 105mm - a T4 mount lens, but I only have M42 adapters

06-13-2009, 08:05 PM	#79
seacapt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina , USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,271	Ok please bear with my ignorance. I remember having a Yashica with a screw mount but I also hear the term Yashica /Contax mount. I know that Mamiya used screw mounts and that not all screw mounts are M42. Some of the Russian lenses intrigue me but I don't know which ones are M42 and which are something else. Is there some concise list of manufacturers who made M42 screw mount lenses ? Also whats up with this "T Mount" thing? Sorry but I just can't remember who's stuff fit what back in the 70's , up until buying into the Pentax line a year ago I shot exclusively with Canon FD bayonet mounts for a whole bunch of years. Last edited by seacapt; 06-13-2009 at 10:43 PM.

06-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#80
georgweb Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,386	Hi Seacapt, you've opened a can of worms :-) In short yes, if you have a screw mount Yashica or Mamiya SLR it is M42. Here's a good lens list of M42 lenses to start with: M42 is a site dedicated to M42 adaptator lenses. Oldies, but goldies! and a general intro:M42 lens mount - Wikipedia Many manufacturers have - in a certain era - used a 42mm thread with a 1.0mm pitch (=M42) and later switched to their proprietary bayonet mount. Among these are Yashica (Contax), Mamiya, Praktica, Pentax and many more. The T2-mount is hard to distinguish cause it's 42mm also but has a 0.75mm pitch. It's quite rare though. The other thread mount which had a mass output like M42 was the earlier M39 for Leica and other rangefinder cameras. Understanding lens register (the Flange Focal Distance) makes the whole thing much easier. Here's a list of the mounts with their respective register: Lens mount - Wikipedia Have fun with those M42, Georg (the other)

06-14-2009, 08:12 PM	#81
seacapt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina , USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,271	Thanks Georg

06-24-2009, 09:48 AM	#82
seacapt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina , USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,271	Originally posted by georgweb Hi Seacapt, you've opened a can of worms :-) Have fun with those M42, Georg (the other) Yup, LBA worms! I've allways been a fan of the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour " so to paraphrase Jeff Foxworthy; YOU MIGHT HAVE LBA IF- I heard about an old Pentacon Praktica with 2 unidentified lenses and a strobe and bought it sight unseen for $18.00 US delivered. I haven't even gotten my M42 adapter from Pentax yet! So Here is what $18.00 got me 1) Praktica LTL3 in rough working condition 1) Pentacon auto 1.8/50 lens clean , clear and smooth 1) Hanimex Automatic 200/3.5 lens very clean for it's age 1) Sunpack Strobe Who has Knowledge of or experience with these lenses? Are they good, ok or crap?

06-24-2009, 10:12 AM	#83
Igilligan Guest	Captain... I have the pentacon 1.8 50 and it is a "looker". Sort of 'perfectly' soft at 1.8 for softer portrait stuff... definately looks different wide open than any of my bucket full of 50ish lenses. I look for one of my test shots to post for you... The others are outside of my limited knowledge

06-24-2009, 10:22 AM	#84
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	For $18 not a bad pile of stuff. The Pentacon's a decent lens, with the advantage it focuses very close. The Hanimex probably isn't very good, probably made by Makinon, possibly Cosina.

06-24-2009, 04:04 PM	#86
seacapt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina , USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,271	Thanks Gus, I see what you mean about the "delicate "look almost a crisp/ soft hybrid. I'm looking forward to playing with it when the adapter shows up. By the way , real cute kid you got there!

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06-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#87
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by noel Look at the thumbnail and tell me what you see. "That" wasn't PPed in. Awesome effect... Not that I don't trust you but it does look like it's shopped in @Gus: The last one is a really nice shot

06-25-2009, 11:06 AM	#89
kuuan Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 405	Tele Kominar 135mm f3.5:

06-27-2009, 06:25 PM	#90
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by Igilligan These are from my first test with the Pentacon 50 1.8 all wide open I believe. Nester is right it does focus close up. {...snip...} Adorable...what a great shot!! In fact all of them are nicely done...I am loving this whole "old glass" thing more and more!