m42 lens

gemini · 10-15-2009, 12:02 PM

hi,

i'm finding a new m42 lens for me.

can you suggest me a "particular" m42 lens ?

prime, zoom... tell me!

Fixcinater · 10-15-2009, 12:22 PM

What are you going to use it for?

What camera are you going to use it on?

What lenses do you already have?

Leya216 · 10-15-2009, 12:51 PM

The Helios 44-2 58mm f2 can be had from ebay $30 shipped. I just got one and it's sharp wide open- I'm happy! Some shots:

gemini · 10-15-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Leya216

The Helios 44-2 58mm f2 can be had from ebay $30 shipped. I just got one and it's sharp wide open- I'm happy! Some shots:

thanks!
i know Helios 44-2 58mm. nice lens.

others?

gemini · 10-15-2009, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Fixcinater

What are you going to use it for?

What camera are you going to use it on?

What lenses do you already have?

i want to use for... pleasure!

i will use it on a k20d.

i have also other lenses, but i can buy also similar primes (55mm and 50mm, for example)

xjjohnno · 10-15-2009, 04:32 PM

Jupiter 9 85mm f2 is worth grabbing as well.

Nick Siebers · 10-15-2009, 07:55 PM

The Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 is a great M42 lens, and not just because I am selling one right now in the Marketplace. :-)

davidvcd · 10-15-2009, 08:30 PM

This is what the OP has according to the about me page :

Pentax Equipment
Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 12-24 f4
Pentax FA 28-70 f2.8 Star
Pentax FA 80-200 f2.8 Star
Pentax FA 20 f2.8
Pentax F 50 f1.7

the m42 to K mount is back in stock at pentax (ordered mine yesterday, shipped today).

the zeiss 35mm f2.4 looks nice but $200 is a bit much for me.

an 85mm super tak would go nicely with your kit, as well as something in the 35mm range.

SteveM · 10-15-2009, 08:58 PM

I would go for a prime.....and I second the 85 (1.8 or 1.9). It really depends on the focal length you would like to use. I'd recommend (for Takumars);

- Tak 28/3.5 is a terrific lens that is cheap.
- I hear the 35/2 is a terrific (still searching for a mint one myself so I can't say from experience)
- I like the 55/1.8
- as mentioned the 85s are terrific
- 135/2.5

Also, don't discount the preset or autotaks...

little laker · 10-15-2009, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by smc

- I hear the 35/2 is a terrific (still searching for a mint one myself so I can't say from experience)
- I like the 55/1.8

Although the 35mm f2 is a great lens it's probably the most radioactive lens in my collection.
Be prepared to have yellow elements, if you find one.
However yellow elements can give you a very interesting looking photo. Mine left my photographs looking like they were very OLD.
I ended up doing the tinfoil wrapped around the lens, and leaving it in the window trick.... at times I wish I had left it alone

smc, I should probably know this, but you don't live around Kelowna do you?
If you do your more than welcome to borrow my 35mm f2, for a few days.

tr13 · 10-16-2009, 07:05 AM

I also suggest to look at old 80-200 and 80-210 F3.5 zooms.
Look for good quality construction, they are available in Sears and Focal brands and also Soligor C/D. First two are usually very cheap. But my Focal lens is on par with 50mm F1.7 then stopped down a little. Pretty usable at F3.5 for whole range.

SteveM · 10-16-2009, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by little laker

Although the 35mm f2 is a great lens it's probably the most radioactive lens in my collection.
Be prepared to have yellow elements, if you find one.
However yellow elements can give you a very interesting looking photo. Mine left my photographs looking like they were very OLD.
I ended up doing the tinfoil wrapped around the lens, and leaving it in the window trick.... at times I wish I had left it alone

smc, I should probably know this, but you don't live around Kelowna do you?
If you do your more than welcome to borrow my 35mm f2, for a few days.

Hey little laker....I appreciate the offer but I'm down on the island and we only make it up your way every second summer or so to check out the wineries.

gemini....if you wanted to try something a little cheaper, there are some lesser known brands....something like a Yashinon DS ....

gemini · 10-19-2009, 11:27 AM

very thanks for comments :-)

i like not only to buy takumar (i know a lot of info about takumr) but also other brands (not only japanese...).

other suggestions?

xjjohnno · 10-20-2009, 03:00 AM

Helios and Jupiter are Soviet brands worth looking at, from Germany consider Meyer Optik, Carl Zeiss, Isco Gottingen, not sure if Voigtlander did M42 but if so worth an investigate.
A sample of the Meyer Optik Oerestor M42 f2.8 for you.

Mike Cash · 10-20-2009, 03:40 AM

The SMC Takumar 55/1.8. Plentiful, affordable, and very capable.

10-15-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256	m42 lens hi, i'm finding a new m42 lens for me. can you suggest me a "particular" m42 lens ? prime, zoom... tell me!

10-20-2009, 03:00 AM	#14
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Helios and Jupiter are Soviet brands worth looking at, from Germany consider Meyer Optik, Carl Zeiss, Isco Gottingen, not sure if Voigtlander did M42 but if so worth an investigate. A sample of the Meyer Optik Oerestor M42 f2.8 for you. Last edited by xjjohnno; 09-30-2011 at 05:04 AM.

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10-15-2009, 12:22 PM	#2
Fixcinater Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 409	What are you going to use it for? What camera are you going to use it on? What lenses do you already have?

10-15-2009, 12:51 PM	#3
Leya216 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 184	The Helios 44-2 58mm f2 can be had from ebay $30 shipped. I just got one and it's sharp wide open- I'm happy! Some shots:

10-15-2009, 12:57 PM	#4
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	Originally posted by Leya216 The Helios 44-2 58mm f2 can be had from ebay $30 shipped. I just got one and it's sharp wide open- I'm happy! Some shots: thanks! i know Helios 44-2 58mm. nice lens. others?

10-15-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fixcinater What are you going to use it for? What camera are you going to use it on? What lenses do you already have? i want to use for... pleasure! i will use it on a k20d. i have also other lenses, but i can buy also similar primes (55mm and 50mm, for example)

10-15-2009, 04:32 PM	#6
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Jupiter 9 85mm f2 is worth grabbing as well.

10-15-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	The Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 is a great M42 lens, and not just because I am selling one right now in the Marketplace. :-)

10-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
davidvcd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorthernVA , USA / Grenoble, FRANCE Posts: 148	This is what the OP has according to the about me page : Pentax Equipment Pentax K10D Pentax DA 12-24 f4 Pentax FA 28-70 f2.8 Star Pentax FA 80-200 f2.8 Star Pentax FA 20 f2.8 Pentax F 50 f1.7 the m42 to K mount is back in stock at pentax (ordered mine yesterday, shipped today). the zeiss 35mm f2.4 looks nice but $200 is a bit much for me. an 85mm super tak would go nicely with your kit, as well as something in the 35mm range.

10-15-2009, 08:58 PM	#9
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I would go for a prime.....and I second the 85 (1.8 or 1.9). It really depends on the focal length you would like to use. I'd recommend (for Takumars); - Tak 28/3.5 is a terrific lens that is cheap. - I hear the 35/2 is a terrific (still searching for a mint one myself so I can't say from experience) - I like the 55/1.8 - as mentioned the 85s are terrific - 135/2.5 Also, don't discount the preset or autotaks...

10-15-2009, 10:11 PM	#10
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by smc - I hear the 35/2 is a terrific (still searching for a mint one myself so I can't say from experience) - I like the 55/1.8 Although the 35mm f2 is a great lens it's probably the most radioactive lens in my collection. Be prepared to have yellow elements, if you find one. However yellow elements can give you a very interesting looking photo. Mine left my photographs looking like they were very OLD. I ended up doing the tinfoil wrapped around the lens, and leaving it in the window trick.... at times I wish I had left it alone smc, I should probably know this, but you don't live around Kelowna do you? If you do your more than welcome to borrow my 35mm f2, for a few days.

10-16-2009, 07:05 AM	#11
tr13 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 343	I also suggest to look at old 80-200 and 80-210 F3.5 zooms. Look for good quality construction, they are available in Sears and Focal brands and also Soligor C/D. First two are usually very cheap. But my Focal lens is on par with 50mm F1.7 then stopped down a little. Pretty usable at F3.5 for whole range.

10-16-2009, 08:20 AM	#12
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by little laker Although the 35mm f2 is a great lens it's probably the most radioactive lens in my collection. Be prepared to have yellow elements, if you find one. However yellow elements can give you a very interesting looking photo. Mine left my photographs looking like they were very OLD. I ended up doing the tinfoil wrapped around the lens, and leaving it in the window trick.... at times I wish I had left it alone smc, I should probably know this, but you don't live around Kelowna do you? If you do your more than welcome to borrow my 35mm f2, for a few days. Hey little laker....I appreciate the offer but I'm down on the island and we only make it up your way every second summer or so to check out the wineries. gemini....if you wanted to try something a little cheaper, there are some lesser known brands....something like a Yashinon DS ....

10-19-2009, 11:27 AM	#13
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	very thanks for comments :-) i like not only to buy takumar (i know a lot of info about takumr) but also other brands (not only japanese...). other suggestions?

10-20-2009, 03:40 AM	#15
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	The SMC Takumar 55/1.8. Plentiful, affordable, and very capable.