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g026r · 06-04-2015, 01:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Topsy

I have a question..

I remember reading [I don't recall where!] that the old m39 lenses, not the LTM ones, have an ever so slightly different flange focal distance than M42 lenses.

Correct! See scratchpaddy's comment here, where he discusses using his ZM39 lenses with a m39 to m42 adapter.

Quote:

Does anybody know what the exact difference is?
I'm trying to manufacture a hand full of adapters for my lenses (and those that I don't own yet

) and thought it'd be cool do just take that difference, if there is one, into account

I've quoted the 45.2mm distance you mentioned in this thread before, but I'm going to guess that ultimately my source for the number is the same as yours. I'm thinking you're going to have to measure yourself eventually.

Stagnant · 06-04-2015, 03:04 PM - **5 Likes**

Pentax P3, Ilford HP5 Plus 400. Helios 44K-4. Developed and scanned by Ilford Labs in UK. For these shots I used a Pentax O-ME53 eyecup magnifier to improve the precision of focusing. As a result - zero misfocused shots. Another interesting observation : on film the corners of the frame look quite sharp as opposed to shots from a dSLR.

A street in the old town of Tallinn.

Portrait in one of the yards / small parks in the old town.

Dismal figures in the modern art gallery.

Some other shots from the same film roll : https://flic.kr/s/aHskd1Etr1 . Cross posted from Lets see those ''film'' shot

utak · 06-07-2015, 02:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Helios 44M-4

GimlisGoldifsch · 06-07-2015, 10:26 AM

I am thinking about buying a Tair lens from the internet. What exactly is the difference between the Tair 3S and the Tair 3 PhS lenses? And which one is newer or - in any way - better?

edri · 06-09-2015, 10:49 PM - **1 Like**

Industar 61

zzeitg · 06-13-2015, 05:58 AM - **3 Likes**

Helios 44-2

Jorgario · 06-16-2015, 06:26 PM

Helios 44K-4:

**paulh** · 06-20-2015, 06:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Backyard cannas with a Zenitar 16 (xposted)

g026r · 06-21-2015, 10:36 PM

Jupiter-12:

Jupiter-8M:

Most of this roll didn't turn out, with most shots being noticeably underexposed. Either I misjudged my exposures, or the film (given to me by an acquaintance) was slightly more expired than I was led to believe.

LeRolls · 06-27-2015, 05:06 AM - **2 Likes**

44-2

**buberfan** · 06-27-2015, 09:13 PM - **2 Likes**

I've been using the Jupiter 21M lens this month as my Single In June lens. I've found it to be an excellent lens, albeit a bit heavy. Here's a few from the month, all taken on the Pentax K5 (and cross posted from the Single In June threads):

See the rest here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/themikelowe/sets/72157652301612683

eliasloarre · 06-28-2015, 02:52 AM

time for the MC VOLNA 50/1.8 M42...

fiveseven · 06-28-2015, 05:27 PM

^
Never knew they made Volna 1.8 in M42, I thought it was a strictly a K mount lens.

Topsy · 06-29-2015, 03:35 PM - **3 Likes**

Does anyone here know somebody that would like to sell a https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/37-wanted-items/298626-wanted-jupiter-9-a.html?

Meanwhile here's a photo I took a month ago with my k50 and Helios 44k-4

Helios 44k-4

yasik · 06-29-2015, 10:06 PM - **4 Likes**

Helios 40

06-07-2015, 02:43 AM - 2 Likes	#2778
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Helios 44M-4 Last edited by utak; 06-07-2015 at 07:15 AM. Reason: Deleted photo and text

06-09-2015, 10:49 PM - 1 Like	#2780
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	Industar 61 Last edited by edri; 06-09-2015 at 11:09 PM.

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06-04-2015, 01:12 PM - 1 Like	#2776
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by Topsy I have a question.. I remember reading [I don't recall where!] that the old m39 lenses, not the LTM ones, have an ever so slightly different flange focal distance than M42 lenses. Correct! See scratchpaddy's comment here, where he discusses using his ZM39 lenses with a m39 to m42 adapter. Quote: Does anybody know what the exact difference is? I'm trying to manufacture a hand full of adapters for my lenses (and those that I don't own yet ) and thought it'd be cool do just take that difference, if there is one, into account I've quoted the 45.2mm distance you mentioned in this thread before, but I'm going to guess that ultimately my source for the number is the same as yours. I'm thinking you're going to have to measure yourself eventually.

06-04-2015, 03:04 PM - 5 Likes	#2777
Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603	Pentax P3, Ilford HP5 Plus 400. Helios 44K-4. Developed and scanned by Ilford Labs in UK. For these shots I used a Pentax O-ME53 eyecup magnifier to improve the precision of focusing. As a result - zero misfocused shots. Another interesting observation : on film the corners of the frame look quite sharp as opposed to shots from a dSLR. A street in the old town of Tallinn. Portrait in one of the yards / small parks in the old town. Dismal figures in the modern art gallery. Some other shots from the same film roll : https://flic.kr/s/aHskd1Etr1 . Cross posted from Lets see those ''film'' shot

06-07-2015, 10:26 AM	#2779
GimlisGoldifsch New Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 6	I am thinking about buying a Tair lens from the internet. What exactly is the difference between the Tair 3S and the Tair 3 PhS lenses? And which one is newer or - in any way - better?

06-13-2015, 05:58 AM - 3 Likes	#2781
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Helios 44-2

06-16-2015, 06:26 PM	#2782
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Helios 44K-4:

06-20-2015, 06:46 PM - 2 Likes	#2783
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Backyard cannas with a Zenitar 16 (xposted)

06-21-2015, 10:36 PM	#2784
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Jupiter-12: Jupiter-8M: Most of this roll didn't turn out, with most shots being noticeably underexposed. Either I misjudged my exposures, or the film (given to me by an acquaintance) was slightly more expired than I was led to believe.

06-27-2015, 05:06 AM - 2 Likes	#2785
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	44-2

06-27-2015, 09:13 PM - 2 Likes	#2786
buberfan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maclean, NSW Posts: 95	I've been using the Jupiter 21M lens this month as my Single In June lens. I've found it to be an excellent lens, albeit a bit heavy. Here's a few from the month, all taken on the Pentax K5 (and cross posted from the Single In June threads): See the rest here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/themikelowe/sets/72157652301612683

06-28-2015, 05:27 PM	#2788
fiveseven Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NV/CA Posts: 370	^ Never knew they made Volna 1.8 in M42, I thought it was a strictly a K mount lens.

06-29-2015, 03:35 PM - 3 Likes	#2789
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Does anyone here know somebody that would like to sell a https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/37-wanted-items/298626-wanted-jupiter-9-a.html? Meanwhile here's a photo I took a month ago with my k50 and Helios 44k-4 Helios 44k-4

06-29-2015, 10:06 PM - 4 Likes	#2790
yasik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 234	Helios 40