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Turbotak · 06-06-2019, 03:26 PM - **3 Likes**

Just picked up a mint condition Vivitar 19mm f/3.8 for not very much. Contax mount. Can't wait for an adapter to arrive so I can test it out!

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D1N0 · 06-06-2019, 04:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Well that explains everything.

Perhaps you should take a holiday and tour those same places.

Perhaps I should but this is cheaper

Marcus Rowland · 06-06-2019, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Marcus Rowland

And got sixes! It's pristine and worked perfectly once I switched it to F32. VERY heavy trombone-type 70-210 4-5.6, all-metal construction so obviously from the early days of Nikon autofocus. Extremely pleased, and I will have to do something nice for Oxfam. Donate my next lot of unwanted books or something.

Took it out for some test photos today, worked very well indeed

Nikkor AF 70-210 4-5.6 on D7000 | Flickr

I was slightly wrong about the construction, the moving part of the trombone is some sort of plastic, the inner barrel is metal. Made between 1987 and 1993 (when the virtually identical D version was introduced, the difference mainly being the firmware).

**pepperberry farm** · 06-06-2019, 10:34 PM - **7 Likes**

new (to me) Mamiya Sekor 35mm f2.8 arrived yesterday:

and the AMU that's being used

Racer X 69 · 06-07-2019, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

new (to me) Mamiya Sekor 35mm f2.8 arrived yesterday:

and the AMU that's being used

I see an A setting, is that a K mount?

**pepperberry farm** · 06-07-2019, 02:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I see an A setting, is that a K mount?

no, that is an A/M switch for the aperture pin; this is an M42 mount lens...

Turbotak · 06-07-2019, 10:15 AM - **1 Like**

De-clicked the iris of the Vivitar 20mm, and removed all the AE levers/protrusions. Lost the little ball, so no going back now! XD

My solution to the extremely loose iris ring was to cut a double sided tape in half (so it's only one side) and stick it on the inside of the ring with some grease. A little stiff but hopefully will loosen up with use as it compresses more.

D1N0 · 06-07-2019, 12:58 PM - **6 Likes**

The Vivitar 28mm 2.0 close focussing by komine came today and it looks en feels like it is new:

**pepperberry farm** · 06-07-2019, 01:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

The Vivitar 28mm 2.0 close focussing by komine came today and it looks en feels like it is new:

pretty...

Jome · 06-08-2019, 05:01 AM - **1 Like**

Just got this for 2$...
And now a need a 2nd M42 adapter or M42 mount lenses (first or all that apply

)...

Arjay Bee · 06-08-2019, 05:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jome

And now a need a 2nd M42 adapter or M42 mount lenses (first or all that apply )

And an M42 macro tube so the bellows will clear the horn of the onboard camera flash overhanging the mount. Unscrewing from the M42 adapter is tricky otherwise - been there done that. :-)

Jome · 06-08-2019, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

And an M42 macro tube so the bellows will clear the horn of the onboard camera flash overhanging the mount. Unscrewing from the M42 adapter is tricky otherwise - been there done that. :-)

Thank a lot for the trick, Arjay Bee,
Happily a T-2 adapter allowed me to avoid this

MJSteele · 06-08-2019, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by Turbotak

Just picked up a mint condition Vivitar 19mm f/3.8 for not very much. Contax mount. Can't wait for an adapter to arrive so I can test it out!

Sweet..... Enjoy

---------- Post added 06-08-19 at 06:20 AM ----------

Originally posted by D1N0

The Vivitar 28mm 2.0 close focussing by komine came today and it looks en feels like it is new:

Very Nice

**WPRESTO** · 06-08-2019, 06:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jome

Just got this for 2$...
And now a need a 2nd M42 adapter or M42 mount lenses (first or all that apply

)...

Suggestion: 1) get an M42 to M39 adapter (= Pentax thread to Leica thread); 2) get a used enlarger lens* and mount that on the bellows. OR: 1) get an M42 to filter thread adapter, any size 49mm or greater; 2) reverse mount a normal to moderately WA prime lens or an enlarger lens*

*The 50mm f2.8 El-Nikkor was very popular, is available used for reasonable cost, and has a good reputation for use as a deep macro lens in normal, or even better reverse mount.

If you don't know where to get an adapter, try
1) adapterrings.com

2) Thor Labs.

SSGGeezer · 06-08-2019, 10:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

new (to me) Mamiya Sekor 35mm f2.8 arrived yesterday:

and the AMU that's being used

I like those AMUs even more than the originals! At least for snacking.

06-08-2019, 05:01 AM - 1 Like	#16345
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Just got this for 2$... And now a need a 2nd M42 adapter or M42 mount lenses (first or all that apply )... Last edited by Jome; 09-29-2019 at 02:52 AM.

06-08-2019, 06:18 AM	#16348
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Lens Originally posted by Turbotak Just picked up a mint condition Vivitar 19mm f/3.8 for not very much. Contax mount. Can't wait for an adapter to arrive so I can test it out! Sweet..... Enjoy ---------- Post added 06-08-19 at 06:20 AM ---------- Originally posted by D1N0 The Vivitar 28mm 2.0 close focussing by komine came today and it looks en feels like it is new: Very Nice

06-08-2019, 06:44 AM - 2 Likes	#16349
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by Jome Just got this for 2$... And now a need a 2nd M42 adapter or M42 mount lenses (first or all that apply )... Suggestion: 1) get an M42 to M39 adapter (= Pentax thread to Leica thread); 2) get a used enlarger lens* and mount that on the bellows. OR: 1) get an M42 to filter thread adapter, any size 49mm or greater; 2) reverse mount a normal to moderately WA prime lens or an enlarger lens* The 50mm f2.8 El-Nikkor was very popular, is available used for reasonable cost, and has a good reputation for use as a deep macro lens in normal, or even better reverse mount. If you don't know where to get an adapter, try 1) adapterrings.com 2) Thor Labs. Last edited by WPRESTO; 06-08-2019 at 09:55 AM.*

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06-06-2019, 04:24 PM - 1 Like	#16337
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Well that explains everything. Perhaps you should take a holiday and tour those same places. Perhaps I should but this is cheaper

06-06-2019, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#16338
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by Marcus Rowland And got sixes! It's pristine and worked perfectly once I switched it to F32. VERY heavy trombone-type 70-210 4-5.6, all-metal construction so obviously from the early days of Nikon autofocus. Extremely pleased, and I will have to do something nice for Oxfam. Donate my next lot of unwanted books or something. Took it out for some test photos today, worked very well indeed Nikkor AF 70-210 4-5.6 on D7000 \| Flickr I was slightly wrong about the construction, the moving part of the trombone is some sort of plastic, the inner barrel is metal. Made between 1987 and 1993 (when the virtually identical D version was introduced, the difference mainly being the firmware).

06-06-2019, 10:34 PM - 7 Likes	#16339
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	new (to me) Mamiya Sekor 35mm f2.8 arrived yesterday: and the AMU that's being used

06-07-2019, 01:45 AM	#16340
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by pepperberry farm new (to me) Mamiya Sekor 35mm f2.8 arrived yesterday: and the AMU that's being used I see an A setting, is that a K mount?

06-07-2019, 02:52 AM - 1 Like	#16341
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I see an A setting, is that a K mount? no, that is an A/M switch for the aperture pin; this is an M42 mount lens...

06-07-2019, 10:15 AM - 1 Like	#16342
Turbotak Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 73	De-clicked the iris of the Vivitar 20mm, and removed all the AE levers/protrusions. Lost the little ball, so no going back now! XD My solution to the extremely loose iris ring was to cut a double sided tape in half (so it's only one side) and stick it on the inside of the ring with some grease. A little stiff but hopefully will loosen up with use as it compresses more.

06-07-2019, 12:58 PM - 6 Likes	#16343
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The Vivitar 28mm 2.0 close focussing by komine came today and it looks en feels like it is new:

06-07-2019, 01:15 PM - 1 Like	#16344
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by D1N0 The Vivitar 28mm 2.0 close focussing by komine came today and it looks en feels like it is new: pretty...

06-08-2019, 05:18 AM - 2 Likes	#16346
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by Jome And now a need a 2nd M42 adapter or M42 mount lenses (first or all that apply ) And an M42 macro tube so the bellows will clear the horn of the onboard camera flash overhanging the mount. Unscrewing from the M42 adapter is tricky otherwise - been there done that. :-)

06-08-2019, 05:23 AM	#16347
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Originally posted by Arjay Bee And an M42 macro tube so the bellows will clear the horn of the onboard camera flash overhanging the mount. Unscrewing from the M42 adapter is tricky otherwise - been there done that. :-) Thank a lot for the trick, Arjay Bee, Happily a T-2 adapter allowed me to avoid this

06-08-2019, 10:46 AM - 1 Like	#16350
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by pepperberry farm new (to me) Mamiya Sekor 35mm f2.8 arrived yesterday: and the AMU that's being used I like those AMUs even more than the originals! At least for snacking.