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eebrew · 06-04-2019, 01:40 PM - **1 Like**

Hi!

I'm new to this forum, but have been using it as a resource of info for years now. Saga began when I bought a Spotmatic at a g-sale for dirt cheap. Came with a SMC 50mm f1.4mm and 1 roll of film later the obsession was ignited! A little LBA later and I amassed a decent M42 collection comprised mainly of takumars. I've since stopped doing film because it's a bit too tedious/cumbersome with two small kids...but the obsession has transition to adapting my old glass on a fuji x series body. It's been so fun!

Glad to be here! And thanks to all the posters for the great info!

Take-5-JB · 06-04-2019, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome! This is a great forum and there are helpful people. Enjoy the discussions and articles. The reviews give very good information to help with purchasing decisions. SMC coated are real nice lenses and the 50mm f1.4 is a classic.

JB

Wheatfield · 06-04-2019, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eebrew

Hi!

I'm new to this forum, but have been using it as a resource of info for years now. Saga began when I bought a Spotmatic at a g-sale for dirt cheap. Came with a SMC 50mm f1.4mm and 1 roll of film later the obsession was ignited! A little LBA later and I amassed a decent M42 collection comprised mainly of takumars. I've since stopped doing film because it's a bit too tedious/cumbersome with two small kids...but the obsession has transition to adapting my old glass on a fuji x series body. It's been so fun!

Glad to be here! And thanks to all the posters for the great info!

The X body is a good choice. The old lenses (M42 and pre A series bayonet) work better on your Fuji than they will on a Pentax digital body. At least that's what I've found.

Unregistered User 8 · 06-04-2019, 04:33 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard.

eebrew · 06-04-2019, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

The X body is a good choice. The old lenses (M42 and pre A series bayonet) work better on your Fuji than they will on a Pentax digital body. At least that's what I've found.

Thanks! It's been eye opening to say the least using these old lenses on a solid digital. The learning rate for getting to know the lenses is so much faster! Really diggin it!

Rnovo · 06-04-2019, 05:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by eebrew

Thanks! It's been eye opening to say the least using these old lenses on a solid digital. The learning rate for getting to know the lenses is so much faster! Really diggin it!

I'm using my old trusty Takumars on my new K1 II and the results are magic with "focus peaking" and "catch in focus"... that's if you don't need AF, of course!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-05-2019, 01:10 PM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy that fine Pentax glass.

06-04-2019, 01:40 PM - 1 Like	#1
eebrew New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 3	New and loving Pentax glass! Hi! I'm new to this forum, but have been using it as a resource of info for years now. Saga began when I bought a Spotmatic at a g-sale for dirt cheap. Came with a SMC 50mm f1.4mm and 1 roll of film later the obsession was ignited! A little LBA later and I amassed a decent M42 collection comprised mainly of takumars. I've since stopped doing film because it's a bit too tedious/cumbersome with two small kids...but the obsession has transition to adapting my old glass on a fuji x series body. It's been so fun! Glad to be here! And thanks to all the posters for the great info!

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Take-5-JB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 236	Welcome! This is a great forum and there are helpful people. Enjoy the discussions and articles. The reviews give very good information to help with purchasing decisions. SMC coated are real nice lenses and the 50mm f1.4 is a classic. JB

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Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by eebrew Hi! I'm new to this forum, but have been using it as a resource of info for years now. Saga began when I bought a Spotmatic at a g-sale for dirt cheap. Came with a SMC 50mm f1.4mm and 1 roll of film later the obsession was ignited! A little LBA later and I amassed a decent M42 collection comprised mainly of takumars. I've since stopped doing film because it's a bit too tedious/cumbersome with two small kids...but the obsession has transition to adapting my old glass on a fuji x series body. It's been so fun! Glad to be here! And thanks to all the posters for the great info! The X body is a good choice. The old lenses (M42 and pre A series bayonet) work better on your Fuji than they will on a Pentax digital body. At least that's what I've found.

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eebrew New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield The X body is a good choice. The old lenses (M42 and pre A series bayonet) work better on your Fuji than they will on a Pentax digital body. At least that's what I've found. Thanks! It's been eye opening to say the least using these old lenses on a solid digital. The learning rate for getting to know the lenses is so much faster! Really diggin it!

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Rnovo Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 415	Originally posted by eebrew Thanks! It's been eye opening to say the least using these old lenses on a solid digital. The learning rate for getting to know the lenses is so much faster! Really diggin it! I'm using my old trusty Takumars on my new K1 II and the results are magic with "focus peaking" and "catch in focus"... that's if you don't need AF, of course!

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