Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

in one of your upcoming projects… Stan On Apr 2, 2021, at 5:07 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? I found this lens on ebay for not too much money, and thought it was interesting because I haven't seen many M42 preset lenses

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 9:33 AM Stanley Halpin wrote: > Nicely done Juan. > I vote for the K24/3.5 for you to use in one of your upcoming projects… > > Stan > > > On Apr 2, 2021, at 5:07 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: > > > > I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

Nicely done Juan. I vote for the K24/3.5 for you to use in one of your upcoming projects… Stan > On Apr 2, 2021, at 5:07 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: > > I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? > I found this lens on ebay for not too much money,

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

one. A 1957 100mm f3.5 Takumar (in m42) that I sold for a high dollar to a collector in France. That sale funded additional purchases and started me on a buy/sell education in Pentax lenses and bodies. It was from another (200mm f5.6 purchased for $15) that I learned that slow lenses could give

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

On 3/4/21, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: > It's cool to see that works at a small scale as >well. Absolutely! Enjoying the progression mate - keep em coming :-) -- Cheers Cotty -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

On 4/3/2021 06:40:53, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 2/4/21, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: Super short, 2'34" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgZP4iBRI6E Much better! Love it. Just watch out for serif fonts as they are a bit harder to read but Americans seem to like them ;-)

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

On 4/2/2021 17:07:14, Juan Buhler wrote: > > I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? > > I found this lens on ebay for not too much money, and thought it was > > interesting because I haven't seen many M42 preset lenses that weren't > made &g

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

Thanks Alan. The reason I believe this one was made by Tokina is several other Tokina lenses I see online that have very similar or the same design: http://forum.mflenses.com/vemar-old-tokina-135-28-t38951.html https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-m42-mount-tokina-28mm-f3-lens

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

Thanks Cotty! I still see tons of issues with my videos though! I've been trying to make the fonts period-correct for the lens I'm looking at, but you're right, I wasn't paying attention to serif vs sans-serif. It's a really interesting process, not only I'm learning a bit about making the

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

PM, Juan Buhler wrote: I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? I found this lens on ebay for not too much money, and thought it was interesting because I haven't seen many M42 preset lenses that weren't made in the Soviet Union. Super short, 2'34" video:

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

On 2/4/21, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: >Super short, 2'34" video: > >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgZP4iBRI6E Much better! Love it. Just watch out for serif fonts as they are a bit harder to read but Americans seem to like them ;-) -- Cheers Cotty

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

I like the dog. On 4/2/2021 17:07:14, Juan Buhler wrote: I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? I found this lens on ebay for not too much money, and thought it was interesting because I haven't seen many M42 preset lenses that weren't made in the Soviet Union

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

Oh, haha, that's not what I meant, sorry I should have been more clear. I want to play with some old teles, but that's just as a photo nerd. As a street photographer, I'd never use a long lens. That's not my thing, I like to get close. Not saying it cannot or shouldn't be done, I'm sure someone

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

> On Apr 2, 2021, at 2:57 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > > Am 02.04.21 um 23:42 schrieb Juan Buhler: >> I need to get my hands on some longer old lenses. As a street photographer >> I've always favored wide lenses, but there are some interesting teles out >> there. > > Are you sure you'd

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

Am 02.04.21 um 23:42 schrieb Juan Buhler: I need to get my hands on some longer old lenses. As a street photographer I've always favored wide lenses, but there are some interesting teles out there. Are you sure you'd want to do street photography with a 4/300 mm lens that is about 12 inches

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

uan Buhler: > > > Some candidates: > > The Meyer Goerlitz (later Pentacon) 4/300 mm and 5.6/500 mm lenses made > in East Germany are preset lenses. Then again, with those large > diaphragms made of 23 blades one wouldn't expect much else. > > They're both availa

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 2:27 PM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Nice video, by the way, Juan. > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* > > > > On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 5:07 PM Juan Buhler wrote: >

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

Am 02.04.21 um 23:07 schrieb Juan Buhler: Some candidates: The Meyer Goerlitz (later Pentacon) 4/300 mm and 5.6/500 mm lenses made in East Germany are preset lenses. Then again, with those large diaphragms made of 23 blades one wouldn't expect much else. They're both available with M42

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

Nice video, by the way, Juan. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 5:07 PM Juan Buhler wrote: > I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? > I found this lens on ebay

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

:07 PM Juan Buhler wrote: > I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? > I found this lens on ebay for not too much money, and thought it was > interesting because I haven't seen many M42 preset lenses that weren't made > in the Soviet Union. > >

An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? I found this lens on ebay for not too much money, and thought it was interesting because I haven't seen many M42 preset lenses that weren't made in the Soviet Union. Super short, 2'34" video: https://www.youtube.com/

Soligor 300/5.5 M42

Picked one up a few weeks ago and just got around to sticking on the K5. Better than expected performance. Will post some results tomorrow. Collin Brendemuehl 614-354-6686 (texting ok) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: In case anyone in MO needs M42 ...

Not a bad deal really. On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 1:53 PM, Collin B wrote: > http://springfield.craigslist.org/clt/5903024842.html > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

In case anyone in MO needs M42 ...

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Wanted: Pentax Helicoid Extension Tube (M42)

That is all. If anyone has one they wish to sell, drop me a line off-list. Thanks! -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Website with Pentax M42 and 6x7 Lens info

Stumbled into this today: http://antiquecameras.net/pentaxm42lens.html It's new to me but maybe others have heard of it. Interesting mix of info presented about various lenses and some the outbound links are interesting and useful as well. The link above is to the M42 section of the site

FS Friday: m42 to Q adapter, F 100mm f2.8 Macro, A50 f1.7

got an unused m42 to Q adapter. This is the one with the handy tripod foot which helps with your center of gravity when putting a Takumar on the front of your Q mount camera $19 Pentax-F 100mm f2.8 macro. This is a hard to find lens with a great reputation for its combination of build quality

Re: Looking for Jupiter-9 85mm F/2.0 in M42 mount

This is not a difficult lens to find on the usual auction sites, and is still a relative bargain compared to the f1.8/f1.9 Takumars and later Pentax models - as well as the original Zeiss Sonnars (East West German) that it was cloned from. The problem is often finding a good one with no issues.

Re: Looking for Jupiter-9 85mm F/2.0 in M42 mount

Thanks, Darren. The problem with former Soviet Union republics is relative unreliability of the mail services... I will pass your message to my friend. Also, naturally, I apologize to the list as it appears that I wasn't attentive enough and some of my private correspondence (in Russian) got

Looking for Jupiter-9 85mm F/2.0 in M42 mount

Guys, a friend of mine, who was a list member for some time, if I am not mistaken, is looking for the subject. If you have one is really good shape, please let me know off the list. Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Looking for Jupiter-9 85mm F/2.0 in M42 mount

Кстати, я забыл похвастаться. Мне все же починили мой портретник 77/1.8, при чем по-моему просто идеально починили... On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, a friend of mine, who was a list member for some time, if I am not mistaken, is looking for the

Re: Looking for Jupiter-9 85mm F/2.0 in M42 mount

Я вот тебе зашерил сейчас две карточки - свежие совсем. Как раз с ним снято. On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 8:50 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Кстати, я забыл похвастаться. Мне все же починили мой портретник 77/1.8, при чем по-моему просто идеально починили... On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at

speaking of FF, wheres the M42 DSLR?

Im still waiting for a FF M42 DSLR body that automatically pushes the little lens aperture acuator pin in before exposure. Could be a long wait... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: speaking of FF, wheres the M42 DSLR?

Perfect thing for a kickstarter project. Pentax may never get around to this and we're all tired of waiting for it. On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 8:34 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: Im still waiting for a FF M42 DSLR body that automatically pushes the little lens aperture acuator pin

Re: speaking of FF, wheres the M42 DSLR?

I think you'll have to ask Cosina about that. On 9/17/2012 8:34 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Im still waiting for a FF M42 DSLR body that automatically pushes the little lens aperture acuator pin in before exposure. Could be a long wait... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net

Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question

On Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:50:02 +0100 Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: in your Pentax days, did you ever use an M42 to K-mount adapter? ...and if you did, did you have any problems with the adapter sticking on the body or with infinity focus? I've trawled the Pentax forums, most

M42 to K-mount adapter question

Hi team, Had a question from a mate - I don't know the answer but I told him I knew a group of people who might ;-) -- in your Pentax days, did you ever use an M42 to K-mount adapter? ...and if you did, did you have any problems with the adapter sticking on the body

Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question

:50 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Hi team, Had a question from a mate - I don't know the answer but I told him I knew a group of people who might ;-) -- in your Pentax days, did you ever use an M42 to K-mount adapter? ...and if you did, did you have any

Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question

use an M42 to K-mount adapter? ...and if you did, did you have any problems with the adapter sticking on the body or with infinity focus? I've trawled the Pentax forums, most recommend the genuine Pentax adapter which is expensive and hard to find - But, the genuine Pentax adapter itself

Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question

The M42 to K-Mount adapter was designed as part of the transition from M42 to K-mount in the 1970s to allow owners buy a new Pentax body and make use of their existing complement of M42 lenses. It is designed to mount into the K-mount body and lock there in order to facilitate changing M42 lenses

RE: M42 to K-mount adapter question

Stenquist Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 2:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question I found some third-party adapters to be a poor fit, which can lead to problems. The Pentax adapter works fine, but to release it, you have to reach into the gap in the adapter

Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question

. A strong fingernail is good enough but a small thin blade, (knife or screwdriver), works as well. Now some non Pentax m42 lenses have external indexing systems for wide open metering that can interfere with proper mounting and operation on a K mount camera, (Mamyia Sekor TL/DTL are a system I know

M42 to K-mount adapter question

I started using M42 to Pk adapters almost since the Pk release, have used the original version (more than one copy) in KM, K2, Ricoh XR10, Lx, Mz5, PZ70, Pz1p and Mx, and never had infinity issues unless the camera was off the spec somehow. Yes, that happened with the K2, and later with the Lx

M42 to K-mount adapter question

From: Steve Cottrell Hi team, Had a question from a mate - I don't know the answer but I told him I knew a group of people who might ;-) -- in your Pentax days, did you ever use an M42 to K-mount adapter? ...and if you did, did you have any problems with the adapter sticking

Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question

on 2012-09-11 11:50 Steve Cottrell wrote in your Pentax days, did you ever use an M42 to K-mount adapter? ...and if you did, did you have any problems with the adapter sticking on the body or with infinity focus? i have a no-name adapter from ebay that i've used with my Macro-Takumar 50mm

Re: M42 to K-mount adapter question

I have had a third party adapter stick on the body. I had to remove the entire k-mount from the body so that I could get at the back of it to dislodge the adapter. Paul On 12/09/2012, at 3:50 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: in your Pentax days, did you ever use an M42 to K

RE: M42 to K-mount adapter question

it. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cottrell Sent: Wednesday, 12 September 2012 3:50 AM To: pentax list Subject: M42 to K-mount adapter question Hi team, Had a question from a mate

Yashica Yashinon 60mm f/2.8 Camera Lens for Pentax M42

-Camera-Lens-Pentax-M42-/110856051522?pt=Camera_Lenseshash=item19cf891b42 This flower in less than an inch in size and I used the above lens to photograph it.. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16366456 Also used it to photograph most of my Morning Glory's in this set http://photo.net

Re: Preaching to the choir (using an M42 lens on a program plus)

Better do it soon, Kodak filed for bankruptcy today. On 1/17/2012 4:25 PM, Sam L wrote: I have been using my M42 lenses on my K-x for a couple years now, but over the weekend was the first time I tried putting one (1.9 / 85) on a program plus that I had picked up and never used. Wow. What

Preaching to the choir (using an M42 lens on a program plus)

I have been using my M42 lenses on my K-x for a couple years now, but over the weekend was the first time I tried putting one (1.9 / 85) on a program plus that I had picked up and never used. Wow. What a dream. So big and bright and easy to focus. I left the shutter on auto and pretty much

Re: Preaching to the choir (using an M42 lens on a program plus)

On Jan 17, 2012, at 15:25, Sam L wrote: I have been using my M42 lenses on my K-x for a couple years now, but over the weekend was the first time I tried putting one (1.9 / 85) on a program plus that I had picked up and never used. Wow. What a dream. So big and bright and easy to focus

Re: Preaching to the choir (using an M42 lens on a program plus)

On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jan 17, 2012, at 15:25, Sam L wrote: I have been using my M42 lenses on my K-x for a couple years now, but over the weekend was the first time I tried putting one (1.9 / 85) on a program plus that I had picked up

FS: Supertak 85/1.9, Macrotak 50/4, M42 accessories

Pentax Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9 (M42 mount), $250 s/n 3857105 with original caps hood lens body in very good cosmetic condition; hood has all its paint but has a few light scratches; very clean glass, no fungus or scratches; close inspection reveals very slight mark in the front coating (see

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

On Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:38:02 -0500 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: M42 lenses don't work the same way as K lenses. In manual the lens is always stopped down to shooting aperture and the meter will give you the correct exposure, as long as you're within the meter's operable EV

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

:) the one i saw today is the one on this page: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Takumar-300mm-F4-1962.html i guess what i really want to know is that once mounted with an m42 adapter, does one use this like a K/M lens with stop-down metering/green button? would appreciate any input you may

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

condition and so badly needs a caring home :) the one i saw today is the one on this page: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Takumar-300mm-F4-1962.html i guess what i really want to know is that once mounted with an m42 adapter, does one use this like a K/M lens with stop-down metering

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

Don't forget the Hyper Manual mode. http://www.ok1000pentax.com/2009/04/pentax-hyper-program-and-hyper-manual.html http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=36220193 Shooting with m42 lenses is best on a Pentax, because of Hyper Manual. Also, you should try to use an old preset

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

actually, a usable live view mode with magnification has proven to be of most use to me. i've shot m42 takumars with pentax k10d and a canon 5d mkII and the use with the latter is much more pleasurable and much more useful, especially towards the wide end (not only the angle of view, but also

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 10:34 AM, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote: Don't forget the Hyper Manual mode. http://www.ok1000pentax.com/2009/04/pentax-hyper-program-and-hyper-manual.html http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=36220193 Shooting with m42 lenses is best

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Luka Knezevic-Strika lukastr...@gmail.com wrote: actually, a usable live view mode with magnification has proven to be of most use to me. i've shot m42 takumars with pentax k10d and a canon 5d mkII and the use with the latter is much more pleasurable and much

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

M42 lenses don't work the same way as K lenses. In manual the lens is always stopped down to shooting aperture and the meter will give you the correct exposure, as long as you're within the meter's operable EV range. In auto the lens will never stop down, but you'll get the correct exposure

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

Shooting with m42 lenses is best on a Pentax, because of Hyper Manual. Also, you should try to use an old preset lens on your Pentax (like the inexpensive Tele-Takumar 200mm f5.6). Presets work great and aren't hard to get used to at all on a DSLR. Darren Addy Kearney, NE I skimmed those links

RE: m42 takumar 300/4

av mode will work on pentax DSLRS using M42 lenses because the metering is based on actual light reaching sensor, so if you shoot a shot at F4, it will give a specific shutter speed, but if you stop down, less light reaches sensor and slower correct shutter speed will occur. -- J.C. O'Connell

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

using M42 lenses because the metering is based on actual light reaching sensor, so if you shoot a shot at F4, it will give a specific shutter speed, but if you stop down, less light reaches sensor and slower correct shutter speed will occur. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join

m42 takumar 300/4

what i really want to know is that once mounted with an m42 adapter, does one use this like a K/M lens with stop-down metering/green button? would appreciate any input you may have... thanks, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

today for sale, it's in almost mint condition and so badly needs a caring home :) the one i saw today is the one on this page: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Takumar-300mm-F4-1962.html i guess what i really want to know is that once mounted with an m42 adapter, does one use

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

/lensreviews/Takumar-300mm-F4-1962.html i guess what i really want to know is that once mounted with an m42 adapter, does one use this like a K/M lens with stop-down metering/green button? would appreciate any input you may have... It will be different. The aperture does not get held open

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

On Thu, 4 Nov 2010 15:10:16 -0400 paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: It worked well with my LX -- sharp and contrasty. But it might produce a lot of CA on a digital camera. Most of the older telephotos tend to do that. thanks Paul, that's nice to know. it isn't too expensive so i

Re: Subject: Re: Pentas M 135/3.5 vs. Takumar 135/2.5 vs Takumar M42 135/3.5

On Oct 13, 2010, at 12:44 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I was extremely lucky, my copy of the SMC [K] 135 f3.5 came my way as a lens cap on a MX purchased on ebay. Wow! In that connection, bidding is about to end on the lens I bought yesterday -- Pentax SMC M 135/3.6 -- with the bid currently

Re: Subject: Re: Pentas M 135/3.5 vs. Takumar 135/2.5 vs Takumar M42 135/3.5

On Oct 13, 2010, at 11:10 AM, Eric Weir wrote: Pentax SMC M 135/3.6 Make that 3.5. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Subject: Re: Pentas M 135/3.5 vs. Takumar 135/2.5 vs Takumar M42 135/3.5

That should have been body cap not lens cap but you got the idea. On 10/13/2010 11:10 AM, Eric Weir wrote: On Oct 13, 2010, at 12:44 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I was extremely lucky, my copy of the SMC [K] 135 f3.5 came my way as a lens cap on a MX purchased on ebay. Wow! In that connection,

Subject: Re: Pentas M 135/3.5 vs. Takumar 135/2.5 vs Takumar M42 135/3.5

OK, I have an SMC Takumar 3.5 (M42) that I picked up pretty cheap that I use on my K20D.  Have not used it much but early results seem good.  Any comments on this lens? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: Subject: Re: Pentas M 135/3.5 vs. Takumar 135/2.5 vs Takumar M42 135/3.5

light on any camera with a less that stellar focusing system. I was extremely lucky, my copy of the SMC [K] 135 f3.5 came my way as a lens cap on a MX purchased on ebay. On 10/13/2010 12:36 AM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: OK, I have an SMC Takumar 3.5 (M42) that I picked up pretty cheap that I use

Re: Using the M42 Adapter?

Jerry in Arizona wrote: OK, this may sound stupid but I hope to get some advice on using the PENTAX M42-PK adapter. I recently bought a non OEM adapter and it is now permanently stuck in an old K mount camera (PZ-70). Luckily I tested it first. I don't want to repeat that on my K20D. I

RE: Using the M42 Adapter?

From: Jerry in Arizona OK, this may sound stupid but I hope to get some advice on using the PENTAX M42-PK adapter.? I recently bought a non OEM adapter and it is now permanently stuck in an old K mount camera (PZ-70).? Luckily I tested it first.? I don't want to repeat that on my K20D.? I

Re: Using the M42 Adapter?

Pentax has the manual on-line as a PDF file: http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manual/Mount_Adapter_K.pdf It says there's spring you have to push in with the tip of a ball point pen, then you just turn it counter-clockwise until it stops it will come out. When it works normally, that

Re: Using the M42 Adapter?

disengage the spring and the adapter is then jammed solid. I have heard of a few other people (apart from myself and Jerry) that this has happened to and it is always a third-party adapter that goes wrong. Paul And that's one reason why I use my M42 glass on my Minolta kit nearly-exclusively

Re: Using the M42 Adapter?

://www.funadium.com/m42tok.php#umount I now have two adapters, including a Pentax brand adapter.  Cuz I am basically a coward I decided to remove the spring lock on both adapters.  Tried them both on the PZ-70 and they went on and came off with no problems. I have an M42 Super Takumar 135mm f3.5 lens that I

Re: Using the M42 Adapter?

://www.funadium.com/m42tok.php#umount I now have two adapters, including a Pentax brand adapter. Cuz I am basically a coward I decided to remove the spring lock on both adapters. Tried them both on the PZ-70 and they went on and came off with no problems. I have an M42 Super Takumar 135mm f3.5 lens that I

RE: Using the M42 Adapter?

Ive used the pentax adapter for years with no problem. no tool is necessary to remove them from the k body, I just squeeze the spring to remove from body. just squeeze and turn, its not that difficult. p.s. the pentax adapter makes the k body into m42 body, it doesn't make the screw lenses

RE: Using the M42 Adapter?

/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jerry in Arizona Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 8:07 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Using the M42 Adapter? First I want to thank all the members for their very helpful discussion and advice.  What

Using the M42 Adapter?

OK, this may sound stupid but I hope to get some advice on using the PENTAX M42-PK adapter.  I recently bought a non OEM adapter and it is now permanently stuck in an old K mount camera (PZ-70).  Luckily I tested it first.  I don't want to repeat that on my K20D.  I guess the most important

Re: Using the M42 Adapter?

On Aug 7, 2010, at 8:56 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: OK, this may sound stupid but I hope to get some advice on using the PENTAX M42-PK adapter. I recently bought a non OEM adapter and it is now permanently stuck in an old K mount camera (PZ-70). Luckily I tested it first. I don't

Re: Using the M42 Adapter?

This happened on my MX and I had to undo the screws that held the K-mount to the body and remove the entire mount. At that point I was able to disengage the flat spring that locks the M42 adapter into the K-mount. After that I got a genuine Pentax adapter and discarded the third party one

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to disengage the flat spring that locks the M42 adapter into the K-mount. After that I got a genuine Pentax adapter and discarded the third party one that had caused the trouble. That procedure was relatively safe on the MX which doesn't have any electrical contacts in the mount. With the PZ70 you

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stupid but I hope to get some advice on using the PENTAX M42-PK adapter. I recently bought a non OEM adapter and it is now permanently stuck in an old K mount camera (PZ-70). Luckily I tested it first. I don't want to repeat that on my K20D. I guess the most important part is getting it out. All

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Hello! Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? In the USA you can get them at Pentax Webstore: http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/detail/PTX+30120 In Europe you can get them at Pentax Spares http://www.pentaxspares.co.uk, which is part

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wrote: On 4 August 2010 20:03, Jerry in Arizonaglewis4...@yahoo.com  wrote: Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? Apart from eBay? No idea.   --M. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus

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On 8/5/2010 10:07 AM, Nuno Miguel dos Santos Baeta wrote: Hello! Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? In the USA you can get them at Pentax Webstore: http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/detail/PTX+30120 In Europe you can get them

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On 2010-08-05 15:50, P. J. Alling wrote: There are some third party adapters that are almost exact copies of the Pentax. Unfortunately they tend to be made from inferior materials. I've heard (secondhand) that some of them don't get all of the dimensions exactly right, either, sometimes

Pentax M42 adapter?

Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

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On 4 August 2010 20:03, Jerry in Arizona glewis4...@yahoo.com wrote: Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? Apart from eBay? No idea. --M. --     \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com     http://EnticingTheLight.com     A Quest for Photographic

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Pentax USA seems to make them available from time to time, but mostly you have to pick them up used. ebay is where I got my second one. (I bought the first when I got my MX in 1976). On 8/4/2010 8:03 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters

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Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? Apart from eBay? No idea. --M. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3051 - Release Date: 08/04/10 10:07:00 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

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-p* *On 8/4/2010 7:14 PM, Miserere wrote: On 4 August 2010 20:03, Jerry in Arizonaglewis4...@yahoo.com wrote: Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? Apart from eBay? No idea. --M. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

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[mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 8:18 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax M42 adapter? Pentax USA seems to make them available from time to time, but mostly you have to pick them up used. ebay is where I got my second one. (I

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From: Jerry in Arizona Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? Amazon lists a Pentax Mount Adaptor B. I don't think it's actually made by Pentax. Otherwise, you might find a NOS Pentax Mount Adapter-K at an independent camera dealer. -- PDML Pentax

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I thught I had searced ebay pretty thoroughly with no luck, but searching again did find an authentic Pentax M42-PK adapter for $29.50 w/shipping.  Tried an off brand on an older K mount camera and it is jammed, so felt I had to go with the original Pentax adapter. Tks to all.  Look forward

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On Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:14:05 -0400 Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Can anyone tell me where genuine Pentax M42 to PK adapters are available? my local shops usually have a couple in stock. -- Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own

Re: Help ... advice on m42 extension tubes

On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: These will only work properly with M42 screw mount lenses.  Pentax stopped making lenses in this mount in the mid 1970s.  To use them on any K mount camera either film or digital you will have to get a Pentax M42

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