Hi,
just one question - why not to get black M42 (Industar-50-2) instead of silver M39 ? Optical formula of those two are identical, but I've found newer lenses to have better antireflective coatings. I have about 5 or 6 ones in my collection, some with cameras and some alone.
Older lens with digital... oh yes, I've tried '54 Industar-22 (standard lens for first Zenit, non-collapsible version) and '56 Helios-44 (one of standard lenses for Zenit-S) with *ist D, while writing an overview for our photo/computer magazine.
BR, Margus
Juan Buhler wrote:
A few days ago I inquired about a 39mm to 42mm adapter because I wanted to try an old Industar Zenit lens in the ist D. Well, Shel loaned me his, so behold this anachronism, the black tape special edition soviet * ist D:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1990444/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1990443/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1990442/
As seen in the first image, the serial number of the Industar starts in 59, which means 1959. Has anyone mounted older lenses on their digital cameras?
Anyway, as it is, the lens doesn't seem to focus to infinity, even though it should (it is an SLR lens, and there are adapters for M42 made to be used with it). It makes for a nice portrait lens though.
I might even go out and take some pictures with it now.
j
