On 1/1/06, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That was me mentioning how well M42 lenses work on DSLR's. And the film
> *ist should be no different for that.

Thanks Adam.  I had forgotten who made the comment.  The film *ist is
no different when it comes to M42 lenses.

>
> Cost savings. The M42 lenses just need metering, the K/M lenses need
> hardware that the M42 and KA and later lenses don't require.
>
> I'm up to two M42 lenses, and looking at more. I also picked up an SP,
> so I need some more (need something in the 20-24mm range, a 35mm and
> something around 85mm)

Don't we all?  I'm seriously considering dumping my M lenses and
picking up a handful of Super-Takumars and FA lenses.

>
> -Adam
>


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