Thanks a lot to the person who recommended the PK/M42 adapter modification so that **automatic- only** M42 lenses could be used on DSLRs stopped down.
That link was : http://www.jr-worldwi.de/photo/index.html?M42_auto_adapter_Pentax_PK.htm l Anyway, I gave it a try using some plastic material I had around the house to make the flat ring with 44mm O.D. and 36mm I.D. and it works fine ( probably temporary - doubt if it would take the wear and tear of the repeated pin friction on lens installation). I got to try one of my favorite film lenses on the istDs for the first time, the 85mm f1.7 Auto SX M42 lens and I caught this squirrel in the back yard by chance: http://www.jchriso.com/temp/MSX85MM01.jpg ISO200, F5.6/ shutter speed on auto via AV mode, (not noted, too lazy to check file info). Not a great shot, but it does show the lens is pretty good IMHO. Sharp and smooth bokeh (at least in this particular shot, havent tried it worst case yet). I like the lens on digital too. Fooling around with these M42 lenses can be pretty fun especially now that I can use ANY M42 lens on AV or manual modes, even those with automatic only apertures without having to modify the lenses. I have a whole bunch to try.... jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
