M39/EOS

[sudaplatov]

Does anyone know where to get
M39/EOS adapter to put old M39
lens on new Canon EOS camera?
I could use M39/M42 and M42/EOS,
but one adapter is better than two.
In case someone knows the answer
send me an email please :).

[hapm]

I guess it doesn't exist. In this case two adpaters isn't a problem. The M39 to M42 fits inside the M42 mount. Most M39 lenses will not work on an SLR anyway because they were designed for rangefinders with much smaller flange to film distance. On an SLR they become macro only. The Russian Helios 85mm is an exception because it was apparently made for SLR's and also made with a M39 mount. People routinely use SLR lenses on rangefinders but not the other way around.
Hap

[sudaplatov]

Thanx a lot!
I got couple of Russian SLR M39 lens.
Like Helios 85mm f/1.5 and Mir 39mm f/2.8.
I connect them to D30 via two adapters but
it is not very convinient because two adapters
are not made to be used in such a way.
As a result all lens parameters and settings are
rotated a little bit and it is not convinient to
check and change them instantly.
Moreover, tripod mount on Helios could not be used
because it is not at the botom anymore - it is
somewhere on the left side of the lens.
Howvere it is OK.
On the other side M42 adapter is made in proper
way - all M42 lens are connected in proper way.

[hapm]

Yes, I know the problem with the tripod mount on the Helios. BTW does your Helios feel loose in the barrel around the focus and aperture rings? I wonder if they are all this way.
Hap

[sudaplatov]

Nope, my Helios is OK.
I got the very rare one - its number is 000595.
This means that this is one the first made Helises.
It was made in late 50-th - excellent condition.
Nice glass, nice build - one can feel THAT epoch.

[sudaplatov]

I made couple of shots with old Helios 85mm f/1.5.
It looks OK for evening and non-autofocus at f/1.5.
http://www.math.jhu.edu/~cheltsov/pictures/helios999.jpg
or
http://www.math.jhu.edu/~cheltsov/pictures/helios2160.jpg