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MrKickalot
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 09:39
Has anyone used any old M42 threaded lenses on their EOS camera with an adapter? I am looking to get a bellow for macro and this is the cheapest way to go. I don't use autofocus anyway so if the lenses are any good then it's the way I want to go at this point!!

Thanks
Andy_T
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 10:16
Take a look here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=62616)!

Very nice lens tests, also some macro lenses.

I have used and use some M42 lenses, and getting focus sharp is the only challenge for me.

Best regards,
Andy
DocFrankenstein
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 12:23
I've used 58 f/2 on my rebel. It's hard to focus.

But macro I'd imagine it would be ok.
rdenney
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 15:52
Has anyone used any old M42 threaded lenses on their EOS camera with an adapter? I am looking to get a bellow for macro and this is the cheapest way to go. I don't use autofocus anyway so if the lenses are any good then it's the way I want to go at this point!!

Thanks

Yes. It works fine. Everything goes a little slower because you give up some automation, but it works.

Rick "who has a 50/1.4, 85/2, and 135/3.5 on the way in M42" Denney
Bodog
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 16:19
As confirmed by the prior posts, yes the M42 mounts will work. I'm currently using an old Yashica bellows. The bellows and two lenses (135 and 50mm) were cheaper than a set of extension tubes.Lots more extension too! Manual focusing is not that easy with the 300d viewfinder, but is possible. you may want to look into picing up the Angle Finder C if you plan on doing a lot of macro work with the old lenses.
DocFrankenstein
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 17:15
As confirmed by the prior posts, yes the M42 mounts will work. I'm currently using an old Yashica bellows. The bellows and two lenses (135 and 50mm) were cheaper than a set of extension tubes.Lots more extension too! Manual focusing is not that easy with the 300d viewfinder, but is possible. you may want to look into picing up the Angle Finder C if you plan on doing a lot of macro work with the old lenses.
Wow... sounds very interesting.

How does it work? Where can I get one? Could u post a pic of your setup? I can't quite imagine bellows on a camera like that. :confused:
Bodog
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 18:07
Only have one camera, so can't show mounted on the drebel, but here is the bellows with the 135 f3.5 mounted:
DocFrankenstein
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 19:35
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :cry:

Why did I buy the @#$% extension tubes? WHYYY!?!?!?

How much are the bellows for EOS?
Jon
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 11:11
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :cry:

Why did I buy the @#$% extension tubes? WHYYY!?!?!?

How much are the bellows for EOS?

Tried using a bellows in the field? With a big lens? While trying to track a fast-moving amphibian?
MrKickalot
2nd of May 2005 (Mon), 09:40
Well... I bought some stuff at the Cincinnati Camera Swap this weekend.... cheap too!!

EOS to M42 adapter $15.00
Bellow $25.00
Vivitar 135mm 2.8 $20.00 (didn't want to pay for the best lenses until I know if I like it)

Played with them a little last night, I think I will like it!!

Pictures to come in a day or two!!