Questions tagged “m42”

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Why an M42-to-Sony E adapter doesn’t act like a macro extension tube

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Steve Smith

5mo ago

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Can a Sony A350 use M42 lenses with auto shutter selection, and do I need a chipped adapter?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

4y ago

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Why do some M42 lenses cause an Err 20 or mirror snag on a Canon 5D Mark IV with an adapter?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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Can I adapt Praktica M42 lenses to a Panasonic Lumix G80, and what should I expect?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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Why is my adapted Takumar 200mm lens so soft on a Canon 60D, and can it be fixed?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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Can Chinon CS-4 lenses be used on a Canon EOS 750D?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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Can I adapt an M42 lens to Nikon F without removing the original mount if it already focuses past infinity?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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Can I use M42 35mm-film lenses on Micro Four Thirds, and will the focal length change?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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225

Why does the Industar 50-2 produce rainbow streak flare?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Will a Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm f/3.5 M42 lens meter on a Nikon D7100?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Can an M42-to-Nikon F adapter reach infinity focus without optics by recessing the lens into the mount?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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What lenses can be adapted to Leica M mount, and will the rangefinder still work?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How do I program a Fotodiox/Dandelion M42-to-EF chipped adapter for focus confirmation?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Which adapter lets Chinon CM-5 lenses fit a Canon EOS 1100D?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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What is this Mizar adapter tube, and what is it used for?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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What does the red "M" slider do on a Helios 44M lens?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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Can I adapt a screw-mount Ricoh SLR to use T-mount or bayonet lenses?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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Why is one side of my image softer with a Helios 44-2 on a Canon 550D: lens decentering or adapter tilt?

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9y ago

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What are the drawbacks of using an M42 lens on a Canon Rebel T3 with an EF adapter?

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9y ago

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What is a Dimension-branded 135mm manual-focus lens with an auto/manual aperture switch?

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9y ago

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