Hi! JB> A few days ago I inquired about a 39mm to 42mm adapter because I JB> wanted to try an old Industar Zenit lens in the ist D. Well, Shel JB> loaned me his, so behold this anachronism, the black tape special JB> edition soviet * ist D:
JB> http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1990444/ JB> http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1990443/ JB> http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1990442/ JB> As seen in the first image, the serial number of the Industar starts JB> in 59, which means 1959. Has anyone mounted older lenses on their JB> digital cameras? JB> Anyway, as it is, the lens doesn't seem to focus to infinity, even JB> though it should (it is an SLR lens, and there are adapters for M42 JB> made to be used with it). It makes for a nice portrait lens though. I have this lens in black color and M42 mount. Mine focuses just fine. It is one fascinating lens, though I admit I did not shoot with it much having M 50/1.4 and FA 50/1.7... May be it is my fault... I am reconsidering... Boris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
