I recently purchased a nifty Jupiter 9 85/2 in M42 screwmount. It came with a decent
looking adapter K.
(The whole thing was cheaper than two cases of Heineken. Yes I realize this lens is
probably NOT to be mentioned in the same breath with a real Pentax 85/2 but hey for
$50.... and besides I really like my Kiev MF lenses, especially on a Mamiya 645.
Anyway...)
I realize this is probably a substandard adapter unit but I'd love to try this cool
little lens on my K1000 or MZ5.
Is there a trick to fitting this? The adapter doesn't want to mount up to any of my
bodies. If I fit the adapter to the lens, still no go. I sure as heck ain't gonna
force it!
Alternately, what is the best source for a quality adapter? B&H doesn't seem to list
the real Pentax item. Is the real Pentax adapter worth the extra $? Does anyone have
experience with good non-Pentax adapters?
Hey, I'll be fitting up my MZ5 with a CZJ 180/2.8 from my Kiev outfit If I can get
this going....Pentacon 6 to M42 is pretty easy!
I'm on digest, please answer directly.
Thanks in advance!
Chris Lillja
School Publications Guy
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