Re: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot

[Adam Maas]

I'd have to say it's exactly the opposite on the DSLR's. The  M42's are 
easier to use than the K/M lenses, unless you're shooting wide open. 
Although you still need to use the DoF preview/green button to meter in 
manual with the M42's.

-Adam

John Forbes wrote:

Agreed.  K and M lenses are much easier to use than screw-mounts - 
unless  you use them wide open.

John

On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 23:45:23 -0000, Paul Stenquist  
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

My use of non-A K lenses has never been limited. I use them 
extensively  and effectively. I have no problem pushing a button to 
get a meter  reading. But then I started with nothing but manual 
cameras. To me,  having an on-board meter is a luxury. I've used M-42 
lenses as well. The  adapter makes them more of a chore to my mind.
Paul
On Jan 1, 2006, at 5:16 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:

It just occurred to me a couple weeks ago to put a screw mount lens on
my *ist film body.  Can anyo usene else say "aperture priority"?  Feel
free to point at me and laugh.  I suddenly feel a multiple M42 lens
enablement coming on.

The sad part, and this was mentioned very recently in another thread,
is that the crippled mount limits the use of non-A K-mount lenses
while the old screw mounts work just fine.  What the hell were they
thinking?

BTW, even with the lens stopped down the *ist's viewfinder is
surprisingly bright.

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