I've seen some have their rokkors converted to M42 mount. Where did you get the M42 mount from? I did a search on ebay and found nothing about Something to M42 mount. They are all M42 to somthing mount.
I'd appreciate if you could provide more info...
Thanks,
PDo
If you truly mean M42 mount, then they are having male external M42 threads as a lens back for their Minolta lenses. Maybe they are using the minolta lenses on M42 mount film cameras? Which ones?
I used a male M42 part once for a Canon FD lens conversion, but also had to use a M42-EOS adapter to fit it to a EOS camera. Double the adapter cost. If interested in the part let me know, but machining is involved.
But, to use the Minolta lens on a EOS camera, they have to purchase the standard M42-EOS adapter. This adapter is what alot of us use for our EOS conversions, regardless of brand as they have alot of "meat" on them for machining.
Jim,
I would stick with EOS but I also shoot Sony and occasionally Pentax films. It would be "perfect" that I can use the lenses as long as they are M42 mount.
Jim,
I would stick with EOS but I also shoot Sony and occasionally Pentax films. It would be "perfect" that I can use the lenses as long as they are M42 mount.
PDo
OK, I understand now. The 2 part conversion I mentioned above, I used a part from a telescope vendor that costs about $30 dollars and it had a male M42 thread.
Thanks, Jim. Now I remember the 135mm jupiter (Russian made) has the m42 mount removable. I'll check again when I get home.
Yes, there are M42-Sony (M42 to Minolta A-Mount). They are all over ebay and I have no problem so far. Infinity focus is fine. I prefer to use my takumars with the Sony since the Sony body has IS built-in. With the A-900, I think Sony is a dream platform for alternative lenses.
Up until now, I have to switch back and forth between EOS and A-Mount for the rokkors depending on which body I use but it is pretty inconvenient.
