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Need help with MF lenses (M42, C/Y)
I\'m interested in getting a fun little MF lens. I figure I can use it for my 5D Mark II video recording mode too (for manual aperturel). Looking to spend at most ~$125.
Anyways, I don\'t know too much about non-digital era cameras and equipment, so I was hoping the gurus here at POTN could help me out.
Here are the contenders:
1. Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (M42) - One of the several versions, not sure.
2. Asahi Takumar 55mm f/1.8
3. Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 (C/Y) - Will this hit the mirror?
4. Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/1.8
5. X - your suggestions for other well-regarded lenses.
I was going to get a cheaper Nikkor zoom or Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 for video mode, but I figured a pure MF that is well regarded would be more fun and satisfying.
Thanks in advance.
Dec 16, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Dan Kim Offline [X]
Need help with MF lenses (M42, C/Y)
I\'m interested in getting a fun little MF lens. I figure I can use it for my 5D Mark II video recording mode too (for manual aperturel). Looking to spend at most ~$125.
Anyways, I don\'t know too much about non-digital era cameras and equipment, so I was hoping the gurus here at POTN could help me out.
Here are the contenders:
1. Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (M42) - One of the several versions, not sure.
2. Asahi Takumar 50mm f/1.8
3. Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 (C/Y) - Will this hit the mirror?
4. Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/1.8
5. X - your suggestions for other well-regarded lenses.
I was going to get a cheaper Nikkor zoom or Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 for video mode, but I figured a pure MF that is well regarded would be more fun and satisfying.
Thanks in advance.
Dec 16, 2008 at 01:15 PM
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