macro
Posted 01/06/2008 - 23:16
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In short; yes.
Just be aware that you'll have no lens automation (that's true of all M42 lenses with adaptors) and that the rig will need a careful setup for each shot (extremely narrow depths of field require precision focussing) - neither of which is a problem for still-life type shots but you're unlikely to catch many fast moving insects, etc. The results should be reasonably good quality though so go for it.
Just be aware that you'll have no lens automation (that's true of all M42 lenses with adaptors) and that the rig will need a careful setup for each shot (extremely narrow depths of field require precision focussing) - neither of which is a problem for still-life type shots but you're unlikely to catch many fast moving insects, etc. The results should be reasonably good quality though so go for it.
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Posted 02/06/2008 - 11:29
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many thanks hefty1
i will get myself an adaptor and give it a try
all the best edwood
i will get myself an adaptor and give it a try
all the best edwood
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barrow in furness
bit of advice needed,i have a 135mm 1:2.8 m42 screw mount lens with extention tubes ,and would like to know if it would do for macro work with a suitable adaptor. many thanks
edwood