I'll try it with a lens hood Algi, think I've got one knocking about but the lack of contrast was over the entire frame, not just certain areas, nothing that can't be fixed in photoshop I suppose.

Following my Camera Clubs annual auction last week my M42 collection has grown.

In addition to the 55mm Takumar I now have:

A 28mm f2.8 Rikenon

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And an Auto Chinon 55mm f1.4

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There was also a Teleplus 2x converter attached to the Chinon

Need to give them both a dust, but initial quick tests show the Rikenon to be OK but the Chinon lacks contrast, the images seemed a little flat, plus the lens is too big to fit on my bellows:

Freedom of speech only lets you to say things that are allowed

John simply saw this developing into an argument so asked for it to stop, I can't say that he gets it right 100% of the time but on this occasion I think he did, this is an interesting thread and I doubt most of us want to see it filled with tit for tat posts.

Is it something to do with the focus? was camera set to chooses its own focus on both occasions. if the camera is set to auto select then it may choose a different point especially if the camera is on a tripod and lower than handheld height.

Try similar shots using manual focus.

Better still post one of each on here so we can get a better idea of the problem.

You should try the Never Ending Story

Not unfair at all Carl, I just don't trust computerised stock control systems, I've been let down by the big J and a lot of other companies on a number of occasions, you can't beat getting an assistant to physically check the item you want is on the shelf

Welcome to the forum Ian

I wouldn't trust any ones stock control let alone Jessops

I would hang on and see if any PU members are nearby and willing to meet, you'll get far more information about the camera from them than you will from a sales assistant, and with a bit of luck you may get to see how the body handles with a few different lenses.

I just tried that and fell over

Look forward to seeing you back in much better health Tony, meanwhile I'll have the drink for you.

Totally agree, David could get good pics with a box brownie.

I quite like number 7, I bet her feet were aching by the end of the day