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[binnsD1]

Hi Everyone, 

 

I'm shooting with a D7000, and mostly use aperture priority. My next step is to develop a comfort level with full manual mode.  I welcome any and all suggestions making the transition.  I a new hobbyist and have purchased two prime lenses, 35 & 50 mm.  I inherited a 105mm (manual focus) and a collection of M42 vintage lenses.  I would like to use my vintage lenses on my D7000, but the adapters I have tried are to hard to get on and off. 

 

If any can recommendation a workable adapter for the D700, it would be greatly appreciate.  

 

Thanks, Karl 

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[Jerry_]

Hello and welcome.

I have made some good experience with the Fotodiox adapters for using older lenses.

Where you need to pay attention to, is that the lens adapter has glass to adapt for infinity.

But, as you likely already experienced, the results (picture quality) may vary a lot depending on the lens. So I consider using older lenses with adapters more for the artistic end.

[Bengan]

Welcome to the forums: hope you will have some fun here.

I wouldn't get my hopes up to much when it comes to using m42 lenses on a Nikon body. If you have a collection of really good m42 glass that you want to use, I would suggest getting a used Pentax body with an original adapter.

When it comes to your D7000, concentrate on your primes and practice different shooting modes including manual and see where they give you advantages.

[Merco_61]

I agree with Bengan. As the Nikon F-mount has the longest distance between sensor and lens of all the "35 mm" mounts, all other lenses will either need a lens in the adapter, losing quality or lose infinity focus as the lens sits too far away from the sensor. I would definitely go with the Pentax body and original M42 adapter if your M42 lenses are some of the classics.

[binnsD1]

Hello and welcome.

I have made some good experience with the Fotodiox adapters for using older lenses.

Where you need to pay attention to, is that the lens adapter has glass to adapt for infinity.

But, as you likely already experienced, the results (picture quality) may vary a lot depending on the lens. So I consider using older lenses with adapters more for the artistic end.

 

Welcome to the forums: hope you will have some fun here.

I wouldn't get my hopes up to much when it comes to using m42 lenses on a Nikon body. If you have a collection of really good m42 glass that you want to use, I would suggest getting a used Pentax body with an original adapter.

When it comes to your D7000, concentrate on your primes and practice different shooting modes including manual and see where they give you advantages.

 Thank you Bengan, I have done just what you suggested.  I purchased a Pentax K-5 and will use this camera for the M42 collection. 

I agree with Bengan. As the Nikon F-mount has the longest distance between sensor and lens of all the "35 mm" mounts, all other lenses will either need a lens in the adapter, losing quality or lose infinity focus as the lens sits too far away from the sensor. I would definitely go with the Pentax body and original M42 adapter if your M42 lenses are some of the classics.

 

I agree with Bengan. As the Nikon F-mount has the longest distance between sensor and lens of all the "35 mm" mounts, all other lenses will either need a lens in the adapter, losing quality or lose infinity focus as the lens sits too far away from the sensor. I would definitely go with the Pentax body and original M42 adapter if your M42 lenses are some of the classics.

 

Thank you Peter, I have done just what you suggested.  I purchased a Pentax K-5 and will use this camera for the M42 collection. 

[Bengan]

 Thank you Bengan, I have done just what you suggested.  I purchased a Pentax K-5 and will use this camera for the M42 collection. 

 

Good choice. I think you will find the K-5 a very good camera and well suited for manual lenses

[Bengan]

When you buy the m42 to K adapter, buy the original Pentax one. Third party adapters are cheaper but suffers from serious drawbacks. One type has a protruding flange that stops you from focusing to infinity. Other third party adapters may be problematic to remove from the body and may get stuck. My recommendation is to spend the extra money and buy a genuine.

 

Here is an instruction on how to use manual lenses with Pentax bodies. How to use/meter Manual & M42 Lenses on all Pentax DSLRs (K-1, K-3, K-5, K-30, etc) - PentaxForums.com