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In this video you will learn about 6 vintage M42 lenses that you can get for $150 or less. These M42 lenses can be used on modern mirrorless cameras, like the Sony A6000, using an adapter.
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6 OF THE BEST CHEAP M42 LENS OPTIONS:
1) Buy Auto Chinon 55mm f/1.7 on eBay (affiliate)
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2) Buy Auto Chinon 35mm f/2.8 on eBay (affiliate)
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3) Buy Pentax 50mm f/1.4 on eBay (affiliate)
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3A) Buy Pentax 50mm f/1.4 on KEH (affiliate)
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4) Buy Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 on eBay (affiliate)
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5) Buy Aetna Rokunar 28mm Macro on eBay (affiliate)
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6) Buy Pentacon 135mm f/2.8 on eBay (affiliate)
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When it comes to exploring vintage lens options for your Sony A6000, the amount of choices can be staggering and overwhelming.
It can also get very pricey if you're trying to collect highly demanded classic lenses or use expensive speed booster adapters.
M42 lenses are very affordable vintage glass that you can start using on your A6000 today. They are easy to find on sites like eBay, and many cost less than $50 per lens, with some as low as $5-20.
M42 is a lens mount that was popular amongst Soviet and Eastern European cameras from about 1949 until the 1980s. It was common on old Pentacon and Praktica cameras, as well as some Pentax cameras like the Spotmatic.
The mass production of M42 lenses and lack of brand name recognition have made them very affordable and often overlooked.
Now there is a big variance in quality amongst these lenses. Not all m42 lenses are created equal. So it’s important to do your research.
1) AUTO CHINON 55MM F/1.7
Now when it comes to getting the most value for your money, Auto Chinon lenses are the way to go. These lenses, made by a Japanese company named Tomioka, are very solid and usually cost around $20-30.
The 55mm f/1.7 is a great starter portrait lens if you are shooting on a crop sensor camera like the A6000.
2) AUTO CHINON 35MM F/2.8
If you need to score a cheap 35mm lens, the Auto Chinon 35mm f/2.8 is definitely worth a look. You can grab one for as little as $10-35.
Is it the most fantastic lens on the market? Nah, of course not. But it’s like $20, so what do you expect?
The build quality is pretty solid and the aperture / focus rings move nicely when the lens is in good condition.
3) PENTAX SUPER TAKUMAR 50MM F/1.4
This is probably one of the most underrated 50mm vintage lenses. And it’s fairly cheap for a f/1.4 lens (though prices have been trending upwards thanks to bloggers and KZbinrs like me spreading the good word about Takumar lenses. Sorry fam.)
You can get really sharp photos and great bokeh with this lens.
4) HELIOS 44-2 58MM F/2
I’ve got two words to say about the Helios 44-2 58mm lens: swirly bokeh.
The Helios 44-2 is great if you wanna get dreamy photos. It’s not so great if you’re looking for maximal sharpness. If you want a sharper lens, check out the Helios 44-4, which is a later version of the lens. It’s a bit sharper but has less swirl to the bokeh.
Link to Ade Torrent Review
• Helios-44-2 M42 Lens |...
5) AETNA ROKUNAR 28MM F/2.8 MACRO LENS
When I was doing research for this post, I couldn't find much information on the Aetna Rokunar lens.
6) PENTACON 135MM F/2.8
This is the bokeh monster.
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