DSLR's using old lenses..

[Andi-B]

Anyone doing it?
I've just acquired an old Pentax P1000 SLR 35mm with:-
30mm,
50mm,
70mm to 130mm,
150mm
400mm Lenses
The lenses have all got the M42 fitment. None are auto functioning with my D40, which to me is cool as I'm constantly using manual settings on the DSLR anyway. (its only my Nikkor 18/55mm Lens that has Auto features)

I'm thinking of getting a couple of M42/Nikon converter rings to use the lenses on my D40 as, there is no mould or damage to the lenses interior/glass and it'd be a waste and shame to bin them. So anyone doing the same or done it?

Thoughts guys?

 

[Bash]

the quality of the glass will be the diference between a good shoot and an awesome one. they may only be good as backup lenes. but I cant tell you without finding a full spec sheet.

 

[Andi-B]

I'll have to dig them out and list a full spec of the lenses when I have them with me as I've not got them to hand at the moment. Couldn't even tell you the manufacturers either tbh lol (not like me to not do homework! lol) I was thinking the same with glass quality too, but I've checked the lenses and theres nothing physically wrong with them.

I'll list the full specs of each lens later as I'll have them to hand in a bit.

 

[Andi-B]

Right had a nosey.. (gave them a clean too as they needed a bit of TLC lol) The 400mm is a loss, one of the internal glasses is cracked so it's gone. But they were all for free so I'm not complaining.

Colorado f=75-150mm 1:4

Meyer Lydith 30 mm. f/3.5-22

Helios 44m 58mm f1:2/1:16

Chinon 135mm F2.8 (suncap's a little damaged but everything else is ok)

Vivitar MC 2X-1 Tele Converter

I've ordered a couple of M42 Converters and I'll post test pictures from the lenses when I get the converters.
From the results of search engines they are all average lenses and the Colorado f=75-150 lens, cant find anything really.

I'll keep this updated with progress

 

[Gaz]

Nice work matey they have cleaned up rather well to what they were when you got them btw whos that ugly sod in the 2nd to last picture :rasp:

 

[Andi-B]

They were pretty rank when I got them Gaz! ..
To say the woman who had them was a 'professional', they were dusty and grubby a lot! lol

I went through 15 cotton buds just cleaning the metal frames on 4 of them! lol

btw ... It's blurred in that photo to stop everyone from going blind

 

[Gaz]

Professional dirty women, lol

Thats good then dont need people turning to stone do we