Cheap Vintage M42 Manual Lenses for Fuji X Mirrorless Cameras
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Vintage lenses are a great way to try out many different kinds of lenses without spending too much. In this video, I talk about using M42 lenses on the Fujifilm X mirrorless system. I also go out and do a real-world shoot with all the lenses, showing video footage through each lens, and sharing my thought process for each shot. I also share some sample images at the end.
Timestamps:
Intro/ What is M42: 00:00
Reasons to use (and not to use) M42 vintage lenses: 1:22
M42 adapters: 3:51
The lenses: 5:56
Going out to shoot: 11:24
Important settings: 12:05
Real-world shooting + through the lens footage + composition thought process: 13:14
Tips on choosing your vintage lenses: 19:34
Outro + sample images: 21:32
Product Links:
SMC Takumar 28mm f/3.5: amzn.to/2ifE1Gv
Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0: amzn.to/2i5QdJg
Takumar 135mm f/3.5: amzn.to/2iCFKC9
Fotasy M42 - Fuji X Adapter: amzn.to/2iCtG3V
KF Concept Adapter: amzn.to/2ifGnVW
ZY Lens Turbo: amzn.to/2ifK3ad
Kipon Tilt-shift adapter: amzn.to/2iCCvLf
Kipon Tilt adapter: amzn.to/2hrt3wp
These links help me out at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!
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I remember as a kid, using my Dad's Pentax with its M42 lenses. It was the top notch Tech of the day. Later in life I got in to Canon and its FD system and now I've been using Canon EOS for over a decade. I'm now about to buy a Fiji X-T2 and have decided, after watching your superb video to use only M42 lenses and see what develops. Funny how some things and memories can come full circle. Thank you very much. Harry
Thanks, Harry! Hope you're enjoying the world of M42!
"not that kind of video". You my sir deserve a thumbs up. 😂
Hahaha thanks!
But his various poses on the couch imply otherwise 😂
I've been going back and forth on the idea of shelling out for brand new fuji glass or going this route of exploring vintage lenses and this video definitely pushed me towards the latter. Very informative, exactly what I needed to see. Thank you!
There are thousands of lousy photo videos.
Yours are well produced, well told and among the best I have seen, thanks!
Thank you, Michael! I appreciate the kind feedback.
Great stuff Roy, this is the most informative and personable photography video I have seen thus far on youtube!
+Terje Thank you very much! :)
This is an excellent video. Your presentational skills are first class and you manage to explain some complex issues in a way that renders them simple to grasp. Thank you for your hard work in putting this great video together.
It’s refreshing watching video about a tech and feel the passion. Thank you for that. Btw The pictures looks great.
Thank you for watching and for the nice feedback!
Great video buddy.... inspired me to go vintage... already browsing m42's for my xt3.... I've recently noticed my habits changing to manual focus and with the quality of the images you showed here.... it really is a no brainer decision. It opens up a whole new affordable world. Thanks again... Subscribed. 😎👍
This is amazing and an inspiration to my new hobby that I created about two weeks ago. So much more to learn! I currently own Pentax K1000 with 50mm f/2 and just bought Takumar-A Zoom 70-200mm MACRO F/4 lenses for DA/PK-FX mount. Now this M42 has piqued my curiosity, now eyeing at 6 element Takumar 135 f/2.5 lens for M42 mount. Thanks for the clear explanation and I really much appreciate it!
That’s awesome! Welcome to the wonderful world of photography and the rabbit hole that is vintage lenses. It’ll be a fun ride!
Your video was very nicely done. Such an excellent job!
I had previously been concerned with using old 35mm lenses on bodies with sensors less than full frame. Your pictures clearly show that it is very possible to achieve excellent images. Thank you for your efforts!
Thank you very much!
I've been looking for this quality of video in terms of explanation. Congrats and thanks for that.
Thank you for watching! Glad to help!
I think this is the first time of a camera/lense review video that the sample photos taken are not touristy level photos.Thanks for the diversity and the info.
Thank you for such a helpful video. I was wondering about using the 400mm lens to shoot the moon and was pleased to see you included a moon shot at the end. Amazing value too. Thanks again xx
Man, his is like a God send. As a musician who valued vintage instruments, I had no idea that I could do the same thing lenses.
I just bought a Fuji X-T1 and started looking on RUclips for budget lenses and discovered your channel. This will be my first real camera and I'm all for learning manual focus right up front. I'm definitely planning on trying a few of these. I know I'll end up getting an auto focus lens for my camera but I'm really looking forward to taking my time learning how to manual focus. And the thought of giving vintage lenses new life sounds like a fun thing to do.
Awesome! It’ll be an interesting journey into the world of vintage lenses for sure!
Excellent, informative video Roy. Thank you very much for taking the time to make it. The pictures at the bridge look great. The OCD in me would have liked to see you get a bit lower for your compositions, particularly with the 28mm and 50mm lenses just to get some separation between the bridge and the top of the hill in the background... but that's just me! Looking forward to more videos from you.
+Calvin Harlow Thanks for watching and thanks for your feedback! I saw that as well and if I remember correctly I think there may have been some railing that discouraged me from getting lower. :)
I love vintage glass and own several... 58mm f/2 Helios, and the 55mm f/1.4 "radioactive" Mamiya Sekor which I consider as specialty lenses (the Mamiya was made by Tomioka who produced the great 55mm f/1.4 Fujinon - I think that the Mamiya is actually the same lens).
I also have two lenses which technically are not vintage but which are in the same ballpark: the 75mm f/1.7 Night Owl (no iris on this one - shoot all the time wide open) and a 35mm f/1.7 Fujian. Both of these lenses are designed for security cameras and each has its own special way of reproducing an image.
Lots of fun and at the low prices of these lenses, I don't have to sell the farm to play with them...
I love adapting various vintage lenses to my Fuji X camera (X-E2). I have adapters for Nikon F-mount, Canon FD, Minolta MD, M39 and M42 mount lenses. I have K&F concept adapters for Nikon and Canon FD lenses, and cheaper Fotasy adapters for the other lenses. It really doubles the usefulness of any of these lenses, allowing me to shoot them on film cameras I own as well as digital. I've even shot my kids' sports using the X-E2 with my Canon FD and M39 mount Jupiter 8 lens, using burst shooting and zone focus at f/8 or f/11.
Really love these videos about vintage lenses on modern bodies. 🔥
Very good video! I love to see people use those old Pentax manual Takumar lenses. I have several in my collection. They are so well built, all metal construction and smooth focus rings. Just a joy to use.
Thanks for watching! Yes, they are definitely fine lenses.
Beautiful landscape shots, thanks!
great video. thanks for showing your gear and highlight how one might get into m42 lenses with a fuji x body. thanks
Thank you for watching1
First time viewer Roy. Enjoyed the video, especially as I’ve recently purchased an X-T1. Looking forward to adding some vintage lenses and accessories for this awesome camera. Subscribed☺️
Your shots got what I like to call "BAM!" Glad I stuck around for dessert🍧✌️
Great advice.
Thanks, Scott!
Just found your channel Roy Cruz, working my way through all your videos now. Really great. Keep up the good work!
+Above The Code Thank you!
You explained this very well. Definitely helped a noob like me :)
Glad to help! Thank you for watching!
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Great job in clearly explaining vintage lenses. I learned a lot in a short period of time and enjoyed it.
Thank You
Thanks for watching! Glad to help.
super cool video, loved the shoot you did. so many videos on vintage lenses show no demonstrations, appreciate the extra effort.
Thank you very much!
Hi Roy, this is some seriously quality guide. I also have the XT-1 and was wondering about manual vintage lenses, so this was spot-on for me - very informative. I didn't know you lived in Korea, I'm Korean so it's awesome to see shooting opportunities available there. I'd also be interested in the used/ vintage market scene in Korea. Glad I subscribed some time ago. Thank you!
+SyndicateR1 Thank you for watching! The vintage lens scene is definitely a very interesting one. Korea is such a beautiful country!
Yes, I enjoyed! Very inspiring to go the vintage way. Thanks.
Awesome. You presented vintage lenses and their use on the fuji x system along with their adapters. Well done. Manual focus on a moving target with a telephoto, now your just showing off...lol. enjoyed your youtuber vid good knowledge to know. I have the fujit xt2 w/16-55. Lens was not cheap. Exploring more affordable options seems like the way to go right now. thanks for your hard work....keep em flying.
Haha! Thank you for watching! I have the 16-55 as well. Great lens!
Love the vid. I started my collection in 2006 - they have risen in price since then. I have some awesome Minoltas and Taks in my collection and started shooting them on my Konica Minolta 7D back in 06.
Thanks for watching! Sounds like a great collection!
great video! I learned a lot about vintage lenses. And I think your english is pretty good too so the explanation is quite easy to understand.
Thank you for watching!
Great video! Thanks for info, I enjoyed watching it from start to finish.
Thank you for watching!
Love this video. Thanks for what you do. I'm subscriber #800!
+RKG Austin Awesome! Thank you!
Such a great video! And it holds up 6 years later :) super excited to shoot with vintage lenses on my x-t5
Thank you for watching! The T5 is a great camera, definitely enjoying mine as well.
Great videos man! I began adapting my vintage Pentax lenses to my Fuji after watching your videos 🙌
Thanks for watching! It's an interesting rabbit hole to go down for sure.
Great video, I'm also deep down the rabbit hole of vintage lens collecting, it's comforting to know that I'm not alone, thanks for the video
Great video! Needed this one for a while, thank you :)
iamrichlol thanks for watching!
Great video, just waiting for my Helios to arrive for my x pro 2. Thanks Roy, & greetings from Belfast! 🖒
+Bootroom Thanks! Awesome! That's a great lens! Enjoy!
Very well presented video. Nicely informative, thanks!
Ey Roy, wassup man?! Im just a photohobbyist for so many years. Not great as you. I bought a new fujifilm and didnt know I could use old lenses on em. Til i watched this. I have old yashica lenses given by my aunt so many years back. Very good condition. And now im using them on a Kipon adapter I got from Adorama NY. Loving it! We were officemates btw looong time ago. In eTel. More power sir!
Really great posting about these lenses! I learned a lot.
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!
Great video, very informative. I have a Fujufilm X-M1 and I wanted to know more about manual lenses and how they behave and you have explained very well.
+Uriel Barbosa Thank you for watching! Glad to help!
great explanation, and really useful to see the impact that the different lenses have on perspective and composition, ty.
Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful!
Subscirbed! Love how your videos are so relaxed. It's so easy and pleasant to watch.
+Edsel Tan Thank you! :)
Roy, great information. Enjoyed the video. Thanks!
+Norman Fewell Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it!
I have the 135 out of those and it's awesome. Two of my favorite M42 lenses are the Auto takumar 55 f2. Amazing bokeh and 10 aperture blades. And the 29mm 2.8 by pentacon. This and the common 50mm pentacon shoot very similar, with amazing bokeh wide open, close focusing and good color. If you want a 28mm with some character and the ability to close focus, it's a sleeper. There is an actual 28mm as well, which I would expect to shoot about the same, but don't own that one. There actually seem to be very few 28mm I've found with character, even if they are competent and sharp. Personally, I find the Helios bokeh busy and nauseating, but it seems to be liked by a lot of people.
Awesome recommendations. Will definitely check them out. Thanks!
Enjoyed your video, and as a non english tongue, apreciated the calm beautiful english!
Oleg Gontar Thank you very much!
YOU are my new favorite Fuji/Manual lense blogger. Number one, I hate it when we have to sit through an amateur comedy act to watch a blog these days. Im tired of bloggers trying to fill their vid with being funny constantly. I just want serious info and I love how you got right to the point, talked like an ACTUAL ADULT. Number 2, I HATE vid blogs that cover a subject for TWO MINUTES and the video is over. I had a cup of coffee and watched your vid, that was nice. I want to watch vids about a certain lens or lenses, I want some darn info and experiences. These vids should be set at normal watching times, like 15, 30 minutes. So I loved that yours was long and gave me time to sit back and have coffee and get into your vid. So a thumbs up and a subscribe from me. THANK YOU. Just straight, adult talk and good info, amazing, I'm shocked, great stuff.
Your face when you brought the tray of lenses forward was spot on 😂
Thanks for a brilliant video - I'm a big subscriber to M42 fit/vintage lenses too
:D Thank you! They're a lot for fun for sure.
Very helpful, many thanks!!
Beautiful post Sir Roy. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching, Ralph!
Man this was a refreshing gear video. It's fun to watch someone work and see their perspective and how they use a tool, rather than just THIS IS CHEAP AND SHARP AND MONEY.
One thing I gotta add, is that there is a little risk involved. You could get an old store-brand lens that is beat to hell for $4 that is about as sharp as the design allows, then turn around and buy a minty-fresh Takumar with no fungus or yellowing (in the case of radioactive coatings) that ends up being a dud that gives soft images even when perfectly focused. Quality control back then is not what it is now (ESPECIALLY with Russian lenses); they didn't have the same standards or technology to test these things before they left the factory. I've got a huge box of these old things gathered up from thrift stores over the years and, while most of them turned out to be fine (the $4 one is my favorite), many of them don't live up to the hype simply because I got unlucky and got a bad copy.
Definitely not here to dissuade anyone from getting into collecting this useful history, just something you have to keep in mind when laying the cash down.
Thanks for watching, Nathan! Thanks for sharing your experience as well. You make a very good point. There's definitely a bit of risk involved with buying old gear. Thrift store and flea market lenses are especially interesting in that regard. Fortunately on sites like eBay, the reputable sellers seem pretty vigilant about sharing condition info and images of the lenses they are selling to help buyers make the decision. I've been pretty lucky so far. :) Thanks again and best regards!
awesome review mate ! keep it up
Thank you!
Big ups for putting out a really informative video about vintage lenses! As a hobbyist, I really don't have a big budget for gear and was thinking of going on this route.
Cheers @flybeaverfly! Going with adapted lenses is definitely a good way to experience different types of lenses on a budget. They can also be a good stepping stone as you build up your dream kit. Thank you for watching and commenting!
This is really cool! I'm pretty much just now starting out with photography and I can't wait to get my hands on my first own camera in the near future. Although I've decided to go with a budget zoom lens, af included and all that shenannigans, I'm certain that these older m42 lenses will soon follow. Great video c:
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.
Absolutely beautiful images. Big thumbs up to your talent and work.
Thank you so much!
Great video Roy. Well done! Thanks!
Thank you for watching, Jay-Ar!
Hi Roy, great to know you on youtube. I'm Korean living in Seoul, and uning X-T2. Tks for the valuable info about vintage lenses. Someday I want to see you and talk, you know, I'm in Seoul and you're in Tongyeong. Already visited to your blog, very impressive as well especially travel photos.
+Jeong O Justin Lee Hi Justin! Thanks for watching! The X-T2 is a great camera! Let me know if you ever come down to Tongyeong! I do photo jobs in Seoul from time to time but those days are usually busy. I'll let you know if I'm free though!
I got you, Roy. I do love Tongyeong, too. No matter in Seoul, or Tongyeong. Stay happy ^^
Great video! Your presentation is fantastic! Thanks so much for the information and inspiration!
Thank you very much!
wow...amazing vid. Really impressed by the photos. Good job.
Thank you!
hella good video, i’m planning on getting an XF 16-55mm and then collecting a few vintage lenses so i can save up for future
Hey man. I live in Korea and shoot vintage on my xt1 too. Where do you pick up your lenses? I'm still using ebay
+Listen and Learn English That's cool! Yeah, I use eBay as well. Pretty quick shipping to Korea for most sellers. :)
Hi Roy - excellent video and so much great info. I have the XT1 (love it) and a few Fuji prime lenses. Just finished a short workshop and the instructor suggested I try out some M42 vintage lenses!!! So needless to say, your video helped a LOT. I am going to watch it again then check out E-bay and amazon. Can you please tell me what were you using to hold your camera on the tripod, that looked very cool. Thanks again.
Thank for talking about this It definitely help me more lens of this kind in the future.
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
thank you for the useful video. I came into possession of a Spotmatic with a Takumar 1-1.8 55mm so it was great to see that it's not just a piece of scrap. I plan on using it with a Nex-7. Thanks again
I'm glad you found it helpful! Yes, mirrorless really breathes life back into old gear. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for this video I was doing a bunch of research on what Lens to get for my FujiFilm X-A3 and I ended up picking up the Helios and The Super-Takumar 135mm. $90 with shipping from Ebay
Thank you for watching! Good choices! I really enjoy both of those lenses.
Thats really great info !!Thanks for sharing ..
Thank you for watching!
thanks for the great video, vintage lenses are top notch! i use them exclusively.
Thanks Ray your information was excellent, subscribed bro.
+gareth coxhead Thank you very much!
Thanks Roy Just got XT 10 will be using with my Pentax K mounts. Great advice
Thanks for watching!
Hey Roy. Great video. Great pics not like the others channels where is all talk and no pictures or very dull ones. Subscribed. It would be nice for a video on best vintage lenses on low light.
Thank you for watching! That’s a great idea! Will definitely look into that. Thanks again!
Very well made video , thx for that !
Thank you for watching!
Good one man. Gave you a thumbs up!
Hey Roy, Thank you for your videos. I just bought an X-T20 and would like to use some vintage lenses on it. I have a vivitar 135 mm and a 85-210 mm. It might be a stupid question, but can we also use variable zoom vintage lenses on a Fujifilm camera? I’ve seen almost all people using only a fixed zoom vintage lens. Is it because of the correction needed in the camera software, or it still works? Regards, Bruno Melo
Hi Bruno. Thank you for watching! Variable zooms should work okay. The benefit of using primes is that you can register the focal length in the EXIF data. That's not possible with the zoom lenses, but you should be able to shoot just fine.
Great video friend, I've got almost all the same lengths in old Nikon glass.
- 28mm f2.8 ais ($75)
- 50mm f1.8 e ($55)
- 135mm f2.8 NonAis ($70)
Don´t have a super-tele, but truly I don't know which use would I give to it.
I use them on my D5300, so no adapter. And use the focus confirmation spot for manual focusing.
yeah man i enjoyed this, nice arrangement of lenses aswell! iv just picked up my XT1 and got the 18-55 f2.8 kit lens with it and purchased my first vintage lens which was a minolta mc rokkor 50mm f1.7.. will absolutely be looking at some of these lenses on this video though now! What made you go with say the Pentax 135mm over say a Carl Zeiss Jenna Triotar f4?
Hey Roy, thanks for the info. I have an XE2 and got a few m42 lenses. I see in your description that you listed a lens turbo/booster. Did you use one for any of the lenses in this video? Would you recommend one? I'm trying to think of a scenario where I'd need one. Any feedback would be great. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! I have not been able to try a speed booster or lens turbo yet. I hear the corners are quite soft on them, but the prospect of getting the full frame angle of view back is interesting. I will definitely review it if/when I get one.
Fantastic video. Very informative and you have some pristine glass. Subscribed.
+Asad Raja Thank you! :)
I happen to have 3 lenses you mentioned here. Definitely happy with them :) Great review
Awesome! They are fun lenses for sure. Thanks for watching!
Thank you Roy, for sharing this with us. I too have Fuji cameras and use adapters for my Voightlander lenses. I have not yet used any of those Pentax lenses. Keep up your good work.
+TheMobileMan Thanks for watching! I've heard good things about Voigtlander!
Great demo and enjoyed your article too.
Thanks, Paul!
Thank you, very informative!
Great video my friend,your pics are on point.
Thank you very much!
That Helios looks like wicked fun. Might have to add that to the list ;) Some nice shots in there too
Chris Cusick Thanks Chris! Sans AF, I think the Helios can seriously give the Fuji 56mm a run for its money. It's a gorgeous lens.
Really great video Sir! I am looking into this vintage lenses are well as 7artisans and other brands
Brilliant video. Thank you!
Thank you!
Great video. Thank you for sharing
That boat shot at 18:22 is so good
Thank you very much!
Hey Roy, cool to see you here as well. Good video, I only use vintage Leica R lenses on my X-E2. It really makes photography fun again. The biggest drawback of these vintage lenses are really that it is difficult to find really wide angle lenses... My favourites are really the summicron 50/2 and elmarit 135/2.8. do you have any good suggestions for a M42/m39 in the area of 18mm-20mm ?
+Mikael Fries That sounds awesome! I have yet to try anything Leica but I've heard good things! I noticed that about vintage lenses as well, not much in the wide department. For wide angle, I use the Samyang 12mm f/2. Such a great ultra wide and it comes in native Fuji mount.
Cool stuff. Thanks!
Thanks Ray your information was excellent.
Thank you for watching, Gennaro!
Thank you very much Roy. This is very helpful
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
First time visit to your site - well-done video. As a long-time Pentaxian, I'm not surprised that you would opt for the Takumar/Pentax line of glass: the lenses are well-built and reasonably-priced, plus they offer surprising optical quality, along with that "Pentax look".
Love the Pentax glass for sure, for all the reasons you mentioned. Thanks for watching!
Great shot on the tiny boat! :)
+Muhammad Baja Aksha Haha thanks! :)
Thanks Roy! I just picked up a Helios 44-2 on Amazon but mine was loaded with sand, but it was only $40 so now it is time to open it up and clean it. Thanks for another great video!
It’s an amazing lens. My friend took his apart as well and it worked well afterwards.
Hey Roy, great vid! Just wondering if you've had any issue adapting the M42 lenses to your Canon 6D? Seen some M42 lenses have issues with mirror strike (on DSLR's) so just wondering what kind of mount you use with your Canon system ;) thanks mate!
+lecolintube Thanks for watching! Actually, I have never had any problems with mirror strike for the lenses I have. I'm just using a generic adapter from eBay. My friend who shoots Nikon had trouble with his Helios 58mm. It hit the mirror and couldn't go to infinity, so I think he had to modify it.
leconlintube - I have not used Canon bodies with my Mamiya M42's, but I did have a problem with these lenses and the Nikon. The 55mm f1.7? Mamiya-Sekor has a rear element that shifts back into the body. I had to use a "focus" correction adapter and the "plastic" element stops the rear element going into the body, but it also stops it working across the full focus range... My guess is those lenses like the 55mm Mamiya are a no go. Partially for the focus problem and partially for the risk of damaging the mirror. I would be careful. I kept to the other lenses where the rear did not go deep and the glass adapter stops the risk.
Also on the M42 there is a "pin" used to shut down the aperture blades. The adapters that I have for the M42-Nikon do not press the pin so one is effectively forced to shoot wide open. My solution was to find a rubber gasket (plumbers washer) of the right diameter and lay that in the adapter. This worked for me as it presses the "pin" in and the full aperture range is available. Alex.,
Thanks for the great video and advice.
Thanks for watching!
awesome content! subbed! hope to see more vintage lens on modern camera videos.
Thank you! Will definitely try to make a follow up.