Buying old Lens can save you loads of money , with the simple addition of an adapter .I use Ebay but car boots are also good places to find them .Remember to check for Fungus on the Lens which can happen if the Lens has got wet or moisture has got inside. The old lens glass can produce beautiful images , with a softness that harks back to the film days . I love to set the camera in Manual Mode , in my camera the Nikon D7000 you can set the F stop and Focal Length in order to use the camera metering . The lens has a Aperture Ring and Focus Ring which are a joy to use , silky smooth .
My favourite is the Super Takumar 55mm f 1.8 , it is small and the focus and Aperture Rings are smooth to use . Its made of Metal unlike todays plastic so built like a tank . With a M42 Adapter it fits snugly to the camera . The series of images below show you how to go about setting the Camera and fitting an old lens , remember to check your manufacturer compatibility .
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