This $20 vintage lens is out of this world! DIY project.
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Published 2020-08-24
This lens is absolutely incredible and can fit everyone's budget. It's crazy sharp, compact, lightweight and has great colors. One of my all time favorites!
Parts mentioned in the video:
Konica Auto S2 camera with 45mm f1.8 lens - ebay.us/yTmL5B
M42 to M52 Step-up Ring - amzn.to/2VsF0VJ
Super Glue - amzn.to/2VqM3hR
The M42 to NEX 13-18mm focusing helicoid is currently sold-out everywhere, but you can use these two parts which make up the same helicoid:
M42 to M42, 12-17mm focusing helicoid - ebay.us/bWMe8g
M42 to NEX slim 1mm adapter - ebay.us/hRlFmd
Attach the slim adapter to the helicoid and you have a 13-18mm M42 to NEX helicoid!
My camera - amzn.to/3DeiF2W
My video lights - amzn.to/2WoI3ls
My video monitor - amzn.to/3Dfqfdz
My microphone - amzn.to/3rVvQki
My studio lights - amzn.to/3r0R0OJ
My dry cabinet for storing lenses - amzn.to/2Wjih2a
Favorite SD card - amzn.to/3sOidn3
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If you want to adapt this lens to digital you should check out this great Flickr group that has wonderful step by step instructions on how to go about it. Here is the link: www.flickr.com/groups/2877726@N21/discuss/72157670…
Special thanks goes out to Matt for putting the instructions together.
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All Comments (21)
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For who just got this lens and want to keep the shutter open (the forum with the explanation has been deleted) -set to bulb -rotate the cylinder that charge the shutter until a lever clicks -activate the lever that just clicked and keep it open -insert a piece of paper to keep it open -done :)
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Clever adaptation and a great story for a still great lens. Hexanons were generally very good lenses.
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That caterpillar shot 🏆🙌🏾
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~ One of my favorite lenses is the 40mm f1.8 Hexanon ~
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I have a couple of S2 Autos. Might give this a go.
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This lens is incredibly special and I've wanted to do this sort of conversion for years. Maybe someday. But for now I just take out my S2 once in a while. Honestly it always surprises me how great it renders when I get the images back. Every time.
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From time to time yt is recommending some good channels. Lucky that I found you. I'm new to photography and your channel is very helpful. Subscribed!!
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Fascinating video. Just discovered this channel a week ago. Looking forward to watching more vintage lens reviews.
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Wow!! This is AMAZING!!
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Your channel is great, good idea. Happy birthday for one year. I like vintage lenses because every is special
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wow, fantastic. I will definitely be trying this out. well done.
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Great video, great idea for adopting :) keep it up!
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The video itself had such character! Really cool!
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I love this lens on my Konica S2 Auto. Some of my best photographs have been taken by that camera. I love this project; I will have to try it myself.
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Awesome, I want one of those lenses - I'll get looking on ebay. Love your videos too.
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Truly valuable content! Thank you!
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Very inspirational !
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You take some amazing photos - whatever the lens
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Great style. 👌
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Quality vid as usual, great lens, fortunately my still works (Auto S-2)
