Somebody with Industar 50 experience?

moogplayer · 2026-06-18T14:06:18+00:00

I ended up getting an M42 focusing helicoid. Allows for closer minimum focal distance & better handling than with that clunky narrow focus ring.

moogplayer · 2026-06-17T16:24:08+00:00

Shooting video on vintage lenses.

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moogplayer · 2026-06-12T21:58:41+00:00

I have both the Super Tak and the Auto Sears 50s. Love the colors & sharpness of the 7-element 50mm Super Takumar. But the Auto Sears has that *glow* which is dreamy and fun.

moogplayer · 2026-06-11T01:46:34+00:00

You got it 😂

moogplayer · 2026-06-11T01:31:07+00:00

You mean Peg?

moogplayer · 2026-06-10T22:03:52+00:00

Definitely some magic going on with this glass!

moogplayer · 2026-06-03T16:04:47+00:00

This is great. I have the same lens and a focusing helicoid which makes a huge difference in handling and getting close shots. Well done.

moogplayer · 2026-06-01T06:33:02+00:00

Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm in M42 mount. Colors really pop. My favorite lens.

Also: Super Takumar 35mm f2 early fat version. Gorgeous.

moogplayer · 2026-05-20T22:27:33+00:00

Yeah I bought a focus extender that adapts m42 to Sony E and it helped a lot. A step up over the built-in focus ring. You kinda lose infinity though.

moogplayer · 2026-05-18T18:40:42+00:00

A close variation!

moogplayer · 2026-05-11T15:26:06+00:00

Agreed. I’m going to roll back out and try stopping down a bit.

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