Best M42 prime lenses for $150-350. From Fisheye to Telephoto vintage lenses.
My ideas on the best M42 prime lenses that cost between US$ 150-350. I hope this becomes an interactive video and you can suggest your own thoughts on the best lenses. Links to each section: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Selection criteria 04:48 Fisheye 06:26 Ultra Wide Angle 08:13 Wide Angle 08:58 Classic Walk Around (35mm) and Pancake 10:15 Fast Fifties 14:40 Macro 16:06 Portrait and Short Telephoto (including 135mm) 20:18 Long Telephoto Link to my Flickr lens albums: https://www.flickr.com/photos/9585957...
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