Anyone used a Focal Reducer Lens Adapter ?

[BADGER.BRAD]

Hello all,

I'm really keen to use my old M42 lenses on a DSLR or mirrorless camera (mainly to give a film camera type experience without the film cost plus I already have the lenses) I've tried this in the past but found the crop factor a pain in the butt plus unknown to me I had a faulty camera !! I wondered if anyone has ever used a Focal reducer lens adapter ? Did it work ok ?

 

[Stephen L]

Hello all,

I'm really keen to use my old M42 lenses on a DSLR or mirrorless camera (mainly to give a film camera type experience without the film cost plus I already have the lenses) I've tried this in the past but found the crop factor a pain in the butt plus unknown to me I had a faulty camera !! I wondered if anyone has ever used a Focal reducer lens adapter ? Did it work ok ?

Yes, I have one I use with legacy lenses on my Fuji. Works fine.

 

[BADGER.BRAD]

Thanks Stephen that gives me the confidence to go that way. I'll have a look for a cheap DSLR and start from there!