M42-mount lenses on DSLR

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Has anybody had any experience of this?
I've got two M42 mounts - a 32mm prime and a 200mm prime, and I'm just shopping about for advice really.

Are there any major issues (other than no autofocus or easy aperture control) I should know about?

The 200mm is stupidly heavy - so I ordered a metal conversion ring for my DSLR, no trust in the plastic ones. I'll be supporting it's weight with my hands anyway, it really is a brute!
 
Do a bit of searching through existing threads, this is a subject covered quite regularly.
Set your camera to Tv or whatever the setting which allows you to dial in the exposure time/shutter speed.

From my own experience you may find that the distance scale on the lens is no accurate when you've got the lens on a DSLR - but so what? You may also find that you cannot use the full focal distance adjustment on the lens if the "internals" travel backwards and project beyond the mount when you're moving to longer focal lengths - they can foul your camera's mirror.
I've opted to go for adapters which have a focus confirm chip.
You'll either love manual focus lenses or you'll hate the experience. For myself I've learned far more about taking photos since I started using them and, oh yes, you can get some cracking quality glass at good prices.
 
tikkathreebarrel said:
Do a bit of searching through existing threads, this is a subject covered quite regularly.
Set your camera to Tv or whatever the setting which allows you to dial in the exposure time/shutter speed.

From my own experience you may find that the distance scale on the lens is no accurate when you've got the lens on a DSLR - but so what? You may also find that you cannot use the full focal distance adjustment on the lens if the "internals" travel backwards and project beyond the mount when you're moving to longer focal lengths - they can foul your camera's mirror.
I've opted to go for adapters which have a focus confirm chip.
You'll either love manual focus lenses or you'll hate the experience. For myself I've learned far more about taking photos since I started using them and, oh yes, you can get some cracking quality glass at good prices.
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Apologies for neglecting search - I used to use it often, but I've been told off so many times for reviving dead threads with new questions! (Other forums, not here)
I don't think either of my M42s extend backwards, so that's a plus, but one I hadn't actually thought about. I think it'll be a good learning curve for me, as I tend to live on shutter speed mode, Manual and aperture get very neglected.
Thankyou for the reply, its very useful~
 
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