Hi guys! I´m looking for some new lenses for my K-3 (m42 mount). I´m a new owner of the camera (modded to S-16) and the only lens I have now is the Meteor 17-69mm zoom. I´m on the hunt to buy some more lenses which I know they are affordable and good quality but I´m in a bit of a confusion as for which ones will work on this camera. I know it has an M42 mount, but what about the flange distance? The guy who sold the camera to me told me the only lenses that will work on the k-3 are the ones with a flange distance of 45.5. Now, I understand flange distance is the space between the mount and the camera sensor so I´m not sure how to look for it in a lens? I need help!
Also if any of you have tried any other lenses on the K-3, I would appreciate if you can share your experience. I was looking at the SMC Takumar 135mm, and one other wide angle but didn´t know what focal lenght, since the one I have makes vignette effect wide open at 17mm, since the camera is modified to S-16.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks!