Tamron Adaptall to PL Mount Adapter Possible?

[Matt W.]

Would love to figure something like this out to get a cheap PL mount macro.

 

[Matt W.]

Open to M42 too so long as it can convert to PL.

 

[Phil Holland]

Yes. Possible. There was a boutique adapter made in the 2000s, but haven't seen one in a real long while.

 

[Matt W.]

Yes. Possible. There was a boutique adapter made in the 2000s, but haven't seen one in a real long while.

Thanks. I'm looking for a cheap 90mm to 100mm Macro. What about an M42 adapter on the Tamron 90mm Macro then M42 to PL?

 

[Phil Holland]

Yes, you can go from some M42 to PL via a simple screw on adapter. My first foray into that mounting method was about 20+ years ago using the now extremely famous Helios 44-2, 58mm f/2. Some lenses might have a larger rear that makes that hard or impossible, but most lenses I've explored with that method work really.

 

[Matt W.]

Thanks, Phil.

Long story short I want the cheapest decent PL mount Macro I can get.

Ergonomics and focus rings are not a real issue (outside maybe a step up ring for NDs). Because it's JUST for macro photography.

I am now thinking the 90mm Tamron f2.5?

Is that the same optically as the "bokina?"

The 90mm Kilfitt is a bit outside my budget or I'd get that and buy an Arri to PL adapter, love the weird bokeh.