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I use my NEX with adapted lenses (almost exclusively). In doing that I have tried a number of adapted lenses so far and have found that each has their strengths and weaknesses I do like some more than others. My current favorites are the Konica Hexanon 24/2.8 and Vivitar 28/2 Close Focus (MD mount). They both close focus to about eight inches, have terrific sharpness and lovely bokeh (the Hexanon a bit better on both counts). I like the action on the Vivtar a bit more as the aperture ring on the Hexanon (all of my Hexanons in fact) seems more difficult than it needs to be.
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Vivitar 28/2 Close Focus
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Hexanon 24/2.8
Next up is the Olympus Pen-F 38/1.8. It's a very compact lens and attached the NEX it really is pretty close to being pocketable. It has lovely color and while it isn't quite as sharp as the Vivitar or Hexanon it's still quite nice and the front mounted aperture ring makes for a very easy to use legacy lens.
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Pen-F 38/1.8
The lenses I use the least are my Konica 50/1.4, Super Takumar 50/1.4 and Helios 44M. They're all good lenses but I don't find myself grabbing for them that often. I have gotten spoiled by the close focus ability of the Hexanon 24, Vivtar 28 and Pen-F 38 so the more "normal" close focus distance of these lenses feels like it's about a mile long. Of these three I would say the Super Takumar is my favorite by a nose. It's not quite as sharp as the Hexanon (although close) but is has the most wonderful feel in hand and the best build quality of lenses at this price.
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Super Takumar 50/1.4
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Super Takumar 50/1.4
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Konica 50/1.4
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Vivitar 28/2 Close Focus
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Hexanon 24/2.8
Next up is the Olympus Pen-F 38/1.8. It's a very compact lens and attached the NEX it really is pretty close to being pocketable. It has lovely color and while it isn't quite as sharp as the Vivitar or Hexanon it's still quite nice and the front mounted aperture ring makes for a very easy to use legacy lens.
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Pen-F 38/1.8
The lenses I use the least are my Konica 50/1.4, Super Takumar 50/1.4 and Helios 44M. They're all good lenses but I don't find myself grabbing for them that often. I have gotten spoiled by the close focus ability of the Hexanon 24, Vivtar 28 and Pen-F 38 so the more "normal" close focus distance of these lenses feels like it's about a mile long. Of these three I would say the Super Takumar is my favorite by a nose. It's not quite as sharp as the Hexanon (although close) but is has the most wonderful feel in hand and the best build quality of lenses at this price.
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Super Takumar 50/1.4
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Super Takumar 50/1.4
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Konica 50/1.4