Are old film lenses good on mirrorless?

Yes, and I think they're one of the best bargains in the hobby. Mirrorless mounts sit closer to the sensor than old SLR mounts, so manual-focus lenses from film cameras adapt easily and cheaply. You won't get autofocus, so you'll be focusing by hand, but that's part of the fun.

It's a good way to try fast or unusual lenses without spending much. Just remember that a lens keeps its original field of view, and how that translates depends on the sensor size of your body. Read the full Lenses guide for more on adapters.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.