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walter g
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walter g wrote:
This thread is for Kamero lenses, who made them,
Lens pics, samples, and lens id chart.
History. I can find very little info online
So if you have any info please link it or
Post it in this thread.
Kamero lenses were distributed by Woolworth,
And I know they were sold thru Woolco department
Stores.
Lens ID chart.
1st number ID's the maker
1 = Mitake
2 = Cimko
3 = ?
4 = Mitake
5 = Tokina
6 = ?
7 = Makina
E = Sankor
This is a work in progress.
Not finalized codes.
? - I have not found any pics of Kamero
Lenses starting with 3 or 6, so that's
Why no maker is listed.
I'm not sure if their is an 8 or 9 code
Either.
Please post pics of any Kamero lens you have,
And sample pics.
Questions coments or critiques are also welcome.
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
Kamero 35mm f2.8. This is the 4 code Mitake version.
It has a deeply recessed front element.
Shot with Nex 6 hand held, no hood, at ISO 100 at 1/500, f8.
JPEG resized no pp.
I will edit in pics of the lens later.
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MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Kamero lens thread and serial number chart |
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55 wrote:
| walter g wrote: |
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Kamero lenses were distributed by Woolworth ... |
Seeing the Woolworth name brings back memories.
| walter g wrote: |
Lens ID chart.
1st number ID's the maker
1 = Mitake
2 = Cimko
3 = ?
4 = Mitake
5 = Tokina
6 = ?
7 = Makina
E = Sankor
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Currently on ebay, there's a Kamero zoom which according to the listing "... is labeled Kamero Auto Zoom F/4.5 85-210mm 55 No. 301328".
Unfortunately, there's no picture of the front of the lens.
Click here to see on Ebay
I own Kamero 135mm f/2.8 #150358.
#1
My lens doesn't get much use because of its long, 2.5m minimum focus distance. But when I've had it out, it seems to be reasonably sharp with minimal aberrations.
Here's a sample shot from my Canon 5D at f/4. I added some color, contrast and sharpness in post.
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
Thanks, Tim. That's exactly what I needed. I tracked down multiple copies of the 85-210 under different names that were the same.
Everyone serial number started with 3.
The major producer of these lenses were Sun Optical.
Updated chart.
Lens ID chart.
1st number ID's the maker
1 = Mitake
2 = Cimko
3 = Sun
4 = Mitake
5 = Tokina
6 = ?
7 = Makina
E = Sankor
This is a work in progress.
Not finalized codes.
? - I have not found any pics of Kamero
Lenses starting with 6, so that's
Why no maker is listed.
I'm not sure if their is an 8 or 9 code
Either.
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Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
Tim, the Mitake made Kamero 135mm f2.8 is the next lens on my list to buy. Thanks for posting.
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Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Kamero lens thread and serial number chart |
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Seeing the Woolworth name brings back memories |
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55 wrote:
| walter g wrote: |
| Tim, the Mitake made Kamero 135mm f2.8 is the next lens on my list to buy. Thanks for posting. |
My pleasure, Walter. Thanks for starting an interesting topic.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:55 am Post subject: Kamero lens thread and serial number chart |
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Thank you Walter G for the time and effort you have put in to research this make of lens. I bought a Kamero 135mm f2.8 about two years ago in error as I did not read the listing on eBay carefully and the seller was economic with the truth in their description. I paid too much for it but when compared to what I would have to pay for a Minolta branded lens today it was cheap. As it turned out it is a well made lens, with a solid all metal construction and I would be keen to know if it is much different to the equivalent lens made by Minolta or whoever made it for them? The lens I bought was new although obviously very old stock as photo of the box shows. The serial number indicates that it was made by Mitake and it would be interesting to know how it compares in terms of quality with others?
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| Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Kamero lens thread and serial number chart |
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Thank you Walter G for the time and effort you have put in to research this make of lens. I bought a Kamero 135mm f2.8 about two years ago in error as I did not read the listing on eBay carefully and the seller was economic with the truth in their description. I paid too much for it but when compared to what I would have to pay for a Minolta branded lens today it was cheap. As it turned out it is a well made lens, with a solid all metal construction and I would be keen to know if it is much different to the equivalent lens made by Minolta or whoever made it for them? The lens I bought was new although obviously very old stock as photo of the box shows. The serial number indicates that it was made by Mitake and it would be interesting to know how it compares in terms of quality with others?
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Hi, 42degreesS.
I've quoted your post so the pictures will now show. As an anti spam measure, photos aren't allowed in a member's first post. |
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eddyca wrote:
I just received this one today. Kamero auto 35mm f2.8 Serial number 422733. Not bad for $25!
 s-l1600
Sample image:
 Kamero 35mm f2.8 |
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I got diverse lenses for free the other day, and there was a Kamero zoom. Search online brought me here at once.
MC Kamero Auto Zomm f3.5 to f16 35-105mm ø72 , M42 mount with auto-pin, A-M switch, macro ring:
fully extended:
A-M setting and aperture on narrow rings by the mount, under the macro ring with it's lock button/release
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I put the lense on my Canon 5D and went take few pictures after work. It shows some vignetting and distorsion when zoomed out as wide angle.
better used at normal and portrait/tele focals.
full open, focus on street sign, then on branch:
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Looks like a Makina made lens.
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landstrykere wrote:
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| Looks like a Makina made lens. |
yes, I forgot that: nr. 774509, so as per OP, Makina.
The lens is solid, all metal, 761g.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: Kamero lens thread and serial number chart |
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D1N0 wrote:
| 55 wrote: |
| walter g wrote: |
. . .
Kamero lenses were distributed by Woolworth ... |
Seeing the Woolworth name brings back memories.
| walter g wrote: |
Lens ID chart.
1st number ID's the maker
1 = Mitake
2 = Cimko
3 = ?
4 = Mitake
5 = Tokina
6 = ?
7 = Makina
E = Sankor
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Currently on ebay, there's a Kamero zoom which according to the listing "... is labeled Kamero Auto Zoom F/4.5 85-210mm 55 No. 301328".
Unfortunately, there's no picture of the front of the lens.
Click here to see on Ebay
I own Kamero 135mm f/2.8 #150358.
#1
My lens doesn't get much use because of its long, 2.5m minimum focus distance. But when I've had it out, it seems to be reasonably sharp with minimal aberrations.
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I see some similarities with my mysterious Oray-Higon 135mm 1:2.8 Distance scale is similar, 2.5m cfd with short throw and 58mm filter thread. It is a Exakta mount and probably from France. Some store brand.
 Oray-Higon Auto Tele 135mm 1:2..8 by The lens profile, on Flickr
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I got diverse lenses for free the other day, and there was a Kamero zoom. Search online brought me here at once.
MC Kamero Auto Zomm f3.5 to f16 35-105mm ø72 , M42 mount with auto-pin, A-M switch, macro ring:
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I'm sure I've got this lens as a Vivitar with the TX mount, made by Tokina. I shall try to find it... 
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PBFACTS wrote:
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| landstrykere wrote: |
I got diverse lenses for free the other day, and there was a Kamero zoom. Search online brought me here at once.
MC Kamero Auto Zomm f3.5 to f16 35-105mm ø72 , M42 mount with auto-pin, A-M switch, macro ring:
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I'm sure I've got this lens as a Vivitar with the TX mount, made by Tokina. I shall try to find it... |
Sorry you are wrong ..
this a second version of the makina (makinon) 35-105 lens from ~1978/1979
The first version of makinon 35-105 was varifocal (as the 28/80) and in porduction from ~1976
The 2nd version (that version) was in competion with the Tokina made 35/105 also sold as vivitar (non tx) and soligor c/d
The vivitar Tx 35-105 is based on the third version of the tokina 35/105 = later.
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Om2 sp + T32 (grip/filter/zoom) + T8
+ Zuiko 16mm 3.5 / 55mm 1.2 / 65-200 4/ x1.4
+ Sigma 8mm 4.0 / 14mm 3.5 / 18-35 3.5-4.5
+ Tamron 35/105 2.8
+Tokina 150/500 5.6
+ Kiron 105/2.8 macro 1:1
+ Vivitar S1 90/180 falst field macro
+ 2x Doubler HR7
>>I SELL: OM10 + OM4ti
+ i sell: OM Md1 + Md 2 + Grip PowerPack + charger
+ i sell: OM Zuiko 24mm 2.8 / 28mm 3.5 / 50mm 1.8 / 50mm 1.4 / 50mm 3.5 macro / 35-70 3.6 / 35-105 3.5-4.5 / 75-150 4 / 500mm / 2xA
+ i sell: OM Kiron 28/105 3.2-4.5 / 1.5 converter
+ i sell: OM Makinon reflex 5.6/300 + Spector reflex (makinon) 500mm
+ i sell: OM Macro panagor extender 1:1
+ i sell: OM Sigma 16mm 2.8 fisheye (last version) / 21-35 3.5-4.2 ot/ 28-70 2.8 /1000mm mirror
+ i sell: Tamron 28-70 3.5-4.5 / 28-80 sp 3.5-4.2 / 28-135 sp 4-4.5 / /28-200 3.5 / 35-135 3..5-4.5 / 90mm sp macro 1:1 2.8
+ i sell: OM Soligor 2x doubler / x3 converte
+ i sell: Soligor FisheEye x0.15
+ i sell: OM Tokina 28/135 4-4.6 / 70/210 3.5 (= vivitar S1 v2)
+ i sell: OM Vivitar 28-70 3.5-4.8 / 28-90 s1 2.8-3.5 / 35-70 2.8-3.8 / 55/2.8 Macro 1:1 (komine) / 70-150 3.8 ot (kiron) / 75-150 ot 3.8 (tokina + 2x matched)
+ i sell : OM cosina 100-500 5.6/8
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The Vivitar is Tokina made.
http://forum.mflenses.com/vivitar-35-105-f3-5-t17883.html
You see them as soligor and other brands as well with a diamond pattern focus ring.
Lettering on the top side of the lens barrel is typical of Makina. Tokina, not so much.
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The vivitar 35-105 3.5's are ALWAYS tokina made (the 3.2/4 is koobori/tefnon made)
That lens
is the first version of the tokina 35-105 (= soligor c/d) with macro engaged by the focal ring
The second version (not sold by soligor) has a separate macro button
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The third version (more compact) exist in fixed and tx mount (see pic) and the macro position is engaged by the distance ring
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OM USER .. I KEEP/USE:
Om2 sp + T32 (grip/filter/zoom) + T8
+ Zuiko 16mm 3.5 / 55mm 1.2 / 65-200 4/ x1.4
+ Sigma 8mm 4.0 / 14mm 3.5 / 18-35 3.5-4.5
+ Tamron 35/105 2.8
+Tokina 150/500 5.6
+ Kiron 105/2.8 macro 1:1
+ Vivitar S1 90/180 falst field macro
+ 2x Doubler HR7
>>I SELL: OM10 + OM4ti
+ i sell: OM Md1 + Md 2 + Grip PowerPack + charger
+ i sell: OM Zuiko 24mm 2.8 / 28mm 3.5 / 50mm 1.8 / 50mm 1.4 / 50mm 3.5 macro / 35-70 3.6 / 35-105 3.5-4.5 / 75-150 4 / 500mm / 2xA
+ i sell: OM Kiron 28/105 3.2-4.5 / 1.5 converter
+ i sell: OM Makinon reflex 5.6/300 + Spector reflex (makinon) 500mm
+ i sell: OM Macro panagor extender 1:1
+ i sell: OM Sigma 16mm 2.8 fisheye (last version) / 21-35 3.5-4.2 ot/ 28-70 2.8 /1000mm mirror
+ i sell: Tamron 28-70 3.5-4.5 / 28-80 sp 3.5-4.2 / 28-135 sp 4-4.5 / /28-200 3.5 / 35-135 3..5-4.5 / 90mm sp macro 1:1 2.8
+ i sell: OM Soligor 2x doubler / x3 converte
+ i sell: Soligor FisheEye x0.15
+ i sell: OM Tokina 28/135 4-4.6 / 70/210 3.5 (= vivitar S1 v2)
+ i sell: OM Vivitar 28-70 3.5-4.8 / 28-90 s1 2.8-3.5 / 35-70 2.8-3.8 / 55/2.8 Macro 1:1 (komine) / 70-150 3.8 ot (kiron) / 75-150 ot 3.8 (tokina + 2x matched)
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PBFACTS wrote:
| PBFACTS wrote: |
| Lloydy wrote: |
| landstrykere wrote: |
I got diverse lenses for free the other day, and there was a Kamero zoom. Search online brought me here at once.
MC Kamero Auto Zomm f3.5 to f16 35-105mm ø72 , M42 mount with auto-pin, A-M switch, macro ring:
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I'm sure I've got this lens as a Vivitar with the TX mount, made by Tokina. I shall try to find it... |
Sorry you are wrong ..
this a second version of the makina (makinon) 35-105 lens from ~1978/1979
The first version of makinon 35-105 was varifocal (as the 28/80) and in porduction from ~1976
The 2nd version (that version) was in competion with the 1st version of the Tokina made 35/105 also sold as vivitar (non tx) and soligor c/d
The vivitar Tx 35-105 is based on the third version of the tokina 35/105 = later. |
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OM USER .. I KEEP/USE:
Om2 sp + T32 (grip/filter/zoom) + T8
+ Zuiko 16mm 3.5 / 55mm 1.2 / 65-200 4/ x1.4
+ Sigma 8mm 4.0 / 14mm 3.5 / 18-35 3.5-4.5
+ Tamron 35/105 2.8
+Tokina 150/500 5.6
+ Kiron 105/2.8 macro 1:1
+ Vivitar S1 90/180 falst field macro
+ 2x Doubler HR7
>>I SELL: OM10 + OM4ti
+ i sell: OM Md1 + Md 2 + Grip PowerPack + charger
+ i sell: OM Zuiko 24mm 2.8 / 28mm 3.5 / 50mm 1.8 / 50mm 1.4 / 50mm 3.5 macro / 35-70 3.6 / 35-105 3.5-4.5 / 75-150 4 / 500mm / 2xA
+ i sell: OM Kiron 28/105 3.2-4.5 / 1.5 converter
+ i sell: OM Makinon reflex 5.6/300 + Spector reflex (makinon) 500mm
+ i sell: OM Macro panagor extender 1:1
+ i sell: OM Sigma 16mm 2.8 fisheye (last version) / 21-35 3.5-4.2 ot/ 28-70 2.8 /1000mm mirror
+ i sell: Tamron 28-70 3.5-4.5 / 28-80 sp 3.5-4.2 / 28-135 sp 4-4.5 / /28-200 3.5 / 35-135 3..5-4.5 / 90mm sp macro 1:1 2.8
+ i sell: OM Soligor 2x doubler / x3 converte
+ i sell: Soligor FisheEye x0.15
+ i sell: OM Tokina 28/135 4-4.6 / 70/210 3.5 (= vivitar S1 v2)
+ i sell: OM Vivitar 28-70 3.5-4.8 / 28-90 s1 2.8-3.5 / 35-70 2.8-3.8 / 55/2.8 Macro 1:1 (komine) / 70-150 3.8 ot (kiron) / 75-150 ot 3.8 (tokina + 2x matched)
+ i sell : OM cosina 100-500 5.6/8
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papasito wrote:
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| Looks like a Makina made lens. |
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Lloydy wrote:
| PBFACTS wrote: |
| Lloydy wrote: |
| landstrykere wrote: |
I got diverse lenses for free the other day, and there was a Kamero zoom. Search online brought me here at once.
MC Kamero Auto Zomm f3.5 to f16 35-105mm ø72 , M42 mount with auto-pin, A-M switch, macro ring:
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I'm sure I've got this lens as a Vivitar with the TX mount, made by Tokina. I shall try to find it... |
Sorry you are wrong ..
this a second version of the makina (makinon) 35-105 lens from ~1978/1979
The first version of makinon 35-105 was varifocal (as the 28/80) and in porduction from ~1976
The 2nd version (that version) was in competion with the Tokina made 35/105 also sold as vivitar (non tx) and soligor c/d
The vivitar Tx 35-105 is based on the third version of the tokina 35/105 = later. |
You're right.... I was thinking of this old Chinon 35-100 / 3.5 4.3 which isn't a bad lens, it's not great. But it has some similarites to the Kamero??
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D1N0 wrote:
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You're right.... I was thinking of this old Chinon 35-100 / 3.5 4.3 which isn't a bad lens, it's not great. But it has some similarites to the Kamero??
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According to Pentax forums it is based in Tamron's 35-100mm F3.5 (unsubstantiated though. There were a lot of Tamron's in this series of Chinon).
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/chinon-35-100mm-f3-5-4-3-mc-close-focus.html
https://www-tamron-co-jp.translate.goog/data/old-lens/cz38m.htm?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
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Lloydy wrote:
The Chinon link is absolutely right, but I think this lens is probably Cimko ? I have seen it as Topcor, Super Carenar, Beroflex, Super Paragon, Revue and Soligor. Some of those brands are identical, particularly the Topcor. But some are slightly different cosmetically - and I doubt that brand changes would go as far as changing the front element / filter ring diamater, which I think ( from memory ) all the other brands share - 67mm dia.
The Tamron link? The CZ-38M has the 67mm filter ring, but the weight is way different. The Chinon is 568g and the Tamron 725g ( I have the Tamron SZ-38 38-100 / 3.8 and that is 834g ) so the Tamrons are way heavier.
It's a fact Woolworth didn't make that lens, they bought it in re badged, and I very much doubt they bought all their range of lenses from one source.
It's a fascinating excercise to chase down the manufacturer of these store branded lenses, we're all looking for the gems!
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PBFACTS wrote:
| Lloydy wrote: |
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You're right.... I was thinking of this old Chinon 35-100 / 3.5 4.3 which isn't a bad lens, it's not great. But it has some similarites to the Kamero??
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According to Pentax forums it is based in Tamron's 35-100mm F3.5 (unsubstantiated though. There were a lot of Tamron's in this series of Chinon). |
NO tamron , Cimko for sure
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