shops in Kiev

perstephone · Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 3

Hello!
I only found this forum a few days ago- just a few moments after I found myself smitten with some Russian glass. I've been checking out the Bay, and that seems fairly reasonable, but I have a friend who will be in Kiev in a few months. Are there any recommended shops to check out? She is a lovely friend and has already agreed to pick up a lens or two for me (I know! I owe her big time) if I give her specific instructions... which means I have to narrow down my list of wants, but...
I guess a secondary question is this- is it worthwhile to have her look for me? I assume it would be less expensive to get the lenses there rather than here (US), but I could be wrong.

Thank you-
Stephanie

Attila · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 30509 Location: Budapest,Hungary

Hello Stephanie!

Nice to see you here !

Russian glasses are generally cheap even with shipping to USA. If your friend is not familiar with manual focus lenses , perhaps she will buy lenses with different problems, fungus, aperture not working etc, etc.
I think best way buy them from trustworthy sources like this forum members, Ebay sellers with good feedbacks etc.
I frequently buy lenses for testing and re-selling in local shops , half of the lens has troubles so not always easy to pick up good ones.
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perstephone · Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 3

Hi!
It's good to be seen- thanks for the welcome, Attila!
stephanie

mo · Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 2468 Location: Australia

I suppose you could teach her now before she goes on what to look out for when buying?
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my_photography · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:55 am Post subject:

Welcome to the forum Stephanie.

Is your friend into photography? If not, it might be a bit difficult for her. Unless she goes into some established photography shops in Kiev and buy new stuffs.
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Other Germany: Meyer Primoplan 50/1.8, Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8
Takumar: SMC 50/1.4 Super Tak 55/2, S-M-C 135/3.5, Super Tak 150/4
Russian: Zenith 16/2.8, Mir-24M 2/35, Volna-9 50/2.8, Helios 44M (58/2), Helios 44M-3 MC (58/2), Helios 40 (85/1.5), Tair 11A (135/2.8 )
Others: Sears 28/2.8, Sankor 35/2.8, Enna München Tele-Ennalyt 135/3.5
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perstephone · Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 3

No, she's not that into photography. I was hoping that if I gave her a few pointers on the mechanics (the obvious fungus and dust, a brief explanation of correct aperture ring behavior) and a list of a few lenses I'd like that there would be a shop that sold used lenses.
No?

Thanks for the help so far!
Stephanie