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WTB: Decent *Inexpensive* Wide Angle in M42/Nikkor C/Y Mount
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:01 am    Post subject: WTB: Decent *Inexpensive* Wide Angle in M42/Nikkor C/Y Mount Reply with quote

I've been searching for a decent wide angle on the cheap with little success. I had decided on the Yashica ML 28/2.8 but missed a few on ebay, now there are no cheap ones.

I am trying to stay around $50 but could maybe go $100 for something really nice.
I know, I know I should spend more but I can't right now..

I'll be using it on a Canon 30D, would like it to have some decent close focus ability.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You want a 24mm or 28mm primes?


PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you interested in Nikkor 28mm/3.5?


PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What about the 28mm Kiron C/Y on sale right now in the marketplace Exclamation


PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

calvin83, yes- or if a miracle happens, 20mm.

death (catchy name!) I had a Nikkor 28mm/3.5 that had awful CA, so I am leery. The one I had was not AI (older).

I've never owned third party brands. Are they good?

Thanks for your help guys.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kram,
if it's the Yashica ML 28 that you want, I can help you with that - I don't use mine.
Let me know if I can help you with that one.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 5:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For 24mm primes, you may consider sigma super-wide II 2.8/24.

The lens can focus down to 18cm (1:4).


PostPosted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kram wrote:
calvin83, yes- or if a miracle happens, 20mm.

You could consider the Vivitar 19/3.8 which is fairly good on a crop body. Available in most of the usual mounts.


PostPosted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kram wrote:
I had a Nikkor 28mm/3.5 that had awful CA, so I am leery. The one I had was not AI (older).


Ai and AIS 28/3.5 are significantly better than non-Ai versions. I have the "K" version as well as the AIS one, and there's no comparison in corner sharpness between them.