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cooltouch
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:02 am Post subject: quantaray 75-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ? |
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cooltouch wrote:
Just wondering if anybody here has any experience with the Quantaray 75-200mm f/2.8-3.5?
As I recall, Quantaray was the house brand for the Ritz Camera store chain here in the US, and I suspect the lenses have been available under other brand names besides Q-Ray. I owned a few of these lenses back in my camera dealer days. Never used them, but they appeared to be reasonaby well made.
So, I'm browsing around on eBay today and I run across the Q-Ray 75-200mm f/2.8-3.5 zoom and it occurs to me that this lens is only one half stop away from being a straight f/2.8 zoom. Which causes me to wonder if it might just be worth picking up a copy, since more than likely it's priced fairly cheaply. And it is, based on the few auctions I came across.
But before I part with my money on a whim, I'd rather ask you guys for impressions. Hopefully somebody here has had a chance to use one.
Here's an example:
Click here to see on Ebay _________________ Michael
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6622 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:15 am Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
I was under the impression that this maker simply rebranded Sigma lenses...I'm sure Pbfacts will be along shortly to correct me though _________________ Graham - Moderator
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9098 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:44 am Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Thanks for the tip! I had tried a search on eBay for just 75-200mm f/2.8-3.5 and didn't get any hits. Tried googling this same info but with Sigma just now, and got some hits, including:
http://www.dyxum.com/reviews/lenses/reviews.asp?IDLens=248
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/88616-sigma-75-200mm-f2-8-3-5-pka-pentax.html
It's the same lens. This is helpful. Some reviews above where people seem to like it. _________________ Michael
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6622 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:56 am Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Ahh, I feel like a REAL lens geek now Glad you found the info, let us know how you get on with it _________________ Graham - Moderator
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PBFACTS
Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 565
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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PBFACTS wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
I was under the impression that this maker simply rebranded Sigma lenses...I'm sure Pbfacts will be along shortly to correct me though |
Yes but not only !
This 75/200 is clearly a sigma
cooltouch wrote: |
I run across the Q-Ray 75-200mm f/2.8-3.5 zoom and it occurs to me that this lens is only one half stop away from being a straight f/2.8 zoom. |
Beware : at that period sigma lens TRUE (T) opening could be perfectly correct or perfectly false : ie the 80/200 2.8-3.5 was in fact a 3.5/5.6 !!!!! _________________ 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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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9098 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
PBFACTS wrote: |
Beware : at that period sigma lens TRUE (T) opening could be perfectly correct or perfectly false : ie the 80/200 2.8-3.5 was in fact a 3.5/5.6 !!!!! |
So, not only is the lens slower wide open than it states, but instead of losing 1/2 stop from 75 to 200, it loses 1.5 stops? ??? Geez, a little truth in advertising, please!
Or are you stating that, while the f stops might be accurate, the T-stops (actual light value being passed by the optics) showed a much different picture?
Still aggravating none the less. Reminds me of a Korean-made Kalimar zoom I picked up years ago, and I was intrigued by it because it was a 28-200 f/3.5 -- constant aperture. Supposedly. Yet when peering through the viewfinder, as I would zoom out, I could see the meter needle drop, indicating a loss of at least 1 stop of light. So it was more like a 3.5-5.6. That ticked me off as well.
Currently, my fastest mf optic at 200mm is f/4.5 -- my Nikkor 80-200mm f/4.5 zoom. I guess, in my pursuit for a "fast" but cheap optic at 200mm, unless I fall into a deal on a 200/2.8 or 80-200/2.8, which is doubtful, I should just pick up one of the old Vivitar Series 1 70-210 f/3.5s or one of the Vivitar 200mm f/3.5s They're tried and proven, a known value, and good lenses to boot. Seems like, if they're in Nikon mount, though, people think they've found gold. Same with M42 these days as well. _________________ Michael
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PBFACTS
Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 565
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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PBFACTS wrote:
cooltouch wrote: |
So, not only is the lens slower wide open than it states, but instead of losing 1/2 stop from 75 to 200, it loses 1.5 stops? ??? Geez, a little truth in advertising, please! |
I was speaking of tested sigma 80-200 2.8/3.5 NOT your 75-200 2.8/3.5 ... I do not know about your lens.
cooltouch wrote: |
Reminds me of a Korean-made Kalimar zoom I picked up years ago, and I was intrigued by it because it was a 28-200 f/3.5 -- constant aperture. Supposedly. Yet when peering through the viewfinder, as I would zoom out, I could see the meter needle drop, indicating a loss of at least 1 stop of light. So it was more like a 3.5-5.6. That ticked me off as well. |
I remind a 35-200 korean made said at f4 constant because f4 is clearer than 3.5/4.5 and only 1/2 stop error at both sides (plus or minus) _________________ 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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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9098 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
PBFACTS wrote: |
cooltouch wrote: |
So, not only is the lens slower wide open than it states, but instead of losing 1/2 stop from 75 to 200, it loses 1.5 stops? ??? Geez, a little truth in advertising, please! |
I was speaking of tested sigma 80-200 2.8/3.5 NOT your 75-200 2.8/3.5 ... I do not know about your lens. |
Okay, first of all, I don't own that lens. I was just asking about it. Second, since you stated above that the Q-Ray was a Sigma, then doesn't your comment regarding its T-value apply to the Q-Ray as well? I'm confused, I guess. _________________ Michael
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PBFACTS
Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 565
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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PBFACTS wrote:
cooltouch wrote: |
Second, since you stated above that the Q-Ray was a Sigma, then doesn't your comment regarding its T-value apply to the Q-Ray as well? I'm confused, I guess. |
Again, i do not have precise infos on 75-200 2.8/3.5
whatever, the T value of a Q-ray lens must be SAME or worst of original lens (depends if internal cotaing, painting is same.. to give example : if sigma internal paint is black and q-ray painting is grey - cheaper- transmission of sigma would be better and therefore T opening will be better) _________________ 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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Mal1905
Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1705 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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Mal1905 wrote:
I had a Quantaray 80-205 f4.5 which I sold for peanuts over a year ago - it was actually not all that bad a lens, but at the time, zooms were not my thing.
It was a lens that I never fully appreciated, yet miss it - I bought it for €8.00 and sold it on for €15.00...
Have posted some samples from my copy here _________________
Canon EOS 5D / EOS 40D
Carl Zeiss Jena: Flektogon 2.8/20, 2.4/35, 2.8/35, Pancolar 2/50, MC 1.8/50, MC 1.8/80, Triotar 4/135, Tessar 2.8/50, S 4/135 1Q, S 3.5/135, Sonnar 3.5/135 MC, 2.8/180, Biotar 2/5,8cm, 2/58, 1.5/75
Carl Zeiss: Distagon 2/28 T*, 1.4/35 T*, Ultron 1.8/50, Tessar 2.8/50, Planar 1.4/50 T* MM, 1.7/50 T* MM, 1.4/85 T* AEG, Sonnar 2.8/135 T*
Asahi Optical Co.: Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 4.5/20, 3.5/24, 3.5/28, 2/35, 3.5/35, 1.4/50, 1.8/55, 1.8/85, 2.8/105, 2.8/120, 2.5/135 I & II, 3.5/135, 4/150, 4/200, 4/300, 5.6/400, 4/45-125, 4.5/85-210, Super-Takumar 4.5/20, 3.5/24, 3.5/28, 2/35, 3.5/35, 1.4/50, 1.8/55, 2/55, 2.8/105, 3.5/135, 4/150, 4/200, 4.5/70-150, Fish-Eye-Takumar 4/17, Macro-Takumar 4/50, Super-Macro Takumar 4/50, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar 4/50, 4/100, Bellows-Takumar 4/100, Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 3.5/50, 2.4/58, 3.5/100, Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar 3.5/135, Auto-Takumar 2.3/35, 3.5/35, 1.8/55, 1.8/55 (Zebra), 2/55, 2.2/55, 1.8/85, 2.8/105, 3.5/135, Takumar 4/35, 2.2/55, 2/58, 2.8/105, 3.5/135, 3.5/200, 5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 5.6/200, 6.3/300, SMC Takumar 1.4/50, 1.8/55, 2/55, SMC-M 1.4/50, 1.7/50, 2/50
Tomioka: Tominon 2/5cm, Auto-Chinon 3.5/21, 1.4/55, Auto-Yashinon DS-M 1.2/55 |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9098 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Well, Mal, yours seems like it was a good performer. But after reading PBFacts' comments, I'm beginning to think the 2.8-3.5 version may not be all that good of a lens. I'll probably be better off just getting a known good-quality straight f/3.5 lens, like the older Vivitar S1s or the Tamron 70-210/3.5.
I was the successful bidder on eBay on an old Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 T4 lens in Nikon mount. The lens should arrive in a few days. I'll be able to test it out against my Nikkor zoom at any rate, and see how it compares. _________________ Michael
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Scheimpflug
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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Scheimpflug wrote:
cooltouch wrote: |
I should just pick up one of the old Vivitar Series 1 70-210 f/3.5s or one of the Vivitar 200mm f/3.5s They're tried and proven, a known value, and good lenses to boot. Seems like, if they're in Nikon mount, though, people think they've found gold. Same with M42 these days as well. |
Some people have found gold!
Click here to see on Ebay
When you first started this thread, I was actually going to suggest the VS1 70-210, and give the exact same reasons as you... but I didn't mention it because you seemed set on the Quantaray.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Nikon mounts... every once in a while, one will slip through the cracks. For example, this one sold for US $16.39. Click here to see on Ebay _________________ Sigma DP1, Nikon D40 (hers ), Polaroid x530, Pentax P30t, Pentax P50, (P30t/P50 K-A to Nikon F body mount conversion)
Nikon: 18-55/3.5-5.6 "G ED II DX" (F) Soligor: 28/2.8 (FL->F converted), 135/3.5 (F), 3x TC (F, modified) Kalimar: 28-85/3.5 (F)
Vivitar: 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 (F), Tele 500/6.3 Preset (F), 19/3.8 (F) Minolta: 300/5.6 (SR/MC/MD pending F conversion)
Tamron: 28/2.8 (Adaptall) Panagor: 28/2.5 (FD) Aetna: 300/5.6 (F) Osawa: MC 28/2.8 (F)
Vintage Lenses: Dallmeyer: 1940s A.M. 14in 356mm f4 (ULF->M42) 1930s Adon Telephoto Taylor, Taylor & Hobson: 1880s Rapid Rectilinear 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 11.31in f/8 (LF->?)
Parts Lenses: Nikon 35-135/3.5-4.5 (F), Sigma 70-210/4.5 (F), Nikon 50/1.8 Series E (F) |
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PBFACTS
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:29 am Post subject: |
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PBFACTS wrote:
cooltouch wrote: |
Well, Mal, yours seems like it was a good performer. But after reading PBFacts' comments, I'm beginning to think the 2.8-3.5 version may not be all that good of a lens. I'll probably be better off just getting a known good-quality straight f/3.5 lens, like the older Vivitar S1s or the Tamron 70-210/3.5. |
Which mount are you looking for ? _________________ 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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cooltouch
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Nikon. That way I can use it with my Nikon outfit, my EOS, and even my Canon FD outfit with an adapter. _________________ Michael
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9098 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Scheimpflug wrote: |
Keep your eyes peeled for the Nikon mounts... every once in a while, one will slip through the cracks. For example, this one sold for US $16.39. Click here to see on Ebay |
Yeah, true enough. What I usually do is ignore the BINs and wait patiently for an auction to close. I did finally find a cheap 200/3.5 in Nikon mount. Pre-AI, but it will work with both my Nikons and my EOS.
Click here to see on Ebay
It should be arriving any day now. It's an old T4 mount, but I have a slightly newer version of this lens in Canon FD and it is actually quite good. Comparable to my Canon FD 200mm f/4. So, hopefully this will hold over my urges until I come across something like a Tamron 80-200 f/2.8 _________________ Michael
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