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themoleman342
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 Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject: Hanimex Zoom |
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themoleman342 wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110285425778#ebayphotohosting
I've wanted a m42 low-range zoom for quite a while now and I finally got the chance. Supposedly Hanimex (I'm not sure of the actual manufacturer) made a zoom of almost the same specs with a filter thread of 72mm and a longer focus distance. This lens on the other hand is reportedly better with a 62mm filter thread and closer focus distance. Unfortunately I can't find much info on it. I expect a fairly average quality lens but it will offer the much desired versatility in the field. Any thoughts?
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F16SUNSHINE
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I have no input from experience with this lens I'm sorry.
The seller however I would advise you to avoid as he is a super trickster with a bad attitude and worse items  |
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themoleman342
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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themoleman342 wrote:
Really? He seems to have some quality stuff and a great feedback record....plus he responded quite quickly to a question. Has he changed his profile to escape that reputation?
EDIT : Ehhh yeah, I searched the name and you are correct. Hopefully the lens will be ok and not a lemon, it really does look "new." |
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Richard_D
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Richard_D wrote:
Budget zoom from the late 80's largely sold through an electrical retailer called Dixon's and catalogue shops. I've not used the zoom, but had a 35mm from the same period and it was an average no-name Japanese lens.
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bob955i
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bob955i wrote:
I have a Hanimex C-Macro 80-200 (As does Carsten too) and it's a nice and solidly made lens but with what I would say average performance although as I haven't used it in years, I should really evaluate it again. |
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peterqd
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
| themoleman342 wrote: |
Really? He seems to have some quality stuff and a great feedback record....plus he responded quite quickly to a question. Has he changed his profile to escape that reputation?
EDIT : Ehhh yeah, I searched the name and you are correct. Hopefully the lens will be ok and not a lemon, it really does look "new." |
Marc - I've bought several items from Rocky, some OK, some problems. You need to be aware you are taking a gamble, some you win and some you lose. Personally I wouldn't gamble much more than £10/$20. And look out for what he doesn't say - for instance if he doesn't say the aperture is working OK then it probably isn't.
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peterqd
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
| Richard_D wrote: |
| Budget zoom from the late 80's largely sold through an electrical retailer called Dixon's and catalogue shops. I've not used the zoom, but had a 35mm from the same period and it was an average no-name Japanese lens. |
Hanimex was an Australian company I think. Their MO was similar to Vivitar, items manufactured by other companies. I haven't tried their lenses, but their cameras were similar to the cheapest Kodaks - my wife had a Hanimex 126 Instamatic at one time. I have a Hanimex carousel-type slide projector which I bought in a local camera shop in the late 60s, and it's still working perfectly.
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Richard_D
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Richard_D wrote:
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| Richard_D wrote: |
| Budget zoom from the late 80's largely sold through an electrical retailer called Dixon's and catalogue shops. I've not used the zoom, but had a 35mm from the same period and it was an average no-name Japanese lens. |
Hanimex was an Australian company I think. Their MO was similar to Vivitar, items manufactured by other companies. I haven't tried their lenses, but their cameras were similar to the cheapest Kodaks - my wife had a Hanimex 126 Instamatic at one time. I have a Hanimex carousel-type slide projector which I bought in a local camera shop in the late 60s, and it's still working perfectly. |
Yes - some of their early lenses were re-badged Tamron's (the pre-set long focus lenses). I don't think they ever produced anything like the Vivitar Series 1 'quality' range, but there's probably some decent performers amongst their branded stuff.
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The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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LucisPictor
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LucisPictor wrote:
| bob955i wrote: |
| I have a Hanimex C-Macro 80-200 (As does Carsten too) and it's a nice and solidly made lens but with what I would say average performance although as I haven't used it in years, I should really evaluate it again. |
Yep.
I've got three Hanimex lenses, all of them are average performers, not really excellent but not particularly bad either.
Hanimex Automatic 3.5/23 (I have never seen a below-24mm lens go for so little money again.)
Hanimex Tele-Lens 4/100 (This is a really small lens, about as big as my right thumb.)
Hanimex C-Macro 4.5/80-200 (My copy had some fungus, when I cleaned it I accidentally turned around an internal lens. I quite like that strange result, so I left it.)
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themoleman342
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themoleman342 wrote:
Thanks for all the responses everyone. I certainly don't have huge expectations. It will probably come down to a battle between convenience and quality. If the lens loses I hopefully can sell it for somewhere close to the price I got it for. But it any case I'll be sure to post the results
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Sandie
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Sandie wrote:
Hanimex is a South korean brand.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
| Sandie wrote: |
| Hanimex is a South korean brand. |
http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Hanimex
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orly_andico
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orly_andico wrote:
Samyang is a South Korean brand.
I've had a truly horrible Hanimex 135/2.8 from Hong Kong (the axle for the stop-down pin was plastic!) and an average Hanimex 200/3.5 (average because the Pentax 135/3.5 beats it wide-open) but with pretty good mechanical build. |
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luisalegria
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luisalegria wrote:
Hanimex sold some of the cheapest lenses.
But they sold almost everything at one time.
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Sandie
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Sandie wrote:
Thank you for enlightening me! 
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Pentacon: 50/f1.8, 135/f2.8, 200/f4, 300/f4;
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themoleman342
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| Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:34 am Post subject: |
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themoleman342 wrote:
I received this lens a couple weeks ago and am very surprised by the build quality. It is actually all metal except for the rubber focus ring. All incredibly smooth functionality. From what I've heard I was almost expecting an all-plastic dog of a lens...this was a wonderful choice. The macro setting allows me to focus to about 10cm from the front element at 28mm which is fairly nice. It works almost like a variable extension-tube. The experience I had with the seller rocky, although he is reportedly bad news, was a good one. I got the lens promptly and it was well packed. The lens was "brand new" as described with both front/back caps, cloth case, and original box (not that that matters to me). I'm shooting with a roll of Tri-x with the Zenit 122 that Jesito so generously gave me. I'll be sure to post the results. |
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themoleman342
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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themoleman342 wrote:
After seeing the results I am quite pleased with this lens. Knowing that most of the shots were hand-held at 1/30th and shooting wide-open at f3.5 I wasn't expecting the sharpest shots in the world so there's no complaint there. Sorry I haven't had the time to post anything. I will within the next week or so.
For some reason though I missed the focus in almost a fifth of the roll; something that I never have had problems with before. Is there something that I'm not getting with the lens? I assumed the macro setting could be used with the full-range...am I wrong? Is it better with some focal lengths than others? I'd greatly appreciate any input. Thanks!
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aussiesnapper
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aussiesnapper wrote:
Hi Marc
thought this might interest you.
Hanimex 400mm F6.3
Some of there lenses give pretty good results as this was hand held on my A200 sony.
Dave |
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luisalegria wrote:
That one is just brilliant ! I love the lighting.
Perfect application of the 400mm.
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