Mike, I own one of these "Pancake" lenses.
The first one I bought at Black's, brand new, for $30. I didn't care much
about it , so I traded it at B&H for some 645 gear. I believe they gave me
$200 US, attached to an XR-1S with drive.
The one I presently own, by accident, was attached to a Program Plus. I
purchased it at a pawn shop in Toronto, for $90 CDN complete. Both items in
very good shape.
The Program Plus is smaller than the LX, & still looks odd with the lens
attached. I have since sprung for an A50/1.7, which looks better and
performs much better.
The "Pancake" lens was designed for the M series cameras, so for
porttability, the MX & M40/2.8 is the ideal combo.
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bucky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax Peepl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 9:05 PM
Subject: Pancake Lens
> Anyone out there got the SMC-M 40mm f/2.8 "Pancake"? Do you like it?
I've
> just come across one for a hundred and some bux and wonder if I should buy
> it; I've never seen one in the flesh before. It seems functionally mint
> (ie. glass is clean and clear, diaphragm action good, all blades right
where
> they should be), and only has minor wear on the aperture ring.
>
> Is it worth it? I'd like to use it to make my LX a little more the size
of
> a P&S.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
> Vancouver, Canada
>
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