Yes, that's where I'd be spending $200 on a 500 5.6 -- I want to spend less to see what I think of mirrors.
-Aaron -----Original Message----- From: Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subj: Re: WTB: mirror lens Date: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:35 pm Size: 715 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm On 2/28/06, Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm looking to fool around with a mirror lens and see if I can make it > do the things I want it to do. > > I'm not picky about focal length, speed or condition, provided it is > inexpensive. I'd need something in either K mount or m42. > > I'm also willing to pay more for a faster one. What I'm trying to > determine for myself is whether or not I want to pay $200 for a 500mm > f5.6 mirror. > > Let me know what'cha got or if you have any heads-ups for me. I've > seen a lot of 500mm f8s on eBay in the $100 range, which is too much > for a lens that I probably wouldn't use after testing. > > -Aaron > >