Thanks, I'll look for John's page. A PDMLer has offered me what seems to be a well-regarded lens for a very reasonable price, so for the time being my quest is over.
-Aaron -----Original Message----- From: Lon Williamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subj: Re: WTB: mirror lens Date: Wed Mar 1, 2006 12:12 pm Size: 1K To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net John Mustarde used to show up regularly on the list, and had a page about long telephotos, including a few 500mm mirror lenses. As I recall, he raved about a specific Soligar or Spiratone, can't remember which, as being good. Google it; the page was up a year ago as I recall. One thing he mentioned is, that due to inherent low contrast, a manufacturer's hood is not a luxury with these beasts. I think you're gonna find them tricky. I've got two 500mm mirrors, both F8. One is so old and big that it comes with a tripod foot and has yelllow single coating (pre 1970, I think). The other is much more compact. The #1 problem with these beasts is not donuts; it is focus. I only nail about 1 of every 4-5 shots, but my eyes are old. Have fun. My mirrors are strictly for fun; not suitable for 8x10 but not too bad for 5x7 prints. -Lon Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Oh yes, I know... and this is why I was asking about used lenses, which are > traditionally cheaper. > > Buying a good used one for $100 is better than buying a lousy new one for > $100. > > -Aaron > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > The problem is; the less you spend, the less you will think..... > >
