Peter Jesser writes:
> Has anyone had one of these? Got any thoughts on it?
I have one, got it for NZ$200 at a second hand shop. I'm surprised the one
you saw was M42 mount though (mine is bayonet). Its actually not too bad a
lens if you can stop it down. I've found it quite soft wide-open but once
stopped down to f/8 it sharpens up quite well.
Can't say much about contrast because I don't do a lot of high-contrast
shooting with it. Its biggest drawback is that the closest focus distance is 4
metres. I usually add an extension tube when I'm shooting wildlife frame-fillers.
The tripod collar on mine is a real pain as well. The "foot" which screws onto
the tripod head can be removed by undoing two thumb-screws. Unfortunately
they have a habit of coming loose so you have to keep tightening them.
I would suggest avoiding an M42 adaptor for a long lens though, because you
lose open-aperture metering which means you either have to work slowly
(meter, stop down, shoot) or focus at your working aperture.
I am currently lusting after an FA*400/5.6...
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec)
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
"Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up,
while children are allowed to run free on the streets?" -- Garfield
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