This particular lens is an excellent one. I had one for about a year and I loved it. It was exceptionally sharp and contrasty. The optics are excellent. On the down side it was somewhat heavy and was prone to flare (inherent problem with most wide angle fisheyes) since there really isn't much of a lens hood. The rear filters are of good quality but they are also somewhat limiting. Only a UV, blue, yellow, and orange filter come with this lens and there does not seem to be any other types available. If you don't mind the weight and the flare problem then go for it. It's an excellent bargain.
Luis ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 11:47 PM Subject: Russian 645 Lenses > I guess I should have paid attention when you guys were talking about Russian lenses... > > Bill forwarded this to me: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1342170328 > > Also, there's this: > > http://www.hartblei.com/ > > Anyone have any experience with this stuff? > > tv > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .