Re: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7
On Mon, 6 Dec 2004, William Robb wrote: That looks really very nice. I don't know if it's true or not, I had heard that Mamiya wanted to emulate the smooth look of their RB lenses in their 35mm glass. Looking at the rendition that lens is giving, I can well believe it is so. Even I (who should not be able to see differences between lenses) am impressed. There is a clarity (resolution?) which jumps right at me. Well done JC. Kostas
Re: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7 FYI, I added a couple of BW images at the bottom of the page. I wouldn't mind seeing how it does as a portrait lens. I bet it rocks. William Robb
Re: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7
I'd love a shootout against the A100/2.8 The rendering looks good. What have you been able to gather about the optical formula? Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7
FWIW, After many years of hearing about but never actually seeing ( not even pix of it) , I finally scored a Mamiya Sekor SX 85mm F1.7 Lens in M42 mount. I just created a little page with some pix of the lens, and a few test samples taken with it. Check it out: http://www.jcoconnell.com/temp/85mmf17.htm Comments welcome, JCO J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
Re: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7 After many years of hearing about but never actually seeing ( not even pix of it) , I finally scored a Mamiya Sekor SX 85mm F1.7 Lens in M42 mount. I just created a little page with some pix of the lens, and a few test samples taken with it. Check it out: http://www.jcoconnell.com/temp/85mmf17.htm Comments welcome, That looks really very nice. I don't know if it's true or not, I had heard that Mamiya wanted to emulate the smooth look of their RB lenses in their 35mm glass. Looking at the rendition that lens is giving, I can well believe it is so. William Robb
Re: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7
Beautiful lens, and it seems to perform very well. My first screwmount camera was a mamiya sekor, but I never heard of this lens. However it appears to be a winner. Paul FWIW, After many years of hearing about but never actually seeing ( not even pix of it) , I finally scored a Mamiya Sekor SX 85mm F1.7 Lens in M42 mount. I just created a little page with some pix of the lens, and a few test samples taken with it. Check it out: http://www.jcoconnell.com/temp/85mmf17.htm Comments welcome, JCO J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
RE: My Latest M42 Lens, Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 85mm F1.7
FYI, I added a couple of BW images at the bottom of the page. JCO FWIW, After many years of hearing about but never actually seeing ( not even pix of it) , I finally scored a Mamiya Sekor SX 85mm F1.7 Lens in M42 mount. I just created a little page with some pix of the lens, and a few test samples taken with it. Check it out: http://www.jcoconnell.com/temp/85mmf17.htm Comments welcome, JCO -- -- J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
Photos w/ Mamiya/Sekor-SX 21mm F4 (M42) lens
There has been some interest in the 20/21mm SLR lenses here lately so I took posted a few shots using the MAMIYA/SEKOR-SX 21mm F4 (M42) lens on this page: http://www.jcoconnell.com/temp/ms21mm/ms21mm.htm Later, JCO J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
Mamiya/Sekor
Hi I am offered the Mamiya/Sekor 135/2.8 (m42) at a cheap price. Anyone know the performance of this lens? Thanks. == ·s®öSMSµu°T¡Ghttp://sms.sina.com.hk µ¹»·¤è¿Ë¤Í¶Ç¤WµLÅå³ß 50MB ¹q¤l¶l¥ó ¡Ghttp://sinamail.sina.com.hk - 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 .
RE: Mamiya/Sekor
I've owned and used Mamiya/Sekor lenses in the past and found them to be very good, however I have no direct experience with the 135mm f/2.8 m42 lens. Len --- -Original Message- From: Frankie Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 3:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mamiya/Sekor Hi I am offered the Mamiya/Sekor 135/2.8 (m42) at a cheap price. Anyone know the performance of this lens? Thanks. - 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 .
RE: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount
It must be something I did different in paint shop as the prints look virtually identical aside from the angle of view. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan Scott Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 7:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount Thanks for the comparisons. Looks like there is more shadow detail from the Super-Tak. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] From what I can see ( the prints are better than the scans) the Mamiya meets or exceeds the SuperTak in every way. The geometric distortion is almost nil. I didnt do a comparison against the bow wow 20mm Super-Tak (next time) but I bet it kicks it's butt. I've mentioned this before: For those of you seeking a good screwmount in the 20mm range I recommend this lens highly. Warning: It cant be used on a K mount body because it doesnt have an auto/manual switch ( although you could epoxy the aperture pin in the in position if you really had to put it on a k body I guess) JCO - 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 .
RE: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount
I think the shots with the 35mm look like there is camera movement. And there are more artifacts in the scan. I can't make a meaningful evaluation of the difference between the lenses with these images. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 8:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount It must be something I did different in paint shop as the prints look virtually identical aside from the angle of view. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan Scott Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 7:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount Thanks for the comparisons. Looks like there is more shadow detail from the Super-Tak. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] From what I can see ( the prints are better than the scans) the Mamiya meets or exceeds the SuperTak in every way. The geometric distortion is almost nil. I didnt do a comparison against the bow wow 20mm Super-Tak (next time) but I bet it kicks it's butt. I've mentioned this before: For those of you seeking a good screwmount in the 20mm range I recommend this lens highly. Warning: It cant be used on a K mount body because it doesnt have an auto/manual switch ( although you could epoxy the aperture pin in the in position if you really had to put it on a k body I guess) JCO - 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 . - 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 .
RE: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount
FWIW, heres another comparison shot of the Mamiya 21mm F4 vs. the SuperTakumar 35mm F2.0. Not sure if 2 different focal lengths can be compared much except for contrast...Whatever. Next time I will use the 20mm SMCT vs. the Mamiya SX 21mm. That will be a more meaningful matchup. Small: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/21vs35s.jpg Hi res: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/21vs35.jpg JCO - 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 .
Re: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount
Thanks for the comparisons. Looks like there is more shadow detail from the Super-Tak. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] From what I can see ( the prints are better than the scans) the Mamiya meets or exceeds the SuperTak in every way. The geometric distortion is almost nil. I didnt do a comparison against the bow wow 20mm Super-Tak (next time) but I bet it kicks it's butt. I've mentioned this before: For those of you seeking a good screwmount in the 20mm range I recommend this lens highly. Warning: It cant be used on a K mount body because it doesnt have an auto/manual switch ( although you could epoxy the aperture pin in the in position if you really had to put it on a k body I guess) JCO - 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 .
Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount
Decided to burn a roll of BW 35mm today which I havent done in ages. Heres a shot ( sorry overcast skies ) taken with the Mamiya-Sekor SX 21mm F4. (screwmount). I used tmax 400 and shot at 1/125 F8 First time I used this one for BW. Full frame small: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/carcondos.jpg Full frame hi-res: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/carcondo.jpg Contrast and sharpness are excellent. You can even make out the bricks in the center of the building on the big scan. Great Lens, ( terrible weather ). For kicks I shot from the same place using the Super-Takumar 35mm F2 (67mm thread version). BTW, this is my fav. screwmount 35mm focal length lens. Full frame small: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/car35mms.jpg Full frame hi-res: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/car35mm.jpg From what I can see ( the prints are better than the scans) the Mamiya meets or exceeds the SuperTak in every way. The geometric distortion is almost nil. I didnt do a comparison against the bow wow 20mm Super-Tak (next time) but I bet it kicks it's butt. I've mentioned this before: For those of you seeking a good screwmount in the 20mm range I recommend this lens highly. Warning: It cant be used on a K mount body because it doesnt have an auto/manual switch ( although you could epoxy the aperture pin in the in position if you really had to put it on a k body I guess) JCO - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - 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 .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
You can learn more about the camera on my web site at http://whitemetal.com/pentax/mamiya_500_dtl/index.htm. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 3:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
At 18:29 28-10-2001 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. Sounds to me like you need a couple of Zenits A nice cheap, solid piece of weaponry. --- Wendy Paul Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) You may try Fuji cameras of the same era. My brother had one and pawned the 50 mm standard to my father so he could have the inferior Takumar in his. I still remind him of it! The lenses sucked. Bob - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
M/S lenses were middle of the road and only the SX lenses have the pin. They are for the DSX/MSX open-aperture metering bodies. JeffW. The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - 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 .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
I believe Vivitar had a hand on making some mamiya lenses. I am sure JCO will chime in to extoll the virtues of one particular lens that he favors over the SMCT 20mm. The pin you mentioned is there on late lenses but not on the lenses contemporary with the TL and DTL cameras. I don't think much of the lenses although the normals are OK for getting started. And the spot metering is nice enough. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
In a message dated 10/28/2001 7:19:14 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb Actually, Mamiya made most if not all of their 35mm SLR bodies and cameras. Only the later screw mount lenses lenses as modified for open aperture metering with the DSX/MSX bodies had the locking pin (lug?). The lenses made for the TL and DTL have the same single pin arrangement as the pre-open aperture metering Pentax lenses - I have several which are now retired. The lenses were better than crappy but distinctly inferior to Takumars IMO. Regards, Ed M. - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
My first SLR was a used Mamiya Sekor 1000 DTL and it served me very well for more than five years and at least 1000 rolls of film. It's a sturdy workhorse with a good meter that can be set to either spot of averaging configuration. the 1000 TL is averaging meter only but is equally tough. The 500 TL is the same camera but with only a 1/500 maximum shutter speed (as compared to 1/1000 for the others). Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb Sorry but I don't agree with you. I have a Mamiya 60 2.8 Macro (1:1) M42 screw mount and both it mounts well on other screwmount bodies and is a good performer. Rgds Martin www.martintrucco.com.ar - 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 .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
There is an M/S 500DTL on EBay Bin $34.99 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1290716392 James - Original Message - From: PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 5:19 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies My first SLR was a used Mamiya Sekor 1000 DTL and it served me very well for more than five years and at least 1000 rolls of film. It's a sturdy workhorse with a good meter that can be set to either spot of averaging configuration. the 1000 TL is averaging meter only but is equally tough. The 500 TL is the same camera but with only a 1/500 maximum shutter speed (as compared to 1/1000 for the others). Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - 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 . - 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 .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
dont know much about the series but the M/S 21mm F4 SX is a great lens. There is a brand new one in the box on ebay now for $195. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul M. Provencher Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies I believe Vivitar had a hand on making some mamiya lenses. I am sure JCO will chime in to extoll the virtues of one particular lens that he favors over the SMCT 20mm. The pin you mentioned is there on late lenses but not on the lenses contemporary with the TL and DTL cameras. I don't think much of the lenses although the normals are OK for getting started. And the spot metering is nice enough. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. - 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 . - 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 .
