Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
H. There are excellent photos of the Arsat 35 tilt/shift in its various positions at http://www.kievcamera.com/cameraphp?ID=17 but according to that page The 35mm PCS with shift and tilt is available in Nikon lens mount, Leica R7 lens mount, and Minolta lens mount and A similar lens (not

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-22 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
OK, when I get to the shop again, I will have a close look at it what mount it is. Will keep you informed, Frantisek Friday, March 22, 2002, 6:59:19 PM, vze2vg3x wrote: vvn H. There are excellent photos of the Arsat 35 tilt/shift in its various positions at

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-22 Thread Ken Archer
Monday, I received a new MC Jupiter-9 2/85mm lens from Pavel Gubanov. Many of you know him as ustas on ebay. He quit listing this lens for awhile on ebay and I emailed him to see if he had any more. He sent me a new one for $45, including shipping. From what I could tell from the Russian

RE;How is Russian Glass

2002-03-22 Thread Butch Black
I wish they made that 35 shift lens in k-mount. I'd sure sign up for JT one You may want to check Kiev/USA. They list the 35 shift in screwmount but they also have a box saying Nikon and other mounts add $50. So the may be able to do a K mount on that or the other lenses they offer. Their web

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-21 Thread Debra Wilborn
This is so annoying. I keep seeing really cool Russian lenses on ebay. Just as I decide I simply must have it, lo and behold, it's in screw mount. --- Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another lenses worth trying are IMHO: Peleng 8mm f/3,5 FishEye (circular) and Arsat 35mm f/2,8

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-20 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Debra Wilborn wrote: There seems to be a whole other world out there with regards to lenses. There sure is. A lot of it is exceelent stuff, too. The only thing to watch out for is quality control. Sample variance seems to be much higher than you would expect, so check your

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-20 Thread Fred
There seems to be a whole other world out there with regards to lenses. Everytime I look at Ebay, someone is selling a Russian-made lens. Can somebody offer up opinions on the quality of these lenses? While I'm on it, is there an online resource for reviews and specs on non-Pentax glass

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-20 Thread Debra Wilborn
Thanks. I'll watch out for the Monday lenses. :) --- mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Debra Wilborn wrote: There seems to be a whole other world out there with regards to lenses. There sure is. A lot of it is exceelent stuff, too. The only thing to watch out for is

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-20 Thread Artur Ledchowski
- Can somebody offer up opinions on the quality of these lenses? While I'm on it, is there an online resource for reviews and specs on non-Pentax glass made for K-mount? Thank y'all all, Deb in TX The two Russian lenses that I know pretty well, are: Zenitar 16mm f/2,8 FishEye

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-20 Thread Debra Wilborn
Wow, imagine that. Metal lens casings! Thanks for the good info. I think I need to do some shopping. Deb --- Artur Ledóchowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Can somebody offer up opinions on the quality of these lenses? While I'm on it, is there an online resource for

How is Russian glass?

2002-03-19 Thread Debra Wilborn
There seems to be a whole other world out there with regards to lenses. Everytime I look at Ebay, someone is selling a Russian-made lens. Can somebody offer up opinions on the quality of these lenses? While I'm on it, is there an online resource for reviews and specs on non-Pentax glass made