pancake lenses (was: Re: Interesting k-mount lens)

In addition to its 45/2.8, Cosina made a 40/2.5 PK, which was marketed under the Cosinon and Vivitar names. Didn't you mention the "all-black" Cosinon 40/2.5 in a Jan. 19 posting? Can someone lend Fred a Chinon 45/2.8 PK and Ricoh Rikenon 45/2.8 to add to his tests? Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Re: Interesting K-mount lens

In a message dated 26/01/02 16:25:05 GMT Standard Time, Fred writes: << Actually, the Cosina is a 45/2.8 lens. There is also a Vivitar 40/2.5, too. At the moment I happen to (temporarily) have three pancakes (these two plus the M 40/2.8) for a comparison. (I'll do a "group portrait", too - .)

Re: Interesting k-mount lens

In a message dated 26/01/02 03:24:08 GMT Standard Time, Collin writes: << Was in Midwest today. They've got a Makinon (IIRC) 50/2.8 lens. Pancake. I've never seen one before. Appears thinner than the P 40/2.8. Anyone use one before? >> Never seen one of those, but I can tell you about the

Interesting k-mount lens

Was in Midwest today. They've got a Makinon (IIRC) 50/2.8 lens. Pancake. I've never seen one before. Appears thinner than the P 40/2.8. Anyone use one before? Looks like a useful carry-around lens. Collin * "Get over it." Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To