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Ben
 

Determining Lens Mount


Hello-

I am wondering if there is any place online where I can see a comparison of different lens mounts? I recently purchased a lens, cheaply, that had a "K" on the bottom lens cap, as well as on the lens itself. I assumed this meant the lens was a K-mount, but it doesn't fit my camera. The mount is pretty similar to my other K-mount lenses, but is slightly different. Anywho, I'm trying to sell it now, but I'd like to be able to tell people what it is.

Also, seems to be a pretty cheap lens. It's a 80-200 Macro Auto Zoom Super Albinar. Any info on this lens? Why is it so cheap? The mechanics seem really good, so is it just poor lenses? The f-stop range is pretty shallow too...

Thanks,
Ben


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September 08, 2003

 

doug Nelson
  Go to a camera shop that sells used stuff and see if it fits a Konica.
I don't think this Albinar stuff is junk. It's no name and that's probaly why it's cheap. It's not even badly made. My guess is it's Korean. The 80-mm end would make a nice soft-focus portrait lens at the wider apertures.


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September 08, 2003

 

Ben
 
 
 
It's made in Japan actually. It does seem well made... too bad it won't fit my camera. There is a pic of it here:

http://www.cubit.net/ebay/09060301.jpg

Thanks for the info. I have this up on ebay if anyone is interested in it.


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