Konica Hexanon 80-200mm f3.5:
http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/Objektive/e80-200_35.html
Two-touch, constant-aperture, parfocal zoom with a built-in tripod collar mount
Really, we have other topics about this. 50mm is galaxy away from hidden gem :-)
This is not only a hidden gem, it's one of my favorites on the GH2: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7
http://www.kenrockwell.com/pentax/35mm/lenses/50mm-f17-smc-m.htm
Guys, this is topic about hidden gems, with data, specs and link to examples, at least.
Not about lens you just like :-)
And the 85mm 1.7 …
And of course, the Rokkor 58mm f1.4
It's a gem because it's 95% of the f1.2 that anyone can afford.
The Minolta MD 28-mm f/2.8 7/7. There are two similar versions of this lens, a 7/7 and a 5/5. The 7/7 is the better one, but you can only tell the difference by carefully inspecting the front element. Few people know this or bother to check, so it sells for next to nothing on eBay. http://home.kpn.nl/dielpeet/minolta/minolta-28mm-lenses.htm
Yes, 28-mm f/2.8 lenses are common and not terribly expensive, but most of them don't perform well or are more expensive than this one. This one is great even wide open, with good contrast and low flare. It was introduced in 1981 in the third revision of the MD line, so the coatings are good even by modern standards.
There are many different versions of the Minolta lenses, not all quite hidden gems, but with great deals to be had for f/2.8 and faster lenses at 28 mm, 35 mm, 45 mm, 50 mm, and 135 mm. The Celtic line is the budget line, but in many cases the Celtic lenses use the exact same optics as their Rokkor or MD cousins. The 24/2.8, 58/1.2 and 85/1.7 lenses are quite expensive and sought after - not hidden gems at all.
http://minolta.eazypix.de/lenses/body_li.html
http://www.rokkorfiles.com/Lens%20History.html
http://thesybersite.com/minolta/historical/Minolta_Lens_Chronology.htm
Groovy! Thanks!
I just bought one of these on eBay and also bought a Pentax PK-M43 adapter. I thought with an adapter it would just work....??
You need to remove it if you plan to use in on Pentax. If not, it does not matter.
What do you mean 'the Ricoh pin' ? and why do I have to remove it?
I just bought one of these on eBay and also bought a Pentax PK-M43 adapter. I thought with an adapter it would just work....??
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