cosinon-w 24mm F2.8

thoramay
Posted 07/07/2010 - 13:12 Link
Has anyone any info on this lens. It is a Pentax fit.

Thoramay.
thoughton
Posted 07/07/2010 - 15:15 Link
It's a fixed focal length 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f2.8, made by Cosina and sometimes rebadged by Vivitar
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thoramay
Posted 07/07/2010 - 16:26 Link
Thanks Tim. I find it a challenge. What would it be used for? I can find no obvious use for me.

regards Thoramay.
rparmar
Posted 07/07/2010 - 18:28 Link
thoramay wrote:
What would it be used for? I can find no obvious use for me.
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bwlchmawr
Posted 07/07/2010 - 18:28 Link
thoramay, ironically I've been looking for a cheap 24mm k (preferably ka)mount lens for ages. It's an ideal focal length, in my opinion, very close to 35mm in old money, which was a most popular semi-wide angle for 28mm lenses became the norm.

I'd make use of one, if I eventually find one!
Best wishes,

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Edited by bwlchmawr: 07/07/2010 - 18:29
JonSchick
Posted 07/07/2010 - 18:31 Link
Depends what you mean by cheap, but the Tamron Adaptall 24/2.5 is a pretty decent lens and can usually be found at very reasonable prices.
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bwlchmawr
Posted 07/07/2010 - 19:29 Link
Depends what you mean by reasonable!!!

Interesting idea, though, Jon. Haven't thought of a Tamron.
Best wishes,

Andrew

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thoramay
Posted 08/07/2010 - 13:10 Link
Andrew. It is manual. You are welcome to trial it. No commitment either way.

thoramay.

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