What mount is this? Super Paragon PMC 2 AUTO 350-200mm 3.8 - 5.2
Posted 06/02/2023 - 11:47 - Helpful Comment
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The only mount I know of that has buttons like this on the lens is the Olympus OM, but they're not usually round. These ones could be round because it's a third party item.
This site seems pretty extensive and the only other possibility I see there is the Voigtlander Vitessa T and I'd think that's too old for a 35-200mm zoom.
To be honest though, a third party legacy super-zoom is likely to be of such poor optical quality that it's not worth the bother of trying too hard...
This site seems pretty extensive and the only other possibility I see there is the Voigtlander Vitessa T and I'd think that's too old for a 35-200mm zoom.
To be honest though, a third party legacy super-zoom is likely to be of such poor optical quality that it's not worth the bother of trying too hard...
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Posted 06/02/2023 - 12:00
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Jonathan-Mac wrote:
The only mount I know of that has buttons like this on the lens is the Olympus OM, but they're not usually round. These ones could be round because it's a third party item.
This site seems pretty extensive and the only other possibility I see there is the Voigtlander Vitessa T and I'd think that's too old for a 35-200mm zoom.
To be honest though, a third party legacy super-zoom is likely to be of such poor optical quality that it's not worth the bother of trying too hard...
The only mount I know of that has buttons like this on the lens is the Olympus OM, but they're not usually round. These ones could be round because it's a third party item.
This site seems pretty extensive and the only other possibility I see there is the Voigtlander Vitessa T and I'd think that's too old for a 35-200mm zoom.
To be honest though, a third party legacy super-zoom is likely to be of such poor optical quality that it's not worth the bother of trying too hard...
Thanks Jonathan.
I appreciate you point about it likely not worth the bother, but there is something about obscure lenses that i like, especially when one is in such good condition. I'm now wondering if the mount has been converted previously, hence the confusion. Would still like to see how it performs if I could.
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Posted 06/02/2023 - 12:15 - Helpful Comment
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It certainly looks like OM, while the buttons are not usually round I have at least one third party lens that does have round buttons.
To confirm the greater diameter of the OM mount (across bayonet tabs) is ~46.7mm and without the tabs the diameter is ~44.2mm.
OM has a horizontal locking pin near the end of one of the bayonet tabs.
Perhaps useful is the note I have that the lens can be used on PK bodies upside down if it is held against the cameras mounting flange.
To confirm the greater diameter of the OM mount (across bayonet tabs) is ~46.7mm and without the tabs the diameter is ~44.2mm.
OM has a horizontal locking pin near the end of one of the bayonet tabs.
Perhaps useful is the note I have that the lens can be used on PK bodies upside down if it is held against the cameras mounting flange.
Mike
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3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Posted 07/02/2023 - 12:06
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petrochemist wrote:
It certainly looks like OM, while the buttons are not usually round I have at least one third party lens that does have round buttons.
To confirm the greater diameter of the OM mount (across bayonet tabs) is ~46.7mm and without the tabs the diameter is ~44.2mm.
OM has a horizontal locking pin near the end of one of the bayonet tabs.
Perhaps useful is the note I have that the lens can be used on PK bodies upside down if it is held against the cameras mounting flange.
It certainly looks like OM, while the buttons are not usually round I have at least one third party lens that does have round buttons.
To confirm the greater diameter of the OM mount (across bayonet tabs) is ~46.7mm and without the tabs the diameter is ~44.2mm.
OM has a horizontal locking pin near the end of one of the bayonet tabs.
Perhaps useful is the note I have that the lens can be used on PK bodies upside down if it is held against the cameras mounting flange.
Thank you Mike.
I had noticed upside down the lens felt like it should fit but sadly not. I reached out to the website owner for the link Johnathan posted and he confirmed that the mount was for OM so, I think its safe to say this might be going on ebay! - Thank you all for your help.
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Does anyone know if this lens can be converted to work on the Pentax K1.
I can't find much information about this one online. The Lens itself in the flesh doesn't look a day old. A++ condition.
Any guidance appreciated.
Thanks
Geoff
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