WTB 24mm 1:2.8 Manual focus lens with 'A' setting

Hi,

Does anyone have a nice example of a 24mm manual focus with 'A' lens for sale? Not set on a manufacturer, but am after a 'well known' make at least.

Thanks

Andy

Join the queue. Just the lens I'd like to own...if only one could be found.

Being the widest (fairly) common mf lens available, they're quite expensive. I missed a very nice Miranda on evil-bay a couple of months ago (it slipped past my self-imposed limit). I think Gareth found a "buy it now" Tokina a while ago, but they're not common.

Good luck with your hunt. If you find two, let me know!

Regards,

Andrew

There is a Miranda on ebay at the moment.

Hmmm..I watched a Miranda go for £36 a couple of weeks ago, then tried to bidnapper one last week at £50 and it went for £56! What was your limit for the Miranda if you don't mind me asking?

28mm versions seem more abundant..but still go for £45+

I noticed the post of a £40 Sigma this morning...

Andy

Seen it. Is that an acceptable price?..I'm tempted but wanted to check that I'm not paying too much / could find one here for a good price first.

Andy

There is another one link

That is the one that I'm considering...is that a fair price?..I've only had the Dslr for a month so I'm new to prices.

Andy

Must it be 24mm?

I have a Vivitar 28mm Close focus,(Tokina made)f2.8 PK-A, I havn't used since buying it a few weeks back. I could be persuaded to part with it.

I've got the same lens as that Miranda and I like it quite a bit.

Posted 20/03/2010 - 14:13
Must it be 24mm?


I've no idea! As I said, I'm new to this. My first purchase was a Pentax 50mm 1:1.7 which has proved excellent, even with my limited talents.

I now want a prime lens that gives me a wider angle, I think 24mm is the best option, but I haven't actually used one, just set the kit lens to various settings. If I had a little more money I would buy both and compare them.

Do you have a price in mind?

Andy

Man, you're a few months ago! I bought a chinon 50mm f1.7 (a re-branded Pentax 50mm f1.7) and then the Miranda 24mm afterwards! Then came the big mirror lens and a Pentax FA 50mm f1.4.

I really like the 24mm, I'd actually prefer wider, but they start getting real slow after 24mm. The best you can get is something like this but that's no faster than a kit lens.

Best of luck on your hunt!

Around Fifty quid-ish, delivered.

A 24mm would be about the same angle of view as a 35mm lens on a full frame (35mm film camera). A 28mm would give about a 42mm view. Only 7mm, but because of the magnification, it makes quite a bit of difference!

If it's a wide angle you want, 24mm makes more sense.

I don't know if you have tried this. link It might give you an idea of the difference between the focal lengths

Hey, there's 2 28mm Miranda, and here, going for cheapish on Ebay, 3 hours left. If you can get it for less than 20GBP it'd be a pretty good deal.


EDIT: There are a ton of 24/28mm f:2.0/2.8 going in the next few hours on the bay. Keep an eye out and you may be able to get something nice.

There's two sigma miniwide ii 28mm lenses listed at 'The Camera House' for 25 quid each. I presume these are A lenses but i'd check first.