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Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 24/03/2020 - 08:16
Currently they are not taking into account how many people who are dying of Corona would have died anyway. Many have some underlying disease. Some are only tested post mortem in the UK. I guess later in the year we will know how many "extra"deaths it really has caused.
The illness for most is mild but for some it is really serious and extremely painful and can result in permanent damage to the lungs. Not only the old.
We do not want to end up like Italy and Spain, but both the UK and NL are heading that way.
It really is a massive statistical grey area as things stand.
Is the permanent damage confirmed? I thought the fibrosis effect wasn’t certain at this point.
Either way it’s aggressively infectious and for that reason it’s best to exercise caution.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 23/03/2020 - 19:08
I'll second that for the Pentacon 30 f/3.5.
It was the first lens I bought of ebay after I got my Kr in 2011. I paid the massive price of £6.01 for it !
Here is one of the images I took in 2012. It was taken late afternoon as the sun was fading :-
Peter
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 23/03/2020 - 14:49
That's one way to solve any dilemma!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 23/03/2020 - 13:09
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 23/03/2020 - 12:50
If you go for the Lydith (I find it slightly sharper and it does good close up) then look at the Pentacon 30mm too - it's a Lydith and they are a lot cheaper due to not having the Meyer name on them.
I think I'll look to grab one. I've got an idea of budget in my head so if I find the Pentacon cheap I'll be able to sort the Tak too (if I'm quick)!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 23/03/2020 - 09:28
The Lydith 30mm always had a good reputation, but I haven't found one to try on digital yet. The Super Takumar and SMC Takumar lenses are excellent without reservation.
... but I'm frightfully aware of one Tak in the classifieds which is screaming to me!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 23/03/2020 - 09:27
K 30/2.8
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 23/03/2020 - 09:24
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Opening Hours at 23/03/2020 - 09:23
Any/all input welcome!
P.s. the Tak’s have an undeniable reputation but the close focus of 33cm for the Lydith/Pentacon are both factors I’m considering.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Lydith 30mm 3.5 vs Takumar 35mm 3.5? at 22/03/2020 - 22:32
Since you now have both perhaps you can show us both?