steve_bellayr Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 <p>I have two lenses that I recently purchased. On is the Nikonos 20mm f3.5 for diving which I am slightly familiar with its quality. The other lens is a Sea & Sea 20mm f3.5 w/viewfinder. I have been unable to find any information on this lens ref. is quality as compared to the Nikonos (Nikon) version. Is anyone familiar with the Sea & Sea lens, especially as it is compared to the Nikonos version?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanKlein Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 <p>Interesting 1990 article:<br> http://www.earthseapublishing.com/magazines/skindiver/pdf/1990%2010%20Sea%20and%20Sea%20Underwater%20lenses.pdf</p> Flickr gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alanklein2000/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_bellayr Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 <p>Thanks for the link. I will answer my own question as I have done further research. Subsequently, I discussed this issue with a Nikonos repairman. To summarize his opinion the Nikonos line is substantially better than the Sea & Sea line. Whenever possible and it should always be possible stay with the Nikonos line of lenses. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oceans Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Steve, I have both of these lenses and agree that the Nikonos (Nikon brand) is the better of the two. The Sea and Sea lenses were always a less expensive though well made alternative to Nikonos brand lenses and were used by some professionals. I used the two interchangeably before I went digital. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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