Kickin it Old School

[noah_maier]

<p>I've been watching ebay recently, and old lenses can be had for a song. <br /> I know they aren't comprable to a zeiss or leica, or even FA* and Limited glass,<br>

but I am trying to find some toys to play with that won't break the bank. <br>

Specifically, I would like to find a wide angle prime, at least f2.8, somewhere in the 17-35mm range<br>

and a real macro lens (I would prefer 1:1 reproduction). <br>

Does anyone have a good recommendation of lenses? I have had good luck with my "ebay optics" so far, and I'd like to continue that trend. </p>

<p>On a side note, I almost pulled the trigger on the 10-17mm fisheye, but then I saw the Zenitar 17mm. Any disadvantages to that?</p>

[michael_elenko]

<p>Noah,<br>

This thread about a dozen below yours should get you started.<br>

http://www.photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00SxPG</p>

<p>ME</p>

[michael_kuhne]

<p>The fisheye zoom is a very unique concept, a Pentax first ever. Not only can you frame your shot with the zoom, you can control the degree of fisheye effect, which mellows at the longer settings. The DA 10-17mm also can focus remarkably close for such an extreme wide angle.</p>

[noah_maier]

<p>Thanks Michaels, both one and two. <br>

Very helpful information, I'm sorry i missed that on my pre-post search.</p>