noah_maier Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_elenko Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_kuhne Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_maier Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 <p>Thanks Michaels, both one and two. <br> Very helpful information, I'm sorry i missed that on my pre-post search.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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