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on Nov 19, 2016 17:21:03 GMT
Posted: Nov 19, 2016 17:21:03 GMT
I'm delighted to report that I've now got my hands on a TL Electro to go with my TL Super and J Electra 35.
It's in perfect working order I'm happy to say but it came with a motley group of M42 lenses; the Auto Yashinon DS 50 1.9 is expected but also there's an Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28mm f3.5, a Raynox 28mm f2.8 and the strangest of them all - a tamron-POPULAR 200mm f4.5. Has anyone ever come across this lens? I can't find any information on it - I presume its pre-dates the T-mount and Adaptamatic lenses of the early-mid 1960s being a fixed M42 mount. It's in exceptional condition and produces nice, clean images but it's a complete mystery to me.
I also received a Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Domiplan 50mm f2.8 which is in several pieces; that's going to be fun to reassemble.
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on Nov 19, 2016 19:33:39 GMT
Posted: Nov 19, 2016 19:33:39 GMT
Sounds like a lower grade series.
Never heard of the Rynox though.
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on Nov 19, 2016 20:08:50 GMT
Posted: Nov 19, 2016 20:08:50 GMT
Hi rhalf,
I think you're right about the Tamron, though I'm hanged if I can find any reference to the tamron-POPULAR range of lenses. The Raynox is new to me too but it's got some positive feedback on the Pentax forum as a pretty respectable performer. I'm not sure who Raynox were - probably a re-badged brand rather than a manufacturer but I'll check it out. Considering I paid the princely sum of £9.99 +p&p for the TL Electro and kit, I'm not complaining at the motley collection of glass. I'm pleasantly surprised at the Raynox and Tamron's performances, and that Takumar is sweet too - lovely build quality. One thing I love about the lenses from the 60s and 70s is the complete absence of plastic...
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