Morgan,
Thanks for that bit of info. I haven't heard of the TX adaptor: is it a
interchangeable mount system like the Tamron Adaptall? The lens in the
shop seemed to be "all in one", but no hood.
Regards,
Steve
>
>I have this lens in Konica mount. It's a great lens, if a little
clunky
>in feel, sharp, contrasty, and will focus down to less than a foot. I
>don't know about distortion. Gary Schloss and I had an off-list chat
>about this lens, and he can tell you more than I when he gets back. I
>know of at least 2 versions: the one I have is fitted with the
>switchable TX adapter; there is a later version with a more integrated
>mount.
>
>US$38 seems like an OK price. If it has the hood, buy it. These
really
>need hoods, but like alot of Vivitars they are hard to find. I've
never
>been able to find the correct one.
>
>Morgan Sparks
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