IMHO Kiron's are the "undiscovered gems" of the third-party lens world.
Wonderful optics, beautifully finished, and cheap! I have the 28~105
f/3.2~4.5 as the standard lens on my OM-2n. I also have the 28/2, and a
Kiron 1.4X convertor.
I think Panagor is an alternative name that was used for marketing purposes.
I don't understand why, since it seems even less well known than Kiron.
Kiron made some of the Vivitar Series 1 lenses, and are reputed to have made
the "E" Series lenses for Nikon.
I think that there's still five days to go on the auction. The last five
seconds are the ones that really count...
Bill Stanke
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From: "Daniel Mitchell" <danmitchell@xxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [OM] Alternative to Zuiko 50mm f/3.5 Macro
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> I'll bet that's the same as the Vivitar 55/2.8 I have -- it's a very nice
> lens, yup. Pretty large physically, but it's not heavy, it'll macro down
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> 1:1, and it takes sharp shots:
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> http://www.danielmitchell.net/gallery/albums/Autumn_In_Calgary/puff3.jpg
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> for $15, it's a _steal_ -- I think I paid about $60 or so for mine, which
> still seems like one heck of a bargain.
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> -- dan
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