Paul, As far as I know, it is not Zenitar, but Mir 47-K, 20/2.5 (It doesn't really matter, but it is easier to search as Mir). It is said to be a nice lens, but I have seen rumors its rear filter (which you must use) interferes with the mirror on Pentax MZ (ZX) series of cameras.
Evan, M42 Flektogon 20/2.8 or cheaper variant 20/4 sells usually for 100 dollars on german Ebay too. Two nice looking flektogons are finishing in two days right now... Ondrej -----Original Message----- From: Paul Franklin Stregevsky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 3:27 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss' Subject: Cheap, good wide angles (was: Re: Speaking of M series lenses) "Evan Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would really like an ultra-wide but justifying the cost to my loving wife would be difficult. As Andre points out I should probably consider a 24. Evan, Get the Zenitar 47K, a 20/2.5 true K mount with auto diaphragm. It goes new for just over $100 on Ebay. Once you stop down to about f/8, it can hold its own with the Pentax and Carl Zeiss Jena 20/2.8s. If may be a bit less contrasty and snappy in the color department, but you can at least boost these attributes digitally. While you're at it, pick up a Zenitar 16/2.8K fisheye for about $95. I used my Zenitar fisheye and CZJ 20/2.8 (both with my Sto-fen diffuser) last night at my daughter's birthday party at a laser-tag place. A fisheye and a 20mm rectilinear lens has its place. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
