----- Original Message ----- From: "David Zaninovic" <
Subject: Russian lenses
Did anybody tried these two lenses ? Are they any good ?
Fisheye MC Zenitar-K (Pentax) 16mm f/2.8
I had a Zenitar for a while.
It is fairly compact, but heavy, and the aperture on mine was a tad notchy (sort of like an A series 50mm f/1.7 lens).
It was quite sharp, and flare was very well controlled, to the point I was able to shoot into the sun with it, with no real problems.
My only complaint was that the colour rendition was a bit garish.
I found a Tak 17mm fisheye and sold the Zenitar to another list member who is apparently happy with it.
William Robb
