On Thu, 16 Aug 2001 00:06:22 -0400, Ryan Smith wrote:
>Also, any opinions on the Kalimar 500mm f8? The shop where I bought the
>camera has one for $100, though I could probably get it for $75. Is it
>worth it? I'm not familiar with this brand.
In two words, it sucks.
For less than $105 you could buy a brand new mirror lens from Adorama. I just sold my
Vivitar 500mm. I used
it once and did not like the results. As far as the Kalimar brand lenes, I have yet to
see one that was any
good. YMMV
Later,
Gary
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