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Best Lens - Crazy Low Prices

Started Jan 20, 2016 | Discussions thread
JNR
JNR Veteran Member • Posts: 4,652
Re: Best Lens - Crazy Low Prices

Cheap as Dirt (Under $100)

Pentax DA40xs ($92 new in late 2015)

Add a 1.4x TC makes for a great, compact portrait lens at 85mm FF FoV

Bargain Basement

Bell+Howell 8mm (same as Samyang with permanently attached hood) - $239 in early 2012

Stereoscopic looks a whole lot less distorted than rectilinear sometimes.

Maybe I can Swing It

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 - gold band version - $259 in 2010 (you should be able to swing it)

The newer red band version has UMC to control flare; the old coatings weren't shabby...

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