Sharp, contrasty lens (I have one of the rare Yashinon examples), very rugged construction. Heavier than most TLRs, but this is good. Forces you to slow down, go back to basics. Capable of gallery-quality prints if you do your part. Oh, very cheap to aquire one. Vacaville Concrete Solutions

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I was worried about this lens when I first got it because it was one of the cheaper ones, but I've had it for a while now and I love every picture that it takes, it's also very easy to use.

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affordable sharp pictures well built, high quality

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This is a great lens, really sharp and with great reach. Don't be afraid to try it, it could be just what you need.

Customer Service

Never had to use it.

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canon pentax olympus

Makes nicely sharp photos. Relatively easy and friendly. ê

I was expecting it a little lighter. Not really fast, but fortunately, my favorite subjects (when I use this lens) don''t move much. Focusing can be tricky because of the very nature of the lens but, all in all, I am very glad I bought one. 

I am very pleased with the overall performance of the lens. In fact, it was a major bargain. I''ve gotten some decent shots with it, but I''m still learning to handle it adequately.

Customer Service

N/A. Bought it used from someone who never took it out of the box.

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Minolta 35-70, and a 28 mm wide angle whose brand name I can''t recall.

Nice range of zoom

Too slow for wildlife in lower light conditions.
Construction does not feel durable.

A nice zoom for bright conditions and a first zoom, but for serious photographers, look someplace else.

Customer Service

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Vivitar Series 1 28-90

Build

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Just about the best all round zoom lens ever produced, great for fast action sports & wildlife.
A little soft at the 300 end, but stopped down to F8 or above superb!

Customer Service

None needed

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Nikon 600mm F4

Sturdy
Good range
fairly sharp on prints

difficult to zoom in on a moving object
Kind of heavy, but it is a tele

Was great for me as a starter tele lens. I plan to use it for many more years as it seems able to. I have used it for many different things and unless you're trying to capture moving animals or sports photos it is a great bargain.

Customer Service

Haven't needed any

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nikon 18-35 3.5-4.5, 28-80 3.5-5.6, 50mm 1.8 and old 1.4, old 105 2.5, many old Kodak retina lenses (28,50,85,135,200mm)