Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob, Are you sure it was a Kobayashi and not a Kobalux? I have a Kobalux 21/2.8 LTM and it is the same lens that is offered by Adorama for US$650 or so, including a finder. The lens is rather large and takes 58mm filters. The finder is also rather over-sized, almost as large as the screw mount itself. I have seen the same lens sold under the Avenar and Pasoptick labels. It is not a bad lens, a bit soft wide open, but sharp from f/5.6 onwards. It is also rangefinder-coupled. It is a viable alternative if you do not want to pay top dollar for the Elmarit 21 ASPH., although I feel the latest Ricoh 21/3.5 LTM at approx. $1k is a better choice. If the lens you spotted is the same lens and is in good condition for under $400, then I cannot see why you should not buy it. Hope this helps. Joseph Bob Keene/Karen Shehade wrote: > > Folks, > > I've spotted a LTM lens that has tempted me.... the price is good. It's a > Kobayashi 21mm f2.8 lens; I have no idea if anyone's used one of these, but > if you know anything, please drop me a line.... it's under $400 and I'm > very tempted. No finder, but I think I could dig up a decent 21mm finder- > any recomendations? > > thanks, > > Bob Keene