LBA: Vivitar 24mm f2.0 PK-A

Just1MoreDave · 03-09-2009, 04:03 PM

Did anyone else see this on eBay? I was only the second bidder, and at a whole different price category than the Pentax FA. It's built by Komine. It's a bit smaller than the Kiron 24mm f2 or Vivitar-Kiron 28mm f2, which both take 55mm filters. Focus throw is about 90º, same as the Kiron 24mm. Minimum focus distance is 1 foot/0.3 meters. Here is a photo:

Now I have to do some testing to compare this lens to the Kiron and my Sigma 24mm f2.8 PKA.

Gooshin · 03-09-2009, 04:07 PM

very interested in the results.

also if you snap something on a film camera that would be awesome.

*farfisa* · 03-09-2009, 05:07 PM

What? That's a great find! I've had eBay email me everything with "24mm Pentax" in it for months and never saw this one--good on you!

A 24mm f/2! Don't even WANT to know how much it was

Miserere · 03-09-2009, 08:09 PM

I'm taking that you got this cheap? If it was under $100, then you scored!

I have a Kiron 24mm f/2 (Kiron branded) and it's a bit soft wide open, but still quite useable. I'd like to see what results you get with your Komine version.

I also have a Vivitar (Komine) 28mm f/2 and it's a great lens, so I expect your 24mm to follow suit.

Miserere · 03-09-2009, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Miserere

I'm taking that you got this cheap? If it was under $100, then you scored!

I just saw what you paid for it. Well done! That was a great deal. Isn't there a thumbs-up emoticon...?

Just1MoreDave · 03-09-2009, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Miserere

I just saw what you paid for it. Well done! That was a great deal. Isn't there a thumbs-up emoticon...?

I don't quite understand my luck, but I'm not giving it back either.

My maximum bid was quite high for me but with no one else bidding, that doesn't count.

jsherman999 · 03-09-2009, 10:13 PM

Are we sure that's not the Ricoh K/A mount, with the pin?

Just1MoreDave · 03-11-2009, 04:00 PM

Yes, it is definitely a KA lens and works properly.

I have had the Sigma 24mm f2.8 PKA MF for a long time. I knew it had a good reputation but had nothing except the kit lens to compare. Now I have three 24mm primes. My quick sharpness test seems to show that the Sigma is sharper at all apertures, the Kiron 24mm f2 is second and this Vivitar/Komine is third. The Sigma is a pretty nice lens.