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ultraviolet · 05-12-2011, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by PGillin

The aperture rings run in opposite directions

Minolta MD mount is like that: opposite to Pentax.

Originally posted by PGillin

front doesn't bulge ou

That could be just a over the barrel lens cap.
May be, just may be.

EDIT:
Removed Picture

Last edited by ultraviolet; 05-13-2011 at 09:37 PM.

RioRico · 05-12-2011, 08:01 PM

(loaded question:)

Which lens systems have an M/A switch on the lens body?

**Lowell Goudge** · 05-13-2011, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

(loaded question

Which lens systems have an M/A switch on the lens body?

I think it is definitely an M42 lens, but although the focusing ring is like the last versions of the SMC Taks with rubber and 2 chrome rings (like my SMC tak 55/2) the aperture is backwards and focusing distance scale is not windowed like ALL my taks.

kelvin.wong · 05-13-2011, 10:17 AM

It was on ebay but the user is not replying! xD

PGillin · 05-13-2011, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by ultraviolet

Minolta MD mount is like that: opposite to Pentax.

What I meant was-
The lens in your post has an aperture ring that runs opposite the lens in the OP.

Other than that they look a bit similar in terms of focus ring, colours, etc.

Lloydy · 05-13-2011, 04:19 PM

Super Travenar 28 f2.8 with a 62mm filter ring ?

the aperture numbers are reversed, but there are many similarities.

The Super Travenar is also seen as - Osawa, Pallas Auto Dyna, Reflex, Super Carenar, and Possibly “Bushnell” ( Bausch & Lomb)
I have seen it claimed that it's the same as a Vivitar and a Soligor.

ultraviolet · 05-13-2011, 09:41 PM

Well, I have some Prinz item too (a Prinz Bellow with Prinz enlarger lens)

Sold on ebay for £39.00

Last edited by ultraviolet; 03-26-2017 at 09:16 PM.

RioRico · 05-13-2011, 09:52 PM

@Lloydy,
The 77xxxx serial could indicate your Travenar was made by Kobori. I have zero experience with such, unless the Fujinon 55/2.2 (also 77xxxx, M42, auto-only) that I sold was from Kobori. (I don't bother with auto-only M42's!) My only M42 28/2.8 with a 62mm front thread is a Chinon, but it's back at home so I can't compare it with the OP's picture. Without more pictures and info, which OP says are not forthcoming from a non-communicative seller, ID'ing the lens in question is probably impossible.

05-13-2011, 09:41 PM	#22
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687	Found it Well, I have some Prinz item too (a Prinz Bellow with Prinz enlarger lens) Sold on ebay for £39.00 Last edited by ultraviolet; 03-26-2017 at 09:16 PM.

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05-12-2011, 07:25 PM	#16
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687	Originally posted by PGillin The aperture rings run in opposite directions Minolta MD mount is like that: opposite to Pentax. Originally posted by PGillin front doesn't bulge ou That could be just a over the barrel lens cap. May be, just may be. EDIT: Removed Picture Last edited by ultraviolet; 05-13-2011 at 09:37 PM.

05-12-2011, 08:01 PM	#17
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	(loaded question:) Which lens systems have an M/A switch on the lens body?

05-13-2011, 06:53 AM	#18
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Originally posted by RioRico (loaded question Which lens systems have an M/A switch on the lens body? I think it is definitely an M42 lens, but although the focusing ring is like the last versions of the SMC Taks with rubber and 2 chrome rings (like my SMC tak 55/2) the aperture is backwards and focusing distance scale is not windowed like ALL my taks.

05-13-2011, 10:17 AM	#19
kelvin.wong New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 23 Original Poster	It was on ebay but the user is not replying! xD

05-13-2011, 02:12 PM	#20
PGillin Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 343	Originally posted by ultraviolet Minolta MD mount is like that: opposite to Pentax. What I meant was- The lens in your post has an aperture ring that runs opposite the lens in the OP. Other than that they look a bit similar in terms of focus ring, colours, etc.

05-13-2011, 04:19 PM	#21
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	Super Travenar 28 f2.8 with a 62mm filter ring ? the aperture numbers are reversed, but there are many similarities. The Super Travenar is also seen as - Osawa, Pallas Auto Dyna, Reflex, Super Carenar, and Possibly “Bushnell” ( Bausch & Lomb) I have seen it claimed that it's the same as a Vivitar and a Soligor.

05-13-2011, 09:52 PM	#23
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	@Lloydy, The 77xxxx serial could indicate your Travenar was made by Kobori. I have zero experience with such, unless the Fujinon 55/2.2 (also 77xxxx, M42, auto-only) that I sold was from Kobori. (I don't bother with auto-only M42's!) My only M42 28/2.8 with a 62mm front thread is a Chinon, but it's back at home so I can't compare it with the OP's picture. Without more pictures and info, which OP says are not forthcoming from a non-communicative seller, ID'ing the lens in question is probably impossible.

Someone Please help Identify this lens for me?

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