Porst Super Tele AS Brennweite 200mm 1:3,5

jutaipeter · 03-05-2013, 08:01 AM

Hi!

Does anyone have info on the quality of this lens?

Thanks in advance!

**RKKS08** · 03-05-2013, 12:40 PM

Is it a M42 or PK version?

I don't know this lens, but if M42, it's most likely an East German lens from the late sixties.
In the late seventies, Porst switched from M42 to K-Bayonet (for a while) and sold Cosina made Pentax-M series clones. The lenses were mostly rebadged Japanese lenses from many different manufacturers.

EDIT: In the sixties, they also sold cameras and lenses made by not so well known West German manufacturers (Balda, Isco, and others) under the Porst name. Unfortunately, none of this gives a hint about quality. All of them made some outstanding things, and a lot of crap, too.

jutaipeter · 03-06-2013, 03:44 AM

Hello!

It is an M42 version. I think I won't risk it. Thanks for your answer!

Péter

jutaipeter · 03-08-2013, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by RKKS08

Is it a M42 or PK version?

I don't know this lens, but if M42, it's most likely an East German lens from the late sixties.
In the late seventies, Porst switched from M42 to K-Bayonet (for a while) and sold Cosina made Pentax-M series clones. The lenses were mostly rebadged Japanese lenses from many different manufacturers.

EDIT: In the sixties, they also sold cameras and lenses made by not so well known West German manufacturers (Balda, Isco, and others) under the Porst name. Unfortunately, none of this gives a hint about quality. All of them made some outstanding things, and a lot of crap, too.

I have bought a lens because I could find someone who had it previously, and sang operas about its quality. At least we know now.

I am really curious!

03-05-2013, 08:01 AM	#1
jutaipeter New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sülysáp Posts: 17	Porst Super Tele AS Brennweite 200mm 1:3,5 Hi! Does anyone have info on the quality of this lens? Thanks in advance!

03-05-2013, 12:40 PM	#2
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	Is it a M42 or PK version? I don't know this lens, but if M42, it's most likely an East German lens from the late sixties. In the late seventies, Porst switched from M42 to K-Bayonet (for a while) and sold Cosina made Pentax-M series clones. The lenses were mostly rebadged Japanese lenses from many different manufacturers. EDIT: In the sixties, they also sold cameras and lenses made by not so well known West German manufacturers (Balda, Isco, and others) under the Porst name. Unfortunately, none of this gives a hint about quality. All of them made some outstanding things, and a lot of crap, too. Last edited by RKKS08; 03-05-2013 at 12:47 PM.

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03-06-2013, 03:44 AM	#3
jutaipeter New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sülysáp Posts: 17 Original Poster	Hello! It is an M42 version. I think I won't risk it. Thanks for your answer! Péter

03-08-2013, 06:58 AM	#4
jutaipeter New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sülysáp Posts: 17 Original Poster	Originally posted by RKKS08 Is it a M42 or PK version? I don't know this lens, but if M42, it's most likely an East German lens from the late sixties. In the late seventies, Porst switched from M42 to K-Bayonet (for a while) and sold Cosina made Pentax-M series clones. The lenses were mostly rebadged Japanese lenses from many different manufacturers. EDIT: In the sixties, they also sold cameras and lenses made by not so well known West German manufacturers (Balda, Isco, and others) under the Porst name. Unfortunately, none of this gives a hint about quality. All of them made some outstanding things, and a lot of crap, too. I have bought a lens because I could find someone who had it previously, and sang operas about its quality. At least we know now. I am really curious!