Mitakon lenses

**ivanvernon** · 11-09-2013, 06:18 PM

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I have been seeing a new (at least new to me) lens brand cropping up on eBay. The brand is Mitakon, and apparently it is made in China and shipped from Hong Kong. I am wondering if anyone has had any direct, hands-on experience with these manual-focus lenses. The pricing on the 85 mm is tempting.

Mitakon 85mm F2 Portrait Prime Lens for Pentax K K5 K30 K3 PK Mount Camera Sil | eBay

Jorgario · 11-09-2013, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

I have been seeing a new (at least new to me) lens brand cropping up on eBay. The brand is Mitakon, and apparently it is made in China and shipped from Hong Kong. I am wondering if anyone has had any direct, hands-on experience with these manual-focus lenses. The pricing on the 85 mm is tempting.

Mitakon 85mm F2 Portrait Prime Lens for Pentax K K5 K30 K3 PK Mount Camera Sil | eBay

Its seems nice and sheap !! Made in China !! I never heard about, be carefull !!

vonBaloney · 11-09-2013, 07:55 PM

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johnyates · 11-09-2013, 07:56 PM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/235007-chin...-style.html#33

stevebrot · 11-13-2013, 02:17 PM

Unless things have changed, the Mitakon lenses are not only manual focus, but also "feature" fully manual diaphragm operation. What that means is that the lens is always stopped down. There is no aperture actuator lever on the mount.

In practice, this means a lot of fiddling with the aperture ring for each shot. Unless, of course, you are always shooting wide open.

Steve

11-09-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Mitakon lenses Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I have been seeing a new (at least new to me) lens brand cropping up on eBay. The brand is Mitakon, and apparently it is made in China and shipped from Hong Kong. I am wondering if anyone has had any direct, hands-on experience with these manual-focus lenses. The pricing on the 85 mm is tempting. Mitakon 85mm F2 Portrait Prime Lens for Pentax K K5 K30 K3 PK Mount Camera Sil \| eBay

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11-09-2013, 07:06 PM	#2
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Originally posted by ivanvernon I have been seeing a new (at least new to me) lens brand cropping up on eBay. The brand is Mitakon, and apparently it is made in China and shipped from Hong Kong. I am wondering if anyone has had any direct, hands-on experience with these manual-focus lenses. The pricing on the 85 mm is tempting. Mitakon 85mm F2 Portrait Prime Lens for Pentax K K5 K30 K3 PK Mount Camera Sil \| eBay Its seems nice and sheap !! Made in China !! I never heard about, be carefull !!

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11-13-2013, 02:17 PM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Unless things have changed, the Mitakon lenses are not only manual focus, but also "feature" fully manual diaphragm operation. What that means is that the lens is always stopped down. There is no aperture actuator lever on the mount. In practice, this means a lot of fiddling with the aperture ring for each shot. Unless, of course, you are always shooting wide open. Steve