Chinon 24mm

kxjiru · 10-14-2014, 09:05 AM

I purchased this about month ago and I haven't seen any reference about it except some old guides detailing what Chinon sold. Does anyone have a copy or know anything about this lens?

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**.a.t.** · 10-14-2014, 11:22 AM

No, I can't tell you anything about your lens. But, it does look interesting.
Is that a .2m minimum focus distance I see on the distance scale? If so, that's pretty good.

How does it perform?

kxjiru · 10-14-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by .a.t.

No, I can't tell you anything about your lens. But, it does look interesting.
Is that a .2m minimum focus distance I see on the distance scale? If so, that's pretty good.

How does it perform?

It's .25m mfd. And honestly I don't know how it performs. I just returned from Tanzania, East Africa and took my Sigma Super Wide instead of the Chinon because it was lighter and had the A setting. I'll try it out this weekend.

**.a.t.** · 10-14-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by kxjiru

It's .25m mfd. And honestly I don't know how it performs. I just returned from Tanzania, East Africa and took my Sigma Super Wide instead of the Chinon because it was lighter and had the A setting. I'll try it out this weekend.

I also have a Sigma Super Wide II.
I love its sharpness and close focusing.

There's some mention of the Chinon 24 f/2.5 here:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/193337-soli...info-lens.html

Last edited by .a.t.; 10-14-2014 at 11:45 AM.

kxjiru · 10-15-2014, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by .a.t.

I also have a Sigma Super Wide II.
I love its sharpness and close focusing.

There's some mention of the Chinon 24 f/2.5 here:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/193337-soli...info-lens.html

I needed a hood for it. I'm afraid some of the pictures with have horrendous flare.

manntax · 10-15-2014, 12:56 PM

Never seen one like this - looks to be quality lens. Interesting it has quite large filter thread - 55mm . Post some samples - both close and infinity distance - very curious how it performs .

Jonathan Mac · 10-15-2014, 01:10 PM

I've never seen that one before but I wouldn't worry - I don't think I've ever seen a 24mm with bad reviews. The Sigma 24/2.8 super-wide is great.

10-14-2014, 09:05 AM	#1
kxjiru Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 102	Chinon 24mm I purchased this about month ago and I haven't seen any reference about it except some old guides detailing what Chinon sold. Does anyone have a copy or know anything about this lens? Attached Images

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10-14-2014, 11:22 AM	#2
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	No, I can't tell you anything about your lens. But, it does look interesting. Is that a .2m minimum focus distance I see on the distance scale? If so, that's pretty good. How does it perform?

10-14-2014, 11:31 AM	#3
kxjiru Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 102 Original Poster	Originally posted by .a.t. No, I can't tell you anything about your lens. But, it does look interesting. Is that a .2m minimum focus distance I see on the distance scale? If so, that's pretty good. How does it perform? It's .25m mfd. And honestly I don't know how it performs. I just returned from Tanzania, East Africa and took my Sigma Super Wide instead of the Chinon because it was lighter and had the A setting. I'll try it out this weekend.

10-14-2014, 11:33 AM	#4
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by kxjiru It's .25m mfd. And honestly I don't know how it performs. I just returned from Tanzania, East Africa and took my Sigma Super Wide instead of the Chinon because it was lighter and had the A setting. I'll try it out this weekend. I also have a Sigma Super Wide II. I love its sharpness and close focusing. There's some mention of the Chinon 24 f/2.5 here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/193337-soli...info-lens.html Last edited by .a.t.; 10-14-2014 at 11:45 AM.

10-15-2014, 12:52 PM	#5
kxjiru Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 102 Original Poster	Originally posted by .a.t. I also have a Sigma Super Wide II. I love its sharpness and close focusing. There's some mention of the Chinon 24 f/2.5 here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/193337-soli...info-lens.html I needed a hood for it. I'm afraid some of the pictures with have horrendous flare.

10-15-2014, 12:56 PM	#6
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Never seen one like this - looks to be quality lens. Interesting it has quite large filter thread - 55mm . Post some samples - both close and infinity distance - very curious how it performs .

10-15-2014, 01:10 PM	#7
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	I've never seen that one before but I wouldn't worry - I don't think I've ever seen a 24mm with bad reviews. The Sigma 24/2.8 super-wide is great.