Super Orion

Jungloev · 08-31-2016, 09:15 AM

Hi Forum
I have been reading along for quite some time, but now I thought it appropriate to register and ask for help.

Recently I purchased this Super Orion 28mm f/2.8 with Pentax K in a garage sell, thinking it was a interesting little thing – and it is, not only rather heavy for its size and sturdily built but especially sinceI have not been able to find any information about this manufacture, reviews of similar lenses or anything, a part from it supposedly Korean. Do any of you have more info on this og links to further readings?

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**UncleVanya** · 08-31-2016, 09:21 AM

You might want to dig around in the lens info area:

Pentax Lenses by Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, and more - Reviews and Specification Database - Pentax Lens Review Database

Maybe one of the 28mm's will look similar or spark some recognition.

---------- Post added 08-31-16 at 12:23 PM ----------

It looks a lot like this Tokina 28mm f/2.8, right down to the color of the labeling:

Tokina RMC 28mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Tokina Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Jungloev · 08-31-2016, 09:31 AM

Thank you, I will. But in the mean time I just uploaded a few more shots of the details.

**UncleVanya** · 08-31-2016, 10:11 AM

The one I linked only goes to f/16 - but there were variants so perhaps still related.

**stevebrot** · 08-31-2016, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by Jungloev

Thank you, I will. But in the mean time I just uploaded a few more shots of the details.

That very unique DOF scale should be a strong indicator of the same lens in different garb. Good luck on your search.

Steve

BigMackCam · 08-31-2016, 10:32 AM

Those look very much like a (non-Soviet) Helios MC 28mm f/2.8 - with the same distinctive DOF scale and very similar markings in general. Here's one on eBay, in M42 mount:

HELIOS MC 28mm f2.8 Wide Angle Manual Prime Lens Pentax M42 Fit | eBay

**UncleVanya** · 08-31-2016, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Those look very much like a (non-Soviet) Helios MC 28mm f/2.8 - with the same distinctive DOF scale and very similar markings in general. Here's one on eBay, in M42 mount:

HELIOS MC 28mm f2.8 Wide Angle Manual Prime Lens Pentax M42 Fit | eBay

Wow - that does look like it. Nice catch.

BigMackCam · 08-31-2016, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Wow - that does look like it. Nice catch.

Thanks

I've seen these Japanese Helios 28mm lenses before and thought I recognised similarities with this Super Orion, but had to quickly look online to confirm

POPPY K · 02-05-2019, 11:20 PM

The super orion with the m42 screw mount was used in the 70s" to 80"s for permanent 35 mm surveillance systems and used as a cine lens. Its korean ,a decent lens, not sealed .

Liney · 03-01-2019, 09:34 PM

I was going to apologise for reviving an old thread but it looks like the last response wasn't that long ago!

I just picked up a Super Orion zoom / macro lens for a bargain price. A nice solid piece of kit and decent optics, any idea if there is a website for the brand?

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08-31-2016, 09:21 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14,906	You might want to dig around in the lens info area: Pentax Lenses by Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, and more - Reviews and Specification Database - Pentax Lens Review Database Maybe one of the 28mm's will look similar or spark some recognition. ---------- Post added 08-31-16 at 12:23 PM ---------- It looks a lot like this Tokina 28mm f/2.8, right down to the color of the labeling: Tokina RMC 28mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Tokina Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

08-31-2016, 10:11 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14,906	The one I linked only goes to f/16 - but there were variants so perhaps still related.

08-31-2016, 10:11 AM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 31,704	Originally posted by Jungloev Thank you, I will. But in the mean time I just uploaded a few more shots of the details. That very unique DOF scale should be a strong indicator of the same lens in different garb. Good luck on your search. Steve

08-31-2016, 10:32 AM	#6
BigMackCam Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: England Posts: 11,458	Those look very much like a (non-Soviet) Helios MC 28mm f/2.8 - with the same distinctive DOF scale and very similar markings in general. Here's one on eBay, in M42 mount: HELIOS MC 28mm f2.8 Wide Angle Manual Prime Lens Pentax M42 Fit \| eBay

08-31-2016, 10:38 AM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14,906	Originally posted by BigMackCam Those look very much like a (non-Soviet) Helios MC 28mm f/2.8 - with the same distinctive DOF scale and very similar markings in general. Here's one on eBay, in M42 mount: HELIOS MC 28mm f2.8 Wide Angle Manual Prime Lens Pentax M42 Fit \| eBay Wow - that does look like it. Nice catch.

08-31-2016, 10:44 AM	#8
BigMackCam Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: England Posts: 11,458	Originally posted by UncleVanya Wow - that does look like it. Nice catch. Thanks I've seen these Japanese Helios 28mm lenses before and thought I recognised similarities with this Super Orion, but had to quickly look online to confirm

02-05-2019, 11:20 PM	#9
POPPY K New Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 1	The super orion with the m42 screw mount was used in the 70s" to 80"s for permanent 35 mm surveillance systems and used as a cine lens. Its korean ,a decent lens, not sealed .

03-01-2019, 09:34 PM	#10
Liney Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 413	I was going to apologise for reviving an old thread but it looks like the last response wasn't that long ago! I just picked up a Super Orion zoom / macro lens for a bargain price. A nice solid piece of kit and decent optics, any idea if there is a website for the brand?