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Dubesor · 09-15-2008, 03:52 PM

What is a Chinon 50/1.4 worth? And is it a good lens?

So far, I could only find someone claiming its optics are very similar to Pentax's own 50/1.4 lenses + a beautiful snail shot on Flickr. Not really enough to go by.

I'm considering buying one for $50, but not sure whether that'd be a good deal ...

jeffkrol · 09-15-2008, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by Dubesor

What is a Chinon 50/1.4 worth? And is it a good lens?

So far, I could only find someone claiming its optics are very similar to Pentax's own 50/1.4 lenses + a beautiful snail shot on Flickr. Not really enough to go by.

I'm considering buying one for $50, but not sure whether that'd be a good deal ...

Manual Focus Lenses :: View topic - Chinon 50mm f1.7 .... Not bad..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinon_Industries

stevebrot · 09-15-2008, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Dubesor

What is a Chinon 50/1.4 worth? And is it a good lens?

So far, I could only find someone claiming its optics are very similar to Pentax's own 50/1.4 lenses + a beautiful snail shot on Flickr. Not really enough to go by.

I'm considering buying one for $50, but not sure whether that'd be a good deal ...

Question: 'A' mount? If so, it might be worth more than if it isn't.

If it is not an A-mount lens the value should be somewhat less than a Pentax-K or Pentax-M 50/1.4, either of which may be had for $50 most days of the week. The price should also be somewhat less than a XR Rikenon 50/1.4 or 50/1.7, both of which have excellent reputations, but generally sell less than a similar Pentax.

(Note: Other members may correct me on these price estimates without insulting me!)

Chinon has sold some good lenses though I don't believe that any particularly stand out or have "cult" standing. I think there may be some images in the off-brand lens club thread. My sole exposure was to a 50/2 at the local camera shop. It was on a camera body I bought last month. The quality was such that I requested that they keep the lens. They credited me $5.

My take is that if offered for $25, is in really good shape, and you don't have to pay shipping...go for it. Otherwise, you may be able to do better in terms of build/image quality with another brand.

Steve

Spex · 09-15-2008, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Question: 'A' mount? If so, it might be worth more than if it isn't.

If it is not an A-mount lens..

If it's A-mount lens, than it would be for Minolta/Sony, not for Pentax

**WJW** · 09-15-2008, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Question: 'A' mount? If so, it might be worth more than if it isn't.
Steve

Doubt you will find many "A" mount Chinon lenses since their program cameras didn't require it. With a Chinon program camera you just set the lens to the minimum aperture you want to allow and go. BTW, the Chinon 50/1.4 (K-mount) gives pretty good results.

09-15-2008, 03:52 PM	#1
Dubesor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 336	Chinon 50/1.4 What is a Chinon 50/1.4 worth? And is it a good lens? So far, I could only find someone claiming its optics are very similar to Pentax's own 50/1.4 lenses + a beautiful snail shot on Flickr. Not really enough to go by. I'm considering buying one for $50, but not sure whether that'd be a good deal ...

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09-15-2008, 03:59 PM	#2
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Originally posted by Dubesor What is a Chinon 50/1.4 worth? And is it a good lens? So far, I could only find someone claiming its optics are very similar to Pentax's own 50/1.4 lenses + a beautiful snail shot on Flickr. Not really enough to go by. I'm considering buying one for $50, but not sure whether that'd be a good deal ... Manual Focus Lenses :: View topic - Chinon 50mm f1.7 .... Not bad.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinon_Industries

09-15-2008, 05:07 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Dubesor What is a Chinon 50/1.4 worth? And is it a good lens? So far, I could only find someone claiming its optics are very similar to Pentax's own 50/1.4 lenses + a beautiful snail shot on Flickr. Not really enough to go by. I'm considering buying one for $50, but not sure whether that'd be a good deal ... Question: 'A' mount? If so, it might be worth more than if it isn't. If it is not an A-mount lens the value should be somewhat less than a Pentax-K or Pentax-M 50/1.4, either of which may be had for $50 most days of the week. The price should also be somewhat less than a XR Rikenon 50/1.4 or 50/1.7, both of which have excellent reputations, but generally sell less than a similar Pentax. (Note: Other members may correct me on these price estimates without insulting me!) Chinon has sold some good lenses though I don't believe that any particularly stand out or have "cult" standing. I think there may be some images in the off-brand lens club thread. My sole exposure was to a 50/2 at the local camera shop. It was on a camera body I bought last month. The quality was such that I requested that they keep the lens. They credited me $5. My take is that if offered for $25, is in really good shape, and you don't have to pay shipping...go for it. Otherwise, you may be able to do better in terms of build/image quality with another brand. Steve

09-15-2008, 05:10 PM	#4
Spex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia Posts: 216	Originally posted by stevebrot Question: 'A' mount? If so, it might be worth more than if it isn't. If it is not an A-mount lens.. If it's A-mount lens, than it would be for Minolta/Sony, not for Pentax

09-15-2008, 11:09 PM	#5
WJW Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 383	Originally posted by stevebrot Question: 'A' mount? If so, it might be worth more than if it isn't. Steve Doubt you will find many "A" mount Chinon lenses since their program cameras didn't require it. With a Chinon program camera you just set the lens to the minimum aperture you want to allow and go. BTW, the Chinon 50/1.4 (K-mount) gives pretty good results.