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shnykies · 06-26-2007, 12:16 PM

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Hi,
Im a n00bie to the forum. I found the forums through a link on an ebay ad for a polaris lens. Anybody here know anything about this lens? I found some articles, but want to know if it will fit my EOS 20D (dSLR).

here's the link

eBay: Polaris 300mm lens, canon mount, mint condition! (item 290132887749 end time Jul-05-07 10:43:05 PDT)

I want to use this for some outdoor photography.
thanks

Harald · 06-26-2007, 12:55 PM

Are you sure about this? Sure people try to help you, but actually this is an Pentax forum :-)

Adam · 06-26-2007, 02:54 PM

We've got a few Canon users on the forum that might be able to help you. Thread moved- the marketplace forum is not intended for item discussion.

Entropy · 06-26-2007, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by Harald

Are you sure about this? Sure people try to help you, but actually this is an Pentax forum :-)

Looking at the auction:

They link to a pentaxforums "post your shots" thread.

Auction mentions adapters for other cameras - my guess is that it's an M42 screwmount with a Canon adapter.

In which case it was an even worse idea to mention that eBay auction here, since we can use it if it is screwmount.

little laker · 06-27-2007, 09:01 AM

I wonder how someone can link to photo's that aren't their own

shnykies, I've seen great photo's taken with similar glass, however in my opinion there is a quality difference between individual lenses.
If you can ask that person to post some photo's actually taken with that lens.
If he can't it might be a lemon (or he might be a film guy without a scanner)

Although for that price it's worth the risk

I don't see anything wrong with mentioning the eekbay auction here.
It gives members that might also want the lens a chance to bid on it.
They can change the adapter easily enough

shnykies · 07-03-2007, 07:14 AM

Thanks Entropy and Little Laker.
Yeah, he says it's screwmount with adapter for canon.
Thanks for the info!

06-26-2007, 12:16 PM	#1
shnykies New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	questions about 300mm polaris lens 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. Hi, Im a n00bie to the forum. I found the forums through a link on an ebay ad for a polaris lens. Anybody here know anything about this lens? I found some articles, but want to know if it will fit my EOS 20D (dSLR). here's the link eBay: Polaris 300mm lens, canon mount, mint condition! (item 290132887749 end time Jul-05-07 10:43:05 PDT) I want to use this for some outdoor photography. thanks

06-26-2007, 02:54 PM	#3
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06-26-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Are you sure about this? Sure people try to help you, but actually this is an Pentax forum :-)

06-26-2007, 06:14 PM	#4
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Originally posted by Harald Are you sure about this? Sure people try to help you, but actually this is an Pentax forum :-) Looking at the auction: They link to a pentaxforums "post your shots" thread. Auction mentions adapters for other cameras - my guess is that it's an M42 screwmount with a Canon adapter. In which case it was an even worse idea to mention that eBay auction here, since we can use it if it is screwmount.

06-27-2007, 09:01 AM	#5
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I wonder how someone can link to photo's that aren't their own shnykies, I've seen great photo's taken with similar glass, however in my opinion there is a quality difference between individual lenses. If you can ask that person to post some photo's actually taken with that lens. If he can't it might be a lemon (or he might be a film guy without a scanner) Although for that price it's worth the risk I don't see anything wrong with mentioning the eekbay auction here. It gives members that might also want the lens a chance to bid on it. They can change the adapter easily enough

07-03-2007, 07:14 AM	#6
shnykies New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thanks Entropy and Little Laker. Yeah, he says it's screwmount with adapter for canon. Thanks for the info!

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