| Latest Review Posted | Mamiya Auto Mamiya/Sekor 55mm F1.8
I'm surprised the first reviewer found the lens soft wide open. I've owned several 50/55s from Super Taks on, and this is really the sharpest wide open I've used. Way sharper wide open than say an SMC Pentax-F 50mm f1.7.
This little lens also seems to render nice rich colors. I'm giving the lens a strong 8!
Now, mine is the early version with the double chrome accent rings. The chrome along with the gold lens coating make it a very handsome lens. Interestingly, mine does NOT have an A/M switch so perhaps there are some more significant differences between the early and later versions.
I totally agree that the focus ring is stiff. I also agree this could be age related.
One last thing. I'd bet that at least the early one contains thoriated glass and is radioactive.
Regards,
Mike |
