Orion-15 6/28MM for Contax/Kiev RF on Ebay

I don't think many were made in the Kiev/Contax mount and this is only the second one I've seen for sale. I have one in LTM and it's like new. It also takes a very nice picture.

Walker
 
Topogon 4 element design. The inner elements are VERY thin and hard to make.

I've a Mamiya Universal which has the same optical design. Very nice, clear, and quite punchy (I'm quoting the lab boys) but also quite dark. The diaphram in the lens doesn't open all the way, as it's part of the optical design, though in the Universal it can be hacked to do so, producing all sorts of strange bokeh and other effects.

Pretty cool. The last I saw went for $300, and was in the US. $400 is a bit much, considering Gandy sells a 28mm for Contax (and is f/4!) for $299.
 
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