2012/03/17

Attack of the Lumi-Tax

The Pentax-A 50mm f/2, my other manual focus lens from the film era. I bought it at Service Merchandise back in 1988; the price was $60. Oh, why do I remember these useless things?



Before digital came along, it was my weapon of choice. Actually, it was my only weapon. Unlike the Takumar, which saw little action, this lens had won enough victories through the years to earn itself a future spot in optical Sto'Vo'Kor. Don't know what that is? Better brush up on your Klingon.

First, a quick recap of its illustrious service record. Ottawa. Kodachrome 64 (Gosh! How I loved Kodachrome!)