Doug T.
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Pettin' The Gator
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Post by Doug T. on Feb 18, 2013 11:43:20 GMT -5
Hi again! Here's a view of the lenses I got yesterday. The 135 is a GAF branded Chinon lens, the other is a 35mm Chinon. Both came new in the box! Isn't that cool? 30 year old lenses (maybe older?) new in the box! 15 USDollars for both! I'm still smiling!! Doug
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Stephen
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Still collecting.......
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Post by Stephen on Feb 18, 2013 13:34:17 GMT -5
GAF branded them from in the US from about 1974/5 or so from memory, Chinon sold under other names in Europe, and Dixons brand in the UK, Dixons were the largest group of photographic retailers in the UK, and controlled several brands from Japan over many years. Chinon produced lenses are usually very acceptable quality, they usually got it right as they made such large quantities. Stephen.
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lloydy
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Post by lloydy on Feb 19, 2013 14:06:16 GMT -5
I'm happy with my Chinon, a 28 2.8, they made some nice lenses. Those two are a bargain!
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