Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens (2.8/32 M-mount)

Richard S. (rich815) · Apr 30, 2015

Overpriced hipster schlock? Or decent lens?

http://microsites.lomography.com/minitar1-lens/

Colin Corneau · Apr 30, 2015

Be curious to test drive one, but I think for quality 'pancake' lenses, I'd go this route instead:

http://tokyocamerastyle.com/post/117760399186/the-latest-ms-optical-leica-m-mount-lens-the

Richard S. (rich815) · Apr 30, 2015

Colin Corneau said:
Be curious to test drive one, but I think for quality 'pancake' lenses, I'd go this route instead:

http://tokyocamerastyle.com/post/117760399186/the-latest-ms-optical-leica-m-mount-lens-the

I've seen that. Very cool lens. For compact 35 I have a wonderful 35/3.5 Kyoei W.Acall I bought from an APUGer with hood and viewfinder for around same price as this Lomo offer.

Did miss out on the "Premium Russian optics" from Lomo though...

Fixcinater · Apr 30, 2015

Lots of competition at that price point...including a bunch of P&S cams that are practically free.

benjiboy · Apr 30, 2015

The black one looks ideal for street shooting.

trythis · Apr 30, 2015

I scoffed at it. I wouldnt buy a lomo lca because they are overpriced for what i do. I hope lots of people buy them though.

Typos made on a tiny phone...

Ko.Fe. · Apr 30, 2015

Well, it is true M mount RF lens. And the cheapest M-mount NEW lens.

Richard S. (rich815) · Apr 30, 2015

benjiboy said:
The black one looks ideal for street shooting.

Excellent point BB. I once went out shooting street with my chrome FM2 and was belittled by every photographer I came across. Never do that again.

Ko.Fe. · Apr 30, 2015

I admit, it will be nice to have this lens in black at my M4-2, while I'm strolling with it on the streets.
But color of the lens and size of the camera is only factor for amateurs in the street photography.
Check on Winogrand, HCB and Maier gear.

Richard S. (rich815) · Apr 30, 2015

Ko.Fe. said:
But color of the lens and size of the camera is only factor for amateurs...

You sure? My black gear takes much better photos than my chrome gear..... ;-)

Huss · Mar 14, 2023

Anyone using the lens? (7 years later)

xkaes · Mar 16, 2023

A lens-in-a-cap is a lot cheaper:

Loreo Products - LOREO Lens in a Cap

Fun and innovative 3D cameras, stereo photography equipment, camera accessories, and optical systems for consumers and professionals.

www.loreo.com

Huss · Mar 16, 2023

xkaes said:
A lens-in-a-cap is a lot cheaper:

Loreo Products - LOREO Lens in a Cap

Fun and innovative 3D cameras, stereo photography equipment, camera accessories, and optical systems for consumers and professionals.

www.loreo.com

Not relevant to the topic on hand.

Arthurwg · Mar 16, 2023

Colin Corneau said:
Be curious to test drive one, but I think for quality 'pancake' lenses, I'd go this route instead:

http://tokyocamerastyle.com/post/117760399186/the-latest-ms-optical-leica-m-mount-lens-the

Maybe, but three times the money,

Huss · Mar 16, 2023

Arthurwg said:
Maybe, but three times the money,

And from what I have seen, 'quality' is not exactly a word I'd use to describe MS Optical lenses. Quirky, neat, interesting etc. Yes. But quality?

At least w the Lomo Minitar it is a lot cheaper. And if it is complete garbage - and not in the expected way - it can be returned for refund.

Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens (2.8/32 M-mount)

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