Xenoplan 17/1.7 on G1

[Vivek]

Does not cover the whole frame. It is one sharp lens and is usable for "appropriate" situations. I hacked off the front plastic with the filter thread and name. So, it is even smaller and lighter weight than the original.

Waiting for that mythical Olympus tobacco can camera.

 

[woodmancy]

Lovely image Vivek - is the Xenoplan available new - I can only find new ones designed for 2/3in sensors.

Keith

 

[Vivek]

Thanks, Keith.

No, this is a discontinued version. Someone from Ukraine had it for a long time in their web shop. I tried to buy it before the G1 came out. I was told that it isn't available anymore. The same surfaced on ebay for $30 (buy it now) from the same folks.. In spite of the $20/- shipping, it took them 6 weeks to locate it and ship it to me. So, it was a very patient purchase.