New wide angle screwmount lens, cheap.

[Jon Goodman]

I thought I posted this before, but can't be sure.  I've had one of these for at least 6 or 7 years.  For $25, it is the best new wide angle (28mm f:2. lens I've seen out there.  Auto aperture, 2.8 to 22.
http://www.apogeeinc.com/search.asp?keyword=wide+angle&search=GO

Jon

[Jon Goodman]

actually, I see they have it listed in their closeout section at $15.  
Jon

[Scott]

How does it compare to, say, a Super Tak 28?  $15 is an awfully attractive price...

Scott, searching for an M42 28mm

[Jon Goodman]

I don't know...this is the widest angle screwmount lens I have, actually.  I've used it for shots of the Grand Canyon, various architecture/city view/etc as well as group people shots.  It always seemed ok to me, but wide angle photography isn't for everybody.  I paid $22 for mine, and I'll say it has more than been worth that.  

At $15, I'd be tempted to buy 6 of them, and keep one.  Sell 5 with a buy it now of $30 each on E-Bay, consider the one I bought was free and take the family to dinner at a pizza joint with what was left over.  But that's just me.
Jon