D Wright Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I have just picked up a Paragon 500mm f8 M42 telephoto lens from the local secondhand shop for £4.99. It is in mint condition with perfect optics. I don't know if it will be any good for astro photography but at that price I had to have it. I have tried it on my new Canon 60D and in daytime use it seems very good. If I don't use it for AP then it should be fun for wildlife photography. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien 13 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Nice, could be good for grab and go Lunar (solar with correct filter). Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Yes, should be good for Lunar - should have a bit more reach than my £10 charity shop PrinzGalaxy 400mm f6.3. I find stacking 50+ single frames works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Golf Mike Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I had a Paragon lens many years ago for my Pentax MX 35mm. Couldn't afford Pentax or Vivitar lenses, pick it up new for £30 and it was a cracking lens. Had it for 25 years and it never let me down. Enjoy it whatever you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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