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Hockey Puck
This article is part of the small but growing Index of Pancake Lenses!
| Specifications for the Hockey Puck "Pancake Impostor" |
|
|---|---|
| Years Produced | 1820 - Still in production |
| Street Price |
US - $0.03 (In 1820)
• As of April 1, 1820 |
| Lens Type | Special Effect |
| Available Mounts |
• Not Applicable |
| Optical Construction |
Opaque black rubber
• Solid, non-transparent type lens |
| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| Aperture Blades | 0 |
| Focus Type | Fixed focus or non-focusing |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Min. Focus Distance |
• 0.00m • (0.00 inches) |
| Dimensions |
• 76.0 x 25.0mm • (2.99 x 0.98 inches) |
| Weight |
• 170g • (6.00 ounces) |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Hood | No hood - Use a tuque instead |
I’m not quite sure what to say about the aesthetics of this lens when mounted on a camera body. It looks intimidating, that’s for sure. But perhaps by design, it also looks a bit confusing. More than once, I’ve had people say to me “your lens cap is still on, mate” when I use this lens in public.
This lens also has a bit of steep learning curve. The metering seems to be off when I use this lens, and it seems to be limited to one exposure setting. The lens flat out underexposes. I mean, it really, really underexposes. Every single shot seems to be quite a bit off and darker than it should be.
You mention that “every single shot seems to be quite a bit off” with this lens. I think it’s an equipment issue. I have no problems with this lens–most of my shots are right on. During my shooting around with this lens, I’ve found that it works best with Easton Steaths and Synergies or CCM Vectors. But I’ve also gotten good results with my old Sher-Woods.
Mingjai
15 Apr 09 at 10:49 am
You must be one of the lucky ones- because I’ve had to send my CCMs back for recalibration all the time. I’ve realized that not only are my lenses underexposing, but they are back-focusing too. I can tell because i tape $20 bills to the wall and set my camera on a tripod to test. I don’t think those Canadians known a darn thing about quality control. Grumble.
Tijger Tsou
15 Apr 09 at 11:24 am