Marsopa
Well-known
Hi:
I'm decided to buy a Bessa from Cameraquest, initial doubts were between R and R2A. The only thing to decide was respect Automatic Exp. Now I'm nearly decided to get the R2A, I would like to get three focal, ie. 35-50-75 or another combination, now the questions:
It's worth to get the three focals?
Which is the best combo?
Should I buy all equipment in the mentioned place?
Should I ask to Mr. Gandy?
My pics are at www.flickr.com/photos/marsopa after judging them: isn't it too much for so an awful photog?
Should anyone sell me his equipment at a nice price?:angel:
and many more....
(sorry for my english)
Thanks
I'm decided to buy a Bessa from Cameraquest, initial doubts were between R and R2A. The only thing to decide was respect Automatic Exp. Now I'm nearly decided to get the R2A, I would like to get three focal, ie. 35-50-75 or another combination, now the questions:
It's worth to get the three focals?
Which is the best combo?
Should I buy all equipment in the mentioned place?
Should I ask to Mr. Gandy?
My pics are at www.flickr.com/photos/marsopa after judging them: isn't it too much for so an awful photog?
Should anyone sell me his equipment at a nice price?:angel:
and many more....
(sorry for my english)
Thanks
Your photographs are very nice, thank you for sharing them.
It seems that in addition to a standard lens you tend to shoot a wide angle quite a bit. Perhaps a 28 and 50 kit would be a good starter for you.
You could use the 28mm lens with an R2a by assuming the full finder covers the 28mm field of view. I often tend to carry around a 28, 35 and 50 as a kit. I find each different enough to be useful to me. The CV 75mm lens is a great bargain lens and if you would like a short tele it is a good choice.
Stephen is the owner of RFF, but before that relationship he had already established himself as a very reputable retailer. If the price is right and if he has what you would like, I am sure he will satisfy you as a customer.
It seems that in addition to a standard lens you tend to shoot a wide angle quite a bit. Perhaps a 28 and 50 kit would be a good starter for you.
You could use the 28mm lens with an R2a by assuming the full finder covers the 28mm field of view. I often tend to carry around a 28, 35 and 50 as a kit. I find each different enough to be useful to me. The CV 75mm lens is a great bargain lens and if you would like a short tele it is a good choice.
Stephen is the owner of RFF, but before that relationship he had already established himself as a very reputable retailer. If the price is right and if he has what you would like, I am sure he will satisfy you as a customer.
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dostacos
Dan
Stephen has been great to deal with in all our transactions.
as for the kit, it will depend on how you shoot.
I always used telezooms with SLRs and with rangefinders I started more with wides, I have both the 75 and the 90 and they are the least used lenses in my bag. If you go with the R2A you could also go with the new 25MM coupled lens, the 35 and 50.
If you can handle the viewfinder [as I understand it eyeglass wearing is not as functional with the 3] the R3A , 25, 40 and 75 would also make a nice kit. [the 40 f1.4 for lower light shots]
as for the kit, it will depend on how you shoot.
I always used telezooms with SLRs and with rangefinders I started more with wides, I have both the 75 and the 90 and they are the least used lenses in my bag. If you go with the R2A you could also go with the new 25MM coupled lens, the 35 and 50.
If you can handle the viewfinder [as I understand it eyeglass wearing is not as functional with the 3] the R3A , 25, 40 and 75 would also make a nice kit. [the 40 f1.4 for lower light shots]
payasam
a.k.a. Mukul Dube
If two lenses, a fast 35 and a 75 would cover the most often used range with flexibility. If more, then you might have a fast 50 and whichever wide and tele appeal most.
gb hill
Veteran
Hi Marsopa & welcome. What camera and lenses are you using now. And how much money do you intend on spending? I have the Bessa R and enjoy the 35mm as my normal lens. I have a J3(50mm) for my fast lens but seldom use it. My 35 2.5 amazes me of how i've used this lens at dusk and gotten good exposures, even using 200 speed film. Just remember with the R2a you need the adapter for screwmount to M mount.
Uwe_Nds
Chief Assistant Driver
Welcome Marsopa and thanks for sharing your pics!
I particularly like the "from the Vespa" pictures and also agree that it seems you are doing a lot of wide angle shots.
Also, I assume that the manual metering of the Bessa R would be rather difficult on the Vespa, therefore an R2A sounds a very reasonable camera for your kind of shooting.
What about 28 instead of 35 mm? I could imagine that the 35 could not be wide enough for you.
I myself am very happy with my 50 and 90 mm M-Hexanons which are also still quite easily available at a very reasonable prices (New at around 300 € each). Maybe that would be an option for you as well?
There's also a 28/2.8 M-Hexanon, but that's not so common. So for a 28, I would go for Voigtländer.
Best regards,
Uwe
I particularly like the "from the Vespa" pictures and also agree that it seems you are doing a lot of wide angle shots.
Also, I assume that the manual metering of the Bessa R would be rather difficult on the Vespa, therefore an R2A sounds a very reasonable camera for your kind of shooting.
What about 28 instead of 35 mm? I could imagine that the 35 could not be wide enough for you.
I myself am very happy with my 50 and 90 mm M-Hexanons which are also still quite easily available at a very reasonable prices (New at around 300 € each). Maybe that would be an option for you as well?
There's also a 28/2.8 M-Hexanon, but that's not so common. So for a 28, I would go for Voigtländer.
Best regards,
Uwe
Marsopa
Well-known
Most of pics I take are street pics as well as some portraits (son, family, friends). I'm thinking how many pics would I lost if I should't have AE, now I'm using a canonet QL17GIII and a Lomo LC-A (this one for Vespa shots and training).
Bessa R2a is a great machine but I would love an R with AE. The prize jump is soo big...
Bessa R2a is a great machine but I would love an R with AE. The prize jump is soo big...
fishtek
Don
I have the three focal lengths you've mentioned, and I just purchased the 21/4 Color Skopar. All are useful, and are terrific lenses. With the 21 in the line-up, I expect to be using the 21 and 50 as my "general" use lenses. Everyone has a pesonal variation on this theme....just shoot a while and analyze your needs.
Also, I own the "R", which is full manual, but have another compact 35 (Vivitar 35 ES) which is aperture-preferred Auto. Both are just fine...
Happy Decision-making!
Don
Also, I own the "R", which is full manual, but have another compact 35 (Vivitar 35 ES) which is aperture-preferred Auto. Both are just fine...
Happy Decision-making!
Don
Avotius
Some guy
there is no right answer except for what you need, I personally have the r2a, a 35 skopar pancake 2 and a 50 leica elmar and that does me nicely although I do lust after faster lenses.
dostacos
Dan
Marsopa said:
as a dedicated Bessa/Voightlander user [so you won't hear other brands from me
]If you like those three lens focal lengths, I would suggest:
35/2.5 [great contrast, probably my favorite outdoor walk around lens]
50/1.5 for low light and "standard" length lens
75/2.5 Color-Heliar
If you do not wear glasses the R3A might be considered and swap the 50 for the 40/1.4
I have both the 35/2.5 and the 35/1.2 I would not suggest the 1.2 as the only 35mm lens. unless you are REAL sure 35 is your only wide.
all prices from Cameraquest:
Bessa R2A 35/50/75 as above $843 for lenses and R2A $539 plus three M mount adapters $ 165 for a total of $1547 for the kit
A R3A and 40 would actually be less, you won't need an adapter for the 40 so $55 less
and YES cameraquest is great to do business with
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
I would consider the 40f1,4 as a prime "normal" and add the 21f4 P lens (this way you do not need adapters for the lenses). The 28 view of the R2M/A can be used as a guide line for the 25 too. Shooting from the Vespa, framing precisely is not that critical. If you need a longer lens, you can always add the 75f2.5 later.
Steve Bellayr
Veteran
I looked at your photos. You seem to shoot wide angle a lot. Go for the 35mm. And, let me guess you have a son. Portraits 75mm. The 50mm became popular because all the cameras years ago came with that lens. My opinion the 35mm will serve you better than the 50mm.
Marsopa
Well-known
After reading all your contributions (thanks) I am considering to drop 50mm lens and take 75mm and a wide angle, most probably 35 mm... Now, the main doubt is about the body...
Will continue...
Will continue...
kshapero
South Florida Man
Tom A said:
That's me.
40mm f1.4 for everyday
21mm for wide
75mm for portrait
life is good.