Patman
Established
Anyone familiar with this camera & lens. Purchased it last year but haven't shot with it yet. Supposedly and very fine lens? Comments!
The Heliar is supposed to be the sharpest lens tested by Pop Photo.
einolu
Well-known
Patman said:
WHAT!?
what are you asking us for?
[you can send the heliar to me, I will test it for you!]
laptoprob
back to basics
Uhhh, That combo bought for display? It screams to get use!
Please try it out!
Please try it out!
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KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Brian's right. Even Mr. Puts basically found the lens beyond reproach -- a rather remarkable thing to read in one of his reports. I have the lens myself -- need to use it more. But it's a great lens. (I like it so much, I even got the Nikon Historical Society R2S with the non-collapsible version.)
Patman
Established
I bought it as a collectors item. I'm afraid if i use it i will devalue it.
JJW
Established
Then what is the point of your question?
Then what is the point of your question?
If you want to keep it unused as a collectors piece, which is perfectly understandable...
Then why did you ask about it as a shooter?
Just curious.
Then what is the point of your question?
If you want to keep it unused as a collectors piece, which is perfectly understandable...
Then why did you ask about it as a shooter?
Just curious.
Patman
Established
I've read about it but was curious if it was as good as they say, also thinking of trying the lens with my M3.
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ray_g
Guest
Patman said:
The kits sold for a bit over a thousand when new. Now they sell in mint condition for 600-700 USD. I would go ahead and use it.
I had a kit in blue, and now just have the lens. I agree with the others' impressions, it is an excellent lens. I would recommend shooting some slow film with it.
W
wlewisiii
Guest
I really wish it were sold separately. I'd love to get my hands on the lens, but I have utterly no interest in the L or T cameras.
William
William
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ray_g
Guest
wlewisiii said:
It is, IIRC, in nikon or contax mount.
R