Bought a R

[dazedgonebye]

I just picked up a Bessa R from lazyhammock. (Thanks Nick. Nice to buy in person and not worry.) So now I have a modern RF camera with none of the built in excuses of my MF folders and FSU cameras. I may have to take some worthwhile pictures.

At the moment, my planned kit will consist of:
21mm color skopar
35mm color skopar
50mm FSU (not a FL I love)
75mm heliar (I want to check out the 90mm f3.5 before I commit here).

I want the 35mm first, so if you have a black classic laying about unused and unloved, let me know.

 

[willie_901]

Looks like a good plan.

 

[fishtek]

Hi, Steve!

I've had my R for a couple weeks, which came with the 35/2.5 Skopar. Neat package. A couple days ago, I bought the 75/2.5 Heliar. Now it's an even NEATER package. You're gonna like this machine...

Best!
Don

 

[dazedgonebye]

Until I can get those together, I'll have to make due with a few FSU lenses. The J9 is on it right now. I'll get a rolll through tomorrow to test out how well they do on the R.

KEH, has skopar 35mm lenses for $172 and $179 rated e- I think.
Does anyone think I'll be able to beat that?

 

[dostacos]

I just picked up a Bessa R from lazyhammock. (Thanks Nick. Nice to buy in person and not worry.) So now I have a modern RF camera with none of the built in excuses of my MF folders and FSU cameras. I may have to take some worthwhile pictures.

At the moment, my planned kit will consist of:
21mm color skopar
35mm color skopar
50mm FSU (not a FL I love)
75mm heliar (I want to check out the 90mm f3.5 before I commit here).

I want the 35mm first, so if you have a black classic laying about unused and unloved, let me know.

well, if you find yourself in Southern California anytime soon I will loan you my 75 & 90 for a "play date"


Dan

 

[dazedgonebye]

well, if you find yourself in Southern California anytime soon I will loan you my 75 & 90 for a "play date"


Dan

How do you like them? Do you favor one over the other?

 

[MCTuomey]

Hi, Steve!

I've had my R for a couple weeks, which came with the 35/2.5 Skopar. Neat package. A couple days ago, I bought the 75/2.5 Heliar. Now it's an even NEATER package. You're gonna like this machine...

Best!
Don

Agreed. What a nice kit: R, 35, 75!!! Ideal for travel and having no excuses for not having it with you all the time.

 

[rpsawin]

Steve,

I have both the 75 & the 90. They are both great lenses and are an excellent value. I have to say I use the 75mm more than the 90, but I hope I never have to choose one over the other.

Best Regards,

Bob

 

[dazedgonebye]

My biggest concern with the 90mm is the f3.5 speed. I'm afraid the dof just won't be narrow enough for portrait shots...though I'd prefer the longer fl.

 

[oscroft]

At the moment, my planned kit will consist of:
21mm color skopar
35mm color skopar
50mm FSU (not a FL I love)
75mm heliar (I want to check out the 90mm f3.5 before I commit here)

I've got exactly the same set with my R (with several FSU 50s), plus a 15mm, and I love it - I think you've made a very good choice there.

 

[dostacos]

How do you like them? Do you favor one over the other?

coming from the darkside [SLRs with BIG lenses] I just cannot get close enough😀

I have not played with the 90 yet I plan on going out with both and shooting same shots with both lenses to compare.

most of my rangefinder shooting has been 21-35mm

I will be doing some "portrait" work with my #2 son head shots of his blond dreadlocks😱

when developed I will post them

 

[dazedgonebye]

I snapped a few shots this afternoon. More to go with that roll. Dang Christmas season is eating my life. 🙂

I liked the feel well enough. I could wish it were quieter...but the meter and framelines sure make it an easier shooter than the FSUs.
If I get spoiled, I'll end up looking for a R3A...have to be careful.