Canon Mirror Box 2

[brobbins]

I have read about a Canon Mirror Box 2, but I have never seen one. Has anyone on this forum had experience with one? Do they work as well as a Visoflex? Do you know of one for sale?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[Erik L]

i think it would be more convient to pick up a old slr just for that purpose?

you would still need the bellows attachment for the long lenses.

 

[Sonnar2]

I have a MB2 and the apropriate 135/2.5 lens, looking for a 200/3.5.
http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras/Canon_MB2.html
The mirror is a non return type. It stands between the Leica Visoflex II and IIa.
The screen is a bit small (no clue how much covering) but very bright (fresnell screen)
I had the FL-lens 135/2.5 before I found the M-lens, which is the same optically (and much cheaper), and mounts nicely on the MB2. The problem is, it can be used only in the close focus area from 1.5m. Most FL- and FD-lenses can be mount on the MB2 and be used as macro lenses as well.
The lenses are quite rare. My 135/2.5 has a S/N of 10045, I haven't seen many. I believe that production numbers are in the range of 1,000, maybe a few 100's. For the longer lenses than 200mm, even less.
When Canon made this device, the market was already on SLRs for longer lenses.

 

[Erik L]

ive never personally seen the 135 2.5 for sale. only the longer unloved ones turn up.

 

[zeitz]

I'm not really impressed with the MB-2. It has a cheap feel. It is no way near the Visoflex III in usability or even approaches the nice feel of the Visoflex II. I have the 200mm f3.5 which is a nice lens.

 

[Sonnar2]

If you're unhappy with it, sell it to me... 🙂