rbsinto
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I got a rude awakening last week when I tried to buy some filters for my rangefinder lenses. Two-stop neutral density filters to be exact, so I can shoot at larger apertures with my faster lenses on those f16 days.
The 52mm filter for the 105 2.5 was readily available and didn't necessitate the armed robbery of a jug-milk store to facilitate the purchase.
However, the 43mm for my 35 1.8 and a 48mm for my 85 f2 are a different story. After calling a number of stores and checking B&H, Adorama, ebay, KEH as well as three high-end, reasonably well stocked stores here in Toronto, I was informed that they are available on special order from B&W in Germany and will take approximately six or eight weeks(!!!) to arrive.
Oh. And they're about $80.00 each. Oh. And we need a deposit.
Well, they're ordered, and on the way.
This rangefinder photography business ain't cheap, and I'm gonna be really pissed off if they stop making film any time soon.
The 52mm filter for the 105 2.5 was readily available and didn't necessitate the armed robbery of a jug-milk store to facilitate the purchase.
However, the 43mm for my 35 1.8 and a 48mm for my 85 f2 are a different story. After calling a number of stores and checking B&H, Adorama, ebay, KEH as well as three high-end, reasonably well stocked stores here in Toronto, I was informed that they are available on special order from B&W in Germany and will take approximately six or eight weeks(!!!) to arrive.
Oh. And they're about $80.00 each. Oh. And we need a deposit.
Well, they're ordered, and on the way.
This rangefinder photography business ain't cheap, and I'm gonna be really pissed off if they stop making film any time soon.
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