My Wide Angle MF Camera

Kiev 88 + CZJ MC Flektogon 50/4. I like the effect of wideangles on the square format. When compared to a horizontal print from 135 film, the perspective on the 6x6 print looks like it's from a measly 28mm lens horizontally, but a 21 vertically. Also the lens is just fabulous. M86 filters are difficult to get, and the M95 hood is a bit bulky, though 😉

One day I'll get the 30/3.5 fisheye. Now that will rock. 🙂
 
smudwhisk said:
I've just acquired a GW690 from KEH which I'm itching to get to try. It was a BGN but, apart from the bad dent in the filter ring, it seems in immaculate condition. Need to really try it this weekend in case its got any other issues.

Question for anyone, any ideas what size lens cap would fit over the lens since the filter ring is so bent in one place that there is no chance of getting a filter or screw-in cap on it at all?? I'm tempted to see if I can knock out the dent at all, I'm just hoping it doesn't affect the edge of the photos, hopefully not.

If its OK, my 135W RFH back for my SQA may be going back on Ebay since I've just sold my 40mm lens as was hardly using it - and before the prices drop any further!! I also have a Bronica RF645 and 45mm lens, which is a great combination, albeit on 6x4.5 but takes great photos.
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Smudwhisk,

You can try to knock out the dent by laying down the lens barrel on a thick cloth, then take a medium size normal screwdriver (not a Philips) and cover the end with a piece of cloth, put the covered end on the middle of the dent and then carefully but firmly hit the screwdriver with a RUBBER (ore plastic) hammer. You can only do this once, so the first hit must be the good one...
I have seen this doing and tried it my self, but i did not hit firmly enough, I was to careful. I do not really know why one can only hit once, I think it is because then the front ring holding the lens elements night com loose, I guess.

Good luck,
 
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