[rollei_list] Re: I'm looking for a Rolleiwide. Is it a sensible pursuit?
- From: Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:19:30 -0400
Vick -
I'm going to offer another point of view...
IMO older Distagon designs are mediocre performers, both in TLR and
retrofocus. If you want character, then I guess a classic Rolleiwide
is something to look at.
If you love TLRs I'd look at a Koni-Omegaflex 67 with a 58mm lens.
This lens was a variant of the super angulon and is a much better
performer at a lower price point than a rolleiwide. Mamiya TLRs may
also have some good wide options as well.
I also shoot a 23 Speed with an 80 mm wide field Ektar.
And of course the Mamiya MF rangefinders which have superb lenses
including wides.
Some people like the Fujiwide rangefinders... they will also be less expensive.
Eric Goldstein
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On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Peter Mattei <petermattei@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Vick,
>
> You missed my sale of two Rolleiwides by a month; however, I would implore
> you to seek out a used original-series Rolleiwide. Further, the purchaser
> of my two is in the process of having his rebuilt. I can only say that I
> have 24X24 images from these cameras that will take your breath away.
>
> Alternatively, an SL66 with the 50 Distagon will match the Rolleiwide.
>
> So, take your pick. Just know that your images will amaze!
>
> Peter
>
> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 5:34 PM, Vick Ko <vick.ko@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I'm looking for a Rolleiwide. Is it a sensible pursuit?
>>
>> Should I rather focus on a 4.0FW instead?
>>
>> Is there a comparison between the 4.0FW lens and the older Distagon lens?
>>
>> And, last question, anyone know of a classical Rolleiwide for sale?
>>
>> regards
>> Vick
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