[rollei_list] Re: Buy the local 80/2.8 or hold out for a 75/3.5?
- From: Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:11:18 -0500
Hi Adam -
Generally the 80/2.8 cameras are worth more because the optics are more
highly regarded by those who shoot these cameras...
Eric (Ducking for cover) Goldstein
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On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Adam Gori <adam.gori@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello:
>
> This is my first post to the Rollei List, though I have followed for some
> time.
>
> There is a 80/2.8 Planar for sale at my local store in good shape, although
> I have been looking to no avail for a 75/3.5 planar/xenotar. My question, in
> short, is am I splitting hairs in holding out for a 75/3.5 when a
> serviceable 80mm is at hand?
>
> Here's my thinking: I've come over the years to prefer slower lenses for
> their lighter weight / easy handling and less pronounced out-of-focus areas.
> But I'm wondering if either of those considerations is that significant when
> considering the 75mm v. the 80mm planars or xenotars? If not, I'll happily
> purchase the local 2.8 planar, but since I don't have a 3.5 to compare it
> to, I'm a bit at a loss...
>
> Thanks for any counsel and experience you can offer.
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