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Thread: Reasonable price for Wista Field 45? And advice.

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    Re: Reasonable price for Wista Field 45? And advice.

    I just find it amazing the bang for buck you get with larger format lenses. Obviously the larger negative helps.

    As an update, received the Wista. Quickly noticed that on both sides the wood had split above the rails, decided to send it back. Seems like a weak point to me, especially with large extension and a heavy lens.

    So excitement went quickly to disappointment, however a Chamonix 45n-2 I was watching on ebay was about to end. Won it and it arrived the next day.

    Wow, what a step up in camera. Very solid and smooth to use. Bellows is also a much better construction. Great camera.

    Took my first negative and I'm in love. I just need to remember to clean out my trays before using them, especially after not using them for months. The negative was sprinkled with grit!

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    Re: Reasonable price for Wista Field 45? And advice.

    Quote Originally Posted by wburgess View Post
    Thanks for that Chuck.

    I ended up buying a Sironar N MC 210mm in great condition for £150.
    Much better choice than the 180. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you're buying) LF equipment has taken a real hit as of recent times. The rarer, more desirable lenses still hold their own, but something pretty common in the 210 range are pretty cheap. Great lens though. L

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