I mean they are only tools. Replaceable. And none of mine are especially expensive. Performance-wise modern glass could probably put them to shame maybe or maybe not What I do know is that I've had some of them for so long and have gotten so used to using them that for me they've become necessary and I find myself taking extra special care of them. A 10" WF Ektar and a 19" Red Dot Artar come to mind although there are others. What's funny is that I have a well loved 240 G Claron that is everything the 10" WF Ektar isn't---it's compact, lightweight in a modern Copal but unless a lot of hiking is involved, I'll reach for the WF Ektar every time.
Don't get me wrong, the G Claron is no slouch, but negs from the WF Ektar have a quality I thoroughly enjoy.
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