Hi Kerry;Originally Posted by Kerry L. Thalmann
I wasn't holding out much hope, I was more or less curious. I likely paid to much for rmy lens ten years ago (about $550 US), but there wasn't much choice locally, and that was before I got onto Ebay (my ebay account is only 9 years old)
As for a 600mm FL lens, I already have an APO - Ronar in that size. Mind you, there seems to be run of those lenses in the buy/sell section. I often wondered if I should assemble a set. But the thought of backpacking with all that heavy glass....
The date of the lens - many thanks. I always wondered for sure. I've used this lens a lot over the years, and never regretted buying it. I like the 180 format because it's jsut different enough from the 210 "standard". The best thing, to me, about the 180mm size is that it's designed to cover 5x7 with movements, so it's really nice to use in the field.
I agree with you - Sironars are a very common lens - a good lens - but not rare. I love my 135mm I bought new. But that's the big point - you can still buy them brand new. I looked up Badger - brand new 180mm Sironar - $1,065. Compared to $885 for the Ebay one, especially for a near 30 year old lens, personally I would go new at that price.
One last thought - pure esthetics here, but i like the Compur shutter on my 180mm better than the Copal pictured on Ebay. Most of my lenses are in Copals, a couple in Ilex, but I just like the Compur. Dunno why, just do. Maybe it "feels" more refined somehow.
joe
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