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    Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    I have the opportunity to buy a Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens and as I have no experience of Fuji lenses was wondering how the Fuji would compare to the Rodenstock and Schneider comparable lenses ?

    The colour/bloom of the lens is of no importance as I only work in B&W

    Thanks

    Martin

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    Re: Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    I have the 90mm SWD, and it's an excellent lens, every bit the equal of contemporary lenses from the other major manufacturers.

    The SWD lenses are quite rare.

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    Re: Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    Stratford-upon-Avon, isn't that where William Shakespeare was born? I'm sorry, but I love Shakespeare.

    To answer your question, Fujinon is every bit as good as Schneider, Rodenstock, and Nikkor.

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    Re: Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    [QUOTE=Alan Gales;902835]Stratford-upon-Avon, isn't that where William Shakespeare was born? I'm sorry, but I love Shakespeare.
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    Yes

    If you ever came to Stratford, you could hardly fail to notice that Shakespeare was born here, there is the lots of Shakespeare stuff here - his house, his fathers house, his wifes house, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare (theatre) Company,,,,,,,,,,

    Thanks for the Lens info

    Martin

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    Re: Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    Sounds like a fun and interesting place to visit!

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    Re: Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    Fuji is always good. Seriously.
    Please email me - my inbox is always full.. (press ALT and click on my name, then select "Send email to Uri A"). Thanks!

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    Re: Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    Better in my experience than the others. Covers 105 degrees 169mm image circle.

    Lynn

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    Re: Fujinon 65/5.6 SWD Lens - Any Good ?

    Thanks guys

    In have decided to take the plunge and buy the Fuji after such whole hearted recommendations.

    I will let you know how I get on with it

    Martin

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