David Cerbone
16-Feb-2009, 08:06
Hi Everyone,
I'm considering going on the prowl for an ultrawide lens, but I'd like first to be appropriately armed with information. I've done some searching around at used lens venues (dealers, auction sites, old ads here), but it's hard to come up with a good set of "comps." Here are the three lenses I'm considering (or thinking about considering, depending on the price range):
1) Schneider Super Angulon 47mm
2) Schneider Super Angulon 47mm XL
3) Rodenstock Grandagon 45mm APO
I'm just trying to get a feel for what the used market is like on these lenses, to give me a sense of what's worth going after and when to know if I've found a decent deal (let alone a real bargain).
Also, if anyone has words of wisdom about the merits or drawbacks of these lenses, I'm interested in hearing that. However, I should add that the lens will be used on a Fotoman 612, so varying possibilities of movements are not a primary concern.
Many thanks!
I'm considering going on the prowl for an ultrawide lens, but I'd like first to be appropriately armed with information. I've done some searching around at used lens venues (dealers, auction sites, old ads here), but it's hard to come up with a good set of "comps." Here are the three lenses I'm considering (or thinking about considering, depending on the price range):
1) Schneider Super Angulon 47mm
2) Schneider Super Angulon 47mm XL
3) Rodenstock Grandagon 45mm APO
I'm just trying to get a feel for what the used market is like on these lenses, to give me a sense of what's worth going after and when to know if I've found a decent deal (let alone a real bargain).
Also, if anyone has words of wisdom about the merits or drawbacks of these lenses, I'm interested in hearing that. However, I should add that the lens will be used on a Fotoman 612, so varying possibilities of movements are not a primary concern.
Many thanks!