...perfect glass, not a scratch! I guess why it's a bargain is because it didn't have lens caps. I *think* I need a 54mm & a 70mm. Correct? Also, where can I get some? Calumet has a 54mm B+W lens cap. Freestyle photo appears to have none.
...perfect glass, not a scratch! I guess why it's a bargain is because it didn't have lens caps. I *think* I need a 54mm & a 70mm. Correct? Also, where can I get some? Calumet has a 54mm B+W lens cap. Freestyle photo appears to have none.
Kelly Beard
Put...the bong....down.
I bet KEH sells caps....
Realize that when you order a BGN lens or camera from KEH, you may actually receive an EX or EX+ product.
It depends on whether they actually have a BGN item on the shelf when they go to pull the order. Their online
inventory reflects what's actually there at the end of the business day. If there are two of them, but three are
ordered overnight, the third one to get pulled the next day will get an upgraded item, if available.
This is a generalization, not a written policy that you can find on the web. It's just what I've gathered from
following comments about their sales over the past several years.
- Leigh
If you believe you can, or you believe you can't... you're right.
You can get Kaiser caps from B&H.
Jon
my black and white photos of the Mendocino Coast: jonshiu.zenfolio.com
What?Originally Posted by Pawlowski6132
Kelly Beard
On closer inspection, it is a bargain lens after all. Very fine scratches on the front and rear elements. Oh well. Just need to take it out and shoot some with it.
Kelly Beard
I bought a "bargain" 180mm rodenstock lens many years ago that appears to have a couple of flaws, but for over ten years it has been one of my favorite lenses, and it is extremely sharp and contrasty. Try your out, you just never know.
As for the just " put the bong down" quip, well, don't worry and just get used to it. You'll quickly find out those of us who prefer the 180 mm size over the standard 210mm tend to get strange looks - figuratively and litterally - from the rest of the LF crowd. For some reason 210 mm is almost like some kind of orthodoxy religion in the 4x5 format.
eta gosha maaba, aaniish gaa zhiwebiziyin ?
I thought the 'standard' was 150mm. When we bought several Calumet 4x5's monorail cameras for the university (perhaps 25 years ago), we bought 180/5.6 Caltar IIN lenses for them. They have worked out very well for us.
The fine scratches will be no problem -- especially if you use a lens hood and keep stray light from striking the glass. Have fun with your new lens!
Vaughn
Oh, well I intend to have a usable range of focal lengths. I already have a 210, now a 180, and a 90. I figure I'll get a 150 or 135 next.I bought a "bargain" 180mm rodenstock lens many years ago that appears to have a couple of flaws, but for over ten years it has been one of my favorite lenses, and it is extremely sharp and contrasty. Try your out, you just never know.
As for the just " put the bong down" quip, well, don't worry and just get used to it. You'll quickly find out those of us who prefer the 180 mm size over the standard 210mm tend to get strange looks - figuratively and litterally - from the rest of the LF crowd. For some reason 210 mm is almost like some kind of orthodoxy religion in the 4x5 format.
Kelly Beard
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