Mamiya 645 200mm 2.8 APO Front Element

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• Jun 30, 2015

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So today I am going to pick up a 200mm 2.8 APO locally. He posted a picture saying the lens does have a mark on the front element which he alleges does not affect image quality. I have linked a picture of the image he posted. Considering the size do you think its just going to be a cosmetic concern?

http://i.imgur.com/tZdEB3u.jpg

 

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• Jun 30, 2015

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fill it in with black marker and it will be fine -- so small a blemish will not hurt image quality as long as you don't let sunlight hit it and flare -- hence the black marker.

Good reason to knock the price down, though.

 

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You’ll love this lens. I had one that I used often before the great equipment sell-off of ‘06 .

 

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• Jun 30, 2015

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that lens looks as though it's had a big clout.
I'd be more concerned that it is no longer properly collimated

 

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Thank you for the suggestions and feedback all!

I will do some tests with it, getting it with a few other items for a good deal so even if its a little banged up it might be worth it . I haven't seen much info online about the lens but I have heard nothing but good things about it and I am interested to see how it performs with the macro extension rings for some tight headshots!