For Sale Mamiya C220F kit

[tallenpatterson]

So...I may regret this big time. I might even change my mind and pull it.

I snagged a Rolleiflex 2.8 series because I missed having the Rollei and I wanted simplicity. One focal length, simple and light camera, etc.. (I should just keep the Mamiya...I know...)

On the fence about this, but here goes:

Selling an exceptional Mamiya C220F bundle. All glass looks great, shutter speeds accurate (to the ear and in results), and everything in really good shape.

Includes:
Mamiya C220F
Mamiya 65mm blue dot lens with caps
Mamiya 80mm blue dot lens with caps
Mamiya 105mm ds blue dot lens with caps
Mamiya 180mm lens with caps and case
Mamiya CDS metered chimney finder (works great - has some separation (?) around edge, but no impact on use

Best I can figure from sold listings on Ebay if purchased individually this would run around $1250.

I'll take $995 for all of it

No, for now I will not sell individually. Partly because I'm not convinced I want to let it go so I'm sure as heck not letting pieces go in the event I scream retreat and pull the listing.
This is a fantastic camera and the glass is wonderful. Images are always fantastic.

Message if interested.

 

[Steven Lee]

Ye-e-e-e-e-e-sss.... you will regret it

This Mamiya was my first medium format camera. I really wanted a Rolleiflex but couldn't afford one. Eventually I did get a Rolleiflex and then upgraded to the 2.8F, yet I keep reaching out for the Mamiya anyway. If you don't mind the weight, it's just an better camera to live with: easier to see focus, far better ergonomics, and the 80mm f/2.8 easily holds its own.

I would have been your buyer but I already have two GLWS!

 

[Cholentpot]

Gonna echo Steve over here.

Got a C3 and C33 over the summer and I don't think I need another TLR (Not that it's going to stop me.) I'd love to buy one of those lenses and the meter but you seem to want to keep it as a kit.

GLWS

 

[tallenpatterson]

Ye-e-e-e-e-e-sss.... you will regret it

This Mamiya was my first medium format camera. I really wanted a Rolleiflex but couldn't afford one. Eventually I did get a Rolleiflex and then upgraded to the 2.8F, yet I keep reaching out for the Mamiya anyway. If you don't mind the weight, it's just an better camera to live with: easier to see focus, far better ergonomics, and the 80mm f/2.8 easily holds its own.

I would have been your buyer but I already have two GLWS!

Well, I suspect you may be right. After listing I was already talking myself out of it. I've had a 2.8c, 2.8e, and Rolleiwide. Loved them all, but the versatility of this kit is nice. Have to admit, probably backing out at this point...lol. Thanks for the input!

 

[Marcelo Paniagua]

So retreat seems like a wise choice I too use the Mamiya often. Got a Rollei 2.8c but still often stick with the Mamiya (either C330f or C3). It is just wonderful all the way from landscape work to close up dead nature .

 

[Marcelo Paniagua]

Unless, of course, you need the money. My Mamiya kit have survived many camera cleanup sales/culling but some other cameras that thought at a time will last me a lifetime had hit the sale bin.

 

[tallenpatterson]

Unless, of course, you need the money. My Mamiya kit have survived many camera cleanup sales/culling but some other cameras that thought at a time will last me a lifetime had hit the sale bin.

It all stems from a desire to pair down to one camera and focal length. However, as many have mentioned, it really is hard letting the Mamiya go. Really is a great system. At this point, leaning toward keeping now.

 

[lecarp]

It all stems from a desire to pair down to one camera and focal length. However, as many have mentioned, it really is hard letting the Mamiya go. Really is a great system. At this point, leaning toward keeping now.

If one camera one focal length is the goal, based on personal experience I suggest keeping the body and the 105 DS.

 

[Marcelo Paniagua]

If one camera one focal length is the goal, based on personal experience I suggest keeping the body and the 105 DS.

That would be my choice lens. I keep using 80 f2.8 because of the extra light and because I do a lot on existing light shoot inside. Otherwise a keeper.

 

[Roger Cole]

Depends of course on what and how you most often photograph. I generally prefer something a little wider, like a 35 on 35mm or so, but shoot just enough portraits that if I can have only one lens on/for a camera the traditional "normal" for whatever format is my compromise choice.

Good luck whatever you decide. I enjoy my fixed lens TLRs enough I was kind of tempted, but then I have an RZ 67 Pro II and a Mamiya 645 Pro system, with three lenses for each, so adding yet another MF... I can't justify it but it looks like a great system!

 

[tallenpatterson]

Marked it as sold and keeping for now. Thanks to everyone that helped talk me off the ledge...lol

 

[markjwyatt]

cue Close to the Edge

 

[tallenpatterson]

Back up for grabs. For now sticking with my Rolleiflex 2.8. Probably let it go too in the end. We shall see.

 

[mgb74]

I think it's worth noting that the C220 variants are a bit lighter than the C330 variants. You lose automatic cocking of the shutter but that's rarely of significance for landscape and portrait.

 

[adamclayton]

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