I am retired from a career in optical physics (MS Physics), specifically in
vacuum tube devices and before that in high power gas lasers.
I spent a few years a few decades ago playing with 4x5 and 35 mm and
self taught myself from the Ansel Adams books; most memorably "The Negative"
That 4x5 was all sold.
I kept a pristine old Nikon F with the 55 mm Micro-Nikkor; magnificent lens.
I just bought, used, a Mamyia 7II and 80, 150 mm lenses.
Recently got a Schneider 150 mm Componon-S with minor "schneideritis.
I'll be posting my technical views shortly; summarily, my experience says
that for a price consumers are willing to pay, it is amazing that lens are as
good as they are!
Now teaching high school AP Physics in the USA and having a ball!
vacuum tube devices and before that in high power gas lasers.
I spent a few years a few decades ago playing with 4x5 and 35 mm and
self taught myself from the Ansel Adams books; most memorably "The Negative"
That 4x5 was all sold.
I kept a pristine old Nikon F with the 55 mm Micro-Nikkor; magnificent lens.
I just bought, used, a Mamyia 7II and 80, 150 mm lenses.
Recently got a Schneider 150 mm Componon-S with minor "schneideritis.
I'll be posting my technical views shortly; summarily, my experience says
that for a price consumers are willing to pay, it is amazing that lens are as
good as they are!
Now teaching high school AP Physics in the USA and having a ball!