Topcon RE Super + Lenses: why?

[MaximusM3]

Well, I certainly don't need another camera+lenses but, I picked up, at a local estate sale, a mint Topcon RE Super, + 4 lenses, focusing screens, etc, for $600.

I am NOT a collector, so, can devoted, happy Topcon users on APUG help me justify why I did this?

 

[Rick A]

Like the rest of us, you can plead insanity. We're all crazy for film cameras.

 

[Ian Grant]

You must be mad

The shutter release is on the wrong side for Exakta fit lenses

Ian

 

[Les Sarile]

Because if you didn't one us would have . . .

Of course now you have to show us what we lost out on!

 

[gandolfi]

well - I have 2 Topcon Super Dm with winder and large motor - 2 Topcon RE super and 20-25-35-50-55-58 (both 1.8 and 1.4) - 100 - 135 - 200 - 300(2.8) and the 87/205 zoom....

and a lot of extras!

And I don't even use 35mm film any more (or rarely)

Great system! Fine lenses!! Built like a tank!!!

congrats!

 

[Ian Grant]

well - I have 2 Topcon Super Dm with winder and large motor - 2 Topcon RE super and 20-25-35-50-55-58 (both 1.8 and 1.4) - 100 - 135 - 200 - 300(2.8) and the 87/205 zoom....

The Super D was Topcon's attempt to join the big 5, (Canon, Minolta, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax) with a very well made comprehensive system it aimed to be a professional system alongside the Nikon F, it didn't fail on quality but by it's introduction most heavy users were committed to Nikon or Canon systems.

It wasn't just about what you owned but also what you could hire, in terms of specialist lenses etc and Nikon & Canon already had that sewn up.

Great system, let your students use it

Ian

 

[MaximusM3]

Thanks, everyone. I guess I will just have to find an excuse to use it
How are those fast lenses, wide open? In general, where do they stand contrast/rendering wise, wide open and stopped down?