Re: wide angle panorama back Bronica ETRSi

["Chris P. Gibbs Photography" <cpgibbs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jaap Los wrote:

> Another thing of interest is the quality of the lenses. In general the
> resolving power of medium format lenses is lower than that of 35 mm
> lenses. Using 35 mm on a medium format Bronica camera is therefore not
> an ideal situation. May I have your opinion about this. Might be an
> interesting item for discussion?


Hi all,

I have to agree with your comment Jaap.  When comparing my personal *MC
& EII* glass to those of my previous employers (carl zeiss) I was often
dissappointed.  However, I purchased the Bronica 100-220 zoom earlier
this year and it's a very impressive lens.  Being a brand new Aspherical
(IF) design it really is first rate, very *VERY* sharp and unusually
contrasty for a medium format optic - great kit!

The 100-220 Bronny lens *is every bit as sharp* as my 35-70 2.8D Nikkor
if that's any help to you.  As for ease of use the internal focus makes
it a snap to focus (unlike my 180mm Nikkor).  And wide open at f4.8 this
lens is *incredible*, stick in a roll of Velvia and the images are as
sharp as ANY of my fixed focal lengh Nikkors.

There is a downside however, this kit is far harder to use successfully
than that of Nikons, and with the 100-220 in tow "it's bloody heavy"
*from pain comes pleasure & all that*.

On a brighter note, B&H are advertising the *NEW* 45-90 f4-5.6 on their
site for $1400 - a heap load of cash I know (about the same price as
70mm kit).  If this newest Tamron/Bronica lens is anything like it's big
brother I'll sell my old 40MC & 75PE (and whatever else of value) to get
one.

Good luck with the panoramic backs - mines on hold now the 45-90 has
appeared on the scene!

Cheers,
Chris Gibbs
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