Timothy Sherburne wrote: > > Did you sell the C220 body alone, or did you package it with a lens?
I sold it with an early 80mm lens, the flare-prone, single coated version. > > I've been trying to decide between the two, and, honestly, it's not a matter > of format for me. I'm comfortable with either 6x6 or 6x7. You might not be. The Mamiya 6x6 is difficult to use, because you're seeing everything out of the upper lens, while the lower lens is the taking lens. Framing becomes a matter of guesswork until you get used to it. And while you will get used to it, it's always an inconvenience. Furthermore, because you see everything backwards, some shots, like pans for instance, are very difficult. > For me, the > trouble with the Pentax system is the price of the lenses and accessories. > The Mamiya is simply a less expensive system. I personally can't comment on > the *quality* delivered by Mamiya glass vs. Pentax glass, however. I'd > imagine that the Mamiya is going to get beat in most cases. Pentax lenses do cost more, but not a lot more. I've paid as little as $200 for the 105/2.4 and as much as $550 for the 300/4. But I paid $375 five or six years ago for a Mamiya 250/6.5. My best buy was the Pentax 165/4 leaf shutter, which I purchased like new in box for $375. By the way, my 300/4 is much sharper than the Mamiya 250/6.5. No contest. Paul
