> David Mann wrote: > AFAIK there was a Takumar 165/2.8, an SMC 165/2.8 and the leaf-shutter > 165/4. I do not know if the older and newer f/2.8 versions use the same > optics (I think it is likely). > > I went out shooting with my newly acquired 165mm f/2.8 yesterday, and > again today. The 3D effect in the viewfinder is breathtaking. I hope it > carries over to the slides/prints. It is a very nice lens for doing > outdoor portraits. > Cheers, > > - Dave > > http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
Thanks for the update David. I have the 90 LS lens and wonder if i need the 165 LS lens too.The straight 165 f2.8 is cheaper and good to hear its liked. I think that may be my next purchase (and maybe the tubes)instead of something wider.I want to get in a bit closer now. BTW how do you print your slides.I have shot 4-5 roills of slide film with the 6x7 and it really stands out well.I scanned a few last night and printed them out on Hi Res paper for a check and even on this paper apear sharp.The one 35mm scan is good at 5x7 on the HR paper but just a tad soft. I tried a roll of Kodak E100VS and it look pretty good compared to the Provia 100F. Dave Brooks
