Lens really super-sharp at all apertures.
Very good tripod collar

A little difficult to focus precisely.
Needs a very sturdy tripod and head,to obtain the best optical results.

Lens optically and mechanically superb .
Nice and useful hood

Customer Service

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Similar Products Used:

300 , 400 nikkor
165 pentax for 67

Extremely sharp optics Tripod mounting collar built-in Polarizer operating window in hood excellent balance due to IF can be hand held with fast film and high shutter speeds

Heavy...not for the faint of heart Expensive (but worth it)

Seems to be extremely sharp at all apertures except wide open (f/4). This is a big improvement over the non-ED(IF) lens. Blistering sharpness all the way down to minimum aperture. Integral tripod mounting collar on barrel balances a 67II body at precisely the right "sweet spot".

Customer Service

never needed

Similar Products Used:

Original P67 (1970's) Rollei SL66 (1970's) Yashica 124G Pentax SP,SPF,ME,P3,P3N Graflex 2X3 & 4X5 (1970's)