I'm actually in the hunt for a 250 SA myself but finding one hasn't been so easy. I purchased one recently but returned it due to a (probable) decentering problem that caused one side of the image to go soft. However where the lens was sharp, it was razor sharp and there was literally no chromatic aberration or fringing that I could detect using a 60 Mp back. If the focal length suits you this is certainly worth considering. I'm still looking...
John
John
I've been wondering about the Actus. I suppose my biggest issue with that is the mental block of using the STC for 6 years now and loving every minute of it. It just fits what I need so darn well, except for this long lens stumbling block.
Actually, Andre has apparently been lurking in the shadows and emailed me with an interesting option: The HB Zeiss 250 superachromat, which weighs in at 1010 gms. I would also need the Alpa / HB adapter and, since I already carry 34mm adapter, an additional 11mm adapter. If I wanted to crop that image once in a while to zoom in it wouldn't be the worst thing.
Probably also some way to stabilize the whole thing, but I would put all the 45mm of adapters behind the STC anyway. Yeah Victor I agree with you; I did some tests a few months ago with my sk 150 and the IQ3 100 before the whole ES firmware upgrade. I had to be very careful in how I used the release cord. The slightest tug ruined the image.
So if anyone has a Zeiss 250 SA sitting around bored in a closet somewhere, let me know!
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Dave