I purchased this lovely lens in essentially "as new" condition from its original owner few months ago. While in my possession, it was used exactly once. I was curious about the rendering qualities of a lens with an apodizing element.
The lens is, as reviewers have found, extremely sharp at the plane of focus with creamy bokeh elsewhere in the frame. Very nice.
The lens is beautifully built and all metal. Focus is smooth with a very long through. It is also quite heavy. Operationally and cosmetically the lens is without issues:
A few sample images taken with the lens at a nearby historic cemetery:
The lens will come with original front and rear caps, lens hood, inner box, and outer sleeve. Also included will be a 67mm B+W protective filter which was on the lens when I received it.
$499 shipped and Paypal'ed. CONUS only, please.
The lens is, as reviewers have found, extremely sharp at the plane of focus with creamy bokeh elsewhere in the frame. Very nice.
The lens is beautifully built and all metal. Focus is smooth with a very long through. It is also quite heavy. Operationally and cosmetically the lens is without issues:
A few sample images taken with the lens at a nearby historic cemetery:
The lens will come with original front and rear caps, lens hood, inner box, and outer sleeve. Also included will be a 67mm B+W protective filter which was on the lens when I received it.
$499 shipped and Paypal'ed. CONUS only, please.