anthony_howard4

<p>Been on a bit of a buying spree since my last post. I have added a 40mm SP and 150mm SP to my SQ collection as well as a 40mm PE for my ETRSi.<br> So far, I can't fault any of them. I have been comparing sharpness to images from a FF Canon DSLR and allowing for the nature of film (HP5 in this case) sharpness is comparable. I am particularly impressed by the PS lenses...but then I have used them more.<br> The caveat is that so far, I have mainly used the cameras in a studio environment, shutter speed 1/125 or 1/250, and mid aperture settings...all with strobes. So ideal circumstances for a lens to show it's best face. I have done some comparisons using mirror lock up; and tripod mounted.....and so far, no noticeable difference in sharpness. Whether the same holds true 'in the field' needs to be seen, but I can't fault the lenses....any 'issues' are likely to be down to my technique.<br> So basically....very happy with my Bronica kit. I'm actually thinking of selling on my 35mm film gear...or most of it anyway; I still have a few dozen rolls of 35mm film in the freezer to get through!!</p>

<p>That didn't read well.....read FF DSLR Canon at ISO 200 vs the images from a 120 (obviously) HP5 scan.....</p>

<p>Anyone who is a good photographer will get excellent images for either system.....it is just that the images for the Bronica owner won't cost as much. I have a couple of ETRsi bodies with various lenses and just bought and tested a SQAi with a standard 80PS..against a FF Canon with the f1.8 85mm...one of Canon's sharpest and most highly regarded lenses.<br> Taking into account I was using HP5 and I used my V700 scanner.....The images stood up very well to the Canon in terms of sharpness on my 27" iMac.....the A3 prints from my r2880 were outstanding. Nothing wrong with Bronica glass....</p>

<p>Since starting this thread I have gone ahead and bought a 150mm 3.5 MC for my ETRsi and despite owning it for several weeks only got round to using it last week....and am very pleased. I would say...for sharpness...it is as good or better than the 75m PE I already have.<br> However...things move on and I have just won a mint SQ-Ai on eBay with the 80mm PS lens. I wasn't going to go down this route as I have a Pentacon 6 with a Carl Zeiss 80mm lens that is pin sharp...but both lens and body have given up and I want something square for studio use...which brings me to the point: what lens would people recommend for studio work?...thinking mainly portraits and head shots. The standard lens will be fine for those and full length but want something a little longer for the more natural perspective when doing full face etc.</p>

<p>There are a lot of current and EX Bronica users on this site so I thought I'd ask about lenses.<br /> <br /> I own an ETRSi with an 75mm PE lens and would like something a bit wider and also something longer.<br /> <br /> I might buy a well priced SQ-B this weekend which comes with a 50mm PS lens so would be looking for a standard and slightly longer lens for that.<br /> <br /> In 35mm terms I am aiming around 28mm, 50mm, 80 or 100mm (ish) if that helps.<br /> <br /> So wondering if there are any Bronica gems people might want to recommend...or lemons to avoid....<br> Also....anyone recommend any of the PE zooms?<br> </p>