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<p>To a degree the same pattern applies with Nikon and Canon ranges. There is very little collectors interest in the Canon FT or Nikkormat FT/FTn as they are big and heavy and there are better later options for users but the late rangefinder models are popular with collectors and users. Some of the rare Nikon F sub-species are very collectable especially in good clean condition, but worn, useable Nikon F's are not especially valued.<br> There are exceptions, for example more Canon P cameras were produced than the entire range of Canon R series SLRs so a clean working Canon R2000 will fetch a higher price than a P simply because there are very few out there. </p>

<p>This is an old post but given someone might search it I thought it best to clear up any doubt.<br> 1) The Ross Xpres 105mm f 3.8 with a front focussing helical - the one that is fitted to teh Ensign Selfix 820 and Selfix Special 820 is a 4 element Tessar type lens<br> 2) The Ross Xpres 105mm f3.8 fitted to the Ensign Autorange 820 is a later improved version with 5 elements and is a Heliar type design.<br> Both are coated and both are capable of very good results but the Autorange version is the best and is very comparable to modern medium format lenses in terms of image quality. I have a 30"x20" print on the wall and every blade of grass is sharply defined.</p> <p> </p>