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<p>I have one of these and really like it, but I mostly use the 75mm f2.8 Nikkor HC, which is one of the best lenses I've ever used. The Nikkor HC is a 6-element design, as opposed to the 5-element Nikkor P and PC. My 80mm CZJ Bronica lens is quite sharp and the colors it renders are a bit on the "pastel" side, imo, which I like. All the "normal" lenses for the older Bronicas are very good, in my experience, with (again my opinion/experience only) the 80mm f2.4 Zenzanon MC (made in Japan, not the f2.8 CZJ lens) and the 75mm Nikkor HC being the sharpest (as far as I can judge from scans made with my Nikon 9000). To my eye, however, the Nikkor HC has a really incredible 3-dimensional rendering that makes the images really vivid. I love that lens!</p>

<p>Another couple of years later and this thread was a GREAT help to me.<br>

Rather than "thanks in advance" I guess I should say "thanks in hindsight!"</p>

<p>Thanks again for all the responses. The photos are very inspiring! I guess I've settled on a Canon P, which is a lovely camera, and nice and simple. If I can't find a clean one in the next month or so, I'll be very tempted to just get a new Bessa, but if the RF won't be accurate with my lens I guess that would be a stupid move? <br>

Just checking the usual stores online, and evilBay, I don't see many (any?) really nice Canon P bodies. Maybe it would it be easier to find one next time I'm in Japan? The hunt would certainly be pleasurable.<br>

Thanks for sharing your knowledge & enthusiasm,<br />AJ </p>

<p>Thanks to all for your replies. I guess I'll start looking for a Canon P or 7-series, but would like to confirm (sorry to be so thick about this!) that if I used the lens on a Leica M-mount body, via an adapter, it would sync with the RF? <br>

Also, would a newer camera like the Bessa have a much clearer/contrastier viewfinder than an old Canon? Although I prefer vintage gear, my eyes are not they used to be, so this is a concern.<br>

I'm afraid I feel another camera addiction coming on...<br>

Thanks again,<br>

AJ</p>

<p>I've been using a Canon 100mm f2 LTM lens on a 16mm movie camera (with c-mount adapter), and am thinking that it would be fun to use it on a 35mm rangefinder camera, which I assume is its original application. The lens appears to have a rangefinder cam, so I'd like to know what camera bodies this couples with. Does it have to be a Canon? Do LTM lenses have a universal rangefinder system (i.e., do all Leica-thread lenses RF couple with all LTM-mount RF cameras)?<br>

Also, is there any camera I could use with this that has a finder with 100mm framelines, or would I be focusing with the RF and composing with an external finder?<br>

Sorry for all the questions, but I have no experience with 35mm interchangeable-lens RFs.<br>

Thanks in advance, <br>

AJ</p>

<p>The Bronica EC TL has aperture-priority auto exposure and is a lot of fun to shoot! I love the Nikkor lenses for it. If you're looking to buy one, make sure the electronics are functional, as there are no repair parts available.</p>