I'm about to pull the trigger on a Pentax 6x7 II system and wanted to get some feedback from some of you. I once had a Mamiya 645 and enjoyed it while I had it. Now I am edgeing back towards landscapes again. I currently shoot with Nikon bodies and glass but prefer film to slow down and really enjoy the essence of landscape photography. So I found a Pentax 67 II new in box with an AE finder,three lenses (45, 55 & 100mm macro), extension tubes, cable release, strap, filters, 88mm Lee adapter and a few other small accesories. Everything for $2000 and it's all in mint condition in boxes (most). What do think a deal...or too much?
I figured they would move you...
I did a similar thing in purchasing Mamiya RZ67 gear a few months back
Got a Like New RZ67 ProII with 2 lenses, finder, cables, backs, etc. for $1000
Not sure about the relative value of the Pentax gear but I would think it is similar.
If it's truly "NEW", then the $2000 price might be justfied, but if its like new, maybe not.
When I said mine is like new, it was pristine, from the original owner.
But it's also 8+ years old too.
You better do some weight training, a Pentax 67 and lenses are really heavy. In the late 90s I switched to the Mamiya M7 system, which is small and quite lightweight for a 6x7 setup. IQ of most lenses is better too.
KF wrote:
Pentax 67 II a nice set-up.
But I think $2000 is just far too much money, even if it is new in box....
Koen.
Really? I see bodies that are in mint condition selling for $1300-$1500.This set includes not only the body and AE finder with new lenses as well as a Lee 82mm adapter and two Lee filters which are also like new. I also forgot to mention extention tubes for the 100mm macro lens and the wide hood for the 45mm lens, a cable release and L bracket. I think $2000 is not a steal but very reasonable.
Agree?disagree?
I would agree that the price is not a steal, but quite reasonable considering the 45 and 55.
I was lucky with mine; Roughly $630 for Mint 67II, 105/2.4 and 55/4 lenses.
I find the 55/4 to be a stellar lens! It's unfortunate, in my opinion, that the kit doesn't include the cheap and cheerful 105/2.4. That is an amazing lens!
I think that if you are happy to spend $2000 on that kit, especially given the pleasures that shooting film may provide, then it is a perfectly justifiable purchase... It's a brilliant camera!
I don't particularly like TMAX films, especially not the 100.
I really like Rollei RPX 100, Rollei Retro 400s, Rollei ATP, and also the occasional Kodak TRI-X.
The first above was taken on FP4+ and developed in Tetenal Neofin Blau.
The second was taken with Rollei Retro 400s, developed in Beutler.
