Desmolicious wrote:
Oldwino wrote
Frank Smith wrote
I bought a used Mamiya Sekor C 35mm super wide lens for my 645 at Robert's Camera in Indianapolis.
Externally it's in great condition and I thought I would enjoy it for many years to come. I took some photos from the front and realized this lens is FUBAR. I have never seen images this bad that are result of a defective lens. I didn't notice it while viewing from the WLF, I should have paid closer attention.
Every photo from this lens is similar. Notice how the center is tack sharp, yet the entire periphery is just plain weird. They said an internal element has shifted, whatever that means.
Robert's is great, I emailed some images and they sent me a return label and will issue a full refund.
Mamiya 645, 35mm Sekor C, Portra 160 Yeah, that's bad. When I shot with the Mamiya 645, my copy of the 35 was great. There are good ones out there! I would have tried to see if I could get that messed up lens for cheap. And use it for when I wanted that look.
I thought about that, but the look is really not for me.