Bronica PS Macro Lens

Tom Kershaw · 06-07-2004, 02:24 PM

I am considering getting a Macro lens for my Bronica SQ-B. Does anyone know how the older 110mm f.4 PS lens compares to the newer 110mm f.4.5 PS lens? I've searched around on google and photo.net but not come up with much useful information. I know the newer lens has a magnification ratio of 1:1 but I don't know about the older model.

Thanks,

Tom Kershaw

DWThomas · 07-19-2007, 04:54 PM

I believe the older lens stops at 4:1. It takes 67mm filters, same as the 65mm and 80mm, which the newer does not (72mm). So far I haven't pried loose the cash for either, so I can't discuss results. The 1:1 is pretty $$$$.

DaveT

Tom Kershaw · 07-19-2007, 05:20 PM

I didn't expect to see a reply from a message I posted three years ago...

Thanks for the note. I haven't yet bought a 1:1 macro for the Bronica although I may do in the future.

Tom.

DWThomas · 07-19-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

I didn't expect to see a reply from a message I posted three years ago...

Hmmm! As best I remember, it showed up in new messages this afternoon, don't know why else I would have seen it. Oh well, maybe the homeland security wiretappers are setting bits ...

I've resolved not to buy any more lenses until I get a body problem straightened out. I like the idea of being able to go to 1:1, but I also like the idea of being able to use the filters I already own on the f4 version. Given the roughly 2:1 price differential and infrequent occasions to go seriously into macro, I'll probably go with the older one if/when I get around to it.

DaveT, back into a time warp

Edwardv · 07-20-2007, 11:17 AM

I just checked Keh at http://www.keh.com They are selling an Ex+ PS 110
f4.5 (1:1) for $665. They are also offering a PS 110 f4 macro Ex+ for $349, which is a 1:4. The f4 lens is my normal lens.

Good luck.

Shawn Dougherty · 09-04-2008, 09:32 PM

I just ordered a PS 110 f4.5 macro. I'll let post when I've got a little experience with it.... Shawn