Mamiya 200mm f/2.8 APO for 645 - feedback?

[2F/2F]

I used my 210 f/4 for the first time for the shot I entered in the Ilford/APUG contest, and I was really happy with the result.

I particularly like the fact that it takes the same filters as most of the rest of my Mamiya 645 lenses, and will also fit the Mamiya focus assist lever that I really like to use with my cameras.

Matt

Good point about the filters.

[David R Munson]

If the 210/4 would fit my needs, I would get it in a heartbeat. I have learned from experience, however, that I need f/2.8 for a lot of my work. Between shallower DOF and higher shutter speeds in low light (ever shoot cycling photography at dusk with a medium format camera?), the f/2.8 is what I need.

[Greg_E]

Well, can it be worse than the 210? It is supposed to be better glass with APO correction and the 2.8 opening. Other than the price it should be a much better lens and as you said the only thing that will do the job for you.

[David R Munson]

Yeah, it's pretty much just a matter of time (read: money) until I pick up the 200/2.8.

...and an AE prism, a gyro stabilizer, new strobes, new PocketWizards...

(it never ends )