Mamiya Sekor 105/f3.5 D/DS (Heliar) TLR

[puketronic]

Is this lens magical? I've heard many great things about the Heliar bokeh on the Bessa RF/II and also on the Kodak Medalist. The Mamiya Sekor 105/f3.5 D/DS lensis supposed to be a Heliar design but I don't hear much about it.

1) Is the bokeh distinctive? in comparison to the 80mm f/2.8
2) Does this lens render the image similarly to other Heliar designs?

[tomalophicon]

Is this lens for the RB/RZ or the 645?

[puketronic]

Sorry, I just edited the Header but I'm talking about the TLR.

[tomalophicon]

Ok, thanks...
I have this lens. I will get back to you once I get home. It has delicious cream instead of bokeh.

[Rick A]

I have that lens as well. Shot this with that lens.

[tomalophicon]

OK I have some Ektar negs ready to show you when I get home

[BobD]

The bokeh is creamy but with a nougat center and a tart aftertaste.

[tomalophicon]

I'm quite impressed with this lens. It has a nice way of collecting light.
I'm not sure if this earlier version is actually a heliar-type lens though.

[mrosenlof]

I have the 105 D. It's a good lens, but a fairly recent purchase, without a huge number of photos yet.

[skahde]

It has a nice way of collecting light.

As I take it from the above example, it could be a bit more picky about the stray-light, though...