This is a really sharp lens, and is very small and compact. It has an excellent image circle for its size and focal length (212mm at f22). Filter size is 67mm.
So why sell it? Well, I bought this in the days when I craved small and light lenses, and this 80mm certainly meets that goal. However, since that time, my back has developed problems, and so I don't do much walking a long way from the car anymore. This reduces the benefit of small and light to me. Also, in the past 2 years I've purchased the 72mm XL, and a 90mm f4.5 (neither of which is small or light!), and I find I tend to turn to them when loading the camera bag, so this lens is not getting much use from me now, and I can't see that changing. Since I'm having a clear-out of film and kit before moving home, this seems a good time to allow someone else to have this lens.
It comes with the original front and rear lens caps, and of course, the retaining ring. It is mounted in a Copal 0 shutter. As for condition, I'd describe it as very good, or better. The shutter sounds accurate to my ears at all speeds, and all the controls operate properly. The aperture control is on the light side, but lenses seem to vary a lot in this regard.
It is an f4.5 lens, and one can focus at that aperture. However, in dim light, I find it easier to judge focus if the aperture is set to f5.6. At taking apertures (f11 and smaller), the lens is superbly sharp. From what I've read, this is common with this lens, but it is only fair to mention this.
The photos:
- 80XL_FRONT0.jpg (112.18 KiB) Viewed 6365 times
- 80XL_FRONT3.jpg (110.74 KiB) Viewed 6365 times
- 80XL_REAR1.jpg (116.76 KiB) Viewed 6365 times
I'm happy to offer a 14 day money-back offer for this lens.
Any questions, please feel free to PM!
Edit 2/Apr: Forgot to mention I'm happy to sell outside the UK; postage charges will be a little higher, though.