I have been using a rollei X Act 2 with an aptus 65 back, and have the following lenses in rollei electronic shutters--- Rodenstock Sinar 35mm, 60mm and 80mm. I also have schneider digitar 120 and 180mm in a mechanical shutter.
For field use, I do not like having to use the electronic shutters for a variety of reasons but the bottom line is ease of use. I mostly use the camera for macro and landscapes. The 35mm is generally plenty wide and I acutally use that lens least often.
So I have considered selling the electronic shutter lenses and controller, and getting a 47mm XL and 80mm Schneider digitar in mechanical shutter... alternatively, I have considered the rodenstock 55mm digital and 80 or 90mm digitar. Then at some point down the line, I could get a wider lens if needed.
However, I have found an alternative solution--- have the electronic shutters removed from my current lineup, and replaced with mechanical shutters. I actually have a possible buyer for the empty electronic shutters. The cost of changing the shutters is going to be about 1K for all three lenses including optical bench testing to make sure the shutters are properly installed.
So I do not have a definitive cost analyses yet--- but lets assume the cost of changing the current lenses vs the cost of buying new lenses are close to the same. What do you think is the best direction to go. I know some of this is subjective but just wondering if any of you have any thoughts on this matter.
Mark
