An useful and small telephoto, in my opinion not too heavy at all. It balances well on the camera. Use the smaller apertures when best sharpness is wished for. But, even at f2.8 it renders beautiful, especially when photographing people. Great lens when used for scenics as it is capable of showing finest details in distant subjects.

The minimum focusing distance is too long for portraits. That's a pity as the 165mm seems specially made for this use.

Well built lens, great for travel / scenics. In spite of disadvantages (minimum focus distance), it's capable of making beautiful portraits. Reasonably priced, especially when purchased used.

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Sometimes a bit arrogant.
When used for reparations (damage on body 67II), it takes a long time for repair.

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Nikon af-lenses, Zeiss-lenses, Leica M-lenses, Pentax 645 FA-lenses, Mamiya 7-lenses.

Sharpness and contrast are absolutely superb when used at fast shutter speeds and/or mounted on a tripod. No noticeable fall off into the corners even when relatively wide open. A hit, and a very useful length.

Minor point - weight (although this is no more than to be expected on this format). Be cautious handholding at slower speeds due to weight-induced movement.

If you need a 67 system with a lens in this focal length range, I can recommend no better.

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Mamiya TLR system, Mamiya 645 system.

I haven't take a keeper with it yet, and it doesn't seem quite as sharp. Maybe I just don't have enough weight on the tripod yet.

Weighs a ton.

Maybe I have yet to learn to use this lens. Given the experience I have with it, I'd trade it for the 90, I think, or a 75 if it comes in non-shift. (Nothing against shift, but if I want to buy a used car, I'll buy a used car.)

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