rts2568 wrote:
On the Contrary Dennis, the case, like so many lens' cases just deteriorate with age but the important thing is that the body of the case, though not pretty, still give good protection, with the exception of water protection.
More important here is the lenses, and these lenses will give excellent service & optical quality just so long as you consider two major, potential problems,
1/ Flair & glare
2/ camera-shake.
The flare & glare in your results can be understood as a flaw in the early lens elements' coating/s. Element coating has improved a lot in more recent lenses. Therefore what you must take seriously when using these lenses is to mount the lens hoods, when taking a photograph!
Camera Shake needs no comment(?) Just be reminded that the 105 mm & especially the 200 mm are tele photo lenses and need to be shot with a consistently higher shutter speed - recommended advice on that matter, mostly still applies, information about this will be found elsewhere if you don't know this already.
As to the F2A you have, while not trying to put it down as a quality machine, you need to keep in mind that it is little more than just a well made light tight box. The quality photographs that can result are by your choice of film, your technique and choice of subject - etc. The lenses take the photos, not the camera. So, knowing how to adequately use your lenses most competently is the best way of ensuring superb images is knowing how to use your lenses and their accessories, like filters & lens hoods properly.
Happy shooting for the rest of your life because that is as long as your new F2A will last if you look after it.
Learn to use your gear wisely & let UHH learn from your best shots.
Regards,
Ron
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Thank you Ron for confirming what I have known about photography for over 65 years now. We would concur on everything. As for the case, I meant no negative about the case except that it was old but had served its purpose. Most likely I will hang onto it as it is part of this kit but will most likely carry the camera and lenses in a different type of bag, something like a Tamrac I have sitting empty right now.
Thanks again. I appreciate your comments.