Thanks Dave,

All noted. I have had a quick look at UK prices (swallows hard) and wonder
if camera shop websites abroad or my wife's enemy eBay will be worth a look.

If I don't try another format now, I never will, but I'm not trying a
different manufacturer!

Malcolm

>
> The standard lens for the 6x7 is the 105/2.4 - most second hand 6x7s have
> this attached.  It's got a nice feel and is easy to focus.  For wide
> angle, the 55/3.5 is the older model and probably cheaper then the f4.0.
> It's got an enormous front element, though.(100mm or so)  That's about
> 28mm in 35mm terms. The 45 is about 22-ish in 35mm terms.
>
> There's a 75 (about 35mm) which can usually be quite cheap.
>
> I picked up a 6x7+105/2.5 for about HKD 4,000 a few years ago.  That's
> roughly GBP 400.  You may find a trip to HK pays for itself...
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