I tell you one other thing, the 105AD lens, I had one and I sold it on eBay some time ago. I was never really happy with it after I got my Inon 100WAL and then I put the dome on it and wish I still had the 105AD. But, I never got the results from it I did with the 100WAL or the 165AD but I hardly think my opinion is conclusive on that.
Nemrod
I am curious about your statement on the 105AD. You say you like the other two lenses better, but then say you wish you still had the 105AD. Is that because it is smaller and lighter and still does an OK job as a "narrow wide angle" lens?
thanks
John
No mystery, I bought a 100WAL. I liked it better than the 105AD. The bayonet mount is good in theory but the 67mm is more universal. I sold the 105AD to pay for the dome kit for my WAL100 and now miss having the 105AD for a mid range wide angle lens.
The 105AD and 165AD lenses are prone to vignetting with many cameras, like the ones I own. In the case of the 165AD, the huge FOV and depth of field focus are worth the hassle because the lens is so unique, the 105AD cannot do anything the 100WAL can do. I prefer the WAL100 and the threaded mount. Just easier to deal with, easier to make mounts for, more universal in application, much less tendency to vignette and more tolerant of being mounted in less than optimal position.
N