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12 May, 2025

Nikkor D 40mm f4 and Bronica S2 – aka the Bronica SWFF (Super Wide & F-ing Fat)

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12 May, 2025

/ Bronica Medium Format Camera, Bronica s2, Medium Format SLR, Nikkor D 40mm f4, /

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Arthur on Nikkor D 40mm f4 and Bronica S2 – aka the Bronica SWFF (Super Wide & F-ing Fat)
OK, but just don't call the SWC "flimsy and insubstantial". It's nothing of the sort. Got to be one of…
Stephen E Fretz on Nikkor D 40mm f4 and Bronica S2 – aka the Bronica SWFF (Super Wide & F-ing Fat)
Love your photos, the night ones especially; it's a COOL lens, and one I never knew existed. You also write…
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