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80mm LS lens versions

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A quick question; I have finally returned to Phase One after a year without, this time with a Phase One 645DF+ body as well. It's been an investment, so now I am in the marked to add a budget 80mm lens.

I want AF and LS. I see in a lens test from Capture Integration that they list the 80mm lensens for Phase One;
- Mamiya AF 80mm f/2.8
- Phase One D 80mm f/2.8
- Schneider LS 80mm f/2.8

Is there two versions of the Schneider LS 80mm? When I look on Ebay I find this one;

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Sb8AAOSwA3dYI0gm/s-l1600.jpg

When I go to Phase One I find the same one, but with a blue ring?

Since I do mostly on location with flash work, I would love to have the LS version, and I can find them on Ebay for under 1000 USD. Is there any reason why I NOT should get one? And also, ARE there two versions?
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  • NN635503104733533977UL
    Isn't there anyone who can help me here?
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  • SFA
    You probably need to ask the question in the Camera and Lenses forums rather than here.

    Alternatively talk to Phase directly through a Support Case or to one of the partners/retailers for Phase hardware.

    HTH.


    Grant
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  • Paul Steunebrink
    The LS version has a leaf shutter, hence LS.
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  • PhaseoneUser55657
    Ok,

    Yes, the Schneider LS 80mm f/2.8 have the leaf shutter, the other two do not have a LS. I believe the blue ring version has the newer shutter which I think goes to a max of 1/2000 verses the old one of 1/1600. (Check the Data sheets, you should be able to find them on PhaseOne's web site.)

    On a leaf shutter lens the most important thing is to see if you can get the shutter count of the lenses.

    Robert
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  • NN635503104733533977UL
    Thank you people! So in other words the LS lenses comes in two different versions, but not much separating them? Good to know. I am not in a position financially right now to but top end, so if the old LS lenses will do alright, that is what I will go for right now, and rather upgrade down the road 😊
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