Hi,(posted 9043 days ago)Never used Meopta. I'm a Beseler fan myself. :)
But I have used Freestyle for a variety of equipment. Their customer service and salepeople are fantastic. Very knowledgeable and willing to help. This is why I use them almost exclusively. :)
As for lenses and such, I would definitely shop around. Most of my equipment is used and believe it or not, I got it right here on the net. (eBay). I have saved thousandsof dollars that way.