Caldiar wrote:
Yes, it was at 1,9. The out of focus buildings have that busy bokeh. I wonder if the N version is less prone to flare. You can see a flare from the headlights cut off by the stitching program.
I have the original, metal-bodied "C" (non-N) and it will flare when you give it the chance. It's a phenomenally sharp lens in the center, though!
Krosavcheg, I could use your help for tall building access in Moscow! Japan, I have never been there so am unlikely to visit any of the tall buildings! Some day, I will travel there. Japan must be a fascinating place.
Sirimiri: Moscow can prove a little challenging, but generally easier to negotiate with Russians as opposed to Japanese robots.. I have few friends there, and can touch base with them if you want.
I hope you will visit Japan one day, though fascinating as they are, islands got the island mentality..:/
Ah yes, but you speak Русский, да? Then perhaps Moscow is always easier for you. For me, the easiest way for me to bypass the usual lowbrow, ex-military okhrana-type is to simply speak in English and refuse to even understand the basic Russian they'll reply in.
But, that only gets you so far sometimes, when their language becomes...."physical"...
Thanks, that would be nice Krosavcheg. Last time I only visited Tokyo Tower and the Mori Tower. Unfortunately the highest platform of the Tokyo Tower was closed after the earthquake. Although I haven't been affected much, a catastrophy like that feels totally different when being in the same country. Most people here give clever advices but they have no idea how the reality. At least we are the only country that is stupid enough to shut down all nuclear power plants.
Back to topic: Does anyone use Lightroom profiles for Mamiya lenses? I tried to make one for the 80mm 1,9 but it's useless. I hoped it would correct some of the chromatic aberration but it doesn't. I don't care about the distortion. My setup for shooting the cards hasn't been optimal though.
sirimiri wrote:
Ah yes, but you speak Русский, да? Then perhaps Moscow is always easier for you. For me, the easiest way for me to bypass the usual lowbrow, ex-military okhrana-type is to simply speak in English and refuse to even understand the basic Russian they'll reply in.
But, that only gets you so far sometimes, when their language becomes...."physical"...
I was born in USSR..
I think main issue is the language barrier and inability of the guards to speak or understand foreign languages.
This is a common worldwide problem - the "cannon fodder" has limited intelligence - that's why they are cannon fodder anyway.
Usually, this may be resolved using the language of money or a bottle of vodka/few packs of nice cigarettes..
Caldiar: one of the places that spring to mind is Tokyo City Hall in Shinjuku - open to visitors.
Also, you can always drop by any massive hotel complex - those aren't questioning tourists and usually the bars/restaurants are located on top floors anyway..
Thanks, I will look out for those. I wasn't confident to just walk into those big hotels.
Here are two more with the 80mm 1.9 from some time ago. Both at 1.9
A little kick and a question about Mamiya 645 lenses. Which Mamiya can easily be adapted to EF-mount? I'am recently looking for a Mamiya 200/2.8 APO or even 300/2.8 APO, but some (Sekor A) don't have an aperture ring on it. Can those still be adapted with aperture-control or should I look further for other Sekors with the aperture ring?
I believe there aren't that many without an aperture ring actually. AFAIK the 200/2.8 and 300/2.8 were never produced with electronic aperture. The ones you don't want are the AFD types, which have no aperture ring. I think all M645 lenses with an aperture ring can be adapted to EF without problems. Just use the Fotodiox Pro adapter (very solid).
On my 200/2.8 it simply says "APO Mamiya A" (no Sekor, no 645). See: http://www.psdtutorials.info/mamiya-645-apo-200mm-f2-8/
The A series are the premium series that incorporate special glass types, which include the: 120/4 macro, 150/2.8, 200/2.8, 300.2.8, 500/4.5.
The N's are using different coatings, but they are still solid build ... it is the "S" series that has more plastic, iirc.
+1 @ Fotodiox Pro.
I currently have the 45/2.8 N, 80/4 Macro C, 110/2.8 N & 150/2.8 A (also had the 35/3.5 N). I target the A or the N (C is a nice bang/buck, just not quite as much contrast as N coatings), but not the "S" for me.
RustyBug wrote:
The N's are using different coatings, but they are still solid build ... it is the "S" series that has more plastic, iirc.
+1 @ Fotodiox Pro.
I currently have the 45/2.8 N, 80/4 Macro C, 110/2.8 N & 150/2.8 A (also had the 35/3.5 N). I target the A or the N (C is a nice bang/buck, just not quite as much contrast as N coatings), but not the "S" for me.
I haven't owned any of the 'S' but my understanding is that they are the same build as the C, solid, metal etc, but with the N coatings. The N versions are plastic.
JJ
Edit, there are a 2 or 3 lenses where the focus throw on the C and N versions is different. One might be a better choice then the other based on that alone.
AhamB wrote:
Don't the "S" ones have a leaf shutter? I think that's the only difference.
No, the S was an intermediate version between C and N. Not Leaf shutter.
Have a quick scan through the KEH listings, they have all 3 55mm versions at the mo', C, S and N.
JJ
Edit. It's probably not fair to call the N versions plastic because they really aren't. The 80N feels a bit plastic compared to the C but the rest of the N's are solid.
In the 1st and 2nd pics you can just barely make out the aperture markings, if you look hard. You can clearly see the "bunny ears" (for mechanical aperture readout with old Mamiya bodies I guess) though (like the ones on manual Nikkors).
Sirfishalot wrote:
Let's get some more images going. I haven't shot much with it yet, but here's one from the 35N on the 5D. Taken with a 25mm tube, the distance too close to be practical (almost touching the front element) and extremely limits the range.
I have few friends there, and can touch base with them if you want.
