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p.27 #1Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Al,
I like #1 . Nice to see some new Mamiya shooters.#3 the hay bale looks very sharp
I have the 110 f2.8 and it is a great portrait lens and quite small in size which is a nice bonus
-Jim
I like #1 . Nice to see some new Mamiya shooters.#3 the hay bale looks very sharp
I have the 110 f2.8 and it is a great portrait lens and quite small in size which is a nice bonus
-Jim
Jul 06, 2010 at 05:18 PM
p.27 #2Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
Al,
I like #1 . Nice to see some new Mamiya shooters.#3 the hay bale looks very sharp
I have the 110 f2.8 and it is a great portrait lens and quite small in size which is a nice bonus
-Jim
Thanks for your kind opinion, although maybe I oversharpened it a little after resizing.
Anyway, you were the one who said that this lens is worth buying, so thanks again!
Robert
Al,
I like #1 . Nice to see some new Mamiya shooters.#3 the hay bale looks very sharp
I have the 110 f2.8 and it is a great portrait lens and quite small in size which is a nice bonus
-Jim
Thanks for your kind opinion, although maybe I oversharpened it a little after resizing.
Anyway, you were the one who said that this lens is worth buying, so thanks again!
Robert
Jul 06, 2010 at 05:25 PM
p.27 #3Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Al ... the 110 looks nice. I really like the colors in the second one ... do I detect a bit of 3D-ish going on here as well 
One from the 45/2.8 (first time out) straight out of the camera jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772981490_1ac096e7b5_b.jpg
And playing with some (demo version) CS5 action (x-post in BW) of the same.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772959852_ff84444939_b.jpg
One from the 45/2.8 (first time out) straight out of the camera jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772981490_1ac096e7b5_b.jpg
And playing with some (demo version) CS5 action (x-post in BW) of the same.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772959852_ff84444939_b.jpg
Jul 07, 2010 at 06:02 PM
p.27 #4Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Rusty,
The copy of the 45 i had was very sharp and contrasty, looks like you have a good one as well.I think the bnw is the stronger of the two images.Nice job
-Jim
The copy of the 45 i had was very sharp and contrasty, looks like you have a good one as well.I think the bnw is the stronger of the two images.Nice job
-Jim
Jul 07, 2010 at 07:44 PM
p.27 #5Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim,
Thanks. Of course, now I have to find a 110 2.8 thanks to AL.
Thanks. Of course, now I have to find a 110 2.8 thanks to AL.
Jul 07, 2010 at 08:06 PM
p.27 #6Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
RustyBug wrote:
Al ... the 110 looks nice. I really like the colors in the second one ... do I detect a bit of 3D-ish going on here as well
The funny thing is that I bought it by accident In fact I was looking for mamiya 80/1,9, but since I could not find it for some time I decided (also basing on Jim's opinion) on buying mamiya 110/2,8, and I don't regret it.
Shortly afterwards I finally managed to find 80/1,9, but from initial test it seems that I prefer 110mm
As far as 3-D effect is concerned, this is what came to my mind when I watched photo no. 3 and I am happy because of it
Al ... the 110 looks nice. I really like the colors in the second one ... do I detect a bit of 3D-ish going on here as well
The funny thing is that I bought it by accident
In fact I was looking for mamiya 80/1,9, but since I could not find it for some time I decided (also basing on Jim's opinion) on buying mamiya 110/2,8, and I don't regret it. Shortly afterwards I finally managed to find 80/1,9, but from initial test it seems that I prefer 110mm
As far as 3-D effect is concerned, this is what came to my mind when I watched photo no. 3 and I am happy because of it
Jul 08, 2010 at 01:06 AM
p.27 #8Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
RustyBug wrote:
One from the 45/2.8 (first time out) straight out of the camera jpg
And playing with some (demo version) CS5 action (x-post in BW) of the same.
B&W version is simply outstanding.
One from the 45/2.8 (first time out) straight out of the camera jpg
And playing with some (demo version) CS5 action (x-post in BW) of the same.
B&W version is simply outstanding.
Jul 08, 2010 at 04:28 AM
p.27 #9Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
RustyBug wrote:
Al ... the 110 looks nice. I really like the colors in the second one ... do I detect a bit of 3D-ish going on here as well
One from the 45/2.8 (first time out) straight out of the camera jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772981490_1ac096e7b5_b.jpg
And playing with some (demo version) CS5 action (x-post in BW) of the same.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772959852_ff84444939_b.jpg
Rusty,
You might show this shot to the owner or manager, you might be able to sell them a copy
-Jim
Al ... the 110 looks nice. I really like the colors in the second one ... do I detect a bit of 3D-ish going on here as well
One from the 45/2.8 (first time out) straight out of the camera jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772981490_1ac096e7b5_b.jpg
And playing with some (demo version) CS5 action (x-post in BW) of the same.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4772959852_ff84444939_b.jpg
Rusty,
You might show this shot to the owner or manager, you might be able to sell them a copy
-Jim
Jul 08, 2010 at 12:43 PM
p.27 #10Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Hello,
Two pics taken yesterday with my new "old Mamiya" 150mm f4 on a 5D II.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4771731439_398a5ff57b_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4772366914_6ce76dab19_b.jpg
Two pics taken yesterday with my new "old Mamiya" 150mm f4 on a 5D II.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4771731439_398a5ff57b_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4772366914_6ce76dab19_b.jpg
Jul 08, 2010 at 01:20 PM
p.27 #11Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Fotographos,
#1 is very nice.Great color and looks to be sharp as a tack.Look forward to more posts.
-Jim
Here is a quick grab with my Mamiya 35N @3.5 its a little soft the shutter was @1/20 sec.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4774703905_e576358dea_b.jpg
#1 is very nice.Great color and looks to be sharp as a tack.Look forward to more posts.
-Jim
Here is a quick grab with my Mamiya 35N @3.5 its a little soft the shutter was @1/20 sec.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4774703905_e576358dea_b.jpg
Jul 08, 2010 at 04:19 PM
p.27 #12Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Definitely an odd subject but it captured my attention for a while. The image was shot in a grave yard. It seems to be a discarded temporary grave marker from a childs burial plot, but I can only guess. It's sad and eerie at the same time. I'll post some more later when I get a chance.
Mamiya 150/2.8 A at 2.8 with a little tilt (Mirex).
http://www.johnjovic.com/temp/IMG_0283_1.jpg
JJ
Edited on Jul 11, 2010 at 05:56 AM · View previous versions
Mamiya 150/2.8 A at 2.8 with a little tilt (Mirex).
http://www.johnjovic.com/temp/IMG_0283_1.jpg
JJ
Edited on Jul 11, 2010 at 05:56 AM · View previous versions
Jul 09, 2010 at 07:24 AM
p.27 #13Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Nicely done shot and PP work one of of the most erie and, as you say, sad subject I've seen in awhile. The hint of color does something I think would be missing in B&W.
Jul 09, 2010 at 07:50 AM
p.27 #15Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Well, welcome to the Mamiya owners club... :-) Looks good so far!
Jul 10, 2010 at 07:51 PM
p.27 #17Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
John,
#2 is very nice.How do you like the 35N. I have it and i think it is a very nice lens but i just do not get a lot of opportunities to use it a lot.Shortly i will be heading to NYC and will have more of an opp to use it.
-Jim
#2 is very nice.How do you like the 35N. I have it and i think it is a very nice lens but i just do not get a lot of opportunities to use it a lot.Shortly i will be heading to NYC and will have more of an opp to use it.
-Jim
Jul 11, 2010 at 05:26 AM
p.27 #18Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
John,
#2 is very nice.How do you like the 35N. I have it and i think it is a very nice lens but i just do not get a lot of opportunities to use it a lot.Shortly i will be heading to NYC and will have more of an opp to use it.
-Jim
Thanks Jim. I had a 35mm (C) lens from about the mid 80's until about the mid 90's and sold it when I went from an M645 to an RZII kit. At the time I was never impressed by it's wide open performance but was always very happy with it stopped down. This new 35mm that I've aquired recently is the N (apparently the same optics as the non 'N' version) and it does seem quite sharp wide open (but falls off a bit at the edges) but I can't say that I've really done enough with it to judge. I am very happy with the sharpness of the couple of images I posted, both shot at F4, but it does get sharper at F8 and it is certainly sharp there across the frame. I'm not sure I can compare it with my Leica R 35/1.4 stopped down but then I can't shift or tilt on the Leica so the Mamiya 35/3.5 N wins out anyway! For me the benefits of tilt/shift outweigh minor differences in sharpness but sharpness is only one quality.
Here's an unsharpened 100% crop from about the lower/centre (bottom third of the image) of the first image (35/3.5N at f4). I'm sure it would have been a little sharper at iso100 but I think it's fine.
http://www.johnjovic.com/temp/IMG_0955_crop2.jpg
55/2.8 N at F2.8 with some tilt. The Bokeh from the 55/2.8 N may be a bit harsh close up and wide open. An identical image shot at f8 is quite smooth in comparison.
http://www.johnjovic.com/temp/IMG_0243_M55_F2p8.jpg
JJ
Edited on Jul 11, 2010 at 06:23 AM · View previous versions
John,
#2 is very nice.How do you like the 35N. I have it and i think it is a very nice lens but i just do not get a lot of opportunities to use it a lot.Shortly i will be heading to NYC and will have more of an opp to use it.
-Jim
Thanks Jim. I had a 35mm (C) lens from about the mid 80's until about the mid 90's and sold it when I went from an M645 to an RZII kit. At the time I was never impressed by it's wide open performance but was always very happy with it stopped down. This new 35mm that I've aquired recently is the N (apparently the same optics as the non 'N' version) and it does seem quite sharp wide open (but falls off a bit at the edges) but I can't say that I've really done enough with it to judge. I am very happy with the sharpness of the couple of images I posted, both shot at F4, but it does get sharper at F8 and it is certainly sharp there across the frame. I'm not sure I can compare it with my Leica R 35/1.4 stopped down but then I can't shift or tilt on the Leica so the Mamiya 35/3.5 N wins out anyway! For me the benefits of tilt/shift outweigh minor differences in sharpness but sharpness is only one quality.
Here's an unsharpened 100% crop from about the lower/centre (bottom third of the image) of the first image (35/3.5N at f4). I'm sure it would have been a little sharper at iso100 but I think it's fine.
http://www.johnjovic.com/temp/IMG_0955_crop2.jpg
55/2.8 N at F2.8 with some tilt. The Bokeh from the 55/2.8 N may be a bit harsh close up and wide open. An identical image shot at f8 is quite smooth in comparison.
http://www.johnjovic.com/temp/IMG_0243_M55_F2p8.jpg
JJ
Edited on Jul 11, 2010 at 06:23 AM · View previous versions
Jul 11, 2010 at 05:56 AM
p.27 #19Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
digitalthump wrote:
And a couple more test shots, this lens is pretty sharp when you nail the focus. Its a bit difficult to focus when stopped down.
I'd recommend focusing wide-open to nail where you want critical focus, then stop down. It's rarely easy to focus at f8 or smaller.
And a couple more test shots, this lens is pretty sharp when you nail the focus. Its a bit difficult to focus when stopped down.
I'd recommend focusing wide-open to nail where you want critical focus, then stop down. It's rarely easy to focus at f8 or smaller.
Jul 11, 2010 at 06:22 AM
p.27 #20Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Mawz,
Thanks, I'll have to try that. Now I need to go out and shoot something more interesting
Thanks, I'll have to try that. Now I need to go out and shoot something more interesting
Jul 11, 2010 at 11:23 AM