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p.36 #1Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
5D and mamiya 200 APO - No crop
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4913507013_0a1236e160_b.jpg
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4913507013_0a1236e160_b.jpg
Aug 21, 2010 at 04:08 PM
p.36 #2Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
A few more with Mamiya 200APO
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4908631928_a5554469c7_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4908042451_1ea537228a_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4908667500_283e07db13_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4908680486_7d070a0f45_b.jpg
Jim, I've seen these and a lot of your other excellent shots with the 200 on Flickr. Are these wide open? If not, is it sharp wide open? Is that a silly question?
A few more with Mamiya 200APO
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4908631928_a5554469c7_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4908042451_1ea537228a_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4908667500_283e07db13_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4908680486_7d070a0f45_b.jpg
Jim, I've seen these and a lot of your other excellent shots with the 200 on Flickr. Are these wide open? If not, is it sharp wide open? Is that a silly question?
Aug 22, 2010 at 12:30 AM
p.36 #3Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
zombii wrote:
Jim, I've seen these and a lot of your other excellent shots with the 200 on Flickr. Are these wide open? If not, is it sharp wide open? Is that a silly question?
Yes. Jim shoots mostly wide open (afaik). This lens is ridiculously sharp wide open (I have it too). It easily outresolves my 5Dmk1's sensor, looking at the detail it captures in the landscape shots I've taken with it.
Jim, I've seen these and a lot of your other excellent shots with the 200 on Flickr. Are these wide open? If not, is it sharp wide open? Is that a silly question?
Yes.
Jim shoots mostly wide open (afaik). This lens is ridiculously sharp wide open (I have it too). It easily outresolves my 5Dmk1's sensor, looking at the detail it captures in the landscape shots I've taken with it. Aug 22, 2010 at 02:40 AM
p.36 #4Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
AhamB wrote:
Yes. Jim shoots mostly wide open (afaik). This lens is ridiculously sharp wide open (I have it too). It easily outresolves my 5Dmk1's sensor, looking at the detail it captures in the landscape shots I've taken with it.
Aham is correct.I rarely stop down any of my lenses.
Is it sharp.Ridiculously so.
-Jim
zombii wrote
Jim, I've seen these and a lot of your other excellent shots with the 200 on Flickr. Are these wide open? If not, is it sharp wide open? Is that a silly question? Jim shoots mostly wide open (afaik). This lens is ridiculously sharp wide open (I have it too). It easily outresolves my 5Dmk1's sensor, looking at the detail it captures in the landscape shots I've taken with it. Aham is correct.I rarely stop down any of my lenses.
Is it sharp.Ridiculously so.
-Jim
Aug 22, 2010 at 06:14 AM
p.36 #5Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
The 200 APO is indeed nasty sharp. Only 180-200mm lenses I've owned that bettered it WO were the Leica 180/2.8 APO and Leica 180 F2.0 APO - but then only by a very narrow, "tough to justify the price difference" margin.
The 200 was (and remains) famous for it's performance in Mamiya circles and was, IIRC, something like $3500-4000 when in it's prime. Phamiya really should re-release it in AFD form, would sell like hotcakes to Phase owners. Sweet combo of resolving ability wide open, speed (for Medium Format), APO color/clarity, bokeh and compact size (again for a fast MF lens).
The 200 was (and remains) famous for it's performance in Mamiya circles and was, IIRC, something like $3500-4000 when in it's prime. Phamiya really should re-release it in AFD form, would sell like hotcakes to Phase owners. Sweet combo of resolving ability wide open, speed (for Medium Format), APO color/clarity, bokeh and compact size (again for a fast MF lens).
Aug 22, 2010 at 07:01 AM
p.36 #6Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Conner999 wrote:
The 200 APO is indeed nasty sharp. Only 180-200mm lenses I've owned that bettered it WO were the Leica 180/2.8 APO and Leica 180 F2.0 APO - but then only by a very narrow, "tough to justify the price difference" margin.
The 200 was (and remains) famous for it's performance in Mamiya circles and was, IIRC, something like $3500-4000 when in it's prime. Phamiya really should re-release it in AFD form, would sell like hotcakes to Phase owners. Sweet combo of resolving ability wide open, speed (for Medium Format), APO color/clarity, bokeh and compact size (again for a fast MF...Show more →
Nice description of this lens.Thanks for sharing
-Jim
The 200 APO is indeed nasty sharp. Only 180-200mm lenses I've owned that bettered it WO were the Leica 180/2.8 APO and Leica 180 F2.0 APO - but then only by a very narrow, "tough to justify the price difference" margin.
The 200 was (and remains) famous for it's performance in Mamiya circles and was, IIRC, something like $3500-4000 when in it's prime. Phamiya really should re-release it in AFD form, would sell like hotcakes to Phase owners. Sweet combo of resolving ability wide open, speed (for Medium Format), APO color/clarity, bokeh and compact size (again for a fast MF...Show more →
Nice description of this lens.Thanks for sharing
-Jim
Aug 22, 2010 at 07:07 AM
p.36 #7Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
No worries. The 200 APO was my first foray in M645. Bought it on a lark, expected nice, but not great, bolted it on and the first-shot reaction was a "holy #$%^!". Away it went from there.
Aug 22, 2010 at 09:10 AM
p.36 #8Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Few grabs with 200APO on 5D
-jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4917690092_e86c6acb62_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4917093939_0b83067a79_b.jpg
-jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4917690092_e86c6acb62_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4917093939_0b83067a79_b.jpg
Aug 22, 2010 at 03:12 PM
p.36 #9Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Gah, KEH sold the 200/2.8 out from my order. Hope one of you got it for a bit under $500. Ah well, it was only BGN, picked up one for $700 off ebay today with a few small paint chips; not the greatest price, but fair enough. Guess I won't be getting that 200/2 Nikkor... OTOH... anyone tried both? (Yes, I saw the other FM thread about the APO where the Nikkor 2.0 is brought up, but I never saw a conclusive answer to that question.)
Aug 24, 2010 at 08:28 AM
p.36 #10Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Hmm, I got mine for a bit over $500 (410 euros) with close to no marks of use, except for a few tiny marks on the front lens. I know an offer (private sale on a Dutch forum) for 399 euros including Fotodiox Pro adapter, which I only saw after I bought mine from the bay. I may be able to hook someone up (eps. Dutch/Europeans I think). Give me a PM if you're interested.
Aug 24, 2010 at 09:42 AM
p.36 #11Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
5D & Mamiya 35N @3.5 No distortion correction etc.
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4924777807_bcd09c6119_b.jpg
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4924777807_bcd09c6119_b.jpg
Aug 24, 2010 at 07:59 PM
p.36 #12Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
I guess that i am the only one shooting Mamiya these days.Here is one with 200APO @2.8 on 5D
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4939394978_9bae9e4d75_b.jpg
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4939394978_9bae9e4d75_b.jpg
Aug 29, 2010 at 03:21 PM
p.36 #13Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Once again.....nice shots Jim.
I have been far to busy to put my Mamiya lenses to good use lately. I hope to get back behind the camera again soon. When I do I will certainly post a few of my fav shots.
I have been far to busy to put my Mamiya lenses to good use lately. I hope to get back behind the camera again soon. When I do I will certainly post a few of my fav shots.
Aug 29, 2010 at 09:17 PM
p.36 #14Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Hang in there Jim, I just found and paid for a 120/4 Macro which will probably arrive by next week.
I am not sure how to hook it up to the Sony A900 yet - any ideas on where to shop for an adapter?
I am not sure how to hook it up to the Sony A900 yet - any ideas on where to shop for an adapter?
Aug 31, 2010 at 10:27 AM
p.36 #15Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
@Henrik: Good question. I've only seen expensive (GBP180) shift adapters for M645 to Sony on ebay. Then you could just as well fork out for a Mirex: http://www.pbase.com/pganzel/mirex_tilt_shift_adapter_for_m645_m42 
Aug 31, 2010 at 10:44 AM
p.36 #16Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
AhamB; thank you for the link. It looks tempting but maybe a bit awkward in normal use?
Considering the price of the non tilt/shift adapter on Ebay I might as well get it though.
GBP 180 is close to what I gave for the lens itself so I am open for somewhat cheaper suggestions...
Considering the price of the non tilt/shift adapter on Ebay I might as well get it though.
GBP 180 is close to what I gave for the lens itself so I am open for somewhat cheaper suggestions...
Aug 31, 2010 at 11:14 AM
p.36 #17Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
kosmoskatten wrote:
Hang in there Jim, I just found and paid for a 120/4 Macro which will probably arrive by next week.
I am not sure how to hook it up to the Sony A900 yet - any ideas on where to shop for an adapter?
Kosmos,
Here is a link to fotodiox.With Sony you might have to use a double adapter system, not sure if they have one for sony, yet.
http://www.fotodiox.com/index.php?cPath=21_29_32
-Jim
5D and Mamiya 200APO @2.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4945035214_3539bc02cf_b.jpg
Hang in there Jim, I just found and paid for a 120/4 Macro which will probably arrive by next week.
I am not sure how to hook it up to the Sony A900 yet - any ideas on where to shop for an adapter?
Kosmos,
Here is a link to fotodiox.With Sony you might have to use a double adapter system, not sure if they have one for sony, yet.
http://www.fotodiox.com/index.php?cPath=21_29_32
-Jim
5D and Mamiya 200APO @2.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4945035214_3539bc02cf_b.jpg
Aug 31, 2010 at 03:06 PM
p.36 #18Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
5D and Mamiya 120f4
-jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4946894296_1372fbac3f_b.jpg
-jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4946894296_1372fbac3f_b.jpg
Aug 31, 2010 at 06:03 PM
p.36 #19Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Very nice stuff!
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