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Archive 2010Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
p.40 #1Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
pengland wrote:
M = aperture control from aperture control ring only. This is the position the switch must be in when using the lens on an adapter attached to a DSLR otherwise in the "A" position the aperture will remain wide open regardless of the aperture ring position.
My experience with M645 adapters is they have a lever inside to stop down Mamiya lenses even if they are set to the "A" mode. Which is a pity, since the A/M switch works like a preset mechanism on DSLRs.
M = aperture control from aperture control ring only. This is the position the switch must be in when using the lens on an adapter attached to a DSLR otherwise in the "A" position the aperture will remain wide open regardless of the aperture ring position.
My experience with M645 adapters is they have a lever inside to stop down Mamiya lenses even if they are set to the "A" mode. Which is a pity, since the A/M switch works like a preset mechanism on DSLRs.
Sep 24, 2010 at 12:35 PM
p.40 #2Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Oleg Afonin wrote:
My experience with M645 adapters is they have a lever inside to stop down Mamiya lenses even if they are set to the "A" mode. Which is a pity, since the A/M switch works like a preset mechanism on DSLRs.
Well I'll be damned.....you are right. When I got my first M645 lens I took it out of the box and couldn't get aperture control without setting the switch to "M". I hadn't really noticed the little lever in the adapter and everything worked fine with all lenses set to "M" so I didn't give it any more thought.
I stand corrected. The switch position makes no difference when using an adapter with the stop down lever (which I would assume they all have).
Edited on Sep 24, 2010 at 04:56 PM · View previous versions
pengland wrote
M = aperture control from aperture control ring only. This is the position the switch must be in when using the lens on an adapter attached to a DSLR otherwise in the "A" position the aperture will remain wide open regardless of the aperture ring position.Well I'll be damned.....you are right. When I got my first M645 lens I took it out of the box and couldn't get aperture control without setting the switch to "M". I hadn't really noticed the little lever in the adapter and everything worked fine with all lenses set to "M" so I didn't give it any more thought.
I stand corrected. The switch position makes no difference when using an adapter with the stop down lever (which I would assume they all have).
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Sep 24, 2010 at 01:10 PM
p.40 #3Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
......Some mentioned about the weakness of this len's bokeh....but I love the bokeh from my first shots....
.......
That's the right approach. From my own experience, I have found that if you always go by everything others say you will inevitably end up missing out somehow.
Enjoy.....and welcome!
......Some mentioned about the weakness of this len's bokeh....but I love the bokeh from my first shots....
.......That's the right approach. From my own experience, I have found that if you always go by everything others say you will inevitably end up missing out somehow.
Enjoy.....and welcome!
Sep 24, 2010 at 05:24 PM
p.40 #4Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Paul, I'm one of the people that has described weakenss in the 80/1.9 bokeh, but it's only in certain conditions, where you have very small and very bright highlights. In most cases, it's just fine. In your photos above, it's great. 
Sep 24, 2010 at 05:31 PM
p.40 #5Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Paul,
Welcome and enjoy.Excited to see how these perform on your kodak as well.
From what i have seen with the 80mm is the bokeh is very good to great at times with a 3D pop to it under the right conditions.The only time that i have not liked the bokeh is if you have some high grass behind your subject at mid to long distances.These situations can easily be avoided.Enjoy.Looking forward to some more posts from you.As well as how you feel it compares with the higher end glass that you have and have had in the past.
-Jim
5D and Mamiya 200APO http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5018673675_19e7cc962b_b.jpg
Welcome and enjoy.Excited to see how these perform on your kodak as well.
From what i have seen with the 80mm is the bokeh is very good to great at times with a 3D pop to it under the right conditions.The only time that i have not liked the bokeh is if you have some high grass behind your subject at mid to long distances.These situations can easily be avoided.Enjoy.Looking forward to some more posts from you.As well as how you feel it compares with the higher end glass that you have and have had in the past.
-Jim
5D and Mamiya 200APO http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5018673675_19e7cc962b_b.jpg
Sep 24, 2010 at 06:20 PM
p.40 #7Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
On The Bench w/Mamiya ... Paul's next book, coming soon to a thread near you.
Bring on the pics ...
Bring on the pics ...
Sep 25, 2010 at 07:13 AM
p.40 #9Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Al,
nice to see some others posting with the 80mm #1 is very cool.
Here is a shot that i took today.
Mamiya 200APO with 1.4x @f4-5.6
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5023838679_96aaeffb8d_b.jpg
nice to see some others posting with the 80mm #1 is very cool.
Here is a shot that i took today.
Mamiya 200APO with 1.4x @f4-5.6
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5023838679_96aaeffb8d_b.jpg
Sep 25, 2010 at 05:20 PM
p.40 #10Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim,
Somebody painted that horse of yours.
Beauty!
Somebody painted that horse of yours.
Beauty!
Sep 25, 2010 at 05:27 PM
p.40 #11Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
Al,
nice to see some others posting with the 80mm #1 is very cool.
Thanks!
Al,
nice to see some others posting with the 80mm #1 is very cool.
Thanks!
Sep 25, 2010 at 05:44 PM
p.40 #12Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
JIM !!!
STOP THAT !!!
I don't want to get the 200 APO.
And that goes for you too over there with the 1.9 ...
STOP THAT !!!
I don't want to get the 200 APO.
And that goes for you too over there with the 1.9 ...
Sep 25, 2010 at 09:29 PM
p.40 #13Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Just a quick question regarding 80/1.9 and 80/4
I found one for a great price, but as I recall N version was more contrasty than C..however, these lense's designations are C 80/1.9N and C 80/4N, which puzzles me somewhat...
I would be grateful if anyone could give heads up..
I found one for a great price, but as I recall N version was more contrasty than C..however, these lense's designations are C 80/1.9N and C 80/4N, which puzzles me somewhat...
I would be grateful if anyone could give heads up..
Sep 25, 2010 at 10:11 PM
p.40 #14Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Those are both 'N' lenses. They all have the C ... with or without the 'N'
Sep 25, 2010 at 10:25 PM
p.40 #15Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
RustyBug wrote:
Those are both 'N' lenses. They all have the C ... with or without the 'N'
Nice one, thank you very much!
Those are both 'N' lenses. They all have the C ... with or without the 'N'
Nice one, thank you very much!
Sep 25, 2010 at 10:29 PM
p.40 #16Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Your welcome ... I get first dibs on your 1.9N.
Sep 25, 2010 at 11:11 PM
p.40 #17Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
If I am lucky, it will come with 645 AFD or Pro...haven't decided..Sep 26, 2010 at 05:48 AM
p.40 #18Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Better late than never:
@Everyone who responded to my enquiry about a hood for the 200 APO: Thanks for the suggestions. I may try the hood for the RB 127-250. It does look like the extension hood made for this lens has rather long threads (judging from jcolwell's picture), so a normal 86mm hood might not be able to reach them.
@Everyone who responded to my enquiry about a hood for the 200 APO: Thanks for the suggestions. I may try the hood for the RB 127-250. It does look like the extension hood made for this lens has rather long threads (judging from jcolwell's picture), so a normal 86mm hood might not be able to reach them.
Sep 26, 2010 at 06:15 AM
p.40 #20Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Few more wildlife grabs with the Mamiya 200APO and Kenko 1.4X
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5027383306_09412d39ce_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5027400870_910f4bc56b_b.jpg
just missed critical focus on this one http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5027327526_ebcdfd5846_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5027318228_7ac390637d_b.jpg
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5027383306_09412d39ce_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5027400870_910f4bc56b_b.jpg
just missed critical focus on this one http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5027327526_ebcdfd5846_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5027318228_7ac390637d_b.jpg
Sep 27, 2010 at 01:44 PM