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p.45 #1Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Now i am starting to get emotional 
-Jim
-Jim
Dec 08, 2010 at 06:39 AM
p.45 #2Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim,
You have certainly been instrumental in exposing the capabilities of some great Mamiya 645 lenses here. Although I am unable to fully appreciate your reasons for abandoning most of them now, I do understand that for most of us it is impossible to keep EVERY lens that works well for us.
I'm sure that as a result of your Mamiya threads there are many more photographers enjoying M645 lenses on their DSLRs and at the same time waiting to see where your equipment interests will lead you next.
Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for all you have shared in this thread.
Nick
PS. Insert emotion here.
You have certainly been instrumental in exposing the capabilities of some great Mamiya 645 lenses here. Although I am unable to fully appreciate your reasons for abandoning most of them now, I do understand that for most of us it is impossible to keep EVERY lens that works well for us.
I'm sure that as a result of your Mamiya threads there are many more photographers enjoying M645 lenses on their DSLRs and at the same time waiting to see where your equipment interests will lead you next.
Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for all you have shared in this thread.
Nick
PS. Insert emotion here.
Dec 08, 2010 at 07:13 AM
p.45 #4Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
I'm sure Jim's fine A 120/4 Macro will find a good home. Same as his A 200/2.8 APO. "Ours not to reason why...". 
Dec 08, 2010 at 05:47 PM
p.45 #5Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim,
I appreciate your comments as well.Let me assure everyone that in no way was i not satisfied with ANY of my Mamiya glass.They are IMO the best value out there.OUTSTANDING image quality, very well built and currently very reasonably priced.They were a joy to use and maybe one day i will be able to add a few more to my bag once again.But right now i want to pursue a few other lenses and for me and my budget its not this AND that- it is this OR that
-Jim
Edited on Dec 10, 2010 at 06:36 AM · View previous versions
I appreciate your comments as well.Let me assure everyone that in no way was i not satisfied with ANY of my Mamiya glass.They are IMO the best value out there.OUTSTANDING image quality, very well built and currently very reasonably priced.They were a joy to use and maybe one day i will be able to add a few more to my bag once again.But right now i want to pursue a few other lenses and for me and my budget its not this AND that- it is this OR that
-Jim
Edited on Dec 10, 2010 at 06:36 AM · View previous versions
Dec 08, 2010 at 06:01 PM
p.45 #6Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Another image to keep this thread alive. From the 35N on the 5D
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/HDR-Imagery/Rail-Art-1/1115046935_j3ZcQ-XL.jpg
JayT
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/HDR-Imagery/Rail-Art-1/1115046935_j3ZcQ-XL.jpg
JayT
Dec 10, 2010 at 03:12 AM
p.45 #7Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Sirfishalot, interesting shot. Can we see the 'ordinary version' too?
Post some more of 35N! How would you rate its flare control?
Post some more of 35N! How would you rate its flare control?
Dec 10, 2010 at 05:06 AM
p.45 #9Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Straight adapter from Mamiya 645 to Sony Alpha ordered today, my120/4 will not be gathering dust after all. With the firmware upgrade I won't have to chip the lens so all is good.
Jim S; do you still have any Mamiya glass? Your inspirational photos in this thread will be dearly missed. I will have to make a huge effort to try and match any of them.
Jim S; do you still have any Mamiya glass? Your inspirational photos in this thread will be dearly missed. I will have to make a huge effort to try and match any of them.
Dec 10, 2010 at 06:40 AM
p.45 #10Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Kosmos,
The torch has been temporarily passed to others for now.Look forward to seeing what you can do when your adapter arrives.I still visit the Alt forum regularly.
-Jim
The torch has been temporarily passed to others for now.Look forward to seeing what you can do when your adapter arrives.I still visit the Alt forum regularly.
-Jim
Dec 10, 2010 at 01:38 PM
p.45 #11Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
kosmoskatten wrote:
Straight adapter from Mamiya 645 to Sony Alpha ordered today
From where, if I may ask? On ebay I only see the one from Cirrus Adapter, which is 90 euros with a 58% discount.
Straight adapter from Mamiya 645 to Sony Alpha ordered today
From where, if I may ask? On ebay I only see the one from Cirrus Adapter, which is 90 euros with a 58% discount.
Dec 10, 2010 at 01:55 PM
p.45 #12Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
AhamB; yes, that was the one. I could have waited a few months on the cheaper options to surface but I decided to get it and not miss out on photo ops with it while having some time off work.
Dec 10, 2010 at 05:03 PM
p.45 #13Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
By the way that 35mm lens seems extraordinary. I am no big fan of 35mm lenses but I like what I see from the Mamiya.
Jim, my matches are wet but I'll see if I can get a spark going.
Jim, my matches are wet but I'll see if I can get a spark going.
Dec 10, 2010 at 05:05 PM
p.45 #14Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Kosmos,
I am confident that you will do well with the Mamiya Glass.Here is a shot that i took before i send the 120f4 to its new home in Canada.
-Jim
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5249813203_5fc3fc46a2_b.jpg
I am confident that you will do well with the Mamiya Glass.Here is a shot that i took before i send the 120f4 to its new home in Canada.
-Jim
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5249813203_5fc3fc46a2_b.jpg
Dec 10, 2010 at 07:02 PM
p.45 #15Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
mirkoc wrote:
Sirfishalot, interesting shot. Can we see the 'ordinary version' too?
Post some more of 35N! How would you rate its flare control?
Mirkoc,
I haven't had much time with the 35N yet and we haven't had much sun up here so not sure about the flare control. Here are a few more images from it:
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8438/1122147582_osQ6r-XL.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8269/1122148389_WAmsT-L.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8281/1122148422_Agtg9-L.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8320/1122148443_N6wNX-L.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8341/1122148472_DVyNW-XL.jpg
JayT
Sirfishalot, interesting shot. Can we see the 'ordinary version' too?
Post some more of 35N! How would you rate its flare control?
Mirkoc,
I haven't had much time with the 35N yet and we haven't had much sun up here so not sure about the flare control. Here are a few more images from it:
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8438/1122147582_osQ6r-XL.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8269/1122148389_WAmsT-L.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8281/1122148422_Agtg9-L.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8320/1122148443_N6wNX-L.jpg
http://www.jaytaylorphotography.com/Photography/Alternative-Lens-Images/MG8341/1122148472_DVyNW-XL.jpg
JayT
Dec 11, 2010 at 02:33 AM
p.45 #16Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
Jay T,
Nice one.
-Jim
Thanks Jim,
I kick myself for not picking up the 35N from you. I recently found a BGN grade copy from KEH.
Now if only I could pick up one of those Mirex T/S adapters
Jay T,
Nice one.
-Jim
Thanks Jim,
I kick myself for not picking up the 35N from you. I recently found a BGN grade copy from KEH.
Now if only I could pick up one of those Mirex T/S adapters
Dec 11, 2010 at 02:37 AM
p.45 #17Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Finally finished reading this great thread. But I don't have any Mamiya lens. Am I too late to join this club?
Dec 11, 2010 at 09:45 PM
p.45 #18Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Sirfishalot wrote:
Post some more of 35N! How would you rate its flare control?Mirkoc,
I haven't had much time with the 35N yet and we haven't had much sun up here so not sure about the flare control. Here are a few more images from it:
JayT
Inspiring images JayT.
Mirko
mirkoc wrote
Sirfishalot, interesting shot. Can we see the 'ordinary version' too?Post some more of 35N! How would you rate its flare control?
I haven't had much time with the 35N yet and we haven't had much sun up here so not sure about the flare control. Here are a few more images from it:
JayT
Inspiring images JayT.
Mirko
Dec 12, 2010 at 07:21 AM
p.45 #19Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
my_photography wrote:
Am I too late to join this club?
No, why?
Am I too late to join this club?
No, why?
Dec 12, 2010 at 09:52 AM
p.45 #20Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
AhamB wrote:
No, why?
Since the master who started this thread as I gather no longer has any Mamiya lens. By the way is now still a good time to pick up Mamiya MF lens or the price of the lens has hike up too much in recent time?
my_photography wrote
Am I too late to join this club?Since the master who started this thread as I gather no longer has any Mamiya lens. By the way is now still a good time to pick up Mamiya MF lens or the price of the lens has hike up too much in recent time?
Dec 12, 2010 at 10:06 AM