Mamiya Lens

[Gaz81]

Hi,

Would this be compatible with a 645 1000s?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230238747863&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

Just looking round for a cheap starter lens.

Cheers,

Gary

[dazzajl]

I don't think so and a quick search doesn't bring up much info.

I looks like a 35mm lens to me and also I've never seen a mamiya zoom for the 645's that wasn't 55-110 or 105-210.

[CT]

Looks like it was for the ZE 35mm camera?

http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Mamiya_ZE

[Gaz81]

ahh.. thanks.

So in your expert opinions what would be a good (cheap) starter lens?

[CT]

Well... in medium format terms something around 80mm would be a standard lens, the equivalent of a 50mm lens in 35mm cameras (Or DSLRs) That would be OK for portraits and stuff although going a bit longer might be better.

If you're interested in landscapes you'd want something wider... around 40mm. 40mm is pretty wide in medium format, similar to 25mm in in a 35mm camera. The wide angles tend to be quite sought after and a bit dearer.

[dazzajl]

you'd do a lot worse than to start with something like this one. :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mamiya-A-80mm-2-8-N-L-Leaf-Shutter-Lens-645-80-NR-38571_W0QQitemZ350044633156QQihZ022QQcategoryZ3007 4QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p16 38.m122

[CT]

Indeedy... nice fast lens. :thumbs:

[Gaz81]

Thanks again gents.

I've put it on my ebay watching list to see what it goes for.

I bought a 645 1000s with a metered prism for £30 off ebay today you see (camera collection is growing all the time now!).

It's a shame i cant use my OM lenses with some kind of adapter.?

What makes the 35mm lens differnt to a MF lens? (sorry if thats a stupid question)

[CT]

It's not stupid. The 35mm lenses don't throw a big enough image circle to cover the image area on a MF camera - they need longer lenses to throw a bigger image circle to cover the larger negative.

MF camera also have much larger lens openings to the body - much fatter lenses. :)

[Gaz81]

I understand, makes sense really!

Even found some video clips on youtube for loading it with film, looks like a sturdy bit of kit.

It still amazes me the things you can pick up off ebay now, I really do like the older equipment (and this is somebody that has always gone for the newest and shiniest available!)

[CT]

LOL. How old are you Gaz as a matter of interest?

I do so know where you're coming from though. ;)

Some of these cameras are just marvels of engineering - so satisfying to use.

[Gaz81]

Just a baby, only 27!

I like well made products, I'm the UK repairs supervisor for http://www.zebra.com so I like to get my hands on things and see how they work anyway.

[CT]

Ah... it's that appreciation of all things mechanical then. :D

[Gaz81]

Yeah, something like that :lol:

Now it's getting the chance to use the stuff, already got a Zeiss Nettar for £8 in good nick.

Velvia in the fridge and all i get is a british summer time grey sky! :bang:

[Gaz81]

Hi Cedric,

Are there other adapters to use other MF lenses on the M645 1000s?

[CT]

Geez! I've no idea Gaz. I did own a 1000s but it was a long time ago. I've done a Google search which hasn't yielded any pointers that there may be such adapters available. I'd try ringing Ffordes (https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm), they're huge dealers in this type of equipment and I'm sure they'd be able to tell you one way or the other.

I did find this PDF file of the user manual which you may not have?

Clicky (http://www.mamiya.com/assets/pdfs/645/M645_1000S_v4.pdf)

[Gaz81]

cheers.

Camera arrived today, all the shutter speeds seem to work and light meter in the prism is reading light.

Needs some cleaning and TLC now.

Just need a lens now!