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Flektogon 65 with Velvia - Medium Format Image
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:07 am    Post subject: Flektogon 65 with Velvia - Medium Format Image Reply with quote
I think I might have previously submitted this image. However,
the scanning has improved significantly with the newer scanner's
abilities to render colors much better.

Even though there was a lot of blue in the scene in "real life",
the old image was just TOO blue. In this case, though, I
simply scanned without any tweaking, and it came in very
close to what I saw.

I probably could have tweaked this image up and increased
the saturation and brightness to make it stand out more,
but this is more like the actual scene as it is.

The old (and somewhat rare) Flektogon 65/2.8 produces
terrific coloration. In this case, I think Velvia was the obvious
choice of film, especially since it was an overcast day in
the high country.

There was a light mist in the air, and it seemed that the mosses
were "reaching" for the moisture. You can almost see the
wet surfaces on the rocks.

Alpine Moss and Rocks
Pentax 645
Flektogon 65/2.8 with extension tube
Velvia 50
1/125th
f: 8
V700


PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for all the 6x6s! As a recent Pentacon Six users, all of them are greatly appreciated!


What's your take on the Flek 65/2,8? I see it on Ebay once in a while, and seeing how it usually goes for a bit cheaper than the 50/4, I'm tempted to snatch one one of these days, but am also slightly worried that it might be cramming things in between my 50/4 and 80/2.8.


PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Your affection for the countryside shows in every shot you take.


patrickh


PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
rawhead wrote:
Thanks for all the 6x6s! As a recent Pentacon Six users, all of them are greatly appreciated!


What's your take on the Flek 65/2,8? I see it on Ebay once in a while, and seeing how it usually goes for a bit cheaper than the 50/4, I'm tempted to snatch one one of these days, but am also slightly worried that it might be cramming things in between my 50/4 and 80/2.8.


You are welcome, rawhead...of course this is not a 6x6, but rather a 4.5x6 from the Pentax 645.

I had read up extensively on the Flek 65 on the web - well, I shouldn't say "extensively" since there is not much about it. Most of the reports I read said it was at best a mediocre lens, at least that was the impression to me. But, I was lucky enough to get the lens for a very small amount of money, so I went for it.

I personally feel that the Flektogon 50/4 seems sharper, and that might be part of the "negatives" on the web. BUT...the colors are strong, and the corners hold up well, and since I don't "pixel peep" down to the purest single pixel, then the difference in "sharpness" is a non-issue.

This particular image has been enlarged to a 16x20, and the result was fantastic with the 65/4. The print REALLY popped.

I think that in the case of primes, the 65 would NOT be cramming between the 50 and the 80. The 35mm equivalent of about 40mm is an awfully nice focal length, and the difference between the 50 and the 65 is actually more than it seems that 15mm of difference would give you. So, if you had all three, you would basically have a 30mm, 40mm, and 50mm, give or take.

One thing the 65 DOES do nicely, is to utilize extension tubes for close up work. I use the 15mm extension tube extensively with the 65.


PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
patrickh wrote:
Your affection for the countryside shows in every shot you take.
patrickh


Thanks as always, patrick. I always appreciate your comments and suggestions.
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