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BenediktW
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 336 Location: Solingen, Germany
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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:00 pm Post subject: Mamiya Sekor C 300mm F5,6 |
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BenediktW wrote:
Hi!
My new lens arrived. It´s a 300mm Mamiya Sekor C F5,6 for Mamiya 645.
It is a beautiful lens, incredibly well built, great condition, only the focus ring needs some fresh grease I think.
It is a bit difficult to focus on the D50.
This is my first shot with it:
ISO200, F5,6 ("wide" open)
And another one at nearest focus point:
ISO200, F5,6
Please tell me what you think!
Regards,
Benedikt _________________ http://www.1979fotographie.de/
Nikon D90, Sony NEX-3
AF-Nikkors 24mm F2,8, 35mm F1,8 DX, 85mm F1,8, 28-105mm F3,5-4,5D IF
Nikon MF: Nikkor 20mm F4, Nikkor 50mm F2 Ai, Micro-Nikkor-P 55mm F3,5, Nikkor 135mm F2,8 Ai, Nikkor 200mm F4
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm F2,8 [for sale], Vario-Sonnar 80-200mm F4 T* (C/Y) with Leitax for Nikon-F
Minolta MD-Rokkors: 28mm F2,8, 45mm F2
M42 Lenses: Mamiya/Sekor SX 21mm F4, SX 28mm F2,8, SX 55mm F1,8, SX 135mm F2,8, 400mm F6,3 [for sale], Asahi-Pentax Super-Tak. 28mm F3,5 and 55mm F1,8, CZJ Tessar 50mm F2,8, Vivitar 135mm F2,8
Mamiya 645 Lenses: Mamiya Sekor C 80mm F2,8 N, 300mm F5,6, 105-210mm F4,5 ULD [for sale] |
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BenediktW
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 336 Location: Solingen, Germany
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Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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BenediktW wrote:
No opinions about it? I don´t have much experience with 300mm lenses, usually I prefer the range between 20 and 85mm. _________________ http://www.1979fotographie.de/
Nikon D90, Sony NEX-3
AF-Nikkors 24mm F2,8, 35mm F1,8 DX, 85mm F1,8, 28-105mm F3,5-4,5D IF
Nikon MF: Nikkor 20mm F4, Nikkor 50mm F2 Ai, Micro-Nikkor-P 55mm F3,5, Nikkor 135mm F2,8 Ai, Nikkor 200mm F4
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm F2,8 [for sale], Vario-Sonnar 80-200mm F4 T* (C/Y) with Leitax for Nikon-F
Minolta MD-Rokkors: 28mm F2,8, 45mm F2
M42 Lenses: Mamiya/Sekor SX 21mm F4, SX 28mm F2,8, SX 55mm F1,8, SX 135mm F2,8, 400mm F6,3 [for sale], Asahi-Pentax Super-Tak. 28mm F3,5 and 55mm F1,8, CZJ Tessar 50mm F2,8, Vivitar 135mm F2,8
Mamiya 645 Lenses: Mamiya Sekor C 80mm F2,8 N, 300mm F5,6, 105-210mm F4,5 ULD [for sale] |
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aoleg
Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 1387 Location: Berlin, DE
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:11 am Post subject: |
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aoleg wrote:
BenediktW wrote: |
No opinions about it? I don´t have much experience with 300mm lenses, usually I prefer the range between 20 and 85mm. |
From your resized pictures, it looks very good. However, almost any lens will look good on Web-size images. Can you post a couple of 100% crops? _________________ List of lenses |
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BenediktW
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 336 Location: Solingen, Germany
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:42 am Post subject: |
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BenediktW wrote:
You´re right, this way one can only judge the overall appearance, e.g. colour, bokeh and so on.
The problem here is indeed this little shaking caused by the camera´s shutter, just because the lens weight causes problems with my tripod head.
Here you can see the problem in 1:1 pixel size:
Regards
Benedikt _________________ http://www.1979fotographie.de/
Nikon D90, Sony NEX-3
AF-Nikkors 24mm F2,8, 35mm F1,8 DX, 85mm F1,8, 28-105mm F3,5-4,5D IF
Nikon MF: Nikkor 20mm F4, Nikkor 50mm F2 Ai, Micro-Nikkor-P 55mm F3,5, Nikkor 135mm F2,8 Ai, Nikkor 200mm F4
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm F2,8 [for sale], Vario-Sonnar 80-200mm F4 T* (C/Y) with Leitax for Nikon-F
Minolta MD-Rokkors: 28mm F2,8, 45mm F2
M42 Lenses: Mamiya/Sekor SX 21mm F4, SX 28mm F2,8, SX 55mm F1,8, SX 135mm F2,8, 400mm F6,3 [for sale], Asahi-Pentax Super-Tak. 28mm F3,5 and 55mm F1,8, CZJ Tessar 50mm F2,8, Vivitar 135mm F2,8
Mamiya 645 Lenses: Mamiya Sekor C 80mm F2,8 N, 300mm F5,6, 105-210mm F4,5 ULD [for sale] |
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aoleg
Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 1387 Location: Berlin, DE
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:08 am Post subject: |
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aoleg wrote:
BenediktW wrote: |
You´re right, this way one can only judge the overall appearance, e.g. colour, bokeh and so on.
The problem here is indeed this little shaking caused by the camera´s shutter, just because the lens weight causes problems with my tripod head. |
I don't see much of a problem - the lens seems to have good potential. I don't see much CA either, which is good; apparent lack of sharpness in the first pic seems to be camera shake. I think you'll need to take this lens out in better lighting conditions - 300mm and f/5.6 require more sunlight to be used successfully. Having said that, Mamiya is known for some very nice glass, and 300/5.6 is not too challenging to design, so my guess is they did it right. _________________ List of lenses |
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BenediktW
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 336 Location: Solingen, Germany
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:32 am Post subject: |
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BenediktW wrote:
Yes, the absence of CA is something I really like about Mamiya. The pictures all look very natural in a certain way.
They are different than my Nikkors, more silky and glossy. Hard to describe.
And I like the bokeh very much, you can see a bit of it in the picture with the screw. _________________ http://www.1979fotographie.de/
Nikon D90, Sony NEX-3
AF-Nikkors 24mm F2,8, 35mm F1,8 DX, 85mm F1,8, 28-105mm F3,5-4,5D IF
Nikon MF: Nikkor 20mm F4, Nikkor 50mm F2 Ai, Micro-Nikkor-P 55mm F3,5, Nikkor 135mm F2,8 Ai, Nikkor 200mm F4
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm F2,8 [for sale], Vario-Sonnar 80-200mm F4 T* (C/Y) with Leitax for Nikon-F
Minolta MD-Rokkors: 28mm F2,8, 45mm F2
M42 Lenses: Mamiya/Sekor SX 21mm F4, SX 28mm F2,8, SX 55mm F1,8, SX 135mm F2,8, 400mm F6,3 [for sale], Asahi-Pentax Super-Tak. 28mm F3,5 and 55mm F1,8, CZJ Tessar 50mm F2,8, Vivitar 135mm F2,8
Mamiya 645 Lenses: Mamiya Sekor C 80mm F2,8 N, 300mm F5,6, 105-210mm F4,5 ULD [for sale] |
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