I seem to be moving inexorably towards a 645Z. In the last three years I've shot and enjoyed, a Canon 5D Mk2, Olympus EM-1 and Leica M9 concurrently but I'm terribly disappointed by the EM-1 files so that is a short lived love affair and miss the deliberation of the Canon when shooting landscapes.
The 645Z files look great and the weight and "slow" shooting style of MF format suits my subject matter and style.
I'm keen to get some insights on the 645Z as well as MF in general for somebody who hasn't shot MF before but is used to and comfortable with the deliberation involved in landscape shooting and MF shooting.
BTW, love those images in the images thread!!
My questions are these (and there are a few!!).
1. I shoot predominantly landscapes but bulk and weight are not an issue. I've read comments about the 25/4 not seeming so wide as the EFOV might on 35mm, can those who own it justify its price in terms of FOV over let's say the 35 or even the latest 28-45 zoom (ok, with that zoom and the 645ZX I may have to work out a bit), image quality, etc?
2. Can somebody point me to a few links telling me the lenses that are available for the 645Z with an adapter and perhaps also a review of how well they stack up against the Pentax 645 lenses?
3. Everybody seems to rave about the increased DR but I have yet to read anything about the use of grads in landscapes, I use them now and consider them an essential part of the kit but it seems odd that there are so many accomplished MF shooters that don't mention them or am I just reading the wrong threads?
4. How much variation do you feel there is between samples of the older A lenses, some people seem to say lots, others say not much.
5. Realistically, I seem to be looking at the 28-45 zoom, 120/4 macro, maybe the 150 and maybe 300mm. Thoughts?
6. What non Pentax lenses (adapted) do you own and enjoy?
7. Do you see Photokina doing anything to affect the current supply (or non-supply) of used 645Z's? No big deal if not, I think I'm committed to removing that kidney and selling that child.
Many thanks for your insights
The 645Z files look great and the weight and "slow" shooting style of MF format suits my subject matter and style.
I'm keen to get some insights on the 645Z as well as MF in general for somebody who hasn't shot MF before but is used to and comfortable with the deliberation involved in landscape shooting and MF shooting.
BTW, love those images in the images thread!!
My questions are these (and there are a few!!).
1. I shoot predominantly landscapes but bulk and weight are not an issue. I've read comments about the 25/4 not seeming so wide as the EFOV might on 35mm, can those who own it justify its price in terms of FOV over let's say the 35 or even the latest 28-45 zoom (ok, with that zoom and the 645ZX I may have to work out a bit), image quality, etc?
2. Can somebody point me to a few links telling me the lenses that are available for the 645Z with an adapter and perhaps also a review of how well they stack up against the Pentax 645 lenses?
3. Everybody seems to rave about the increased DR but I have yet to read anything about the use of grads in landscapes, I use them now and consider them an essential part of the kit but it seems odd that there are so many accomplished MF shooters that don't mention them or am I just reading the wrong threads?
4. How much variation do you feel there is between samples of the older A lenses, some people seem to say lots, others say not much.
5. Realistically, I seem to be looking at the 28-45 zoom, 120/4 macro, maybe the 150 and maybe 300mm. Thoughts?
6. What non Pentax lenses (adapted) do you own and enjoy?
7. Do you see Photokina doing anything to affect the current supply (or non-supply) of used 645Z's? No big deal if not, I think I'm committed to removing that kidney and selling that child.
Many thanks for your insights