ondebanks
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You actually bought the leaf-shutter ("N/L LS") version - optically the same as the plain "N", but with a leaf shutter which you can opt to use for faster flash synch on the M645 bodies. Not that this won't work like any other M645 lens on your Mirex, but you may have paid an extra premium for the leaf-shutter feature which you won't use.Thanks Ray. I have ordered the lens (I think it's the same one; the listing at KEH describes it as "MS06 55 F2.8 A N/L LS W/CAPS". Not sure what the "L" means.
It's the widest rectilinear lens for the M645. I have one, the "N" version, and it is very sharp centrally. The corners get astigmatic on the 645 format, but as long as you don't shift-tilt too much it should perform well on your DSLR.Another question, if I may: is the "35 F3.5 N (77) WITH CAPS MEDIUM FORMAT SLR MANUAL FOCUS SUPER WIDE ANGLE LENS" the widest that Mamiya made? And what is its reputation like for sharpness? There's a Bargain one at KEH right now, and I am sure there will be others. KL
Ray