thrice
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I use the term 'fast' even though it is subjective. I know a lot of medium format work has been studio and landscape, where large apertures don't really matter...
But with the exception of the Mamiya 80/1.9, Zeiss Contax 85/2 and Zeiss 110/2 for Hasselblad there are no fast lenses for 645 and greater...
I've seen a couple of rare optics that work with 2x3 graphics and what have you, but nothing for the more common formats.
I understand the limitations especially with 500 series Hasselblads that require the shutter in the lens.
However, Even Zeiss made the 135/3.5 Planar for 4x5, which equates to a 70mm f/1.8 on 6x6 (hasselblad) and includes a shutter... is the helicoid the inhibiting factor? The 135 Planar is SHARP (I own an early beater condition one that is amazing wide open).
I'm a little frustrated because I love the 6x6 format but f/2.8 hurts me and I can't afford a 200 series 'blad to use the 110/2 FE
But with the exception of the Mamiya 80/1.9, Zeiss Contax 85/2 and Zeiss 110/2 for Hasselblad there are no fast lenses for 645 and greater...
I've seen a couple of rare optics that work with 2x3 graphics and what have you, but nothing for the more common formats.
I understand the limitations especially with 500 series Hasselblads that require the shutter in the lens.
However, Even Zeiss made the 135/3.5 Planar for 4x5, which equates to a 70mm f/1.8 on 6x6 (hasselblad) and includes a shutter... is the helicoid the inhibiting factor? The 135 Planar is SHARP (I own an early beater condition one that is amazing wide open).
I'm a little frustrated because I love the 6x6 format but f/2.8 hurts me and I can't afford a 200 series 'blad to use the 110/2 FE