Every time the mirror slaps into the top of the camera to allow the film to expose, it creates a good deal of noise and vibration which undermines the finest details of the image. Not only are the lenses terrific and the format massive, like any non-SLR camera, the Mamiya 7II benefits from the lack of vibration that is present whenever a mirror is incorporated into the design. The quality of resolution and tonality of this camera is astonishing.
Imagine the utmost peak of resolution for 35mm and then imagine a film that is 414% larger – then you have the Mamiya 7II with 150mm lens. Since I own and have extensively used the 50mm summicron and 85mm f/1.2L, I cannot emphasize enough how extraordinary these lenses are. The planar is a very old and highly corrected design. Both cameras accept the 24圆5mm, 35mm Panoramic adapter kit and all Mamiya 7 lenses including the latest 50mm f/4 superwide lens with optical finder. The Leica Summicron has been unchanged since the 70s, while the Canon lens is almost identical to the FD version released in the 80s. Mamiya 7 II / Mamiya 7 6x7 Rangefinder Camera The Mamiya 7 II now offers double exposure capability and choice of black or champagne finish with a restyling over the original Mamiya 7 model. To be considered among these lenses is a huge honor. Among the very few lenses to test above it are the Leica 50mm f/2 summicron, Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L and highest of all at 4.7, the Contax G Planar 45mm f/2. ’s MTF tests rate the Mamiya 80mm f/4 at 3.9, while the 150mm f/4.5 is the highest rated medium format lens at 4.3. Mamiya’s 80mm and 150mm lenses are among the best tested medium format lenses by any manufacturer, including Hasselblad. The Mamiya’s lenses are quite remarkable, whether you are interested in MTF tests or not. This is quite a feat when you compare it to one of Mamiya’s other 6x7cm camera, such as the RZ67 which weighs in 5.5lbs with a standard lens…not to mention that it looks like a rocket launcher.
Though the Mamiya 7II is certainly bigger than a 35mm rangefinder, it is approximately the same size as a pro SLR like the Nikon F5 or EOS 1VS. To put this in perspective, that is actually less than an MP with a noctilux or just a few grams more than the MP with the 75mm summilux or a 90mm APO ASPH. It weighs in at 2.6lbs with the 80mm lens. 95 II lens is available with Leica M-mount Related posts: Leica optics are often. Despite the giant negative, the camera remains rather small and light. The Adapters: I used the M lenses with two adapters, the Leica M to T/L. The Mamiya 7II is a 6x7cm rangefinder camera with top-notch optics, a great finder and AE operation. Mamiya 7 and Mamiya 7II There are no products in this category. It does not really have the grace and refinement of its Leica mother, but it has her eyes. Used Equipment>Used Medium Format>Mamiya>Mamiya 7 and Mamiya 7II.
Now imagine if that Leica smoked a bunch of crack and had a baby with a Mamiya RZ67 – the child would be the Mamiya 7II. Movements have been great to have(coming from using an 8x10), especially rise/fall to correct perspective.Imagine if you will, a mild-mannered Leica M7. Possibly with (2) bodies(gotta have a backup !) if I'm lucky. With the M7II kit w/ the above lenses, I'm looking $4-5k on the used market, maybe even less. And after getting lenses mounted by ALPA into helical mounts(only they can "do it, right? I'd need to send the lenses away to get mounted?) + cost of lenses, I'm approaching $10k. Now with the ALPA system, if finding things USED(like the body+grips, viewfinder w/ masks)/film backs(I'd like at least 2, the 6x8 Mamiya motorized backs), I'm looking at ~$6k or so. 150mm APO-Symmar(film era lens for 4x5 use) It is ready to shoot: no other acc Check out my Mamiya 7 Review.
XL(non-apo, film era lens, more for 4x5 actually)Ĥ. 4765 brand new & used Cameras & Imaging listings for sale. The lenses I'm looking for each system would be as follows:ģ. I'd really prefer 6x9, but after owning (2) Fuji rangefinders(6x7), I like having interchangeable lenses.īIG cost differential obviously between these two systems, but is the quality of the images onto film any better from the Alpa/Tech cam lenses vs. Anybody here have experience shooting film with both the Mamiya 7II system + Alpa SW/SWA/TC + tech cam lenses?Īgain, talking shooting FILM here.