This is because Mamiya couldn't guarantee precise focussing with a rangefinder MF system. With maximum apertures of f4.5, they are a few stops slower than other MF systems. This is the real downside - depending on what you are shooting. Point the camera down and the horizon is at the top of the frame - straight as an arrow. The distortion in these lenses is almost non existent. The wide angles in particular extend right into the camera body and are a few mm close up to the film plane. It's a rangefinder system, so the lens designs were not compromised by having to 'work around' there being a mirror in the way. Try out many other MF systems and you'll soon see why the Mamiya is great for compactness and light lenses.Ī.

I do a lot of traveling and it's important that the camera is light and that the lenses are light too. Because first and foremost, I wanted something with maximum resolution and lightest weight. Why did I choose this camera over other Medium Format systems?Ī. But for those that are intrigued by the camera and want to know what I think about it, I'm going to give you the low down here and now. I feel that many people assume that having the same camera as me is going to make their images better, which I misleading. After seeing this image, we were very glad we made the detour.I get a lot of e-mails regarding the Mamiya 7 camera, which I use extensively for my travel and landscape shots. We soon noticed this beautiful shower inside the cabin which had this dreamy tempered glass and light on the bottom. We had no choice but to stop at a roadside hostel where this photo was taken. It’s usually not that long of a trip, only a few hours, but the weather on this day was ominous with poor visibility. Every year we go to Podlasie (North of Poland) to our favorite summer house. Taken on a rainy evening in the middle of Poland. I developed and scanned this film myself. To be honest, this photo was very spontaneous and I don’t remember my shutter or aperture. A perfect choice to shoot lowlight indoors! The color rendering achieves smooth skin tone and an artistic grain resolution. Loading Kodak Portra 800 into the camera is a great choice for shooting these implied Portraits. I use a Mamiya 7ii with the Mamiya 80mm f4 Lens. If you like my work, feel free to check out my Instagram! Gear and Film Stock When I shoot, I look for unique lines and mysterious subjects/scenarios. Film cameras have always fascinated me with their unique color renderings and antique methods. My name is Karol Gustavv Małecki and I am a Polish Film Photographer.

Mamiya 80mm f4.0 lens for mamiya 7 ii