300mm suggestions :)

bull drinkwater · 02-23-2015, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

I can only comment on the use of the 6x7 300mm f4EDIF lens and it's superlative, whether used on the 67ii, the 645D or the 645Z. Big, heavy, manual focus, but superb!

ditto to what he said. my only addition, a tri-pod or a monopod with a lens support.

Dat_Bokeh · 02-23-2015, 02:07 AM

I have only used the FA* 300mm F4 but it is one of my favorite 645 lenses. Just took this today, wide open at F4. Usually I stop it down, but for this shot I wanted shallow DOF.

robertchow999 · 02-23-2015, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by Dat_Bokeh

I have only used the FA* 300mm F4 but it is one of my favorite 645 lenses. Just took this today, wide open at F4. Usually I stop it down, but for this shot I wanted shallow DOF.

Have you tried converting this image to black & white? I usually find shallow DOF images look better in b&w.

Dat_Bokeh · 02-23-2015, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by robertchow999

Have you tried converting this image to black & white? I usually find shallow DOF images look better in b&w.

I tried it in B&W and it looked fine, but I liked the orange color in the boat so I went with the color version.

constable · 02-23-2015, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by Dat_Bokeh

I tried it in B&W and it looked fine, but I liked the orange color in the boat so I went with the color version.

Great shot. With the usual Swiss spirit of compromise, it might look good with a black and white conversion and then color- popping the boat. Or maybe a bit clichéd? I dunno. Anyway, nice shot and I am thinking seriously about the 5.6

Ed

bull drinkwater · 04-05-2015, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by -Linus-

The FA645f4.0 is a superb but heavy lens, most of the time the f5.6 is more practical. It is lighter and has a shorter minimal focal distance. If you stop down sharpness is well usable.
On a tripod or wide open I use the f4.

-Linus-

just a thought, if you shoot sun light or light cloud cover, consider the 400mm fa f5.6. it's light sharp, and if you can stand manual focus, works well with both the 1.4 and 2.0 teleconverters.

zeds · 04-05-2015, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by mrclark321

I am curious as to who has used the different 645 300mm lenses out there. 300 f/4 manual, 300 f/4 autofocus and the 300 mm f/5.6
Opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

great shoot..

algrove · 04-05-2015, 08:36 AM

I wanted a longer FL so decided to get the FA 300/5.6 for tripod use. Also got the 1.4 extender, but not used extender as yet. I like to use a tripod collar on the 300/5.6 even though it is not heavy by any means.

02-23-2015, 02:07 AM	#17
Dat_Bokeh Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 82	I have only used the FA* 300mm F4 but it is one of my favorite 645 lenses. Just took this today, wide open at F4. Usually I stop it down, but for this shot I wanted shallow DOF. Last edited by Dat_Bokeh; 08-22-2016 at 06:20 PM.

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02-23-2015, 01:59 AM	#16
bull drinkwater Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: pontiac mi. Posts: 392	Originally posted by Ed Hurst I can only comment on the use of the 6x7 300mm f4EDIF lens and it's superlative, whether used on the 67ii, the 645D or the 645Z. Big, heavy, manual focus, but superb! ditto to what he said. my only addition, a tri-pod or a monopod with a lens support.

02-23-2015, 08:26 AM	#18
robertchow999 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 117	Originally posted by Dat_Bokeh I have only used the FA* 300mm F4 but it is one of my favorite 645 lenses. Just took this today, wide open at F4. Usually I stop it down, but for this shot I wanted shallow DOF. Have you tried converting this image to black & white? I usually find shallow DOF images look better in b&w.

02-23-2015, 02:50 PM	#19
Dat_Bokeh Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 82	Originally posted by robertchow999 Have you tried converting this image to black & white? I usually find shallow DOF images look better in b&w. I tried it in B&W and it looked fine, but I liked the orange color in the boat so I went with the color version.

02-23-2015, 03:19 PM	#20
constable New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 24	Originally posted by Dat_Bokeh I tried it in B&W and it looked fine, but I liked the orange color in the boat so I went with the color version. Great shot. With the usual Swiss spirit of compromise, it might look good with a black and white conversion and then color- popping the boat. Or maybe a bit clichéd? I dunno. Anyway, nice shot and I am thinking seriously about the 5.6 Ed

04-05-2015, 07:12 AM	#21
bull drinkwater Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: pontiac mi. Posts: 392	Originally posted by -Linus- The FA645f4.0 is a superb but heavy lens, most of the time the f5.6 is more practical. It is lighter and has a shorter minimal focal distance. If you stop down sharpness is well usable. On a tripod or wide open I use the f4. -Linus- just a thought, if you shoot sun light or light cloud cover, consider the 400mm fa f5.6. it's light sharp, and if you can stand manual focus, works well with both the 1.4 and 2.0 teleconverters.

04-05-2015, 07:17 AM	#22
zeds New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 21	Originally posted by mrclark321 I am curious as to who has used the different 645 300mm lenses out there. 300 f/4 manual, 300 f/4 autofocus and the 300 mm f/5.6 Opinions would be greatly appreciated. Dan great shoot..

04-05-2015, 08:36 AM	#23
algrove Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 160	I wanted a longer FL so decided to get the FA 300/5.6 for tripod use. Also got the 1.4 extender, but not used extender as yet. I like to use a tripod collar on the 300/5.6 even though it is not heavy by any means.