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**Ed Hurst** · 11-12-2015, 03:03 PM

Congrats! You won't be sorry with your purchase. And the 35mm A lens rocks :-)

thomasfallon · 11-12-2015, 03:24 PM

Lots of great glass to choose from at dime on the dollar prices compared to any other mf system. And I picked up some great Carl Zeiss Jena glass which easily adapts.

**mattb123** · 11-12-2015, 03:27 PM

Thanks for all the encouragement! I try not to get too attached to or excited for objects but that's all out the window now!

Are there any really awful 645 lenses I should avoid? At least that I don't already have?

Aaron28 · 11-12-2015, 03:46 PM

would a mamiya 135/2.8 that says fits pentax but not a k mount be for one of these 645s?
btw congrats on purchase and enjoy

bass3587 · 11-12-2015, 03:52 PM

Congrats Matt. You know we're looking for some really outstanding landscape images from you

72ndPoolShark · 11-12-2015, 09:15 PM

If Mike's 645D images don't inspire, check your pulse!

Mike Oria Photography

**mattb123** · 11-12-2015, 10:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 72ndPoolShark

If Mike's 645D images don't inspire, check your pulse!

Mike Oria Photography

Mike is definitely an inspiration! He gave me some advice too.

**Alex645** · 11-13-2015, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Thanks for all the encouragement! I try not to get too attached to or excited for objects but that's all out the window now!

Are there any really awful 645 lenses I should avoid? At least that I don't already have?

My Pentax 200mm f/4 SMC-A lens for the 645 is my softest, lowest contrast lens. Thru the finder it looks as if the glass has hazing, but it doesn't and it was like that since day one. I would put it in the "awful" list. Anyone use a manual focus 645 telephoto prime that they find exceptional?

**Rondec** · 11-13-2015, 04:13 AM

Congrats on the new camera. Looking forward to seeing your shots with it, Matt. You have amazing country around there and do a great job of capturing it already. I'm sure medium format will be different -- a little slower process perhaps, but I still expect great things.

itshimitis · 11-13-2015, 07:51 PM

The 33 - 55 is a perfectly good lens in my opinion. Not as good as the DA 28 - 45, but a good lens nonetheless. If you can get a good copy for the right money, pull the trigger on that also.

---------- Post added 11-13-15 at 08:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by mattb123

Thanks for all the encouragement! I try not to get too attached to or excited for objects but that's all out the window now!

Are there any really awful 645 lenses I should avoid? At least that I don't already have?

Apparently the 45 you have isn't great. I have the FA45 and it's fine though not stellar...

**mattb123** · 11-13-2015, 10:30 PM

Yeah, the 45 and the 200 may not be very good performers. I've got a A 35 on the way now and will probably get a A 120 macro next. The FA 80-160 looks nice and isn't too expensive used but I'll see what I like with what I have now that I have the wide end covered. Used prices are generally looking pretty good so that opens some options. I don't think I'll be getting any of those $5k lenses any time soon.

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11-12-2015, 03:03 PM	#16
Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	Congrats! You won't be sorry with your purchase. And the 35mm A lens rocks :-)

11-12-2015, 03:24 PM	#17
thomasfallon Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 43	Lots of great glass to choose from at dime on the dollar prices compared to any other mf system. And I picked up some great Carl Zeiss Jena glass which easily adapts.

11-12-2015, 03:27 PM	#18
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873 Original Poster	Thanks for all the encouragement! I try not to get too attached to or excited for objects but that's all out the window now! Are there any really awful 645 lenses I should avoid? At least that I don't already have?

11-12-2015, 03:46 PM	#19
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	would a mamiya 135/2.8 that says fits pentax but not a k mount be for one of these 645s? btw congrats on purchase and enjoy

11-12-2015, 03:52 PM	#20
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Congrats Matt. You know we're looking for some really outstanding landscape images from you

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72ndPoolShark Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 54	If Mike's 645D images don't inspire, check your pulse! Mike Oria Photography

11-12-2015, 10:59 PM - 1 Like	#22
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873 Original Poster	Originally posted by 72ndPoolShark If Mike's 645D images don't inspire, check your pulse! Mike Oria Photography Mike is definitely an inspiration! He gave me some advice too.

11-13-2015, 02:15 AM	#23
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,527	Originally posted by mattb123 Thanks for all the encouragement! I try not to get too attached to or excited for objects but that's all out the window now! Are there any really awful 645 lenses I should avoid? At least that I don't already have? My Pentax 200mm f/4 SMC-A lens for the 645 is my softest, lowest contrast lens. Thru the finder it looks as if the glass has hazing, but it doesn't and it was like that since day one. I would put it in the "awful" list. Anyone use a manual focus 645 telephoto prime that they find exceptional?

11-13-2015, 04:13 AM	#24
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Congrats on the new camera. Looking forward to seeing your shots with it, Matt. You have amazing country around there and do a great job of capturing it already. I'm sure medium format will be different -- a little slower process perhaps, but I still expect great things.

11-13-2015, 07:51 PM	#25
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	The 33 - 55 is a perfectly good lens in my opinion. Not as good as the DA 28 - 45, but a good lens nonetheless. If you can get a good copy for the right money, pull the trigger on that also. ---------- Post added 11-13-15 at 08:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by mattb123 Thanks for all the encouragement! I try not to get too attached to or excited for objects but that's all out the window now! Are there any really awful 645 lenses I should avoid? At least that I don't already have? Apparently the 45 you have isn't great. I have the FA45 and it's fine though not stellar...

11-13-2015, 10:30 PM	#26
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873 Original Poster	Yeah, the 45 and the 200 may not be very good performers. I've got a A 35 on the way now and will probably get a A 120 macro next. The FA 80-160 looks nice and isn't too expensive used but I'll see what I like with what I have now that I have the wide end covered. Used prices are generally looking pretty good so that opens some options. I don't think I'll be getting any of those $5k lenses any time soon.

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