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**RICHARD L.** · 10-16-2020, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

I really have to find my 67 M 200 mm f/4 and compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4 on the 645Z. Where the hell did I stash it ... !

Regards

**ivanvernon** · 10-16-2020, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

I really have to find my 67 M 200 mm f/4 and compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4 on the 645Z. Where the hell did I stash it ... !

Regards

Since you are considering 200mm lenses, I would like to insert a word in favor of the Pentax 67 200mm f 4.0, a magnificent lens that is very forgiving of extreme cropping and thus can take the place of 300mm and 400mm glass when required.

**RICHARD L.** · 10-16-2020, 01:10 PM

Totally true, Ivan. When I first got into 6X7 shooting (1991), my two first lenses were the late-model 55 mm f/4 and the 200 mm f/4 with a 67 body. I really liked this short telephoto lens, on film it was very sharp and contrasty and focused really close. I still have to retrieve it and I will compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4. Only drawback is manual-focusing, sometimes hard to achieve with these slow lenses on the 645Z.

Regards

**ivanvernon** · 10-16-2020, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

Totally true, Ivan. When I first got into 6X7 shooting (1991), my two first lenses were the late-model 55 mm f/4 and the 200 mm f/4 with a 67 body. I really liked this short telephoto lens, on film it was very sharp and contrasty and focused really close. I still have to retrieve it and I will compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4. Only drawback is manual-focusing, sometimes hard to achieve with these slow lenses on the 645Z.

Regards

The 67 lineup is full of bargain priced optical treasures, and I am enjoying trying them out on both K-1 and 645Z.

w2ck · 10-16-2020, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

I really have to find my 67 M 200 mm f/4 and compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4 on the 645Z. Where the hell did I stash it ... !

Regards

Hi,

Oh, dear. Now there's a problem I don't have. Yet, anyway. Only three bags at this point. But, I did add that third bag after I got the 645D.

Stan

**RICHARD L.** · 10-16-2020, 03:20 PM

This afternoon, I found my 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 AL, my 67 M 165 mm f/2.8 and even a 67 M 135 mm f/4 macro I had no idea I still had (I stopped using it when I bought the M* 100 mm f/4 Macro). But still, no trace of the 67 M 200 mm f/4. Aargh !

Regards

w2ck · 10-16-2020, 04:37 PM

Hi,

When you go to look for something else, there that lens will be. Happens to me all the time!

Stan

sculptormic · 10-17-2020, 03:26 AM - **5 Likes**

Pentax 645Z Mamiya shift 50/4

**ivanvernon** · 10-17-2020, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

This afternoon, I found my 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 AL, my 67 M 165 mm f/2.8 and even a 67 M 135 mm f/4 macro I had no idea I still had (I stopped using it when I bought the M* 100 mm f/4 Macro). But still, no trace of the 67 M 200 mm f/4. Aargh !

Regards

Surprised you could have forgotten the 75/2.8. That lens is a treasure indeed, and quite expensive these days. You must start a program to try it out on the Z!

**RICHARD L.** · 10-17-2020, 05:41 AM

Ivan,

I was pleasantly surprised with the 645 75 mm f/2.8 performance, both for distant subjects and macrophotography (my blueberries series with the 645 Auto Bellows). I still have to try the 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 on the 645Z (I fear it will blow away my trusted 645 75 mm though). For example, the 67 M* 300 mm f/4 is much better than any 645 prime 300 mm offerings. Still haven't found my 67 M 200 mm f/4 (I may simply buy another one on eBay, they sell for peanuts these days. I found one in Japan for 103,50 $ and free shipping).

Regards

**kaseki** · 10-17-2020, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sculptormic

Pentax 645Z Mamiya shift 50/4

Definitely in the extravagantly sculpted zone of your series of images. Thanks.

**ivanvernon** · 10-17-2020, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

Ivan,

I was pleasantly surprised with the 645 75 mm f/2.8 performance, both for distant subjects and macrophotography (my blueberries series with the 645 Auto Bellows). I still have to try the 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 on the 645Z (I fear it will blow away my trusted 645 75 mm though). For example, the 67 M* 300 mm f/4 is much better than any 645 prime 300 mm offerings. Still haven't found my 67 M 200 mm f/4 (I may simply buy another one on eBay, they sell for peanuts these days. I found one in Japan for 103,50 $ and free shipping).

Regards

Did you check what the P67 75 2.8 is selling for nowadays? I got one for $1,100 because it had a little dent in the filter thread, but otherwise they are $1,800 on up to $2,500. But I love this lens, especially its really short MFD.

**RICHARD L.** · 10-17-2020, 12:41 PM

I paid 1000$ for it when I bought it brand new from B&H many years ago. Used it sells for twice the price nowadays. Crazy !

Regards

**Ed Hurst** · 10-18-2020, 03:06 AM - **5 Likes**

North Head is a key point in Sydney - sitting at the entrance to the Harbour, it adjoins the famous suburb of Manly, it houses "Q Station" (which had been the quarantine facility when shiploads of people arrived with then-untreatable diseases) and also is home to a large area of bushland, rich in wildife such as the endangered bandicoot.

Following last summer's terrible bush fires, the drive for proper "hazard reduction burning" before the next hot season is strong. During such an operation on North Head, the fires got out of control and ran away from the fire service. Thankfully, things were salvaged before anything terrible could happen.

In these shots, you see the fire, with the buildings of Q Station in front of it.

645Z with 120mm A lens
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645Z with 6x7 400mm EDIF lens
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sculptormic · 10-18-2020, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

North Head is a key point in Sydney - sitting at the entrance to the Harbour, it adjoins the famous suburb of Manly, it houses "Q Station" (which had been the quarantine facility when shiploads of people arrived with then-untreatable diseases) and also is home to a large area of bushland, rich in wildife such as the endangered bandicoot.

Following last summer's terrible bush fires, the drive for proper "hazard reduction burning" before the next hot season is strong. During such an operation on North Head, the fires got out of control and ran away from the fire service. Thankfully, things were salvaged before anything terrible could happen.

In these shots, you see the fire, with the buildings of Q Station in front of it.

645Z with 120mm A lens
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645Z with 6x7 400mm EDIF lens
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What a nightmare ED!

10-18-2020, 03:06 AM - 5 Likes	#15209
Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	North Head is a key point in Sydney - sitting at the entrance to the Harbour, it adjoins the famous suburb of Manly, it houses "Q Station" (which had been the quarantine facility when shiploads of people arrived with then-untreatable diseases) and also is home to a large area of bushland, rich in wildife such as the endangered bandicoot. Following last summer's terrible bush fires, the drive for proper "hazard reduction burning" before the next hot season is strong. During such an operation on North Head, the fires got out of control and ran away from the fire service. Thankfully, things were salvaged before anything terrible could happen. In these shots, you see the fire, with the buildings of Q Station in front of it. 645Z with 120mm A lens [IMG][/IMG] 645Z with 6x7 400mm EDIF lens [IMG][/IMG]

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10-16-2020, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#15196
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,573	I really have to find my 67 M 200 mm f/4 and compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4 on the 645Z. Where the hell did I stash it ... ! Regards

10-16-2020, 12:22 PM	#15197
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by RICHARD L. I really have to find my 67 M 200 mm f/4 and compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4 on the 645Z. Where the hell did I stash it ... ! Regards Since you are considering 200mm lenses, I would like to insert a word in favor of the Pentax 67 200mm f 4.0, a magnificent lens that is very forgiving of extreme cropping and thus can take the place of 300mm and 400mm glass when required.

10-16-2020, 01:10 PM	#15198
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,573	Totally true, Ivan. When I first got into 6X7 shooting (1991), my two first lenses were the late-model 55 mm f/4 and the 200 mm f/4 with a 67 body. I really liked this short telephoto lens, on film it was very sharp and contrasty and focused really close. I still have to retrieve it and I will compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4. Only drawback is manual-focusing, sometimes hard to achieve with these slow lenses on the 645Z. Regards

10-16-2020, 02:06 PM	#15199
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by RICHARD L. Totally true, Ivan. When I first got into 6X7 shooting (1991), my two first lenses were the late-model 55 mm f/4 and the 200 mm f/4 with a 67 body. I really liked this short telephoto lens, on film it was very sharp and contrasty and focused really close. I still have to retrieve it and I will compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4. Only drawback is manual-focusing, sometimes hard to achieve with these slow lenses on the 645Z. Regards The 67 lineup is full of bargain priced optical treasures, and I am enjoying trying them out on both K-1 and 645Z.

10-16-2020, 02:51 PM	#15200
w2ck Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Albums Posts: 442	Originally posted by RICHARD L. I really have to find my 67 M 200 mm f/4 and compare it to the 645 FA 200 mm f/4 on the 645Z. Where the hell did I stash it ... ! Regards Hi, Oh, dear. Now there's a problem I don't have. Yet, anyway. Only three bags at this point. But, I did add that third bag after I got the 645D. Stan

10-16-2020, 03:20 PM	#15201
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,573	This afternoon, I found my 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 AL, my 67 M 165 mm f/2.8 and even a 67 M 135 mm f/4 macro I had no idea I still had (I stopped using it when I bought the M* 100 mm f/4 Macro). But still, no trace of the 67 M 200 mm f/4. Aargh ! Regards

10-16-2020, 04:37 PM	#15202
w2ck Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Albums Posts: 442	Hi, When you go to look for something else, there that lens will be. Happens to me all the time! Stan

10-17-2020, 03:26 AM - 5 Likes	#15203
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Pentax 645Z Mamiya shift 50/4

10-17-2020, 04:40 AM	#15204
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by RICHARD L. This afternoon, I found my 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 AL, my 67 M 165 mm f/2.8 and even a 67 M 135 mm f/4 macro I had no idea I still had (I stopped using it when I bought the M* 100 mm f/4 Macro). But still, no trace of the 67 M 200 mm f/4. Aargh ! Regards Surprised you could have forgotten the 75/2.8. That lens is a treasure indeed, and quite expensive these days. You must start a program to try it out on the Z!

10-17-2020, 05:41 AM	#15205
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,573	Ivan, I was pleasantly surprised with the 645 75 mm f/2.8 performance, both for distant subjects and macrophotography (my blueberries series with the 645 Auto Bellows). I still have to try the 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 on the 645Z (I fear it will blow away my trusted 645 75 mm though). For example, the 67 M* 300 mm f/4 is much better than any 645 prime 300 mm offerings. Still haven't found my 67 M 200 mm f/4 (I may simply buy another one on eBay, they sell for peanuts these days. I found one in Japan for 103,50 $ and free shipping). Regards

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10-17-2020, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#15206
kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by sculptormic Pentax 645Z Mamiya shift 50/4 Definitely in the extravagantly sculpted zone of your series of images. Thanks.

10-17-2020, 12:02 PM	#15207
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by RICHARD L. Ivan, I was pleasantly surprised with the 645 75 mm f/2.8 performance, both for distant subjects and macrophotography (my blueberries series with the 645 Auto Bellows). I still have to try the 67 M 75 mm f/2.8 on the 645Z (I fear it will blow away my trusted 645 75 mm though). For example, the 67 M* 300 mm f/4 is much better than any 645 prime 300 mm offerings. Still haven't found my 67 M 200 mm f/4 (I may simply buy another one on eBay, they sell for peanuts these days. I found one in Japan for 103,50 $ and free shipping). Regards Did you check what the P67 75 2.8 is selling for nowadays? I got one for $1,100 because it had a little dent in the filter thread, but otherwise they are $1,800 on up to $2,500. But I love this lens, especially its really short MFD.

10-17-2020, 12:41 PM	#15208
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,573	I paid 1000$ for it when I bought it brand new from B&H many years ago. Used it sells for twice the price nowadays. Crazy ! Regards

10-18-2020, 05:18 AM	#15210
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Originally posted by Ed Hurst North Head is a key point in Sydney - sitting at the entrance to the Harbour, it adjoins the famous suburb of Manly, it houses "Q Station" (which had been the quarantine facility when shiploads of people arrived with then-untreatable diseases) and also is home to a large area of bushland, rich in wildife such as the endangered bandicoot. Following last summer's terrible bush fires, the drive for proper "hazard reduction burning" before the next hot season is strong. During such an operation on North Head, the fires got out of control and ran away from the fire service. Thankfully, things were salvaged before anything terrible could happen. In these shots, you see the fire, with the buildings of Q Station in front of it. 645Z with 120mm A lens [/url][/IMG] 645Z with 6x7 400mm EDIF lens [/url][/IMG] What a nightmare ED!