Post your medium format photos!

Ryan Tischer · 11-03-2014, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by susanb

Ditto!

Do you find the zoom lenses to be heavy? Any particular restrictions on f stop with them?

I've seen so few images with the zooms and they are so convenient for a bigger variety of circumstances. Love you choice of the 35mm for the tree, awesome capture.

Susan

Susan, thank you! The 35mm is my most used lens.

The 45-85 is an awesome lens and very sharp up to f/14, then it starts to fall off around f/16 due to diffraction. The 80-160 is the other zoom I own, it's also very good, but not quite as sharp as the 45-85, but that may just be my copy of it. They aren't terribly heavy, with the 45-85 pretty reasonable and 80-160 a bit heavier. Both lenses are sharpest at their widest focal length and fall of slightly towards the high focal lengths, more so my copy of the 80-160 than the 45-85.

The new 28-45 is a BEAST, which is one of the reasons I've not jumped at getting it. I'd have preferred the 28-45 sacrifice IS for savings in size and weight, but I'm sure the wedding and event photographers think it's worth it...they don't have to hike as far as I do!

---------- Post added 11-03-14 at 09:29 AM ----------

Originally posted by Thomasbrowphoto

Beautiful as always Ryan, love the Tree Farm Pano, and that first shot of the lace leaf maple. Killing it mate! :-)

Thank you, Thomas!

**Ray Cox** · 11-03-2014, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ryan Tischer

Susan, thank you! The 35mm is my most used lens.

The 45-85 is an awesome lens and very sharp up to f/14, then it starts to fall off around f/16 due to diffraction. The 80-160 is the other zoom I own, it's also very good, but not quite as sharp as the 45-85, but that may just be my copy of it. They aren't terribly heavy, with the 45-85 pretty reasonable and 80-160 a bit heavier. Both lenses are sharpest at their widest focal length and fall of slightly towards the high focal lengths, more so my copy of the 80-160 than the 45-85.

The new 28-85 is a BEAST, which is one of the reasons I've not jumped at getting it. I'd have preferred the 28-45 sacrifice IS for savings in size and weight, but I'm sure the wedding and event photographers think it's worth it...they don't have to hike as far as I do!

---------- Post added 11-03-14 at 09:29 AM ----------

Thank you, Thomas!

Ryan
Yes, you are absolutely right that the 28-45 is a BEAST! I have been toting it around and I have to admit it is heavy. BUT, this lens creates files that are killers.
With the camera back pack weighing in at 40# it makes hiking a little slower for a guy my age (69). On the plus side it has caused me to work out a bit more to keep in shape to use it. Did I mention this lens is heavy?

LFLee · 11-03-2014, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Thomasbrowphoto

A picture looking from the top of Ebor Falls,NSW Australia.
645Z + DA25mm
thomasbrownimages.com

wow! your images look much much more better viewing from your website - must be crappy compression degrade the image posted here?...

would be great if you provide a direct link to your website next time you post?

DickC · 11-03-2014, 10:06 AM

Love the lake, you did a good job using the reflections to show depth in the photo, thanks for sharing!!

itshimitis · 11-03-2014, 12:40 PM - **1 Like**

Some from a wet day in Whitstable:

Pentax 645Z DA 28 - 45 + Lee Little Stopper and 0.9 GND

B/W

without filter:

DickC · 11-03-2014, 12:46 PM

Like the B&W best, a nice photo, really draws the eye into it!!

mikeSF · 11-03-2014, 04:16 PM - **2 Likes**

been too busy to get out there, but I made it Pier 7, San Francisco last evening

City Lights

City Lights
645D & D FA55

BenMessina · 11-04-2014, 02:25 AM - **1 Like**

A little gorge I discovered a while back and decided to re-shoot it with the new Pentax gear.
645z with 25mm DA lens

**unkipunki** · 11-04-2014, 07:02 AM - **4 Likes**

A few from this morning with the 645z and the 'kit' SMC Pentax-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL [IF] SDM AW. The first two on a tripod and the third hand held.

DickC · 11-04-2014, 07:50 AM

Really nice work, thanks for sharing!!

**unkipunki** · 11-04-2014, 07:56 AM - **4 Likes**

And one other taken with the 645z and the HD Pentax-DA 645 28-45mm F4.5 ED AW SR. Sorry for the repetitive subject matter but the light was changing every second and producing different outcomes.

Victor Wolansky · 11-04-2014, 11:47 AM - **1 Like**

the same day I received the lens, I was lucky to have that perfect combination of cloudy enough to get nice colors. The dynamic range of this camera is nothing but amazing

4 seconds exposure and shadows recovery in Lightroom.

https://500px.com/photo/88619639/

cosmonaut · 11-04-2014, 12:03 PM - **1 Like**

Two weeks with the 645z. Is this heaven?

eddie1960 · 11-04-2014, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by cosmonaut

Two weeks with the 645z. Is this heaven?

Nice

So not what you think of Medium format for and so good at it. Wish I could afford one

unixrevolution · 11-04-2014, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by cosmonaut

Two weeks with the 645z. Is this heaven?

It may be close, but I'm convinced an autofocus, digital true 6x7 format camera is what waits in heaven

11-03-2014, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#6077
Ray Cox Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Utica,Il Posts: 184	Originally posted by Ryan Tischer Susan, thank you! The 35mm is my most used lens. The 45-85 is an awesome lens and very sharp up to f/14, then it starts to fall off around f/16 due to diffraction. The 80-160 is the other zoom I own, it's also very good, but not quite as sharp as the 45-85, but that may just be my copy of it. They aren't terribly heavy, with the 45-85 pretty reasonable and 80-160 a bit heavier. Both lenses are sharpest at their widest focal length and fall of slightly towards the high focal lengths, more so my copy of the 80-160 than the 45-85. The new 28-85 is a BEAST, which is one of the reasons I've not jumped at getting it. I'd have preferred the 28-45 sacrifice IS for savings in size and weight, but I'm sure the wedding and event photographers think it's worth it...they don't have to hike as far as I do! ---------- Post added 11-03-14 at 09:29 AM ---------- Thank you, Thomas! Ryan Yes, you are absolutely right that the 28-45 is a BEAST! I have been toting it around and I have to admit it is heavy. BUT, this lens creates files that are killers. With the camera back pack weighing in at 40# it makes hiking a little slower for a guy my age (69). On the plus side it has caused me to work out a bit more to keep in shape to use it. Did I mention this lens is heavy? Last edited by Ray Cox; 11-03-2014 at 09:50 AM. Reason: lens size

11-04-2014, 02:25 AM - 1 Like	#6083
BenMessina Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 36	A little gorge I discovered a while back and decided to re-shoot it with the new Pentax gear. 645z with 25mm DA lens Last edited by BenMessina; 01-06-2015 at 12:01 AM.

11-04-2014, 11:47 AM - 1 Like	#6087
Victor Wolansky Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 91	One of my first 645Z anb 25mm pictures the same day I received the lens, I was lucky to have that perfect combination of cloudy enough to get nice colors. The dynamic range of this camera is nothing but amazing 4 seconds exposure and shadows recovery in Lightroom. https://500px.com/photo/88619639/

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11-03-2014, 08:28 AM	#6076
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	Originally posted by susanb Ditto! Do you find the zoom lenses to be heavy? Any particular restrictions on f stop with them? I've seen so few images with the zooms and they are so convenient for a bigger variety of circumstances. Love you choice of the 35mm for the tree, awesome capture. Susan Susan, thank you! The 35mm is my most used lens. The 45-85 is an awesome lens and very sharp up to f/14, then it starts to fall off around f/16 due to diffraction. The 80-160 is the other zoom I own, it's also very good, but not quite as sharp as the 45-85, but that may just be my copy of it. They aren't terribly heavy, with the 45-85 pretty reasonable and 80-160 a bit heavier. Both lenses are sharpest at their widest focal length and fall of slightly towards the high focal lengths, more so my copy of the 80-160 than the 45-85. The new 28-45 is a BEAST, which is one of the reasons I've not jumped at getting it. I'd have preferred the 28-45 sacrifice IS for savings in size and weight, but I'm sure the wedding and event photographers think it's worth it...they don't have to hike as far as I do! ---------- Post added 11-03-14 at 09:29 AM ---------- Originally posted by Thomasbrowphoto Beautiful as always Ryan, love the Tree Farm Pano, and that first shot of the lace leaf maple. Killing it mate! :-) Thank you, Thomas!

11-03-2014, 09:59 AM	#6078
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by Thomasbrowphoto A picture looking from the top of Ebor Falls,NSW Australia. 645Z + DA25mm thomasbrownimages.com wow! your images look much much more better viewing from your website - must be crappy compression degrade the image posted here?... would be great if you provide a direct link to your website next time you post?

11-03-2014, 10:06 AM	#6079
DickC Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colville Washington state Posts: 31	Love the lake, you did a good job using the reflections to show depth in the photo, thanks for sharing!!

11-03-2014, 12:40 PM - 1 Like	#6080
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Some from a wet day in Whitstable: Pentax 645Z DA 28 - 45 + Lee Little Stopper and 0.9 GND B/W without filter:

11-03-2014, 12:46 PM	#6081
DickC Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colville Washington state Posts: 31	Like the B&W best, a nice photo, really draws the eye into it!!

11-03-2014, 04:16 PM - 2 Likes	#6082
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	been too busy to get out there, but I made it Pier 7, San Francisco last evening City Lights City Lights 645D & D FA55

11-04-2014, 07:02 AM - 4 Likes	#6084
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	A few from this morning with the 645z and the 'kit' SMC Pentax-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL [IF] SDM AW. The first two on a tripod and the third hand held.

11-04-2014, 07:50 AM	#6085
DickC Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colville Washington state Posts: 31	Really nice work, thanks for sharing!!

11-04-2014, 07:56 AM - 4 Likes	#6086
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	And one other taken with the 645z and the HD Pentax-DA 645 28-45mm F4.5 ED AW SR. Sorry for the repetitive subject matter but the light was changing every second and producing different outcomes.

11-04-2014, 12:03 PM - 1 Like	#6088
cosmonaut Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 35	Two weeks with the 645z. Is this heaven?

11-04-2014, 01:39 PM	#6089
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by cosmonaut Two weeks with the 645z. Is this heaven? Nice So not what you think of Medium format for and so good at it. Wish I could afford one

11-04-2014, 01:42 PM	#6090
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by cosmonaut Two weeks with the 645z. Is this heaven? It may be close, but I'm convinced an autofocus, digital true 6x7 format camera is what waits in heaven