Your videos are in one essence and one word, perfect. Nothing quite like it online. Innovative, informative, original and classy.. all wrapped up with top notch photography, editing and direction. You are the man.. too good for UA-cam actually. Keep up the amazing work!
@@MediaDivision Seriously, I came here to say the same thing. You are worlds ahead of the rest. Thank you for your quality audio and balanced levels specifically. Huge pet peeve and you just kill it. Great content. Please continue, I'd watch you on any platform.
@@mikelangford1835 so sweet Mike… thanks a lot!!! I always worry that my Audio doesn't cut it as I use relatively modest equipment, know nothing about it, and twiddle a lot with the levels… thank god it seems to work out 😊
Since first seeing this video I have been slowly building my Mamiya 645 lens set. After extensive testing I can only say these lenses are a phenomenal value and have their own distinct look. Most noticeable is their excellent and accurate - to the point of stunning - capture of the color and subtleties in skin tones. I also love their protection of shadows; while they are good with contrast these lenses are not harshly contrasty and as a result shadows are most often rendered with great subtlety and don’t go jet black. In short they shoot like they have a kind of black pro mist built in. As noted in this video. Aa far as sharpness is concerned these lenses are razor sharp and provide satisfying subject-to-background separation. Bonuses include how incredibly well built they are and as far as the primes are concerned are quite lightweight (the 105-210 is built like a tank and therefore HEAVY but is wonderfully well mannered, sharp and handles like a 35mm format zoom lens) I originally purchased one as a low cost “sandbox” test just to see. It took me a while to get my head around just how good the lens is. Note: I also shoot with Hasselblad (Zeiss editions) and Leica R series lenses. These lenses are impeccable and each has it’s own distinct look and live up to their stellar reputations. My point in mentioning them is that I believe the MAMIYA 645 lenses can be credibly placed into this category of optics with only a few small but notable disadvantages when compared to them: 1) there is a degree of chromatic aberration that the other two lenses pretty much eliminate; especially the Leica glass. Personally, I find that it takes pixel peeping to even find it and for its other advantages and low cost I would hardly consider it a sacrifice. 2) the general lightness in weight of the lenses tends to make me think that the build quality may be sub par but based on the age of these lenses and their still excellent functioning I think it’s just my imagination. Beginners: you can afford these lenses and you get to win twice: 1) super low cost for entry (as of right now but some versions are getting more expensive) 2) even after you build your book you can still shoot with these lenses IF they possess the look you are after for a given shoot. In short you will have made a valuable long term invest in your work and your career. Oh....and if your have not entered the world of adapted lenses, I promise you you have NOTHING to worry about with these lenses; I shoot on a full frame DSLR and do not get any vignetting. I am just as excited now about these lenses - even amidst my arsenal of other quality glass - as I was when I first began acquiring them. Have some fun! Get Out There.
You really don't need to ask for like and subscribe. Thank you for setting a new standard of quality on this kind of UA-cam videos. I am enjoying every second of it. And those live music shots look stunning.
Thanks a lot Exinexi... glad to hear that. The sad truth is, that over 80% of my views are from non subscribers... so, a little kick in the butt seems to be appropriate 😝😝😝
@@MediaDivision Your channel shouldn't stay a hidden gem for too long. But who knows, UA-cam audience may not be ready for this level of quality yet. Just saw another video where you sing. Delightful stuff. I would love to see some more Mavo footage. Paired with that 80mm, I could watch that all day, nevermind the content.
@@exinexi hahahah... yeah, we can all agree that I should stop singing! There will be a lot coming in the future, as the LF is our main cam... BUT it might be important what contend... You don't want to watch a colonoscopy in 6K RAW 3:1: I assume you already saw the LAOWA footage?
I just wanted to come back to this video and say thank you for bringing these lenses to my attention! I have since picked up the 35mm 3.5, 55mm 2.8, and the 80mm 1.9 for my ZCam E2 and F6. I've always loved vintage lenses and previously was using the Rokkor X line from Minolta, but these lenses have since become my favorite. Love this channel BTW! I'm a huge fan of your production quality and informative based content.
Thanks a lot Forrest… glad you found something to love. I believe, that it is so important to add something that has a soul to ones work. Thanks for hanging!
Can't lie… it didn't. We did this because there was a general trend and they came down quite a bit again… like most vintage lenses in the past years. Nothing anybody ever did on youtube really did swing a market
@@MediaDivision Give yourself some credit. This video is probably the new golden standard on lens overviews. Everytime I run into someone we all pull up your video.
Would be interested in seeing one of your videos on the Pentax super Takumars for cine. I see a lot of young filmmakers putting them on Blackmagic cameras here in LA.
@@MediaDivision yeah well, the word "filmmaker" loses it's meaning month by month, because being overused by vloggers who cannot make even their own shit right. :D It makes me mad.
@@malicsgabor Don't be to harsh... one has to start somewhere and not everybody has the dedication that it takes to be good.... and I don't consider myself good. Deakins must think I'm a joke but thank god he is way to cool to laugh about me
These videos are amazing, highly professional both knowledge-wise and production-wise! Even if I'm mainly (almost only) a still photography shooter, I find this to be among the best available on UA-cam. I would love to see more history related material too, videos on old cameras and old technologies is always inspiring. Keep up the fantastic job!
Thanks a lot Patric... and thanks for the input. We are working on an episode about Ultra Panavision 70... and while we are at it, we are trying to built a DIY system.... that might be for you ;-)
This video tutorial is truly one of the best I've ever seen and believe me I have seen a lot. If I'm not on a photoshoot I'm studying photography and studying gear. Recently landed a wonderful assignments doing Global corporate photography and videography and need to beef up my videography knowledge. I will be a student of yours from now on
hahahahah.... I feel a bit like Yoda now. The camera turn on you must 😂I'm very glad you like it and thank you for the kindness. Nice to have you around
@@MediaDivision I've been shooting Nikon Panasonic and Hasselblad professionally looks like I'm going to be heading down Mamiya kit I think I'm going to need a bigger car
Thank you so much for this video, I got me buying a whole set of them here in Japan and mount them on an Ursa Mini. Currently shooting an indie with them and could not be more mind blown by the quality of these lenses. Great advice, thank you!
Ein mit so viel Liebe gemacht ist empfehlungs Video über Linsen und deren Test dazu ist einfach nur unglaublich gut, präzise expertise mit nicht viel Blabla ich liebe deinen Kanal. Alleine dein colour grading mit der GH 5 zeigt mir wieder dass man mit einer bezahlbaren Kamera mit dem entsprechenden Know-How auch gute Videos produzieren kann. Vielen Dank für deine Tipps mach bitte weiter so
Vielen Dank… ein schöner Strauß Blumen… ich wusste nicht das ich sooo offensichtlich deutsch bin 😉 Ich werde mein Bestes tun… solange Zeit und Geld reichen ;-)))
Media Division I was wondering actually if you would have an idea about adding an anamorphic projector lens in front of a MF lens like the Mamiya Sekor putting the whole thing on a camera with an APS-C sensor whether the image would cover the whole sensor rather then cutting the side off?
If you would want to use the whole lens projection you would need a much stronger focal reducer. O.4x or something like that.. I don’t know of any reducer like that. with the Kipon you loose a bit FOV but most projector lenses need crops anyways
Media Division I’m not necessarily that concerned, at least in theory, with a crop of the bigger image circle. I really am looking for 2x squeeze anamorphic, but I just don't want waste pixels on black pillar bars as a starting point.
Excellent video, the production value of your channel is immense! Just hope cinematographers don't drive up the price of 645 lenses, I've been saving up for that glorious 80mm 1.9 for a long time.
Thanks a lot Axel. The "long time" might be the problem. I bought my first for 180… now they go for more then 300$… you might go now, or they are out of reach forever :-(
@@MediaDivision And now, soon 2 years after the this video, they go for $700 in good condition, and showing no signs of stopping. Too bad I only just now discovered this excellent channel. :)
@@ambiyond let you in on a little known fact but apparently ARRI's Prime DNA lenses are in fact mainly rehoused Mamiya Sekor's. Look at the chart - they are exact same specs: www.cined.com/arri-prime-65-s-and-prime-dna-announced/
@@FalloutMediaHK The Prime-S-series is yes! They were used on Dumbo and many other movies, truly gorgeous lenses, the other Prime DNA"s are rehoused Hassleblad HC lenses, but theres no way to adapt those to EF/PL I don't think.
I have a m645 500mm the biggest of these lenses and now that you’ve made this video I have discovered I’m going to get the adapter for my gh5 body. Thanks!
This is amazing, thank you so much for this video! I bought the 80mm f1.9 and 55mm 2.8 - I adapt it to my GFX.. and man I love everything about it. I'm considering getting the 110MM as it is the closes to the 85MM FF focal length.
Ahh this was my secret weapon for about 20 years, got the entire range of lenses with camera for about 400EUR 🥰 Used it on Canon’s, it could make even the cheapest APS-C sing 😍
It's funny when you see the whole range in comparison you can just see what makes the Mamiya Sekor C 80mm special, its like the other focal lengths were attempts at greatness but that one gets it all right, like a painter whose done a long range of portraits but thats his masterpiece.
Yeah... the 80 is my favourite, too....but You really would have a hard time telling them apart. The 35 looks just like the 80 on s35... not that fast of course.
@@VladimirPlavac I don't "manage" at all ;-) The Talkies are shot with the MAVO LF that obviously is clean as a babies butt. But GH5 and EVA on are clean enough, too, if you don't push the shadows, and I never do. I think that people are obsessed with noise. I don't care... maybe it stays away because of that ?!😝 If you shot a dark scene... leave it dark. If you want something bright, make it bright in real life. If you can't ... shoot anyway.
If I must say only a word, that would be: “Wow!” Is that even a word? This video is soooooo well explained, shot and done. Thanks. Thanks. I’ve tracked down a whole set of Mamiya three years ago. They are all same year, same series. Almost all of them from the same photographer in Japan. I love the image they have. I’ve added the focus gear and 80mm filter thread on the whole set. I’m still having second thoughts to have their mounts replace by PL. (expensive at Duclos) Honestly I miss wide angles and I’m happy that you talked about ARRI and RED mounts which are the Cameras I usually shoot them with. Sony Venice too lately. This optics are fantastic. Thanks again for this great video.
Hey Pedro, thanks a lot for the flowers, trying and improving all the time. I wouldn't replace the mount to PL, it just takes away their future compatibility with larger formats...LPL to start with, and I don't expect it to end there. 65mm seems to be a logical extension. Also, it would take away the ability to use focal reducers that will indeed give you somewhat wide FOV with the 35mm giving a 24,5 equivalent.
Love the production on your videos! My wallet is very afraid, however. Everytime I see adapting lenses like this, it makes me want to grab a m43 camera and speedboosters for fun. I'm more of a stills person but I'm always fond of unconventional lenses for videography, they can give such a different look and feel, like the Helios 44 with it's crazy bokeh. Watching that in motion is crazy.
Hey guys! Binge watching all of your videos after seeing the Lens Rehousing documentary. With these lenses, did you guys grab the N versions or the first gen versions of the mamiyas? I heard the N versions are a necessity due to the new coating for the wider angle lenses in particular
@@MediaDivision Bought 5 of these damn lenses after watching your video ;) Will be pairing with anamorphic scopes, let's see how that goes. That focal reducer is a little pricey, wish I could find others for Nikon Z mount. Dumb adapter for now. Cheers.
@@tjpenton Sorry for causing vast investment fever ;-) I pair them with the Panasonic LA7200 and with AnamorphiX 1.3 from Letus. For me, that worked only with the 35mm and the 45mm (with the booster).... let me know, if you get good results with along lens: the 80mm would be swell.
@@MediaDivision I opted for mostly 2.8 models, that way I can shoot wide open (better shaped anamorphic bokeh wide open) while still maintaining sharpness. Since the Z6 is FF, hoping the 80mm 2.8 will be solid.
I recently got the opportunity to work with the Arriflex 765, where we had the Mamiya 645 as a directors' viewfinder. Really wild to work with 65mm film, especially in a student production, but the look and feel to work with this format was just unbelievable. I'm really enjoying re binging your channel at the moment, btw ^^ Great work you're doing here! Absolutely not snackable, but very inspiring and "wissensdurststillend" while looking awesome. I really appreciate you going the extra mile compositing yourself in Alien for example and not bending the knee to the UA-cam trend algorithm. I'd really like to test the impossible aputure setup sometimes in the future ^^ Grüße aus Offenburg ;)
Ziemlich geil … wenn Ihr mal die Gelegenheit habt wieder auf 65mm zu filmen… sagt unbedingt bescheid... würde unheimlich gerne mitspielen… wäre mir eine Episode mit allen beteiligten Firmen/Schulen/Channeln schon wert. Danke für die Blumen! Grüße aus Hamburg
@@MediaDivision Ah schade, dann macht das vielleicht nur die US-Division. Bei PotatoJet war schon ein paar mal einer von Arri und die haben zum Beispiel über die Signature Primes geredet oder ne Factory Tour in München gemacht
oder vielleicht muss man nur den richtigen erwischen... ich weiß es nicht. Ich mache das aber nicht mehr proaktiv. Ich habe eine alte Alexa und wenn Arri Ihre cameras oder Objektive präsentieren möchte haben die sicherlich bessere Möglichkeiten. Ich hätte Lust gehabt eine Kollaboration in Sachen Grundlagenbildung mit Arri zu machen... aber, soll wohl nicht sein@@frameguide
Thanks a lot TC… I don't quite remember where I heard it first… it is a long time ago. But when you know it, it is fairly easy to find… not much details though. theasc.com/ac_magazine/December2014/Interstellar/page1.html
I have been watching this video for years now, lusting after the Kipon baveyes and mamiya combo...... Ive finally jumped on it and now i have a Kipon baveyes, 55mm f2.8 and 80mm f1.9....now im looking at getting either the 110 f2.8 or 150mm f2.8.....ive love Mamiya lenses since i got into Rollei Rolleinar lenses and found out Mamiya made them
You said 2001 Space Odessy and Lawrence of Arabia were shot on large sensors. For the benefit of the kids watching this, please, ... !!! those films were shot medium format FILM !!! (65mm Todd AO, to be precise, then printed on DP 70mm with stereo sound track)
yeah... I noticed that to late.... but I can talk myself out of it... negatives are sensors, just analog ;-) Anyhow... I think one gets the gist. Well spotted. But if we want to be precise here: There is no medium format in film… 65/70mm is defined as "large format" in cinematography (I mention that in the video. Also, according to "Shot on What" 2001 and Lawrence of Arabia are credited as Super Panavision 70 that is not identical to Todd AO. IMDB lists 2001 as Cinerama, Super Panavision and Todd AO.
@@MediaDivision Yes of course, I know what you mean, that film is a form of 'sensor', and most watching your video ( which I found very informative thank you) will understand this, and well, it's water under the bridge now. But it's interesting if IMDB lists 2001 with any amount of Cinerama, because this is the 3-camera/3-projector set up, and I don't think there is a single frame of Cinerama in that film.
Yeah, sound strange to me, too. Of course, 2001 used no 3 camera system… but without doing extensive research I know that some cinerama shot where done with ultra Panavision for practical reasons (I think there is a river rafting scene where they did that)… maybe there is a camera that was branded as cinerama from that, that has been also used for 2001… or, it is simply bogus ;-) Thanks for the flower and your input Kevin!
Of course... classic brain fart, .6 density so 2 stops... you are the first to notice including myself!!! Thanks for the correction... unfortunately YT doesn't allow to put in notifications any more. Thanks for the flowers
This was super interesting - I've recently picked up a 6x7 lens and was looking into the Mamiya set. I wish there was a booster option for EF mount, though.. Does anyone know of any options for Mamiya 645 or Pentax 6x7 lenses to EF mount as a focal reducer/speedbooster? I have the MagicBooster speedbooster mount in my Ursa Mini Pro, hoping to combine it maybe.
Thanks man. There is enough space in the mount with cameras without a mirror, like the c200, 2300, c700, Alexa Mini, EVA1… you name it. The element will just have to extrude a lot into the camera. You could built one yourself (if you have the guts) taking a Kipon apart… I just suggested such a solution to Kipon and they have thought about that before……… we will see.
@@MediaDivision Yeah in my Ursa there's no room to further mount anymore glass (especially with the existing magic booster in it) but I'd love to see one hacked together for EF adapting.
The demand for this is very low in this kind of environment. Not everyone comes to UA-cam to learn things but when I discovered your channel a few months back, the pattern of content you are producing is educational to things I could not focus on in film school so that is a bonus. Other channels took a lot of time but mostly people today are guerrilla filmmakers. I will do my best to share your channel with others in the film industry if topics of your videos come into mind. You are one of many hidden talented channels. Please do not stop.
Thank you for this! We just ordered all of the lenses in this video because of your presentation! I think we got all of them for a little over a thousand.
@@MediaDivision This is just a fun creative set to have. Not expecting them to take the place of others we have. I feel like they will be great for particular looks. And if not we can sell the set. I'm going to be using these with the BMPCC4k and I'm wondering what the best focal reducer for the micro four thirds mount is? Love your videos.. Thanks again!
I think that is a healthy attitude to about everything ;-) I ever only had my Metabones Ultra for MFT... so can't really compare that. But no complaints - works well. The .64 should work well with a Mamiya 645 to F Adapter. There are many... but I tested none as I don't own Nikon lenses. You'll find a link in the description of the video!
@@jmoss99 Yes.. all lenses do that.... wider ones less than longer ones. It is very basic and you can find a ton of videos about that. Some cine lenses mitigate that breathing - it is a feature. I am happy you like the videos.
exactly... I'll try this one last time: Sometimes I like to eat apples... Sometimes I like to eat oranges. I don't prefer either in general. If I make a cake, I prefer apples… in an icecream, I prefer Oranges and it might be the other way around next week. It is not about photo versus cine. Neither of these lenses are cine lenses. "Cine" is a practical and not an optical thing.
@@jmoss99 Do they look different...? yes. A lot?... no. Is that relevant to you… only you can say. It is like comparing red wines or apples and oranges. It is a lot about taste and little about objective things. There are plenty of lens tests that do comparisons. Check them out and judge yourself. Here is a short direct comparisons in one of our videos (timecode) Canon FD, Contax, Mamyia, Leica ua-cam.com/video/bIhaItLnSR0/v-deo.html
"...in the 70s zooms were still shyte." - I'm an old glass aficionado and truer words have never been spoken. Have you every played around with any of the old ultra-speed f/1 or f/1.2 glass from Canon or Nikon on cinema cameras? The Nikon 55mm f/1.2 (the original single coated model) is one of my mainstays for stills photography. It's noticeably soft wide open, but by f/2 it's ridiculously sharp. It just has this...feel to it, very similar to what I saw out of The Dark Knight in this video. Great work as always! (Coincidentally, I'm planning on getting into medium format photography at some point, and the Mamiya 645 series is my first choice at the moment. I think you just helped solidify that.)
Thanks Benjamin… like we discussed before, I am into Contax Zeiss and working on an episode about those… quality wise the should easily match Nikkors or Canon. That set even has a very usable zoom (being developed a bit later).
Thanks man… unfortunately, there are no focal reducers to get most of the image circle on a full frame camera… if you just put it on without, It will lock pretty much like a Mamiya FF lens of the same time.
Another great post. Can't understand why so few views???. I am shooting with this Kipon speed booster Mamiya 645 on the panasonic S1, its incredible and an incredible combination. The 35mm in particular is doing something very special i feel, hard to quantify but i find it pairs well with anamorphic. Kipon very kindly gave me an adapter. I think a lot of people are making the mistake and commenting all over the web about simple dumb adaptors, this is an optical component and completely different.
Well, it is a very special subject in a small niche. Very few will be attracted to these lenses and we expected it to be low on views. More lenses at better prices for us ;-) Kipon did a nice job helping to resurrect a lot of old medium format lenses.
@@MediaDivision I think this subject is a slow burn , there really is something special going on with this kipon speed boosted mamiya lenses. this is something i did with the Panasonic S1 /high speed HD mode/ Kipon M645-SL medium format speed booster , Mamiya sekkor 120mm F4.5. vimeo.com/361507720 (please delete if inappropriate.)
Refreshes my thoughts of using my Bronica 645 lenses and the Canon EF adapter for video. I have 50mm & 75mm 2.8 and 45-90 & 110-220 zoom which are about f4.5.
Looks like you only post one video a month, but thats cool with me given the outstanding quality of your videos! I hope you're ready to get nerdy cos I've got some lens questions for you! For a long time now I've been wanting to invest in a good set of prime lenses that wouldn't break the bank. As a result of your video I realised medium format lenses were a no-brainer! For about the last month I've been doing some serious research into the Mamiya lenses, and already started a bit of my own collection. My question for you is...how did you decide between the Mamiya Sekor C and Sekor N lenses? I noticed you have a mix of both. From the forums I've read, the original C lenses are heavier than the N (N standing for New) due to the N having a plastic focus ring. The N lenses have the same optics as the C but have a bit more contrast due to different coatings on the glass. The newer coatings were also designed to cut down on any lens flares. Have you noticed any noticeable difference in contrast or flares between your C and N lenses? I'd be interested in your opinion. The perfectionist in me also wants to put together a matching set! For anyone else that's interested in further reading about the Mamiya lenses, I found this great resource... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamiya_645 Thanks again for the great content! Raymond.
Yeah… videos like that take ages to produce and to research… and they bring a cool 20$ in revenue… so I do as much as I feel like. I have to say that I can't see any meaningful difference between the C and the N lenses. Lot's of Lens-Expert discussions sound a bit like wine tastings… very individual isn taste that will change tomorrow. 99% couldn't tell a Canon OEM glass from a Arri Master Prime. If you are looking for an "All day Every day" set, I wouldn't go for the Mamiyas. They are cluncy and the mechanics are not to nice. If they are not used with a booster they are quite narrow and to slow I would go for this: media-division.de/zeiss.jpg Cine Modded Contax Zeiss The "Super Speeds" 35mm f1.4 50mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4 are optically almost identical to the Zeiss Super Speeds MK I/II/III cine lenses that where used for The Shining, Lost in Translatuon, Robo Cop, and so many others I will do an episode about those and how to declick them etc in late Juli
I do like the characteristics of the Mamiya lenses. I'm curious to see what Fujifilm will do with their GFX100. Apparently, they will offer a 24 fps in full readout! I'm impressed with your effort getting people to talk about these lenses. Good Stuff!
AT LAST, I've ordered a Mamiya 45mm with a Kipon speed booster for my Sony A7sii... Hope i would use this on my next project... Once again thank you for making this amazing video...
You sir, deserves a cookie! Lovely mini review and some experiments! With great treatment to your whole review in post too! I myself am also trying to acquire a good decent Mamiya 645 80mmf1.9 too to adapt to my MAVO. So the hunt is still On. Lol
Thanks a lot for that extremely interesting video... If you made that video again today, the Fujifilm GFX system would be worth mentioning as their latest camera offers really interesting video specs...
Hi, thanks for all the informations about those lens. I use a Kipon booster with Mamiya lens on a S1H and im wondering if the image would look the same with a non booster adaptor except the crop factor ?
If you had to choose between a set of Mamiya 645s and a set of Contax Zeiss lenses which would you choose? Which have you enjoyed shooting with most? Which have you enjoyed the results from the most? I am currently saving up for a set of lenses for my Fuji XT3 (APS-C) and I can find a lot more examples of Contax Zeiss footage than I can for Mamiya. I am also not sure which would be more cost-effective. The Mamiya's seem a little more affordable, but also seem like they'd require a focal reducer if I wanted a set (which I don't currently own) so that cost may end up balancing out. Do you have a focal reducer for each lens, or do you find it easy to just use one focal reducer for many lenses in a set? Thanks! Brilliant video as always!
Hmmm.... for all day use, certainly the Zeiss. The built quality, handling, and overall ease of use is much better with them. I really dig the image of the Mamiyas, and I might even call the 80mm f1.9 my favourite lens, but the difference in the image is minimal while the working experience difference is massive. The Mamiyas are clunky, especially with the booster. It's like driving an old VW bully next to a modern sedan. Also, the XT3 is s35 and Mamiyas only play out their goods on full frame as you would loose a stop of light. As far as I know, there is no 0.5x focal reducer 645 to s35 in production I only use one focal reducer... these things are super expensive. It adds bulk on compacts systems, but switching lenses is just as fast and simple like it would be on an original Mamiya camera. Thanks and I hope this helps
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Your videos are in one essence and one word, perfect. Nothing quite like it online. Innovative, informative, original and classy.. all wrapped up with top notch photography, editing and direction. You are the man.. too good for UA-cam actually. Keep up the amazing work!
Now thats what I call a compliment 😊😍😅 thank you so much Michael! I hope one day UA-cam will see it the same way 😆
@@MediaDivision Seriously, I came here to say the same thing. You are worlds ahead of the rest. Thank you for your quality audio and balanced levels specifically. Huge pet peeve and you just kill it. Great content. Please continue, I'd watch you on any platform.
@@mikelangford1835 so sweet Mike… thanks a lot!!! I always worry that my Audio doesn't cut it as I use relatively modest equipment, know nothing about it, and twiddle a lot with the levels… thank god it seems to work out 😊
Since first seeing this video I have been slowly building my Mamiya 645 lens set. After extensive testing I can only say these lenses are a phenomenal value and have their own distinct look. Most noticeable is their excellent and accurate - to the point of stunning - capture of the color and subtleties in skin tones.
I also love their protection of shadows; while they are good with contrast these lenses are not harshly contrasty and as a result shadows are most often rendered with great subtlety and don’t go jet black. In short they shoot like they have a kind of black pro mist built in. As noted in this video.
Aa far as sharpness is concerned these lenses are razor sharp and provide satisfying subject-to-background separation.
Bonuses include how incredibly well built they are and as far as the primes are concerned are quite lightweight (the 105-210 is built like a tank and therefore HEAVY but is wonderfully well mannered, sharp and handles like a 35mm format zoom lens)
I originally purchased one as a low cost “sandbox” test just to see. It took me a while to get my head around just how good the lens is. Note: I also shoot with Hasselblad (Zeiss editions) and Leica R series lenses. These lenses are impeccable and each has it’s own distinct look and live up to their stellar reputations. My point in mentioning them is that I believe the MAMIYA 645 lenses can be credibly placed into this category of optics with only a few small but notable disadvantages when compared to them: 1) there is a degree of chromatic aberration that the other two lenses pretty much eliminate; especially the Leica glass. Personally, I find that it takes pixel peeping to even find it and for its other advantages and low cost I would hardly consider it a sacrifice. 2) the general lightness in weight of the lenses tends to make me think that the build quality may be sub par but based on the age of these lenses and their still excellent functioning I think it’s just my imagination.
Beginners: you can afford these lenses and you get to win twice: 1) super low cost for entry (as of right now but some versions are getting more expensive) 2) even after you build your book you can still shoot with these lenses IF they possess the look you are after for a given shoot. In short you will have made a valuable long term invest in your work and your career.
Oh....and if your have not entered the world of adapted lenses, I promise you you have NOTHING to worry about with these lenses; I shoot on a full frame DSLR and do not get any vignetting.
I am just as excited now about these lenses - even amidst my arsenal of other quality glass - as I was when I first began acquiring them.
Have some fun!
Get Out There.
You are quite right about the price for those 😂 they are now 3 times at least when compared with when this video was released.
Inflation is bitch… but that is nothing compared to the Canon FD asphericals
Despite being five years old, this is a very engaging video with fantastic production. One of the best channels on UA-cam.
Thanks a lot man… always trying to produce something time less… kind of
This is gold. Knowledge, passion, devotion. Congrats man
Thanks man… glad you like it. Nice to have you around
You really don't need to ask for like and subscribe. Thank you for setting a new standard of quality on this kind of UA-cam videos. I am enjoying every second of it. And those live music shots look stunning.
Thanks a lot Exinexi... glad to hear that. The sad truth is, that over 80% of my views are from non subscribers... so, a little kick in the butt seems to be appropriate 😝😝😝
@@MediaDivision Your channel shouldn't stay a hidden gem for too long. But who knows, UA-cam audience may not be ready for this level of quality yet. Just saw another video where you sing. Delightful stuff. I would love to see some more Mavo footage. Paired with that 80mm, I could watch that all day, nevermind the content.
@@exinexi hahahah... yeah, we can all agree that I should stop singing! There will be a lot coming in the future, as the LF is our main cam... BUT it might be important what contend... You don't want to watch a colonoscopy in 6K RAW 3:1: I assume you already saw the LAOWA footage?
[] This Channel is Something Special []
Thanks man… I hope so ;-)
Excellent video. Thank you for all the effort.
Absolutely our pleasure blaine! Thanks for watching and your kindness!
I'm continually impressed with the high level of information you share. Thank you Nick!
It is my pleasure Lance… thanks for the flowers
I like how you teach. Precise, clear, bright. Thank you. You are from # 1.
I am glad you feel this way Fernando.... thanks for the flowers and thanks for watching
I just wanted to come back to this video and say thank you for bringing these lenses to my attention!
I have since picked up the 35mm 3.5, 55mm 2.8, and the 80mm 1.9 for my ZCam E2 and F6. I've always loved vintage lenses and previously was using the Rokkor X line from Minolta, but these lenses have since become my favorite.
Love this channel BTW! I'm a huge fan of your production quality and informative based content.
Thanks a lot Forrest… glad you found something to love. I believe, that it is so important to add something that has a soul to ones work. Thanks for hanging!
On the f6 are the lenses full frame with no crop of any sort? A 45 is a 45mm not a 60 or 70mm?
@@chefmonstro7411 Just seeing this, but correct.
I can't lie, this video made the prices of the lens go up.
Can't lie… it didn't. We did this because there was a general trend and they came down quite a bit again… like most vintage lenses in the past years. Nothing anybody ever did on youtube really did swing a market
@@MediaDivision Give yourself some credit. This video is probably the new golden standard on lens overviews. Everytime I run into someone we all pull up your video.
I just linked two of your videos to one of my many heavily visited websites.
Thanks man... very much appreciated
Bought a mamiya 645 the other day... it came with the 80 1.9!!! I’m soo excited to collect them all now that I watch this!!
Luck you... you started with the best
Would be interested in seeing one of your videos on the Pentax super Takumars for cine. I see a lot of young filmmakers putting them on Blackmagic cameras here in LA.
Superb video. You certainly put a lot into this, and I’m most grateful.
Thanks Joseph…. Very glad you enjoy
this is the highest quality of entertainment on youtube i have ever seen.
Thanks Alessandro!!!
Keep up the good work man, this channel truly stands out from the crowd, made by so called "filmmakers" who are only annoying videographers.
Thank you so much Malics... I consider myself a videographer just as well as a filmmaker... just terms..... as long as one tries not to be annoying 😜
@@MediaDivision yeah well, the word "filmmaker" loses it's meaning month by month, because being overused by vloggers who cannot make even their own shit right. :D It makes me mad.
@@malicsgabor Don't be to harsh... one has to start somewhere and not everybody has the dedication that it takes to be good.... and I don't consider myself good. Deakins must think I'm a joke but thank god he is way to cool to laugh about me
These videos are amazing, highly professional both knowledge-wise and production-wise! Even if I'm mainly (almost only) a still photography shooter, I find this to be among the best available on UA-cam. I would love to see more history related material too, videos on old cameras and old technologies is always inspiring. Keep up the fantastic job!
Thanks a lot Patric... and thanks for the input. We are working on an episode about Ultra Panavision 70... and while we are at it, we are trying to built a DIY system.... that might be for you ;-)
Can't wait @@MediaDivision (: Stay awesome!
You do for lenses what Philip Bloom does for cameras. Excellent job sir!
Thanks FigTree… If manufacturers would give us the cameras… we would do it for cameras, too
This video tutorial is truly one of the best I've ever seen and believe me I have seen a lot. If I'm not on a photoshoot I'm studying photography and studying gear. Recently landed a wonderful assignments doing Global corporate photography and videography and need to beef up my videography knowledge. I will be a student of yours from now on
hahahahah.... I feel a bit like Yoda now. The camera turn on you must 😂I'm very glad you like it and thank you for the kindness. Nice to have you around
@@MediaDivision I've been shooting Nikon Panasonic and Hasselblad professionally looks like I'm going to be heading down Mamiya kit I think I'm going to need a bigger car
@@photosbyjosef If you have Hasselblad already, I would look into adapting those. I don't think the Mamiyas are better, they are just cheaper
Thank you so much for this video, I got me buying a whole set of them here in Japan and mount them on an Ursa Mini. Currently shooting an indie with them and could not be more mind blown by the quality of these lenses. Great advice, thank you!
Thanks a lot Hagen... very glad they are so useful and beautiful to you. Hoppe they are not to narrow indoors using a s35 sensor
Ein mit so viel Liebe gemacht ist empfehlungs Video über Linsen und deren Test dazu ist einfach nur unglaublich gut, präzise expertise mit nicht viel Blabla ich liebe deinen Kanal. Alleine dein colour grading mit der GH 5 zeigt mir wieder dass man mit einer bezahlbaren Kamera mit dem entsprechenden Know-How auch gute Videos produzieren kann. Vielen Dank für deine Tipps mach bitte weiter so
Vielen Dank… ein schöner Strauß Blumen… ich wusste nicht das ich sooo offensichtlich deutsch bin 😉 Ich werde mein Bestes tun… solange Zeit und Geld reichen ;-)))
@@MediaDivision Also ich habs nicht gemerkt 😀
@@fabiankonrath2804 Haha... wenigstens einer der es nicht gemerkt hat :-))))))))
Still can't wait for the Medium Format with Letus Pro anamorphic adapter you teased on Anamorphic Shooters.
Great breakdown on Medium format.
See this as preparation ;-) have two episodes scheduled before the ultra panavision one
Media Division I was wondering actually if you would have an idea about adding an anamorphic projector lens in front of a MF lens like the Mamiya Sekor putting the whole thing on a camera with an APS-C sensor whether the image would cover the whole sensor rather then cutting the side off?
If you would want to use the whole lens projection you would need a much stronger focal reducer. O.4x or something like that.. I don’t know of any reducer like that. with the Kipon you loose a bit FOV but most projector lenses need crops anyways
Media Division I’m not necessarily that concerned, at least in theory, with a crop of the bigger image circle. I really am looking for 2x squeeze anamorphic, but I just don't want waste pixels on black pillar bars as a starting point.
Great video! lots of information and awesome production. Pleasing to watch
Thanks Shepi
Excellent video, the production value of your channel is immense! Just hope cinematographers don't drive up the price of 645 lenses, I've been saving up for that glorious 80mm 1.9 for a long time.
Thanks a lot Axel. The "long time" might be the problem. I bought my first for 180… now they go for more then 300$… you might go now, or they are out of reach forever :-(
@@MediaDivision And now, soon 2 years after the this video, they go for $700 in good condition, and showing no signs of stopping. Too bad I only just now discovered this excellent channel. :)
@@ambiyond let you in on a little known fact but apparently ARRI's Prime DNA lenses are in fact mainly rehoused Mamiya Sekor's. Look at the chart - they are exact same specs: www.cined.com/arri-prime-65-s-and-prime-dna-announced/
@@FalloutMediaHK The Prime-S-series is yes! They were used on Dumbo and many other movies, truly gorgeous lenses, the other Prime DNA"s are rehoused Hassleblad HC lenses, but theres no way to adapt those to EF/PL I don't think.
@@ambiyond how terribly sad, I was thinking I had found gold being able to get them for so cheap
I have a m645 500mm the biggest of these lenses and now that you’ve made this video I have discovered I’m going to get the adapter for my gh5 body. Thanks!
Sure thing… to get a relatively cheap tele… why not
Amazing as always. You deserve millions of subscribers.
I wish, I wish... thanks man!
This is amazing, thank you so much for this video!
I bought the 80mm f1.9 and 55mm 2.8 - I adapt it to my GFX.. and man I love everything about it. I'm considering getting the 110MM as it is the closes to the 85MM FF focal length.
Thanks a lot… very glad you enjoy! They surely shine on medium format cameras. Enjoy your journey and good luck!
the concert looks out of this world
Thanks man!
Watching this as my dad just gave me a Mamiya 645. This channel is insane. ❤️
Thanks Nick… have fun with that one. WARNING: Vintage lenses are addictive
I definitely found this more than mildly interesting. :) loved it!
I was hoping for that :-) cheers mate!!!!
Ahh this was my secret weapon for about 20 years, got the entire range of lenses with camera for about 400EUR 🥰 Used it on Canon’s, it could make even the cheapest APS-C sing 😍
Thats one good price.... went quite a bit up since
It's funny when you see the whole range in comparison you can just see what makes the Mamiya Sekor C 80mm special, its like the other focal lengths were attempts at greatness but that one gets it all right, like a painter whose done a long range of portraits but thats his masterpiece.
Yeah... the 80 is my favourite, too....but You really would have a hard time telling them apart. The 35 looks just like the 80 on s35... not that fast of course.
The Sekor C 80mm 1.9 is just DREAMY AF!! that's a cine lens look right there
Yes, definitely my favourite in the set.
Your footages look insanely good and your videos are so informative. We need an episode on your lighting and how you deal with exposure.
Thank you Vladimir!!! I just go with the flow, and I stoped worrying about underexposing. I used to ETTR and I am way better off not doing that.
@@MediaDivision Thank you for the info ! How do you manage to get such a clean footage in the shadows this way?
@@VladimirPlavac I don't "manage" at all ;-)
The Talkies are shot with the MAVO LF that obviously is clean as a babies butt. But GH5 and EVA on are clean enough, too, if you don't push the shadows, and I never do. I think that people are obsessed with noise. I don't care... maybe it stays away because of that ?!😝 If you shot a dark scene... leave it dark. If you want something bright, make it bright in real life. If you can't ... shoot anyway.
If I must say only a word, that would be: “Wow!”
Is that even a word?
This video is soooooo well explained, shot and done. Thanks. Thanks.
I’ve tracked down a whole set of Mamiya three years ago. They are all same year, same series. Almost all of them from the same photographer in Japan. I love the image they have. I’ve added the focus gear and 80mm filter thread on the whole set. I’m still having second thoughts to have their mounts replace by PL. (expensive at Duclos)
Honestly I miss wide angles and I’m happy that you talked about ARRI and RED mounts which are the Cameras I usually shoot them with. Sony Venice too lately.
This optics are fantastic. Thanks again for this great video.
Hey Pedro, thanks a lot for the flowers, trying and improving all the time. I wouldn't replace the mount to PL, it just takes away their future compatibility with larger formats...LPL to start with, and I don't expect it to end there. 65mm seems to be a logical extension. Also, it would take away the ability to use focal reducers that will indeed give you somewhat wide FOV with the 35mm giving a 24,5 equivalent.
Love the production on your videos! My wallet is very afraid, however. Everytime I see adapting lenses like this, it makes me want to grab a m43 camera and speedboosters for fun. I'm more of a stills person but I'm always fond of unconventional lenses for videography, they can give such a different look and feel, like the Helios 44 with it's crazy bokeh. Watching that in motion is crazy.
Thanks man… The cool things about the Mamiyas is that they are still quite affordable… and you could start with one ;-)
Hey guys! Binge watching all of your videos after seeing the Lens Rehousing documentary. With these lenses, did you guys grab the N versions or the first gen versions of the mamiyas? I heard the N versions are a necessity due to the new coating for the wider angle lenses in particular
Nice to have you around… our set is a mix. Sometimes it helps not to be to aware of things. Differences are minute at best
the concert video looks epic
Thanks a lot Sub!!!!
Some of the best reviews on this channel! Well put together.
thanks mate... trying to get better with every episode
@@MediaDivision Bought 5 of these damn lenses after watching your video ;) Will be pairing with anamorphic scopes, let's see how that goes. That focal reducer is a little pricey, wish I could find others for Nikon Z mount. Dumb adapter for now. Cheers.
@@tjpenton Sorry for causing vast investment fever ;-) I pair them with the Panasonic LA7200 and with AnamorphiX 1.3 from Letus. For me, that worked only with the 35mm and the 45mm (with the booster).... let me know, if you get good results with along lens: the 80mm would be swell.
@@MediaDivision I opted for mostly 2.8 models, that way I can shoot wide open (better shaped anamorphic bokeh wide open) while still maintaining sharpness. Since the Z6 is FF, hoping the 80mm 2.8 will be solid.
thank you for your effort! always appreciated
My pleasure Sub!!!
I recently got the opportunity to work with the Arriflex 765, where we had the Mamiya 645 as a directors' viewfinder. Really wild to work with 65mm film, especially in a student production, but the look and feel to work with this format was just unbelievable.
I'm really enjoying re binging your channel at the moment, btw ^^ Great work you're doing here! Absolutely not snackable, but very inspiring and "wissensdurststillend" while looking awesome. I really appreciate you going the extra mile compositing yourself in Alien for example and not bending the knee to the UA-cam trend algorithm. I'd really like to test the impossible aputure setup sometimes in the future ^^
Grüße aus Offenburg ;)
Ziemlich geil … wenn Ihr mal die Gelegenheit habt wieder auf 65mm zu filmen… sagt unbedingt bescheid... würde unheimlich gerne mitspielen… wäre mir eine Episode mit allen beteiligten Firmen/Schulen/Channeln schon wert. Danke für die Blumen! Grüße aus Hamburg
@@MediaDivision Mach ;) ich frag mal unseren Kontakt bei Arri, vielleicht kannst du ja für 'nen Kameratest zumindest mal in München vorbeischauen ^^
Bei Arri kannst Du knicken… die reden nicht mir UA-camrn. Habs schon x mal über 10 Ecken versucht. ich denkew das ist Kalkül... leider@@frameguide
@@MediaDivision Ah schade, dann macht das vielleicht nur die US-Division. Bei PotatoJet war schon ein paar mal einer von Arri und die haben zum Beispiel über die Signature Primes geredet oder ne Factory Tour in München gemacht
oder vielleicht muss man nur den richtigen erwischen... ich weiß es nicht. Ich mache das aber nicht mehr proaktiv. Ich habe eine alte Alexa und wenn Arri Ihre cameras oder Objektive präsentieren möchte haben die sicherlich bessere Möglichkeiten. Ich hätte Lust gehabt eine Kollaboration in Sachen Grundlagenbildung mit Arri zu machen... aber, soll wohl nicht sein@@frameguide
Such a well produced video and a pleasure to watch. How did you discover the Mamiya glass was used on Interstellar and Dark Knight?
Thanks a lot TC… I don't quite remember where I heard it first… it is a long time ago. But when you know it, it is fairly easy to find… not much details though. theasc.com/ac_magazine/December2014/Interstellar/page1.html
@@MediaDivision I was digging around trying to find that and didn't hit it, thanks!
this is a fantastic video, i simply shoot photography with the mamiya 645 and this was incredibly insightful to their lens lineup and versitility.
Thanks Adam... very glad you found it usefull
Perfekt wie immer
Danke Dir… leider haben Sich die Umstände nicht wirklich verändert
Ist das hier etwa ein deutscher Kanal 😱😱😱
I have been watching this video for years now, lusting after the Kipon baveyes and mamiya combo...... Ive finally jumped on it and now i have a Kipon baveyes, 55mm f2.8 and 80mm f1.9....now im looking at getting either the 110 f2.8 or 150mm f2.8.....ive love Mamiya lenses since i got into Rollei Rolleinar lenses and found out Mamiya made them
cool cool… the things you wait for are the most valuable. Enjoy!
You said 2001 Space Odessy and Lawrence of Arabia were shot on large sensors. For the benefit of the kids watching this, please, ... !!!
those films were shot medium format FILM !!!
(65mm Todd AO, to be precise, then printed on DP 70mm with stereo sound track)
yeah... I noticed that to late.... but I can talk myself out of it... negatives are sensors, just analog ;-) Anyhow... I think one gets the gist. Well spotted.
But if we want to be precise here: There is no medium format in film… 65/70mm is defined as "large format" in cinematography (I mention that in the video. Also, according to "Shot on What" 2001 and Lawrence of Arabia are credited as Super Panavision 70 that is not identical to Todd AO. IMDB lists 2001 as Cinerama, Super Panavision and Todd AO.
@@MediaDivision Yes of course, I know what you mean, that film is a form of 'sensor', and most watching your video ( which I found very informative thank you) will understand this, and well, it's water under the bridge now.
But it's interesting if IMDB lists 2001 with any amount of Cinerama, because this is the 3-camera/3-projector set up, and I don't think there is a single frame of Cinerama in that film.
Yeah, sound strange to me, too. Of course, 2001 used no 3 camera system… but without doing extensive research I know that some cinerama shot where done with ultra Panavision for practical reasons (I think there is a river rafting scene where they did that)… maybe there is a camera that was branded as cinerama from that, that has been also used for 2001… or, it is simply bogus ;-)
Thanks for the flower and your input Kevin!
I hate how youtube works now days, I love this channel.
Pushed notifications are very important.
What do you hate? Missed the notification?! Thanks Blas!
You confusing stops of ND and density values of ND
BTW good video
Of course... classic brain fart, .6 density so 2 stops... you are the first to notice including myself!!! Thanks for the correction... unfortunately YT doesn't allow to put in notifications any more. Thanks for the flowers
Your videos are always really cool! Love all the creativity and technical information!
Thanks a lot Tim!!!
This was super interesting - I've recently picked up a 6x7 lens and was looking into the Mamiya set. I wish there was a booster option for EF mount, though..
Does anyone know of any options for Mamiya 645 or Pentax 6x7 lenses to EF mount as a focal reducer/speedbooster?
I have the MagicBooster speedbooster mount in my Ursa Mini Pro, hoping to combine it maybe.
Thanks man. There is enough space in the mount with cameras without a mirror, like the c200, 2300, c700, Alexa Mini, EVA1… you name it. The element will just have to extrude a lot into the camera. You could built one yourself (if you have the guts) taking a Kipon apart… I just suggested such a solution to Kipon and they have thought about that before……… we will see.
@@MediaDivision Yeah in my Ursa there's no room to further mount anymore glass (especially with the existing magic booster in it) but I'd love to see one hacked together for EF adapting.
@@EposVox If somebody does it , it will probably be Kipon
The Quality and content is amazing. Such an underrated channel that perfects and achieves things.
Thanks man… well, spread the word … I would really like to grow a bit to make it worth while
The demand for this is very low in this kind of environment. Not everyone comes to UA-cam to learn things but when I discovered your channel a few months back, the pattern of content you are producing is educational to things I could not focus on in film school so that is a bonus. Other channels took a lot of time but mostly people today are guerrilla filmmakers. I will do my best to share your channel with others in the film industry if topics of your videos come into mind. You are one of many hidden talented channels. Please do not stop.
Thank you for this! We just ordered all of the lenses in this video because of your presentation! I think we got all of them for a little over a thousand.
wow.... that is quite a commitment. I hope you will not be disappointed! Sound like a very good price. Thanks for hanging!!!!
@@MediaDivision This is just a fun creative set to have. Not expecting them to take the place of others we have. I feel like they will be great for particular looks. And if not we can sell the set.
I'm going to be using these with the BMPCC4k and I'm wondering what the best focal reducer for the micro four thirds mount is?
Love your videos.. Thanks again!
@@MediaDivision Or is there a 645 to Nikon mount? I am currently using the metabones .64 to adapt my Nikon lenses. Would that combo work?
I think that is a healthy attitude to about everything ;-)
I ever only had my Metabones Ultra for MFT... so can't really compare that. But no complaints - works well. The .64 should work well with a Mamiya 645 to F Adapter.
There are many... but I tested none as I don't own Nikon lenses. You'll find a link in the description of the video!
@@MediaDivision I guess I missed that you listed that. I found the one to use!
Great video, the footage you shot at that concert looks fantastic as well!
Thanks man… that is nice to hear!
Guys! You're a brilliant! Nothin like it, honestly, ever seen on YT. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Bio… that is very motivating… glad to have you around!
Another amazing production..
Cheers Adam!!!
So would you prefer the Canon FD or the Mamiya 645 lenses. Also, what is breathing. Your review of these lenses talk about tolerable breathing.
No… like I don’t prefer apples over oranges. It depends on context. Breathing is a change in focal length during focus
@@jmoss99 Yes.. all lenses do that.... wider ones less than longer ones. It is very basic and you can find a ton of videos about that. Some cine lenses mitigate that breathing - it is a feature. I am happy you like the videos.
exactly...
I'll try this one last time: Sometimes I like to eat apples... Sometimes I like to eat oranges. I don't prefer either in general. If I make a cake, I prefer apples… in an icecream, I prefer Oranges and it might be the other way around next week. It is not about photo versus cine. Neither of these lenses are cine lenses. "Cine" is a practical and not an optical thing.
@@jmoss99 Do they look different...? yes. A lot?... no. Is that relevant to you… only you can say. It is like comparing red wines or apples and oranges. It is a lot about taste and little about objective things. There are plenty of lens tests that do comparisons. Check them out and judge yourself. Here is a short direct comparisons in one of our videos (timecode) Canon FD, Contax, Mamyia, Leica ua-cam.com/video/bIhaItLnSR0/v-deo.html
So much work! Love it! This is so perfect and detailed.
Thanks man… yes… this one was work indeed ;-)
Incredible as always!
Thank you Julian!!!
Loved it never considered medium format lensea for film making before but I'll be testing it out as soon as I can.
Sure… go for it. Have fun and good luck
Footage looks fantastic
Thanks man...appreciated
"...in the 70s zooms were still shyte." - I'm an old glass aficionado and truer words have never been spoken.
Have you every played around with any of the old ultra-speed f/1 or f/1.2 glass from Canon or Nikon on cinema cameras? The Nikon 55mm f/1.2 (the original single coated model) is one of my mainstays for stills photography. It's noticeably soft wide open, but by f/2 it's ridiculously sharp. It just has this...feel to it, very similar to what I saw out of The Dark Knight in this video.
Great work as always!
(Coincidentally, I'm planning on getting into medium format photography at some point, and the Mamiya 645 series is my first choice at the moment. I think you just helped solidify that.)
Thanks Benjamin… like we discussed before, I am into Contax Zeiss and working on an episode about those… quality wise the should easily match Nikkors or Canon. That set even has a very usable zoom (being developed a bit later).
@@MediaDivision Can't wait to see that one!
@@bencushwa8902 sooooon
Amazing content and nicely presented. Thanks. I have a Mamya 6X7 RB lens and became curious to se it in a movie camera.
Thanks man… unfortunately, there are no focal reducers to get most of the image circle on a full frame camera… if you just put it on without, It will lock pretty much like a Mamiya FF lens of the same time.
my new favourite YT channel
Thanks a lot Geo… that is nice… now, tell every one else 😜
Another great post. Can't understand why so few views???. I am shooting with this Kipon speed booster Mamiya 645 on the panasonic S1, its incredible and an incredible combination. The 35mm in particular is doing something very special i feel, hard to quantify but i find it pairs well with anamorphic. Kipon very kindly gave me an adapter. I think a lot of people are making the mistake and commenting all over the web about simple dumb adaptors, this is an optical component and completely different.
Well, it is a very special subject in a small niche. Very few will be attracted to these lenses and we expected it to be low on views. More lenses at better prices for us ;-) Kipon did a nice job helping to resurrect a lot of old medium format lenses.
@@MediaDivision I think this subject is a slow burn , there really is something special going on with this kipon speed boosted mamiya lenses. this is something i did with the Panasonic S1 /high speed HD mode/ Kipon M645-SL medium format speed booster , Mamiya sekkor 120mm F4.5. vimeo.com/361507720 (please delete if inappropriate.)
One of the best channels on UA-cam!
I wich I was one of the larger, too… ;-) Thanks a lot
I always wondered how this would look 🥰 wasn't disappointed
Glad you enjoy Richard!!!
Amazed that anyone would leave a thumb's down on such great content!
Thanks man. I think many make a statement about the subject and not about the quality of the content.
@@MediaDivision And, sadly, most aren't even qualified to make a statement on the subject. Such is the internet! Keep up the amazing work!
Trie true… thanks again!
Holy shit this video production quality is superb! Instant favourite.
Thanks a lot Manny.... tell Glottis I miss him like he misses racing.
@@MediaDivision Use your awesome production quality to ask Double Fine games for a part 2 ^_^
Pretty sure prices have sky rocketed after this video came out !
Not really
Great! best cinema episodes!
Thanks a lot ... appreciated.
This is quality content, deep respect from heart and the first UA-cam channel I contributed ❤️ lot's of respect
Thanks a lot Arjun … very much appreciated… just need 5000 like you ;-)
Refreshes my thoughts of using my Bronica 645 lenses and the Canon EF adapter for video. I have 50mm & 75mm 2.8 and 45-90 & 110-220 zoom which are about f4.5.
Old glass is magic ;-)
Looks like you only post one video a month, but thats cool with me given the outstanding quality of your videos!
I hope you're ready to get nerdy cos I've got some lens questions for you!
For a long time now I've been wanting to invest in a good set of prime lenses that wouldn't break the bank. As a result of your video I realised medium format lenses were a no-brainer! For about the last month I've been doing some serious research into the Mamiya lenses, and already started a bit of my own collection. My question for you is...how did you decide between the Mamiya Sekor C and Sekor N lenses? I noticed you have a mix of both. From the forums I've read, the original C lenses are heavier than the N (N standing for New) due to the N having a plastic focus ring. The N lenses have the same optics as the C but have a bit more contrast due to different coatings on the glass. The newer coatings were also designed to cut down on any lens flares. Have you noticed any noticeable difference in contrast or flares between your C and N lenses? I'd be interested in your opinion. The perfectionist in me also wants to put together a matching set!
For anyone else that's interested in further reading about the Mamiya lenses, I found this great resource... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamiya_645
Thanks again for the great content!
Raymond.
Yeah… videos like that take ages to produce and to research… and they bring a cool 20$ in revenue… so I do as much as I feel like.
I have to say that I can't see any meaningful difference between the C and the N lenses. Lot's of Lens-Expert discussions sound a bit like wine tastings… very individual isn taste that will change tomorrow. 99% couldn't tell a Canon OEM glass from a Arri Master Prime.
If you are looking for an "All day Every day" set, I wouldn't go for the Mamiyas. They are cluncy and the mechanics are not to nice. If they are not used with a booster they are quite narrow and to slow
I would go for this: media-division.de/zeiss.jpg
Cine Modded Contax Zeiss
The "Super Speeds" 35mm f1.4 50mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4 are optically almost identical to the Zeiss Super Speeds MK I/II/III cine lenses that where used for The Shining, Lost in Translatuon, Robo Cop, and so many others
I will do an episode about those and how to declick them etc in late Juli
you contribute to the film community a lot !
Thank you for the motivator Leo!!!! Thank you for being around
This is gold !!!!
Thanks again!
Great video with huge amounts of valuable information. I use a few mamiya lenses on my Hasselblad X2D for photography and on the X1D camera for video.
Glad you enjoy… thanks for hanging around
I do like the characteristics of the Mamiya lenses. I'm curious to see what Fujifilm will do with their GFX100. Apparently, they will offer a 24 fps in full readout! I'm impressed with your effort getting people to talk about these lenses. Good Stuff!
Thanks man... I just thought that might be interesting for the community.
The GFX must have crazy rolling shutter... what codecs will codex with that?
I love our channel! So inciteful. I will be looking at vintage lenses for my next feature. My production manager will be delighted. Thank you. :)
Our pleasure Alex! Glad you found it useful… good luck with your upcoming production and let us know how it turned out!
AT LAST, I've ordered a Mamiya 45mm with a Kipon speed booster for my Sony A7sii... Hope i would use this on my next project... Once again thank you for making this amazing video...
Have fun with that Baiju.... my pleasure!
Although Ive seen this video umpteen times, this time's a special one as I received my 80mm f1.9 today :) And this video was a big factor.
Nice!… hope you enjoy… and you are using a focal reducer!
You sir, deserves a cookie! Lovely mini review and some experiments! With great treatment to your whole review in post too!
I myself am also trying to acquire a good decent Mamiya 645 80mmf1.9 too to adapt to my MAVO. So the hunt is still
On. Lol
Thanx Vince!..... Good hunting!!!!!!
This review is just so good!!!
Thanks Andrea.... watch the Contax Zeiss episode .... it is much better
Any thoughts re: N vs C? Same mojo?
As far as we can tell… yes
This is some high quality informative content. Absolutely amazing, I enjoyed every second. Keep it up!
Thank you Lucas… I will try my best!!!
So, you said you you have a compete set of these lenses, but I don't see a MAMIYA SEKOR C 150mm f 3.5 645.
I have a complete usable filmmaking set… not EVERY lens that was in the lineup
Interesting. How did you decide which lenses were to be included in your "filmmaking set".
Thanks a lot for that extremely interesting video... If you made that video again today, the Fujifilm GFX system would be worth mentioning as their latest camera offers really interesting video specs...
Thanks… well, can't foresee the future . I am not planning to redo this video unless Fuji would gift me the GFX100 II ;-)
Great video. what speed booster can i use for Lumix s5 for the 80mm 1.9?
Thanks... Please refer to description for focal reducers fitting your specific mount
Well done 👍
Thanks a lot Arture
Great video.
Thanks Vincent
Great video
Thanks a lot Zimfer
Love your videos love your work by the way I always look forward to the next one.
Thats nice to hear.... thanks George!
Hi, thanks for all the informations about those lens. I use a Kipon booster with Mamiya lens on a S1H and im wondering if the image would look the same with a non booster adaptor except the crop factor ?
My pleasure. The added glass necessarily changes the system so… yes… but not in a meaningful way as we demonstrate in this video!?
This review is GOLD. Thanks!!!!
My pleasure... glad it did something for you. Thanks for hanging!
Every time i see your videos, i add more things to my wish list XD
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Thanks for watching man
Great great videos. I love this channel ❤
Glad you do BMX
If you had to choose between a set of Mamiya 645s and a set of Contax Zeiss lenses which would you choose? Which have you enjoyed shooting with most? Which have you enjoyed the results from the most?
I am currently saving up for a set of lenses for my Fuji XT3 (APS-C) and I can find a lot more examples of Contax Zeiss footage than I can for Mamiya. I am also not sure which would be more cost-effective. The Mamiya's seem a little more affordable, but also seem like they'd require a focal reducer if I wanted a set (which I don't currently own) so that cost may end up balancing out. Do you have a focal reducer for each lens, or do you find it easy to just use one focal reducer for many lenses in a set?
Thanks! Brilliant video as always!
Hmmm.... for all day use, certainly the Zeiss. The built quality, handling, and overall ease of use is much better with them. I really dig the image of the Mamiyas, and I might even call the 80mm f1.9 my favourite lens, but the difference in the image is minimal while the working experience difference is massive. The Mamiyas are clunky, especially with the booster. It's like driving an old VW bully next to a modern sedan.
Also, the XT3 is s35 and Mamiyas only play out their goods on full frame as you would loose a stop of light. As far as I know, there is no 0.5x focal reducer 645 to s35 in production
I only use one focal reducer... these things are super expensive. It adds bulk on compacts systems, but switching lenses is just as fast and simple like it would be on an original Mamiya camera.
Thanks and I hope this helps
@@MediaDivision Very helpful! It looks like Zeiss is the way to go for me then. Thanks!
Every single thing you film is beatiful.
I'm trying... glad you think I'm succeeding ;-) thanks man
I love this video. Thank you for making this. Was just looking into this. Also enjoyed your video on Sensor Formats. Subscribed. All the best
Thanks Mikél! Glad to have you here!!!
Okay, another thing on my list to buy !
The list really increases as I watch your videos
Please tell your wife that I'm sorry 😂