Author Topic: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames  (Read 2045 times)

Pete_R

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,149
    • Contax 139 Resource
One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« on: February 01, 2015, 10:07:48 PM »
And in this case, one camera and one lens - Mamiya 645 and Zeiss Jena 180mm f/2.8. I was testing the lens. I like the results but I don't like the lens. Too big and heavy and mine has stiff focussing which makes it difficult to use.


Days Lock by ridgeway photographer, on Flickr


Days Lock by ridgeway photographer, on Flickr


Days Lock by ridgeway photographer, on Flickr


Days Lock by ridgeway photographer, on Flickr


Days Lock by ridgeway photographer, on Flickr


Days Lock by ridgeway photographer, on Flickr
« Last Edit: February 01, 2015, 10:11:59 PM by Peter R »
"I've been loading films into spirals for so many years I can almost do it with my eyes shut."

Late Developer

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,033
    • My Website
Re: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2015, 08:02:35 PM »
Beautiful photos Peter.  I know you say you don't like it but if that lens helps you produce those results, it's worth persevering with.....
"An ounce of perception. A pound of obscure".

Bryan

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,336
    • Flickr
Re: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2015, 08:50:06 PM »
Great set Peter, reminds me of the locks in Seattle, a place I love to visit.  I've had some luck loosening up a lens by heating it with a hair dryer and moving it a lot, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. 

jharr

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,923
  • Humble Hobbyist
    • Through A Glass, Darkly
Re: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2015, 09:01:56 PM »
Wonderful shots Peter. #'s 4 and 6 stand out for me. Especially the lonely boat in #6. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera"   -- Dorothea Lange
Flickr
Blogger

Adam Doe

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 913
    • My Flickr Stream
Re: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2015, 02:22:07 AM »
Excellent series Peter.

ManuelL

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 834
Re: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2015, 07:29:50 AM »
Beautiful series Peter!
I like the compression you get with the long lens. It always makes a nice change in landscape photography.

Pete_R

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,149
    • Contax 139 Resource
Re: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2015, 04:23:52 PM »
Beautiful photos Peter.  I know you say you don't like it but if that lens helps you produce those results, it's worth persevering with.....

Think I have the answer. Just made a succesful bid on one of these...



Mamiya 200mm f/2.8. A bit longer focal length but I'm sure much easier to use. As much as I like Zeiss gear I think this is one that will be going back on the bay.
"I've been loading films into spirals for so many years I can almost do it with my eyes shut."

Late Developer

  • Self-Coat
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,033
    • My Website
Re: One Subject, one roll. Days Lock on the Thames
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2015, 08:29:56 AM »
Beautiful photos Peter.  I know you say you don't like it but if that lens helps you produce those results, it's worth persevering with.....

Think I have the answer. Just made a succesful bid on one of these...



Mamiya 200mm f/2.8. A bit longer focal length but I'm sure much easier to use. As much as I like Zeiss gear I think this is one that will be going back on the bay.

200mm/f2.8?  Nice...!!  Well, if it's as good as the other Mamiya lenses I've owned and used in the past, it should help you to produce some equally lovely photos.
"An ounce of perception. A pound of obscure".