135mm Mamiya Sekor

[Jarvman]

Are these lenses supposed to have rear elements? I've just bought one with a bunch of other stuff and the leaf shutter is exposed at the back. This seems very wrong to me but the seller tells me it is apparently the case.:confused:

EDIT: I never stated, it's the latest black version for the mamiyaflex tlr's

 

[23mjm]

Nope----mine doesn't you could poke n prod at the rear of the appeture/shutter all you want!!!!! Kinda strange but that's the way it is!!

It is a very nice lens for the TLR

 

[Blighty]

Are these lenses supposed to have rear elements? I've just bought one with a bunch of other stuff and the leaf shutter is exposed at the back. This seems very wrong to me but the seller tells me it is apparently the case. I don't think I believe him. :confused:

EDIT: I never stated, it's the latest black version for the mamiyaflex tlr's

There is no rear element(s) covering the shutter on this particular lens. The seller informed you correctly.

 

[Jarvman]

Oh ok thanks. What a strange design

 

[David Brown]

Oh ok thanks. What a strange design

Yep. And if it makes you feel any better, almost everyone asks ...

See: Dead Link Removed

 

[Jarvman]

Haha cheers David, I've got that site saved to favourites too. The bulk buy is going back because the 135mm has fungus and the 55mm has a dent in the filter thread. I'm not having much luck with lenses for these cameras but have decied I love em now! Can't wait to try some studio portraits with one. Just bought another 135mm for £79 'new' from an eBay shop. Should give me a bit more peace of mind.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....PageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021#ebayphotohosting

 

[MattKing]

If you are wondering what the 135 can do...

(Mamiya C220, Mamiya Sekor 135mm f/4.5 lens, Ektachrome 100GX, handheld, f/8 @ 1/250)

 

[Blighty]

If you are wondering what the 135 can do...

Likewise....
Mamiya C330f, 135mm. HP5 @ 800asa in Microphen

 

[k_jupiter]

Likewise....
Mamiya C330f, 135mm. HP5 @ 800asa in Microphen

That's a nice photo. A very nice photo. Inspires me to take out my 135.


(but the 65 is still me favorite lens on the C220)

tim in san jose

 

[Anscojohn]

Likewise....
Mamiya C330f, 135mm. HP5 @ 800asa in Microphen

Yes, Blighty, that's a fine photograph. I loved the 135s on my C3; but also di a lot of portraits with the 105. Not as sharp, but ok for portraits.

John, Mount Vernon, Virginia USA

 

[23mjm]

I really need to use mine more--in fact I can't ever remember using it to take a pic. I use the 55mm&80mm mostly.

 

[Jarvman]

Just saw two frames I shot with it, they look nice.