new ro medium format, which lens for mamiya rz67?

[polyglot]

If you really really care about architecture then saving up for a small LF kit is a good idea, but you're right to get in some experience first. Don't worry about movements, just get out there and make some great photos for a year or two first, and get to know a couple of films really well. I hope you're doing your development at home - if not, you need to start!

120 rollfilm is far, far cheaper than 4x5 sheet film, especially in colour. Think $3-5/sheet (4x5) instead of 80c/frame (6x7), plus $5-$10/sheet developing costs instead of $5-10/roll (typical lab prices for colour). It doesn't matter that you can buy a basic LF setup for under $500 when you can blow $50 of film in an afternoon and have no keepers to show for it...

 

[Alan Gales]

Polyglot is right about film costs being more for large format. You are going to burn some film at first learning a view camera. It's the only way to learn.

 

[emani]

K.hendrik, Polyglot, Alan Gales, Ed Sawyer Thanks. My mamiya is in the post with 2 lenses. got a Polaroid back and film ready as i want to see results asap. itching to get started. but i realise it's all a learning process and mistakes are how i'm going to learn. i like people and buildings so i'm hoping between the 110mm and my 50mm i've given myself the best chance.
Need to start working a few more shifts. Might post some of my initial results.

 

[roger-wilco-66]

I often shoot architectural and mostly use the 110mm, however, it is too long for indoor shots where you can't walk away from things. I bought the 65mm LA (also floating lens) and think this is one of my best lenses. I'd recommend that, but it's a havy bugger ( < 1kg) and around the same size as the 180mm. Not complaining though, it's always in my trip kit.

Cheers,
Mark