Today I had a nice talk with the Dutch importer for Mamiya and I have for 95% decided to go with the following:
Mamiya 645AFDII
Mamiya ZD Back
I know the back is not as good as a leaf or Phase one but my budget is limited at the moment for a new system.
The problem for me is however lenses.
At the moment I use :
Canon 5D and mostly for portraits 85mm - 135mm and full bodies arround 40mm
As mentioned my budget is limited and I'm thinking about starting with one good allround lens for studio work, AF and good quality.
And one wideangle lens app 28-35mm FF format can be MF.
I want to start however with a bit more lenses and preferable second hand, but I can't seem to figure out what exactly works on the system and what not.
Over time I will change the lenses for AF version but I have to start somewhere.
Why the ZD ?
I was waiting for the 1DsIII because to be honest the 5D works flawlessly for my work, however I'm totally in love with the 4:3 format and 13MP is for what I do just enough but I want a bit more.
But mostly the 3D look of the larger sensor is my drive to switch system.
The 5D will probarbly be sold when a 40D comes out for privat use and sports/live concerts, or I will keep the 5D not sure about that.
Hope someone here can help.
Greetings,
Frank
to see the work (maybe it helps)
www.frankdoorhof.com