Mamiya 7, 50mm framing

[Chad]

I just got a 7 with the 150mm and the 80mm. Now I'm thinking about something wider. Does the 50mm bring up any framelines? If not, how well does the area of the rangefinder represent the area for the 50mm?

I'm sure the 65mm is a nice lense but it doesn't seem like a big enough jump from the 80mm to justify the purchase.


thanks

Chad

 

[Finder]

The 50 requires the accessory finder.

 

[TimBonzi]

The full viewing area of the finder will give you most of the view, but the 50mm finder will give you the best coverage. It also lets you see the effect of the angle you are holding your camera. Any new or legitimate used 50mm lens should come with the finder.

 

[Chad]

The full viewing area of the finder will give you most of the view, but the 50mm finder will give you the best coverage. It also lets you see the effect of the angle you are holding your camera. Any new or legitimate used 50mm lens should come with the finder.

Thanks for the information. I'm just not much of a fan of viewfinders.



Chad

 

[Chad]

Is there a way to trick the camera so that I could see the 65mm framelines (to see what the 65mm would give me)?



Chad

 

[f8nbethere]

You're in luck: when no lens is mounted the viewfinder defaults to the the 65mm framelines. I really like the 65mm lens as a general purpose "walking around" lens. The 43mm is usually too wide for me, so I'd also like to get a 50mm, as it seems like it would be a little more useful.

 

[Chad]

You're in luck: when no lens is mounted the viewfinder defaults to the the 65mm framelines. I really like the 65mm lens as a general purpose "walking around" lens. The 43mm is usually too wide for me, so I'd also like to get a 50mm, as it seems like it would be a little more useful.

Thanks f8nbethere.


~Chad