Mamiya RZ67 Pro II Z100-200mm f/5.2W Zoom Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Harald Sahling
(Intermediate)

Review Date
December 13, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Review 1 of 3

Price Paid: $2000.00 from used - ebay

Summary:

A very good lens which is heavy but very versatile. Very sharp but slight bending of the picture near the frame.

Strengths:

Sharp Perfect zoom area for most applications not too heavy

Weaknesses:

not for architecture or product photography where boxes have to stay completely rectangular

Similar Products Used:

Nikon Lenses AFS on 24x36

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Rating
Reviewed by: Richard Brown
(Professional)

Review Date
June 6, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 2 of 3

Price Paid: $1750.00 from Mid-West Photo

Summary:

This is a great lens since it eliminates about four prime lenses. The image quality is excellent. Anyone using this lens should be careful if you have the winder attached since the bracket is not centered. Easy to solve by tapping a new tripod hole.

Strengths:

This lens is extremely sharp. The versatility in the studio or at weddings is incredible.

Weaknesses:

Heavy.

Similar Products Used:

None like it.

Customer Service:

Have not had to use it so far.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Bob Fleming
(Professional)

Review Date
March 24, 2001

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Review 3 of 3

Price Paid: $1750.00 from eBay, used

Summary:

A good lens for portrait studio work on a camera stand. Near-prime sharpness, but bulky (with mounting bracket) and heavy.

Strengths:

Only zoom for RB/RZ, perfect range for portrait studio; sharp.

Weaknesses:

Huge lens requires bracket for bellows focusing. Helical focusing rotates front of lens--bad for vignetters and bellows hood.

Similar Products Used:

Nothing similar available. Can take place of 90, 110, 127, 140, 150, 180, 210 in studio

Customer Service:

Best in the business.

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