Hasselblad Lenses on Mamiya RZ67

[stanislav_shmelev]

Dear All, I am curious if one can use Hasselblad lenses on Mamiya RZ67 via an adapter. I realised that LEAF digital backs could be used

for both cameras. Is there a way to use a collection of Hasselblad lenses on a Mamiya67? Many thanks for all your kind help.

[dave_s]

<p>Not easily. Hasselblad lenses are designed for a shorter registration distance than the Mamiya RB or RZ67. This means you would not be able to focus on distant objects. The only way you could use them would be:<br>

(a) for close-up distances, or<br>

(b) if you had an adapter incorporating a weak negative lens, which would necessarily degrade the image quality.</p>

[lubos_soltes]

<p>don't forget lens shutter control ... RZ has no focal plane shutter...</p>

[joseph_dickerson]

<p>Another issue is the fact that Hasselblad lenses cover 6x6, the RZ67 neg is well...6x7cm.<br>

Pretty much a dead horse.<br>

JD</p>

[stanislav_shmelev]

<p>Thank you. It is clear now. Could you enlighten me on the issue of interchangeable digital backs for both Hasselblad and Mamiya RZ67 systems. Is there a digital back that fits both? Many thanks</p>

[henryp]

<p>Hasselblad and Mamiya make digital backs for Hasselblad V-system cameras. They cannot be used with other systems. Leaf Aptus/ Aptus-II backs are available for the RZ with the Mamiya RZ Interface kit. Phase one has options for the RZ also. See <a href="http://www.nationalphoto.co.jp/2F/dcb/interface/about_rz_if.gif">http://www.nationalphoto.co.jp/2F/dcb/interface/about_rz_if.gif</a><br>

Henry Posner<br /><strong>B&H Photo-Video</strong></p>

 

[ondebanks]

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<p>Could you enlighten me on the issue of interchangeable digital backs for both Hasselblad and Mamiya RZ67 systems. Is there a digital back that fits both?</p>

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<p>There are no* digital backs in "native" Mamiya RZ67 fitting. It has a sufficiently recessed focal plane that there is room for an adapter plate used in conjunction with digital backs for certain other fittings.</p>

<p>So, digital backs in Hasselblad V (not H!) fitting can be used on a Mamiya RZ67, via an adapter plate. Similarly, digital backs in Mamiya 645AFD fitting can be used on a Mamiya RZ67, via a different adapter plate.</p>

<p>* OK, for completeness, there used be modular digital backs from Leaf, Sinar and Imacon 10-15 years ago, which each had a suite of camera adapter plates...that's the closest the RZ67 has ever been to having a "native" fitting digital back.</p>

[ondebanks]

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<p>Is there a way to use a collection of Hasselblad lenses on a Mamiya67?</p>

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<p>I have to ask, also - why do you seek to do this? Even if it were physically possible, I cannot see anything gained by using a bulkier, heavier body with a higher viewfinder crop factor. The digital back's sensor is going to be smaller than 645 format nomatter what camera you attach it to, so the smaller camera makes more sense.</p>

[michael_przewrocki2]

But there is no diffence for V-backs using film or digital-backs, right?

Hasselblad V-back to Mamyia RZ67 really? But they are very expensive. i woulr rather use my mamiya RB67/70mm with vaccum and G-adapter. i know of HB-V to fuji GX680.

On ebay there is hasselblad lenses to pentax 67 camera with lens(es). Not cheap.

[ondebanks]

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<p>But there is no diffence for V-backs using film or digital-backs, right? Hasselblad V-back to Mamyia RZ67 really?</p>

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<p>Michael, are you asking if Hasselblad film backs can be used on an RZ67, via the adapter plate designed for Hasselblad digital backs? My guess is that the answer is yes...as long as you can manually wind the film on in the back by the requisite frame spacing, after each exposure.</p>

<p>Mamiya provided its own solutions for shooting 6x6 on an RB67 or RZ67. The native RB67 6x6 backs are apparently exceedingly rare, but the Mamiya Press K backs can be used on an RB67.</p>

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<p>On ebay there is hasselblad lenses to pentax 67 camera</p>

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<p>As there is about a 10mm flange register deficit, that combination cannot reach distance/infinity focus...not unless the Hasselblad lenses are hacked and shortened, or the Pentax body is permanently converted to a recessed Hasselblad mount, which probably also requires cutting off the front of the reflex mirror. Is that what you are referring to?</p>