Mamiya 645AFD shows Err 02 with one 45mm AF lens but works with other lenses

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I bought a Mamiya 645AFD with two AF lenses. The camera works normally with the 80mm lens, but with the 45mm f/2.8 it makes an unusual motor noise and pressing the shutter gives "Err 02" instead of taking a photo. Autofocus still seems to work, and the lens/body contacts look clean. I also tried fresh batteries. A camera shop noted that the aperture looks asymmetric when viewing through the 45mm lens, which makes me suspect the aperture mechanism. If one lens consistently causes this error while the body and another lens work fine, what is the likely fault and what are the practical next steps?

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Research reveals that the error code 02 is a common one, and that Mamiya error codes don't reveal much detail. Advice ranges from reinserting batteries and checking they are charged, to making sure to turn on the digital back previously. However, as the other lenses work, it is clearly not user error.

I found that the protocol between the camera and the back is based on SPI (source). As the camera back and the lens mount have the same number of pins, it is not unreasonable to assume that they didn't mix-and-match protocols.

If you have an logic analyzer or similar on hand, you could capture and analyse the communication between the camera and the lens. However, this likely won't give you much more additional information though - the error code 02 is likely an unspecified lens error or similar. If you do decide to try this route, the easiest thing is to get a lens adapter or teleconverter, partially disassembling (depending on product) and then solder wires to that rather than attempting to use alligator pins on the camera's pogo pins. While you could use an Arduino for this, I strongly recommend against it and would suggest using a USB logic analyzer instead.

It's most likely the aperture, due to two reasons - the camera shop's notice, and the fact that the sound happens when pressing the depth of field preview button. You could verify this by holding the depth of field preview button while changing the aperture.

The most reasonable advice would be to try to get your money back for the lens. Failing that, you could attempt to take the lens apart and check if the mechanics or something appear to be damaged. I do not recommend this though, as reassembly can be difficult, the odds of actually finding the issue is low for the untrained eye and you are likely to introduce dust or other foreign objects into the lens.

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Because the 645AFD works with your other lens, the body, batteries, and basic lens contacts are probably not the issue. The fault is most likely in that specific 45mm lens.

Based on your symptoms and the shop’s observation, the most likely culprit is a lens-side mechanical or electronic failure in the aperture mechanism. That would fit the odd motor noise, autofocus still partly working, and the camera throwing a generic lens/body communication error like Err 02 when it tries to complete the exposure.

Practical options:

  • stop testing it repeatedly, to avoid making a mechanical fault worse
  • contact the eBay seller, especially if the problem was present from first use
  • have the 45mm lens inspected or serviced by a repair tech familiar with Mamiya 645 AF lenses
  • if shipping damage is possible, check packaging condition and document everything

In short: this is most likely a defective 45mm lens, probably related to the aperture mechanism, not a camera-body problem.

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