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Jorge Torralba
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Yes. I was told it is HUGE but am looking forward to it. Anyone in Portland with the 58 want to get together and compare ?


Nov 09, 2013 at 01:11 AM
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Congrats Jorge Keep us posted with images from this beast.


Nov 09, 2013 at 02:13 AM
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I am in Portland for my anniversary this weekend. If I see a 58mm out and about I will come say hi as it about has to be you. Enjoy the new toy and post some stuff.


Nov 09, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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I hope it makes a difference in your shooting overall.


Nov 09, 2013 at 11:01 AM
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sheesh, I knew it was expensive, but $4k...I'd prefer a 200mm F2, but happy shooting!


Nov 09, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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Enjoy! I think this lenses is going to produce awesome images for those willing to deal with it's price, size and MF.


Nov 09, 2013 at 01:47 PM
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I hope you enjoy it for $4000 ... I'll stick with my $120 Nikon 50 f/1.8 D and put the other $3880 to good use getting other goodies.

99% of the performance for 3% of the price. It's nice to be good at math.



Nov 09, 2013 at 05:17 PM
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DWOfPaul wrote:
Enjoy! I think this lenses is going to produce awesome images for those willing to deal with it's price, size and MF.


you really think that?



Nov 09, 2013 at 05:29 PM
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DWOfPaul wrote:
Enjoy! I think this lenses is going to produce awesome images for those willing to deal with it's price, size and MF.

sjms wrote:
you really think that?


Why not?

EBH



Nov 09, 2013 at 05:32 PM
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you think that it will improve your photography? really? tell me how it would.

simply the "awesomeness" of the images comes from the taker of the picture not the tool.
put it on a video camera and up a pole and its nothing more the a surveillance tool.
no mind/imagination behind it to point, reason, decide, and release.

we are talking hear about percentages of improvement that are almost irrelevant
in the real world.

an awesome image but far from technically perfect taken with good gear in a less then
perfect environment. definitely got the point across.

and remember when he was confronted later by the individual in the pictures "assistants"
it was to procure copies for him







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Nov 09, 2013 at 05:38 PM
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where'd he say that? He said the lens will produce some awesome images, if it is like most of the Zeiss glass I am sure it will


Nov 09, 2013 at 05:42 PM
sjms
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the point is does owning it make you better at what you do. will it increase your ability to
perform your task. will it make you images any more "awesome" because you now use
it without your increased effort over any other good piece of optics?

is the ROI more real or dream?



Nov 09, 2013 at 05:59 PM
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I'm pretty sure Jorge will be ok, seriously.

Look forward to some awesome images from this lens



Nov 09, 2013 at 06:15 PM
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sjms wrote:
you think that it will improve your photography? really? tell me how it would.

simply the "awesomeness" of the images comes from the taker of the picture not the tool.
put it on a video camera and up a pole and its nothing more the a surveillance tool.
no mind/imagination behind it to point, reason, decide, and release.


I suppose the word should be photograph, not photography. The Zeiss may improve the image quality of the photograph, which is the appropriate context for this thread. Obviously if only a certain quality of photographs are needed, then most people won't care if better lenses or cameras are used. But the usage of the lens is not the issue here.

EBH



Nov 09, 2013 at 06:19 PM
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I think it's very real. Ceteris paribus (other things the same or constant), a better lens may result in better pictures. It may not make you a better photographer, but it can surely allow "the same photographer" to create better pictures.


Nov 09, 2013 at 06:23 PM
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either way you paint it, results from any piece of gear are in the hands of the user. what "certain quality of photographs" would you be referring to?





Nov 09, 2013 at 06:29 PM
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fsiagian wrote:
I think it's very real. Ceteris paribus (other things the same or constant), a better lens may result in better pictures. It may not make you a better photographer, but it can surely allow "the same photographer" to create better pictures.


not so true. not a "better pictures". you can reach a level where it only results in diminishing returns.
or you can be forever chasing the ghost of perceived perfection.



Nov 09, 2013 at 06:32 PM
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sjms wrote:
the point is does owning it make you better at what you do. will it increase your ability to
perform your task. will it make you images any more "awesome" because you now use
it without your increased effort over any other good piece of optics?

is the ROI more real or dream?



ROI implies math ... people who buy this lens either aren't good at math or fail to understand its implications. The latter being the usual case.



Nov 09, 2013 at 07:39 PM
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For the hobbyist, MTF is often more important than ROI.

EBH



Nov 09, 2013 at 07:43 PM
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oh, well I assumed. and you know where that leads me.


Nov 09, 2013 at 07:44 PM
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