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Mike K wrote:
Sunny,
Very nice 17 TSE shots. Certainly a much broader fov than I could get with my 24 TSE.
With the vertical panos are you counter shifting the camera body while vertically shifting the lens? There is quite a distance change and an opportunity for parallax changes without counter shifting? I presume the tilt angle is static between the vertical stitched shots?
Mike K
If he fully shifted (12mm) and didn't crop, that is a 13mm focal length and he got a 42MP file! That would make a very nice print. Did you print any these photos Sunny? They are outstanding! Love the colors. The only advise would be to fix the vignette and level the horizon.
From my own tests, the 17mm TSE fully shifted looses noticeable resolution at the edges. But we are pushing the limits here. I would stay between 8mm to 10mm max.
At 10mm shift, it becomes a 14mm shot with great quality and enough pixels.
So, the 17TSE is a great choice. Flare is an issue though.
At this point, Scott already got the 17TSE and is producing great shots.
For ultra-wide and wide angle landscape, I currently like the following combination: Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 (it's unbelievable good and affordable) and Canon 24mm f/3.5L TSE II.
I personally like the 24mm angle of view for most landscapes with the versatility of shift for perspective control + wider stitched shots and tilt for focal plane control.
Whenever the composition calls for an "ultra" wide lens, just grab the 14mm. Add the excellent Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS to the mix and you have a very light 3-lens-do-it-all.
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