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WA 1007, 2022: FJR1
WA 337, 2009: James Markus
WA 826, 2018: Ayas
MA 168, 2018: lighthound
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WA 918, 2020: Steve454

Monthly Assignment 266 winner: GeofFX


Congratulations to GeofFX for winning MA 266, based on the theme: Rustic.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

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Monthly Assignment 268 just started with theme: "Rows of Things"
Deadline: September 1st noon - Participate!
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Jul 31st - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
Nordic summernights dream by M_J_Helin

Nature & Wildlife:
Yellow-Bellied Marmot Pups by G.E. Smith

People Photography:
A girl and her horse by GeofFX

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Earthquake news Japan: Sony has halted sensor production

If you use your favorite search engine and look this topic up, you'll see what I am referring to and get more details. Was it forced upon them, due to infastructure/facility damages, or a voluntary decision, this I don't see. The news does say their facility (facilities?) was damaged in the quake. Bottom line is, we may see some shortages in the digital camera body world coming soon.
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Weekly Assignment 1240 winner: RustyBug


Congratulations to RustyBug for winning WA 1240, based on the theme: History.

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Weekly Assignment 1242 just started with theme: "Raindrops"
Deadline: August 5th noon - Participate!
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Jul 24th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
Blossoms in Japan by Gregg B.

Nature & Wildlife:
~~ Vulpes Vulpes Linn~~ by Ted ellis

People Photography:
Megan... by russdenney01

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Weekly Assignment 1239 winner: CDalessandro


Congratulations to CDalessandro for winning WA 1239, based on the theme: Femininity.

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Weekly Assignment 1241 just started with theme: "Light"
Deadline: July 29th noon - Participate!
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Jul 17th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
Eye of Tindfjallajökull (Iceland) by Rajan Parrikar

Nature & Wildlife:
Pika by G.E. Smith

People Photography:
Alex by DanielScott

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Weekly Assignment 1238 winner: adventure_photo


Congratulations to adventure_photo for winning WA 1238, based on the theme: Wide Angle Everything.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

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Weekly Assignment 1240 just started with theme: "History"
Deadline: July 22nd noon - Participate!
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Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Review

Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Review


This review is cross-posted on both the Nikon and Canon boards, since the Nikon Z and Canon RF versions of the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Nokton share the same optical design, with only minor adjustments made to accommodate the different sensor stack thicknesses between mounts.



Review Quick Links:


  1. Infinity Resolution and Contrast on Nikon ZF (24MP)
  2. Field Curvature
  3. Minimal Focus Distance: Resolution and Contrast
  4. Distortion
  5. Sunstar rendering, Flare resistance and Vignetting
  6. Rendering
  7. Chromatic aberration control: Purple Fringing, Axial and Lateral CA
  8. Flare Resistance

  9. Final Thoughts
  10. Samples 1: At various distances and lighting
  11. Samples 2: Various Subjects and Lighting Conditions
  12. Samples 3: Various Subjects at Different Distances
  13. Samples 4: Various Subjects at f/1.4
  14. Samples 5: Low Light with the Family
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Jul 10th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight by DistantPlaces

Nature & Wildlife:
Eyes Locked.... by sathsy2017

People Photography:
Your Move... by DanielScott

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Weekly Assignment 1237 winner: James Markus


Congratulations to James Markus for winning WA 1237, based on the theme: Visitors.

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Weekly Assignment 1239 just started with theme: "Femininity"
Deadline: July 15th noon - Participate!
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Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH Review

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Celebrating 250 Years (and This Community)!

Celebrating 250 Years (and This Community)!




I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making this community such an incredible place to learn, create, and inspire each other. You're the reason it's so special, and we're grateful for every one of you!

Enjoy celebrating America's 250th birthday today with the people you love, and if you're out photographing the fireworks, parades, or backyard BBQ, don't just capture the moment, share it with us! Post your photos right here in this thread, we'd love to see how you're celebrating through your lens.


Have a fun, safe, and Happy 4th! 🇺🇸
Fred
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Jul 3rd - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
New Stack by Mark Metternich

Nature & Wildlife:
Great Grey Owls by louie champan

People Photography:
After by Yada Yada

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Weekly Assignment 1236 winner: adventure_photo


Congratulations to adventure_photo for winning WA 1236, based on the theme: Tools of the Trade.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1237 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1238 just started with theme: "Wide Angle Everything"
Deadline: July 8th noon - Participate!
692 views  |  7 posts  

Monthly Assignment 265 winner: Tannhauser


Congratulations to Tannhauser for winning MA 265, based on the theme: Digital.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the MA 266 winners.
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Monthly Assignment 267 just started with theme: "Choice"
Deadline: August 1st noon - Participate!
620 views  |  5 posts  

Jun 26th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
North Carolina Mountains by Ross Martin

Nature & Wildlife:
~~The Encounter~~ by Ted ellis

People Photography:
Central Park, NYC by Yada Yada

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Weekly Assignment 1235 winner: outdoorsben3


Congratulations to outdoorsben3 for winning WA 1235, based on the theme: Steam Railroads.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1236 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1237 just started with theme: "Visitors"
Deadline: July 1st noon - Participate!
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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 "SPII" Review

Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2

Order the Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 "SPII" lens:

Lens Light Lab Store | Get a 5% discount when you use the FREDMIRANDA code at checkout.

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Review Quick Links:

  1. Initial Impressions
  2. Infinity Resolution and Contrast compared to MS Optics 73mm f/1.5 Sonnetar (M10-R)
  3. Field Curvature
  4. Distortion
  5. Sunstar Rendering
  6. Minimal Focus Distance performance and Focus Shift
  7. Flare Resistance
  8. Rendering Comparison: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II vs 75mm f/1.5 Z21 and MS Optics 73mm f/1.5
  9. Rendering Comparison: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II, Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21, and Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 ZS6
  10. Chromatic aberration control: Axial CA, Purple Fringing and Lateral CA
  11. Optical Vignetting and Specular Highlights shape

  12. Final Thoughts
  13. Samples 1: Late afternoon, first time with the lens (Low Contrast version)
  14. Samples 2: A walk near the beach at Late Afternoon Light
  15. Samples 3: Cars and Coffee
  16. Samples 4: Cars and Coffee II
  17. Samples 5: Day at the beach (harsh lighting)
  18. Samples 6: Portraits (harsh lighting)
94808 views  |  58 posts  

Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 Review

Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 Review



Pre-order the Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens:

Lens Light Lab Store | Get a 5% discount when you use the FREDMIRANDA code at checkout.

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Review Quick Links:

  1. Initial Impressions
  2. Infinity Resolution and Contrast compared to Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SPII
  3. Field Curvature
  4. Distortion
  5. Sunstar Rendering
  6. Minimum Focus Distance: Resolution, Contrast and Focus Shift
  7. Flare Resistance
  8. Rendering Comparison: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 vs 75mm f/2 SP II and MS Optics 73mm f/1.5
  9. Rendering Comparison: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21, Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II, and 50mm f/1.9 ZS6
  10. Chromatic aberration control: Axial CA, Purple Fringing and Lateral CA
  11. Optical Vignetting and Specular Highlights shape

  12. Final Thoughts
  13. Samples 1: Late afternoon, first time with the lens
  14. Samples 2: Continuing My First Outing with the Lens, Late Afternoon Light
  15. Samples 3: A walk near the beach at Late Afternoon Light
  16. Samples 4: Cars and Coffee
  17. Samples 5: Cars and Coffee II
  18. Samples 6: Environmental Portraits in Color and Black & White
  19. Samples 7: Various Subjects
  20. Samples 8: Portraits (Harsh Lighting)
88238 views  |  76 posts  

Jun 19th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
The chase continues... by Jeffrey

Nature & Wildlife:
Black Bears and Cubs 2026 by johnohio

People Photography:
Maya, Available Light Portrait by jowul

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 "Rigid-ZS6" Review

Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9

Order the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 "Rigid-ZS6" lens:

Lens Light Lab Store | Get a 5% discount when you use the FREDMIRANDA code at checkout.

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Review Quick Links:

  1. Initial Impressions
  2. Resolution and Contrast compared to Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron "Rigid" (M11)
  3. Resolution and Contrast compared to Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 SP II (M11)
  4. Field Curvature
  5. Distortion
  6. Minimal Focus Distance performance and Focus Shift
  7. Sunstar Rendering
  8. Flare Resistance
  9. Rendering Comparison: ZS6 Standard vs Low Contrast, alongside 50mm f/1.5 Z21 and 50mm f/2 SP II
  10. Rendering Comparison: Light Lens Lab Rigid-ZS6 vs Leica 50mm f/2 Rigid vs LLL 50mm f/2 SP II
  11. Comparison: Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 Ridid-ZS6 Standard vs Low Contrast
  12. Rendering Comparison: Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 ZS6 LC, 75mm f/1.5 Z21 and 75mm f/2 SP II
  13. Chromatic aberration control: Axial CA, Lateral CA and Purple Fringing
  14. Optical Vignetting and Specular Highlights shape

  15. Final Thoughts
  16. Samples 1: Late afternoon, first time with the lens (Low Contrast version)
  17. Samples 2: Harsh Lighting, Low Contrast version
  18. Samples 3: A walk near the beach at Late Afternoon Light
  19. Samples 4: Cars and Coffee
97882 views  |  115 posts  

Weekly Assignment 1234 winner: J. Pow


Congratulations to J. Pow for winning WA 1234, based on the theme: Self.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1235 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1236 just started with theme: "Tools of the Trade"
Deadline: June 24th noon - Participate!
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Jun 12th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
Cinque Terre & Tuscany 2024: a 4x5" Portfolio and a story by vieri

Nature & Wildlife:
Courting Pair of Grizzly Bears by G.E. Smith

People Photography:
RIP Rylee our sweet girl. (dog) by RobAmy

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Weekly Assignment 1233 winner: adventure_photo


Congratulations to adventure_photo for winning WA 1233, based on the theme: Nighttime.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

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Weekly Assignment 1235 just started with theme: "Steam Railroads"
Deadline: June 17th noon - Participate!
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Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 Review

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Jun 5th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
A Tribute to New Zealand’s Piers by DistantPlaces

Nature & Wildlife:
Those colorful Warblers of Magee Marsh Ohio ....... a dozen by Karl Witt

People Photography:
Cookie by LarryBeemer

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Weekly Assignment 1232 winner: rjenson


Congratulations to rjenson for winning WA 1232, based on the theme: Hands.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

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Weekly Assignment 1234 just started with theme: "Self"
Deadline: June 10th noon - Participate!
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Monthly Assignment 264 winner: J. Pow


Congratulations to J. Pow for winning MA 264, based on the theme: Wheels.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the MA 265 winners.
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Monthly Assignment 266 just started with theme: "Rustic"
Deadline: July 1st noon - Participate!
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May 29th - Featured Thread Winners!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

Landscape Photographer:
Zion Canyon Autumn From a Bicycle by Ross Martin

Nature & Wildlife:
Cooper's hawk and bobcat by jeffryscott

People Photography:
Elizabeth by Dneufarth

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