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Archive 2011Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
p.11 #1Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
That's so stealing my thunder! Amazing photos. jdc562! I wish I was that good!
Nov 20, 2011 at 01:48 PM
p.11 #2Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
xbarcelo wrote:
That's so stealing my thunder! Amazing photos. jdc562! I wish I was that good!
Indeed, those are brilliant!
That's so stealing my thunder! Amazing photos. jdc562! I wish I was that good!
Indeed, those are brilliant!
Nov 20, 2011 at 02:12 PM
p.11 #3Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Finally got around to using the 24-70 ZA. Not a bad lens and quite a lot less vignetting than I was expecting even with the protector filter. I have to say, I like the output. Exceptionally sharp.
jxyy-7590.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7606.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7626.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7614.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7609.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7595.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7591.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7599.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7590.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7606.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7626.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7614.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7609.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7595.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7591.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
jxyy-7599.jpg by jaetography, on Flickr
Nov 24, 2011 at 04:34 PM
p.11 #4Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Beautiful shots with beautiful colors FlyPenFly.
Nov 25, 2011 at 06:11 AM
p.11 #5Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Thanks! Would you believe I actually decreased the saturation on these a bit?
I really like the colors and flare coming out of this lens.
I really like the colors and flare coming out of this lens.
Nov 25, 2011 at 08:32 AM
p.11 #8Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Hey, Mawz,
Good shot, but quite some vigneting… is it added or from the lens?
X
Good shot, but quite some vigneting… is it added or from the lens?
X
Dec 19, 2011 at 04:54 AM
p.11 #9Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
A900 + Summicron R 50. Just a few test shots.
http://www.gibranstudio.com/pawn.jpg
http://www.gibranstudio.com/farmstore.jpg
http://www.gibranstudio.com/lota.jpg
http://www.gibranstudio.com/fall.jpg
http://www.gibranstudio.com/pawn.jpg
http://www.gibranstudio.com/farmstore.jpg
http://www.gibranstudio.com/lota.jpg
http://www.gibranstudio.com/fall.jpg
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM
p.11 #10Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
xbarcelo wrote:
Hey, Mawz,
Good shot, but quite some vigneting… is it added or from the lens?
X
Added, I tend to add vignetting in post.
Hey, Mawz,
Good shot, but quite some vigneting… is it added or from the lens?
X
Added, I tend to add vignetting in post.
Dec 19, 2011 at 05:08 PM
p.11 #11Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Tariq: Love the colour from the Summicron, it looks made for the A900.
Dec 19, 2011 at 05:12 PM
p.11 #12Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
mawz wrote:
Tariq: Love the colour from the Summicron, it looks made for the A900.
The color and contrast of the Summicron 50 + the A900 is one of the best combos I have used. I actually just re-purchased the Summicron 50 as I missed the one I used to own. The lens is damn sharp as well. I really wish the Summicron R 35 had better sharpness all over the frame as I would love to have the exact same quality of the 50 in the 35mm focal length. I guess the E55 R 28 Elmarit is as close as one can get but I really love the 35 focal length.
Tariq: Love the colour from the Summicron, it looks made for the A900.
The color and contrast of the Summicron 50 + the A900 is one of the best combos I have used. I actually just re-purchased the Summicron 50 as I missed the one I used to own. The lens is damn sharp as well. I really wish the Summicron R 35 had better sharpness all over the frame as I would love to have the exact same quality of the 50 in the 35mm focal length. I guess the E55 R 28 Elmarit is as close as one can get but I really love the 35 focal length.
Dec 19, 2011 at 05:36 PM
p.11 #13Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
bad news... my A900 SSM engine is dead. My A900 was sent to sony to fix the both wheels' skipping issue and now the rear wheel is skipping again 
. I still like the A900 a lot though.
A900, 17-35/3.5G by debuggerus, on Flickr
CY 35-70/3.4 by debuggerus, on Flickr
AF 28/2 by debuggerus, on Flickr
. I still like the A900 a lot though.A900, 17-35/3.5G by debuggerus, on Flickr
CY 35-70/3.4 by debuggerus, on Flickr
AF 28/2 by debuggerus, on Flickr
Dec 19, 2011 at 08:47 PM
p.11 #14Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
debuggerus wrote:
bad news... my A900 SSM engine is dead. My A900 was sent to sony to fix the both wheels' skipping issue and now the rear wheel is skipping again. I still like the A900 a lot though.
lovely shots!
out of curiosity, how does the AF 28/2 compare to your rokkor 28/2?
bad news... my A900 SSM engine is dead. My A900 was sent to sony to fix the both wheels' skipping issue and now the rear wheel is skipping again
. I still like the A900 a lot though.lovely shots!
out of curiosity, how does the AF 28/2 compare to your rokkor 28/2?
Dec 19, 2011 at 09:11 PM
p.11 #15Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Tariq Gibran wrote:
The color and contrast of the Summicron 50 + the A900 is one of the best combos I have used. I actually just re-purchased the Summicron 50 as I missed the one I used to own. The lens is damn sharp as well. I really wish the Summicron R 35 had better sharpness all over the frame as I would love to have the exact same quality of the 50 in the 35mm focal length. I guess the E55 R 28 Elmarit is as close as one can get but I really love the 35 focal length.
The colour and contrast of this combo really make me wish I could get over the 2D rendering of the R lenses.
mawz wrote
Tariq: Love the colour from the Summicron, it looks made for the A900.The colour and contrast of this combo really make me wish I could get over the 2D rendering of the R lenses.
Dec 20, 2011 at 12:43 AM
p.11 #16Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Anybody using a 20/2.8, 35/1.4, 85/1.4 Minolta combo? Or Sony, but not Zeiss. I used a 85/1.4 on one body, and 35/1.4 on the other body last weekend and was really happy with it, felt so comfortable. The 85/1.4 has long been my go-to tele, but have lacking width+speed for years now, similarly, my lenses are very mixed-brand at the moment so would like something more condensed that draw similarly, have similar colours/contrast. The 85 + 35 was perfect in that way.
Wondering how the 20/2.8 would fit in there? A lens I've never held or used, yet it seems pretty reasonably priced. The 35/1.4 (Sony) was just a loaner though, so sadly don't have that yet
Middle of December + UK + Clouds doesn't leave much light, hence why I was with such fast lenses. Preview here: http://www.rharris-images.net/2011/12/sarah-rich-sneak-peek-wedding.html
The first 5 with the 35/1.4 G, and then the last two with the 35/1.4 G. The rest with the 85/1.4 (incl quick pano).
Chinese Lanterns, 1.4, 1/500th, ISO4000
http://www.rharris-images.com/photos/i-6BxGm5J/0/O/i-6BxGm5J.jpg
Wondering how the 20/2.8 would fit in there? A lens I've never held or used, yet it seems pretty reasonably priced. The 35/1.4 (Sony) was just a loaner though, so sadly don't have that yet
Middle of December + UK + Clouds doesn't leave much light, hence why I was with such fast lenses. Preview here: http://www.rharris-images.net/2011/12/sarah-rich-sneak-peek-wedding.html
The first 5 with the 35/1.4 G, and then the last two with the 35/1.4 G. The rest with the 85/1.4 (incl quick pano).
Chinese Lanterns, 1.4, 1/500th, ISO4000
http://www.rharris-images.com/photos/i-6BxGm5J/0/O/i-6BxGm5J.jpg
Dec 25, 2011 at 02:57 PM
p.11 #17Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
...
Blog post, almost all taken with a850 + 35/1.4, and a900 + 85/1.4:
http://www.rharris-images.net/2012/01/sarah-rich-wedding-photography.html
Blog post, almost all taken with a850 + 35/1.4, and a900 + 85/1.4:
http://www.rharris-images.net/2012/01/sarah-rich-wedding-photography.html
Jan 09, 2012 at 12:18 PM
p.11 #18Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
I'm not usually a fan of wedding photography, but those are excellent!
Jan 09, 2012 at 03:01 PM
p.11 #19Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
hey richard,
i've got a900, minolta 20/2.8 O, 35/1.4 RS & 85/1.4 RS
the 20 doesn't shine in my opinion. barely passible in the centre and low contrast in the corners that makes it kinda muddy. i'm looking to get a samyang 14 once i sell it.
i've got a900, minolta 20/2.8 O, 35/1.4 RS & 85/1.4 RS
the 20 doesn't shine in my opinion. barely passible in the centre and low contrast in the corners that makes it kinda muddy. i'm looking to get a samyang 14 once i sell it.
Jan 09, 2012 at 04:11 PM
p.11 #20Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
@Jim: Thanks for that, a great shame I thought I was on to a good combo then. I wonder whether you have a bad 20/2.8 though? Opinions do seem to vary quite a bit on that lens...
@xbarcelo: I'm often not a fan of wedding photography either ! but thanks, glad you enjoyed some
I thought I was on to a good combo then. I wonder whether you have a bad 20/2.8 though? Opinions do seem to vary quite a bit on that lens...@xbarcelo: I'm often not a fan of wedding photography either ! but thanks, glad you enjoyed some
Jan 09, 2012 at 04:18 PM