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p.25 #1f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
OpticalFlow wrote:
I might also add that I have the impression your shot is not focused on any part of the bananas, some of the wood grain of the table top a few cms in front of the bananas appears to be sharper.
I just noticed this, too. Focus is definitely not "bang on" here.
I might also add that I have the impression your shot is not focused on any part of the bananas, some of the wood grain of the table top a few cms in front of the bananas appears to be sharper.
I just noticed this, too. Focus is definitely not "bang on" here.
Dec 04, 2012 at 02:43 PM
p.25 #2f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
David, it looks like it could be threads of fungus instead of scratches. Have it cleaned by a professional or you could take out the rear lens yourself and try to clean it.
Michiel
Michiel
Dec 04, 2012 at 02:53 PM
p.25 #3f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
It was hard to focus b/c it is like looking through fog on the NEX-7 EVF. I am also not exactly well seasoned with manual focus.
cogitech: dkerins, it looks like you have found a buyer! (thanks for the laugh, haha).
cogitech: dkerins, it looks like you have found a buyer! (thanks for the laugh, haha).
Dec 04, 2012 at 02:58 PM
p.25 #4f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Thanks for the assessment OpticalFlow. It didn't occur to me that something other than the scoring on the rear lens would cause the softness. I will have to think about my options.
David.
David.
Dec 04, 2012 at 11:38 PM
p.25 #5f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Just received a Nikon 50mm F1.2 AI and I've only had a short time to try it out, here are some of the first examples used on a Olympus EM-5.
Think I'm gonna like the lens a lot even though I also have the Oly 45mm F1.8.
Think I'm gonna like the lens a lot even though I also have the Oly 45mm F1.8.
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Dec 05, 2012 at 04:55 AM
p.25 #6f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
dkerins wrote:
Thanks for the assessment OpticalFlow. It didn't occur to me that something other than the scoring on the rear lens would cause the softness. I will have to think about my options.
Well, the first thing I would test if there is a problem apart from misfocusing at all.
I would image something like a large sheet of newspaper with fine print at an oblique angle, best with base iso and high shutter speed (or tripod if you don't have enough light). Because of the oblique view angle some part of the print will be in focus if you're not completely off. Then assess the sharpness on the in-focus part of the image.
Why am I so confident that the visible scratches (or fungus) on the rear element doesn't cause "softness" ?
Have a look at this Canon FD 55 1.2 (link to a post by "hinneker" in a German forum: http://www.digicamclub.de/showthread.php?t=12322&page=13&p=143113&viewfull=1#post143113 ). This is a very comparable lens with much worse damage to the rear element. On the following pages you can see a few more pictures taken with this damaged lens. The defect is only noticeable in the out-of-focus highlights of the bokeh shot (http://www.digicamclub.de/showthread.php?t=12322&page=13&p=143113&viewfull=1#post143113) and when you have light sources in your image.
Maybe you're lucky and not much is wrong with your lens at all. That would be the best outcome. Otherwise or if you still decide you're not happy with it drop me a PM, I might be interested.
Thanks for the assessment OpticalFlow. It didn't occur to me that something other than the scoring on the rear lens would cause the softness. I will have to think about my options.
Well, the first thing I would test if there is a problem apart from misfocusing at all.
I would image something like a large sheet of newspaper with fine print at an oblique angle, best with base iso and high shutter speed (or tripod if you don't have enough light). Because of the oblique view angle some part of the print will be in focus if you're not completely off. Then assess the sharpness on the in-focus part of the image.
Why am I so confident that the visible scratches (or fungus) on the rear element doesn't cause "softness" ?
Have a look at this Canon FD 55 1.2 (link to a post by "hinneker" in a German forum: http://www.digicamclub.de/showthread.php?t=12322&page=13&p=143113&viewfull=1#post143113 ). This is a very comparable lens with much worse damage to the rear element. On the following pages you can see a few more pictures taken with this damaged lens. The defect is only noticeable in the out-of-focus highlights of the bokeh shot (http://www.digicamclub.de/showthread.php?t=12322&page=13&p=143113&viewfull=1#post143113) and when you have light sources in your image.
Maybe you're lucky and not much is wrong with your lens at all. That would be the best outcome. Otherwise or if you still decide you're not happy with it drop me a PM, I might be interested.
Dec 05, 2012 at 05:38 PM
p.25 #7f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
haven't been shooting much at f/1.2 lately...
pen f 42/1.2:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8208/8245678487_e63265dbc7_o.jpg
pen f 42/1.2:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8208/8245678487_e63265dbc7_o.jpg
Dec 05, 2012 at 06:55 PM
p.25 #8f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Thanks for the additional advice OpticalFlow. I will endeavour to take an oblique angle photo of a newspaper in good light and I will post it here. If I decide to let it go I will send you a note.
David.
David.
Dec 06, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Dec 07, 2012 at 12:42 PM
p.25 #10f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
for some reason i decided to try out the pen f 42/1.2 in the worst possible ways to shoot a lens at f/1.2 –
landscape at a distance (kinda like the dreamy quality):
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8340/8256942438_437e5d4c60_o.jpg
planar object not parallel to the focal plane:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8347/8255871743_c806d30030_o.jpg
and straight into a bright light at night:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8256941922_1da99e8e00_o.jpg
landscape at a distance (kinda like the dreamy quality):
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8340/8256942438_437e5d4c60_o.jpg
planar object not parallel to the focal plane:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8347/8255871743_c806d30030_o.jpg
and straight into a bright light at night:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8256941922_1da99e8e00_o.jpg
Dec 08, 2012 at 10:17 PM
p.25 #13f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
hi,
in september i got as well a zuiko 42mm. in fact a tiny little alternative
best, L.
wide open on nex-6:
in september i got as well a zuiko 42mm. in fact a tiny little alternative
best, L.
wide open on nex-6:
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Dec 15, 2012 at 04:22 PM
p.25 #15f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
no, pretty dead :-( found it in a museum ...
like these:
... but the Zuiko 42mm is a nice one
like these:
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... but the Zuiko 42mm is a nice one
Dec 16, 2012 at 04:20 AM
p.25 #16f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
and this one is dead as well .....
stitch of 3 pictures
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stitch of 3 pictures
Dec 16, 2012 at 06:14 AM
p.25 #17f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Some evening shots from yesterday with the Cosina 55mm f1.2
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/30.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/40.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/60.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/70.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/80.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/90.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/100.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/110.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/30.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/40.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/60.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/70.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/80.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/90.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/100.jpg
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http://www.niklascarlsson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/110.jpg
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Dec 17, 2012 at 06:58 PM
p.25 #20f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Thanks. We got hit with a bit of snow last night, which as usual (for here on the Island) is melting quickly.
Dec 17, 2012 at 09:45 PM