p.1 #4 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
superb, thanks for just this intro:
'is not only knowing all the gear, but how it can be used to enhance your visual story telling. The characteristics of a lens can infuse a mood, a style, etc. Being obsessed in the subtleties is key.'
p.1 #5 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
It's aligned with my short observation of my Canon-Leica-Zeiss lenses so far, especially for the color tone .. that is Canon = reddish, Leica = warmer, Zeiss = cooler
Nikon lens that I like for their color rendering is Nikon 105/2.5 Ais and Nikon AF 105/2 DC (my fav lens for portrait, I like it's skin tone color). I use them with adapter.
p.1 #6 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
nixland wrote:
It's aligned with my short observation of my Canon-Leica-Zeiss lenses so far, especially for the color tone .. that is Canon = reddish, Leica = warmer, Zeiss = cooler
i find this talk of leica being warmer intriguing, i always found their glass to be colder and zeiss very warm (but only contax zeiss, i haven't shot with the Z* lenses). when i have my camera at auto white balance the leica shots always look warmer but when i set a fixed white balance and shoot the same shot with different lenses leica is always the bluest. are canon and the new zeiss lenses that much colder? seems like a strange shift for zeiss from super warm to super cold.
p.1 #7 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
sebboh, we all see differently, it is an obvious thing, and vive la difference!
Apart from the colour temp differences, the Leica set were so far out front for this type of work, the CZ lenses were middle for me, and I have to say I don't know why anyone would buy a fast Canon L portrait lens, if they had seen the alternatives available, from a purely photographic quality POV.
p.1 #8 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
philip_pj wrote:
sebboh, we all see differently, it is an obvious thing, and vive la difference!
i didn't actually look at these photos (are they not auto white balanced?), what i was talking about is what i've measured before in the lenses i've used not something subjective. it's very obvious too, 1000 temperature difference between my c/y 35/1.4 versus my 40 cron (only thing i have common pics of handy). i always remember reading that leica lenses were cooler in color in the film days as well, the only reference i can find now is an old mike johnston article where he says they're cooler than zeiss.
i'm just curious if the peoples comments about leicas being warm compared to zeiss comes from a drastic switch in color on zeiss's part, white balance trickery (my cameras have always overcompensated for the coolness of my leicas making them look warmer if you don't notice the white balance value), or if my zeiss and leica samples have just been outliers.
p.1 #9 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
Given the money, I would have liked to see the 90/2 APO or 80/1.4 compared with the 85L, likewise the 50/1.4 E60 against the 50L. Other than that, awesome, nice to see a side by side. Thanks.
p.1 #11 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
Can someone guide me on how to read the test. The sample images are small and not sharp. Is there a way to see larger images than 1590x480 for a comparison set ?
Regarding color, the models turn their heads between the shots, and this changes the light falling on the skin and hair. Especially in stage lighting. Since we are looking for subtleties, I don't trust what I see then. In the 35 mm set, the color difference on the wall in the background is telling.
I like the test though, I just don't understand how to get the most out of it.
p.1 #12 · LENS TESTS: Canon L, Leica R and Zeiss ZE
alundeb wrote:
Can someone guide me on how to read the test. The sample images are small and not sharp. Is there a way to see larger images than 1590x480 for a comparison set ?
Regarding color, the models turn their heads between the shots, and this changes the light falling on the skin and hair. Especially in stage lighting. Since we are looking for subtleties, I don't trust what I see then. In the 35 mm set, the color difference on the wall in the background is telling.
I like the test though, I just don't understand how to get the most out of it. ...Show more →
Ditto. Maybe this test means more to video guys than us lowly 'stills' people. Still a noble effort and appreciated.
I also don't understand why people aren't specific about which Leica lenses are being described as they are not all the same (the 50 could be an E55 or E60, presumably the E55 judging by what can be seen of the focusing ring, but they both have the same font and markings).
