Sony FE Images Thread
p.1146 #1Sony FE Images Thread
GMPhotography wrote:
I shot 8o portraits yesterday with the A7rII and the Batis 85. Now I shot these at 7.1 but I also was in crop mode so effective 127mm I believe . Now when I say I backed off a ton of sharping , clarity is negative 12 and structure minus 6. Im knocking this down a lot. Still a laser. Her lips look the sharpest. I was using Eye AF
http://www.getdpi.com/gallery/files/1/1/_dsc0675_1.jpg
http://www.getdpi.com/gallery/files/1/1/untitled-1_381824.jpg
What aperture Guy? I am guessing stopped down a bit?
I shot 8o portraits yesterday with the A7rII and the Batis 85. Now I shot these at 7.1 but I also was in crop mode so effective 127mm I believe . Now when I say I backed off a ton of sharping , clarity is negative 12 and structure minus 6. Im knocking this down a lot. Still a laser. Her lips look the sharpest. I was using Eye AF
http://www.getdpi.com/gallery/files/1/1/_dsc0675_1.jpg
http://www.getdpi.com/gallery/files/1/1/untitled-1_381824.jpg
What aperture Guy? I am guessing stopped down a bit?
Sep 29, 2015 at 01:45 PM
p.1146 #2Sony FE Images Thread
F7.1
Hard to get my lights too much lower. 1600 watt Dynalite pack 3 heads going on
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Hard to get my lights too much lower. 1600 watt Dynalite pack 3 heads going on
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Sep 29, 2015 at 02:16 PM
p.1146 #3Sony FE Images Thread
Gargilesse, France. An artistic village in the Berry where George Sand had a tiny house to concentrate.
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Sep 29, 2015 at 02:17 PM
p.1146 #4Sony FE Images Thread
A7 + FE 55mm, A-mount 20mm & Minolta Rokkor MC 135mm F2.8
DSC06835-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06747-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06832-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06704-Pano-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06807-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06835-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06747-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06832-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on FlickrDSC06704-Pano-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC06807-ILCE-7-20150927 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
Sep 29, 2015 at 03:14 PM
p.1146 #5Sony FE Images Thread
Sony A7, Minolta MC 24/2.8
Untitled by Pepijn Sauer, on Flickr
Untitled by Pepijn Sauer, on Flickr
Sep 29, 2015 at 03:17 PM
p.1146 #6Sony FE Images Thread
Voigtlander 90mm Apo Lanthar on A7R
A diversion off the South West Coast Path - East Devon
_DSC5896 Coxe's Cliff 4 by petergthomas, on Flickr
_DSC5864 Coxe's Cliff 5 by petergthomas, on Flickr
A diversion off the South West Coast Path - East Devon
_DSC5896 Coxe's Cliff 4 by petergthomas, on Flickr_DSC5864 Coxe's Cliff 5 by petergthomas, on FlickrSep 29, 2015 at 03:44 PM
p.1146 #7Sony FE Images Thread
Looking through more files from the Tamron 150-600, I'm starting to regret having returned it. But I'd really like to see a comparison at 400 with the Sony 70-400 G2. The BIF Heron shot is not tack sharp but it happened so fast, shot at 600mm and was handheld. I think with some practice, BIF is a reality.
Sep 29, 2015 at 04:30 PM
p.1146 #8Sony FE Images Thread
Finally visited Ruby Beach here in WA. A7r and Zeiss 16-35mm
Sep 29, 2015 at 05:39 PM
p.1146 #9Sony FE Images Thread
Along the WA coast near Seabrook. A7R2 and 85mm Otus
Sep 29, 2015 at 06:21 PM
p.1146 #10Sony FE Images Thread
Lovely, Mike 
Still playing with AIS 300/2.8:
Road Warrior by unoh7, on Flickr
Dockside by unoh7, on Flickr
Beach Play by unoh7, on Flickr
Well it's not the greatest copy, but I'm beginning to think it's good enough.
Still playing with AIS 300/2.8:
Road Warrior by unoh7, on Flickr
Dockside by unoh7, on Flickr
Beach Play by unoh7, on Flickr
Well it's not the greatest copy, but I'm beginning to think it's good enough.
Sep 29, 2015 at 09:01 PM
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p.1146 #11Sony FE Images Thread
I must say thank Joshua for his help regarding 85mm portrait lenses. With the scarce supply of the Batis 85, I would say a lot of portrait photographers are looking for other options.
The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really good deal on a almost brand new 85L II with the Metabones IV. I quickly updated the Metabones IV and the 85L II works brilliantly.
Anyway the very first shot with the A7rII 85L II and Metabones IV v44 from the person I bought the lens.
A7rII 85 L II @ f/1.2
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The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really good deal on a almost brand new 85L II with the Metabones IV. I quickly updated the Metabones IV and the 85L II works brilliantly.
Anyway the very first shot with the A7rII 85L II and Metabones IV v44 from the person I bought the lens.
A7rII 85 L II @ f/1.2
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Sep 29, 2015 at 10:43 PM
p.1146 #12Sony FE Images Thread
Congrats, Charles! I bet he would offer you more money to buy the lens back now 
. He may not know that it would work on the Sony A7r II that well. Taken at wide open?
. He may not know that it would work on the Sony A7r II that well. Taken at wide open?Sep 29, 2015 at 10:51 PM
p.1146 #13Sony FE Images Thread
AGeoJO wrote:
Congrats, Charles! I bet he would offer you more money to buy the lens back now. He may not know that it would work on the Sony A7r II that well. Taken at wide open?
Thanks Joshua Yes he had the 5DII and really not the ideal combo for AF accuracy.
Yes the lens was wide open at f/1.2 and AF was fast and accurate on the eye.
Congrats, Charles! I bet he would offer you more money to buy the lens back now
. He may not know that it would work on the Sony A7r II that well. Taken at wide open?Thanks Joshua
Yes he had the 5DII and really not the ideal combo for AF accuracy. Yes the lens was wide open at f/1.2 and AF was fast and accurate on the eye.
Sep 29, 2015 at 10:58 PM
p.1146 #14Sony FE Images Thread
charles.K wrote:
I must say thank Joshua for his help regarding 85mm portrait lenses. With the scarce supply of the Batis 85, I would say a lot of portrait photographers are looking for other options.
The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really...Show more →
ZA lacking at 1.4 in what sense? On a 24 mp ff sensor it's quite good WO, but not so much on 42 maybe?
I must say thank Joshua for his help regarding 85mm portrait lenses. With the scarce supply of the Batis 85, I would say a lot of portrait photographers are looking for other options.
The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really...Show more →
ZA lacking at 1.4 in what sense? On a 24 mp ff sensor it's quite good WO, but not so much on 42 maybe?
Sep 29, 2015 at 11:21 PM
p.1146 #15Sony FE Images Thread
nehemiahphoto wrote:
The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really good deal on a almost brand new 85L II with the Metabones IV. I quickly updated the Metabones IV and the 85L II works brilliantly.
Anyway the very first shot with the A7rII 85L II and Metabones IV v44 from the person I bought the lens.
A7rII 85 L II @ f/1.2ZA lacking at 1.4 in what sense? On a 24 mp ff sensor it's quite good WO, but not so much on 42 maybe?
It is a great lens, but having the glow at f/1.2/1.4 for portraits is what I mean. With the ZA 85/1.4 at f/1.4 there is not quite the same rendering wide open. In truth it is a personal choice The other big plus is the fast and accurate AF for capturing the eye even with close head shots.
I will keep both lenses for now, as I suspect the ZA 85/1.4 is better stopped down for landscape work.
The Batis 85 is expected now in November!
charles.K wrote
I must say thank Joshua for his help regarding 85mm portrait lenses. With the scarce supply of the Batis 85, I would say a lot of portrait photographers are looking for other options.The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really good deal on a almost brand new 85L II with the Metabones IV. I quickly updated the Metabones IV and the 85L II works brilliantly.
Anyway the very first shot with the A7rII 85L II and Metabones IV v44 from the person I bought the lens.
A7rII 85 L II @ f/1.2
It is a great lens, but having the glow at f/1.2/1.4 for portraits is what I mean. With the ZA 85/1.4 at f/1.4 there is not quite the same rendering wide open. In truth it is a personal choice
The other big plus is the fast and accurate AF for capturing the eye even with close head shots.I will keep both lenses for now, as I suspect the ZA 85/1.4 is better stopped down for landscape work.
The Batis 85 is expected now in November!
Sep 29, 2015 at 11:33 PM
p.1146 #16Sony FE Images Thread
charles.K wrote:
The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really good deal on a almost brand new 85L II with the Metabones IV. I quickly updated the Metabones IV and the 85L II works brilliantly.
Anyway the very first shot with the A7rII 85L II and Metabones IV v44 from the person I bought the lens.
A7rII 85 L II @ f/1.2ZA lacking at 1.4 in what sense? On a 24 mp ff sensor it's quite good WO, but not so much on 42 maybe?It is a great lens, but having the glow at f/1.2/1.4 for portraits is what I mean. With the ZA 85/1.4 at f/1.4 there is not quite the same rendering wide open. In truth it is a personal choice
I will keep both lenses for now, as I suspect the ZA 85/1.4 is better stopped down for landscape work.
The Batis 85 is expected now in November!
I see. In my experience the ZA is technically better, but yes, I don't think the rendering is as becoming as the 85L often at times. I have the Contax N 85 now, and it's a pinch softer WO but with very good contest and color and a smoother feel. It's like a za but better, more becoming, more personality. I owned the ZA and FD 85 L and I found the ZA better for landscapes both technically and in rendering, specially with highlights. Life is good that we have to make such "tough" choices 
Edit: I should also mention the ZA is better across the frame WO and close to it.
C/y 50 1.7
Canon FD 80-200/4
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nehemiahphoto wrote
charles.K wrote
I must say thank Joshua for his help regarding 85mm portrait lenses. With the scarce supply of the Batis 85, I would say a lot of portrait photographers are looking for other options.The ZA 85/1.4 is really nice, but IMO still lacking at f/1.4. At f/1.8 to 2.5 the lens is superb.
With the recent FW upgrade to vs.44 with the Metabones IV adapter, one of my favourite lenses the 85L II works amazingly well with the A7rII. In fact I find the AF is more accurate that when I had the 5DII.
I was fortunate to pick this afternoon a really good deal on a almost brand new 85L II with the Metabones IV. I quickly updated the Metabones IV and the 85L II works brilliantly.
Anyway the very first shot with the A7rII 85L II and Metabones IV v44 from the person I bought the lens.
A7rII 85 L II @ f/1.2
I will keep both lenses for now, as I suspect the ZA 85/1.4 is better stopped down for landscape work.
The Batis 85 is expected now in November!
I see. In my experience the ZA is technically better, but yes, I don't think the rendering is as becoming as the 85L often at times. I have the Contax N 85 now, and it's a pinch softer WO but with very good contest and color and a smoother feel. It's like a za but better, more becoming, more personality.
I owned the ZA and FD 85 L and I found the ZA better for landscapes both technically and in rendering, specially with highlights. Life is good that we have to make such "tough" choices Edit: I should also mention the ZA is better across the frame WO and close to it.
C/y 50 1.7
Canon FD 80-200/4
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Sep 29, 2015 at 11:39 PM
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Sep 30, 2015 at 12:24 AM
p.1146 #18Sony FE Images Thread
A7RII with Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM This is an interesting lens and very sharp. For these informal portraits I backed off the clarity into minus double digits to soften the images as Guy also suggested for the Batis. These are all wide open.
Here is another kind of image with the lens.
Here is another kind of image with the lens.
Sep 30, 2015 at 12:33 AM
p.1146 #20Sony FE Images Thread
The priest on his dayly walk to the Chartres cathedral.
(I had to hurry so it is not really well manual focused)
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