Great GC images (maybe a page or two ago), and that 24-240 seems like quite the deal! (at least you are using it superbly)
Which leads to a question: more-or-less, where's your focus-point in these shots, particularly the last image with the tree in the left foreground? Your shooting data would be nice to know, too. With longer lenses, I really struggle with maintaining focus through the frame, fore to aft. Not uncommon, to be sure, but seems like you have it figured out very, very well! Thanks for sharing, and would love to hear back . . .
Another shot from my walk in the woods the other day (I posted an image this morning from this same walk that is already several pages back!). It was early morning and I was walking by myself on a local trail until I rounded a bend and surprised a couple of large deer (though I was probably the most surprised of the three of us) who were also using the path until I arrived. They darted into the woods pretty quickly as I stood mesmerized with my camera hanging at my side...so, unfortunately, I have no pictures of that encounter.
The fall colors are nice, but I liked the mood of this one converted to b&w using Silver Efex Pro and given a slight sepia tone.
Just a handheld high ISO night shot, really nice to have IBIS (along with great high ISO performance). Makes the types of shots that previously would of required a tripod easily handheld, which is pretty cool...
I have an extra PCK-LM16 Sony screen cover for the A7R/A7 (and presumably A7s) if anyone wants for free. Bought an extra, don't need it... PM me if so. Hope that's OK to post here, thought I'd rather offer to those that post here vs. just anyone on the buy/sell forum.
Awesome image, Nadim! That lens has such a bad on-line reputation! I am sure it has to do with early bad copies out there. Yours and mine are great performers and I know several real users that are happy with theirs, as well. Keep it up, buddy!
Great GC images (maybe a page or two ago), and that 24-240 seems like quite the deal! (at least you are using it superbly)
Which leads to a question: more-or-less, where's your focus-point in these shots, particularly the last image with the tree in the left foreground? Your shooting data would be nice to know, too. With longer lenses, I really struggle with maintaining focus through the frame, fore to aft. Not uncommon, to be sure, but seems like you have it figured out very, very well! Thanks for sharing, and would love to hear back . . .
Ron
Hi Ron, Thanks for the comment. Here is the exposure data. As you can see I was shooting at f/11 with a 38 mm zoom setting so focus was not really critical. My guess is that I focused on the closest ridge. Basically it doesn't matter much as everything from about 20 feet to infinity is in focus at f/11 when you are focused a third of the way or more into the scene. Sometimes I use focus peaking to watch the position of the front edge of my "lit up" focus field. Infinity takes care of itself. I also have a very nice depth of field application on my iPhone for use with wider apertures that are more critical. It is called EXIF Manager.Hope this helps. - Dale
Many thanks for the kind remarks. Everything on this thread deserves comment. The images are amazing and inspiring. What a great place to share and learn. I am meeting with another FM'er this week to try out some other lenses.
More from Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona -- A7RII with Sony FE 24-240mm I am trying to wind up the North Rim series.
