Sony FE Images Thread
p.1198 #1Sony FE Images Thread
A few odds and ends with Canon ltm lenses.
Canon ltm 35/1.8
20150924-DSC06480-2400 by jenkwang, on Flickr
The decaying map of the world by jenkwang, on Flickr
Coffee over a painted mural by jenkwang, on Flickr
Canon ltm 50/1.4
20151004-DSC06579 by jenkwang, on Flickr
Canon ltm 35/1.8
20150924-DSC06480-2400 by jenkwang, on Flickr
The decaying map of the world by jenkwang, on Flickr
Coffee over a painted mural by jenkwang, on Flickr
Canon ltm 50/1.4
20151004-DSC06579 by jenkwang, on Flickr
Oct 22, 2015 at 06:59 AM
p.1198 #2Sony FE Images Thread
A few more from Reunion. I wanted to travel light, so I left my beloved CY 28/2.8 and Rokkor 58/1.2 at home and brought Voigtländer 15/4.5, FE 28 and CY 50/1.7. The focal lengths were perfect and the 15 and 50mm performed well. FE 28 is a bit weak for distant landscapes though, so next time I'll bring the CY 28, I think.
#2 and 3 are from FE28, the rest CY 50/1.7.
#2 and 3 are from FE28, the rest CY 50/1.7.
Oct 22, 2015 at 07:00 AM
p.1198 #3Sony FE Images Thread
Stilt fishermen, outside Unawatuna, Sri Lanka earlier today.
A7rII with Sigma 35mm Art, 10 stop B+W ND filter, 1ish second.
A7rII with Sigma 35mm Art, 10 stop B+W ND filter, 1ish second.
Oct 22, 2015 at 10:11 AM
p.1198 #5Sony FE Images Thread
deang001 wrote:
A7ii & 55/1.8 ...
Welcome Dean.. Nice shots
A7ii & 55/1.8 ...
Welcome Dean.. Nice shots
Oct 22, 2015 at 10:24 AM
p.1198 #6Sony FE Images Thread
More Fisheye
Sony A7 + Nikkor 16mm f3.5 AI fisheye by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Sony A7 + Nikkor 16mm f3.5 AI fisheye by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Sony A7 + Nikkor 16mm f3.5 AI fisheye by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Sony A7 + Nikkor 16mm f3.5 AI fisheye by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Oct 22, 2015 at 10:26 AM
p.1198 #8Sony FE Images Thread
I must say, everything in this thread gets better and better. I'm excited cause the building people where I work in the city told me I can go to the roof one day to take some pics. So hopefully I can grab some good shots around SoHo.
I like this one from the other day that I took in the backyard, not sure why:
DSC01554 by Terry W, on Flickr
Also, can't help but have a smile looking at this one:
DSC01584 by Terry W, on Flickr
I like this one from the other day that I took in the backyard, not sure why:
DSC01554 by Terry W, on FlickrAlso, can't help but have a smile looking at this one:
DSC01584 by Terry W, on FlickrOct 22, 2015 at 10:38 AM
p.1198 #9Sony FE Images Thread
Sony A7 + Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZF 2 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Oct 22, 2015 at 10:39 AM
p.1198 #10Sony FE Images Thread
HelenaN wrote:
A few more from Reunion. I wanted to travel light, so I left my beloved CY 28/2.8 and Rokkor 58/1.2 at home and brought Voigtländer 15/4.5, FE 28 and CY 50/1.7. The focal lengths were perfect and the 15 and 50mm performed well. FE 28 is a bit weak for distant landscapes though, so next time I'll bring the CY 28, I think.
Would love a bit more of your impressions comparing the C/Y 28/2.8 and the FE28. I have both lenses as well, and at least in the corners, I find the FE is sharper at all apertures. The C/Y does have more micro-contrast, but the FE is no slouch in this area. I do like the C/Y for wide-open central-subject street style shooting, where the micro-contrast is really evident, and I also use the C/Y if I'm going to be shooting a lot of buildings, because the FE's distortion is so extreme. But for landscape, I've been pretty happy with the FE 28.
seam by alwang, on Flickr
A few more from Reunion. I wanted to travel light, so I left my beloved CY 28/2.8 and Rokkor 58/1.2 at home and brought Voigtländer 15/4.5, FE 28 and CY 50/1.7. The focal lengths were perfect and the 15 and 50mm performed well. FE 28 is a bit weak for distant landscapes though, so next time I'll bring the CY 28, I think.
Would love a bit more of your impressions comparing the C/Y 28/2.8 and the FE28. I have both lenses as well, and at least in the corners, I find the FE is sharper at all apertures. The C/Y does have more micro-contrast, but the FE is no slouch in this area. I do like the C/Y for wide-open central-subject street style shooting, where the micro-contrast is really evident, and I also use the C/Y if I'm going to be shooting a lot of buildings, because the FE's distortion is so extreme. But for landscape, I've been pretty happy with the FE 28.
seam by alwang, on FlickrOct 22, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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p.1198 #11Sony FE Images Thread
alwang wrote:
Would love a bit more of your impressions comparing the C/Y 28/2.8 and the FE28. I have both lenses as well, and at least in the corners, I find the FE is sharper at all apertures. The C/Y does have more micro-contrast, but the FE is no slouch in this area. I do like the C/Y for wide-open central-subject street style shooting, where the micro-contrast is really evident, and I also use the C/Y if I'm going to be shooting a lot of buildings, because the FE's distortion is so extreme. But for landscape, I've been pretty happy with the...Show more →
That's interesting. Maybe copy variation? Or perhaps just a question of personal taste? My FE 28 is OK for landscapes, it's just that my CY 28/2.8 is better and I think the main difference is the micro-contrast, which I notice more in landscapes than in closer shots. It's also slightly sharper over all the frame except the extreme corners. However, I think it's my Contax that is better than average rather than my FE 28 being sub-par.
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Would love a bit more of your impressions comparing the C/Y 28/2.8 and the FE28. I have both lenses as well, and at least in the corners, I find the FE is sharper at all apertures. The C/Y does have more micro-contrast, but the FE is no slouch in this area. I do like the C/Y for wide-open central-subject street style shooting, where the micro-contrast is really evident, and I also use the C/Y if I'm going to be shooting a lot of buildings, because the FE's distortion is so extreme. But for landscape, I've been pretty happy with the...Show more →
That's interesting. Maybe copy variation? Or perhaps just a question of personal taste? My FE 28 is OK for landscapes, it's just that my CY 28/2.8 is better and I think the main difference is the micro-contrast, which I notice more in landscapes than in closer shots. It's also slightly sharper over all the frame except the extreme corners. However, I think it's my Contax that is better than average rather than my FE 28 being sub-par.
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Oct 22, 2015 at 11:09 AM
p.1198 #12Sony FE Images Thread
What a great thread! I would like to comment on everything but there are so many great images and observations on lenses and technique, it is hard to comment on everything.
Here are additional thoughts on the Sony FE 24-240mm. I recently took a toad trip with a bag full of lenses. For pure convenience I kept reaching for the FE 24-240mm or the compact Leica WATE. At one point with a feeling of guilt I put the Canon EF 85 f/1.8 on the camera for five minutes. The first shot is with the Sony FE 24- 240mm to establish the location which is Southern Utah in an area famous for western films.
Sony FE 24- 240mm 1/2000 second F/4.0 30mm ISO 100
Sony FE 24- 240mm 1/500 second F/6.3 160mm ISO 100
Canon EF 85 1/8000 second f/1.8 wide open 85mm ISO 100
Yes, even I can see, I pay a price for convenience. There is a distinct difference between the images, but I am not sure the distinction is measured so much in IQ as drawing style. There is also the obvious difference in low light capabilities. But there is also the the issue of working quickly and getting more opportunities in favor of the super zoom.
Here are additional thoughts on the Sony FE 24-240mm. I recently took a toad trip with a bag full of lenses. For pure convenience I kept reaching for the FE 24-240mm or the compact Leica WATE. At one point with a feeling of guilt I put the Canon EF 85 f/1.8 on the camera for five minutes. The first shot is with the Sony FE 24- 240mm to establish the location which is Southern Utah in an area famous for western films.
Sony FE 24- 240mm 1/2000 second F/4.0 30mm ISO 100
Sony FE 24- 240mm 1/500 second F/6.3 160mm ISO 100
Canon EF 85 1/8000 second f/1.8 wide open 85mm ISO 100
Yes, even I can see, I pay a price for convenience. There is a distinct difference between the images, but I am not sure the distinction is measured so much in IQ as drawing style. There is also the obvious difference in low light capabilities. But there is also the the issue of working quickly and getting more opportunities in favor of the super zoom.
Oct 22, 2015 at 11:11 AM
p.1198 #13Sony FE Images Thread
navmannz wrote:
One from a recent trip in the northern North Island, NZ
I see you shot that with the CV 35 Ultron. I'm seriously considering it as I look for a 35 that's smallish in size.
How do you like it? Any thoughts? Advice? I've considered the FE 35/2.8 but was hoping for something faster. The FE 35/1.4 is too big.
There's also the new CV 35/1.7 and the CV 35/1.4. I lose AF, but that's no biggie for me. But I am concerned about smearing or any such issues that have been associated with the CV lenses.
I shoot with the A7RII.
One from a recent trip in the northern North Island, NZ
I see you shot that with the CV 35 Ultron. I'm seriously considering it as I look for a 35 that's smallish in size.
How do you like it? Any thoughts? Advice? I've considered the FE 35/2.8 but was hoping for something faster. The FE 35/1.4 is too big.
There's also the new CV 35/1.7 and the CV 35/1.4. I lose AF, but that's no biggie for me. But I am concerned about smearing or any such issues that have been associated with the CV lenses.
I shoot with the A7RII.
Oct 22, 2015 at 12:27 PM
p.1198 #14Sony FE Images Thread
ebookman wrote:
What a great thread! I would like to comment on everything but there are so many great images and observations on lenses and technique, it is hard to comment on everything.
Here are additional thoughts on the Sony FE 24-240mm. I recently took a toad trip with a bag full of lenses. For pure convenience I kept reaching for the FE 24-240mm or the compact Leica WATE. At one point with a feeling of guilt I put the Canon EF 85 f/1.8 on the camera for five minutes. The first shot is with the Sony FE 24- 240mm to establish the...Show more →
I agree, Dale - there are all sorts of insights to be gained from following this thread, and you demonstrate really well why I am enjoying my set of little CV and Canon FD primes - having been very much wedded in the past to having everything sharp, I'm enjoying exploring the subtlety of out of focus.
BTW, chuckled at your typo - I presume that you meant 'road trip' rather than 'toad trip', but then again, with a bag full of lenses, perhaps you meant 'towed trip'
John
What a great thread! I would like to comment on everything but there are so many great images and observations on lenses and technique, it is hard to comment on everything.
Here are additional thoughts on the Sony FE 24-240mm. I recently took a toad trip with a bag full of lenses. For pure convenience I kept reaching for the FE 24-240mm or the compact Leica WATE. At one point with a feeling of guilt I put the Canon EF 85 f/1.8 on the camera for five minutes. The first shot is with the Sony FE 24- 240mm to establish the...Show more →
I agree, Dale - there are all sorts of insights to be gained from following this thread, and you demonstrate really well why I am enjoying my set of little CV and Canon FD primes - having been very much wedded in the past to having everything sharp, I'm enjoying exploring the subtlety of out of focus.
BTW, chuckled at your typo - I presume that you meant 'road trip' rather than 'toad trip', but then again, with a bag full of lenses, perhaps you meant 'towed trip'
John
Oct 22, 2015 at 01:58 PM
p.1198 #15Sony FE Images Thread
Highlands before snow
Sony A7 + Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Sony A7 + Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Oct 22, 2015 at 02:02 PM
p.1198 #16Sony FE Images Thread
A7RII & Tokina 90mm Macro (Test shot with a new lens)
Carl Zeiss Sonnar FE 55 by xpfloyd, on Flickr
Carl Zeiss Sonnar FE 55 by xpfloyd, on Flickr
Oct 22, 2015 at 02:31 PM
p.1198 #18Sony FE Images Thread
Lost 5 pages... my Like button now is a bit stressed
Super compliments to all and thanks for sharing also technical information. The quality of images here is simply superlative
Manuel
Super compliments to all and thanks for sharing also technical information. The quality of images here is simply superlative
Manuel
Oct 22, 2015 at 03:29 PM
p.1198 #19Sony FE Images Thread
Ronny - Just so many really great images!
It's a brilliant fall in Minnesota
It's a brilliant fall in Minnesota
Oct 22, 2015 at 03:50 PM
p.1198 #20Sony FE Images Thread
puckman wrote:
I see you shot that with the CV 35 Ultron. I'm seriously considering it as I look for a 35 that's smallish in size.
How do you like it? Any thoughts? Advice? I've considered the FE 35/2.8 but was hoping for something faster. The FE 35/1.4 is too big.
There's also the new CV 35/1.7 and the CV 35/1.4. I lose AF, but that's no biggie for me. But I am concerned about smearing or any such issues that have been associated with the CV lenses.
I shoot with the A7RII.
Hi Puckman, I did a lot of searching before I settled on this lens, and do really appreciate its small size and its performance given the hiking that I enjoy doing. Like you, I passed over the FE35/2.8 for its lack of speed, and the FE35/1.4 for its size. Among the CVs the 35/1.2 obviously performs very well based on images on this thread, but is also very large, and the 35/1.4 Nokton I only had to try once to pass by - optically it doesn't seem to be there. I also looked at other M-mount options, but didn't want to take out a mortgage for a Summicron given questions over its smearing on the A7R, and the Zeiss ZM 35 is quite a chunky lens too. I already had the Ultron 21/18 which I like, so when CV announced the 35mm Ultron I thought that I'd check it out.
I was initially disappointed by a slight magenta cast with my A7R, but this has disappeared completely now that I've upgraded to an A7RII. The corners are not as sharp as on my Canon FD 35/2, but the central 60-70% of the image is definitely sharper throughout the aperture range than the Canon, and it is also much more usable wide open than the FD. For landscape work I've tested it at various focus distances to find the manual preset at which I maximise foreground focus while maintaining infinity focus; that gives me results that I'm very happy with.
Phillip Reeve also has a very good review of this lens on his website.
Good luck - John
navmannz wrote
One from a recent trip in the northern North Island, NZHow do you like it? Any thoughts? Advice? I've considered the FE 35/2.8 but was hoping for something faster. The FE 35/1.4 is too big.
There's also the new CV 35/1.7 and the CV 35/1.4. I lose AF, but that's no biggie for me. But I am concerned about smearing or any such issues that have been associated with the CV lenses.
I shoot with the A7RII.
Hi Puckman, I did a lot of searching before I settled on this lens, and do really appreciate its small size and its performance given the hiking that I enjoy doing. Like you, I passed over the FE35/2.8 for its lack of speed, and the FE35/1.4 for its size. Among the CVs the 35/1.2 obviously performs very well based on images on this thread, but is also very large, and the 35/1.4 Nokton I only had to try once to pass by - optically it doesn't seem to be there. I also looked at other M-mount options, but didn't want to take out a mortgage for a Summicron given questions over its smearing on the A7R, and the Zeiss ZM 35 is quite a chunky lens too. I already had the Ultron 21/18 which I like, so when CV announced the 35mm Ultron I thought that I'd check it out.
I was initially disappointed by a slight magenta cast with my A7R, but this has disappeared completely now that I've upgraded to an A7RII. The corners are not as sharp as on my Canon FD 35/2, but the central 60-70% of the image is definitely sharper throughout the aperture range than the Canon, and it is also much more usable wide open than the FD. For landscape work I've tested it at various focus distances to find the manual preset at which I maximise foreground focus while maintaining infinity focus; that gives me results that I'm very happy with
.Phillip Reeve also has a very good review of this lens on his website.
Good luck - John
Oct 22, 2015 at 04:54 PM