Sony FE Images Thread
p.1355 #2Sony FE Images Thread
Awesome photos in this thread! Here's a couple from the Sony A7s and the tiny but mighty Konica AR 40 f1.8.
White Galoshes in Hoi-An by Andrzej, on Flickr
Tokyo escalators by Andrzej, on Flickr
White Galoshes in Hoi-An by Andrzej, on FlickrTokyo escalators by Andrzej, on FlickrJan 04, 2016 at 08:36 PM
p.1355 #3Sony FE Images Thread
Jman13 wrote:
Yes. It works pretty well. It's not as fast as native, but it's reasonably quick, especially in good light, provided you aren't changing focus distance drastically. (going from very close to far takes longer, but it's still fine). It can even track decently in CAF, though I wouldn't use it for serious sport work. It slows down quite a lot in dim light, however (though I don't tend to use f/4 zooms in dim light). For what I shoot, it made way more sense than the Sony route. Had the adapter (use it with my EF 100/2) and so it...Show more →
Thanks for the info Jordan. Are you talking about AF performance on the A7rII? And with which metabones? Also, how does the lens behave when in video?
I wasn't impressed with the FE 70-200 for the price. I owned the EF 70-200 before and it was great.
Yes. It works pretty well. It's not as fast as native, but it's reasonably quick, especially in good light, provided you aren't changing focus distance drastically. (going from very close to far takes longer, but it's still fine). It can even track decently in CAF, though I wouldn't use it for serious sport work. It slows down quite a lot in dim light, however (though I don't tend to use f/4 zooms in dim light). For what I shoot, it made way more sense than the Sony route. Had the adapter (use it with my EF 100/2) and so it...Show more →
Thanks for the info Jordan. Are you talking about AF performance on the A7rII? And with which metabones? Also, how does the lens behave when in video?
I wasn't impressed with the FE 70-200 for the price. I owned the EF 70-200 before and it was great.
Jan 04, 2016 at 08:38 PM
p.1355 #4Sony FE Images Thread
AF on the A7 II. The R II should be similar except it has much wider PDAF Coverage (The A7 II only covers the center 50% of the frame). I have the Metabones IV.
nehemiahphoto wrote:
Thanks for the info Jordan. Are you talking about AF performance on the A7rII? And with which metabones? Also, how does the lens behave when in video?
I wasn't impressed with the FE 70-200 for the price. I owned the EF 70-200 before and it was great.
nehemiahphoto wrote:
Jman13 wrote
Yes. It works pretty well. It's not as fast as native, but it's reasonably quick, especially in good light, provided you aren't changing focus distance drastically. (going from very close to far takes longer, but it's still fine). It can even track decently in CAF, though I wouldn't use it for serious sport work. It slows down quite a lot in dim light, however (though I don't tend to use f/4 zooms in dim light). For what I shoot, it made way more sense than the Sony route. Had the adapter (use it with my EF 100/2) and so it was $600 new vs. $1500 new. Buying used still would be a huge savings (around $425 vs. $950). Optically stellar.I wasn't impressed with the FE 70-200 for the price. I owned the EF 70-200 before and it was great.
Jan 04, 2016 at 08:47 PM
p.1355 #5Sony FE Images Thread
'Falmouth Foreside, Maine' - a7rII / Zeiss Milvus 35/f2
Jan 04, 2016 at 09:00 PM
p.1355 #6Sony FE Images Thread
HelenaN and Rene, you two have both done your best to be advertisements for Voigtlander fast primes. The company should forward you each some royalties, as I am adding both of those to my list of "needs" in 2016. Beautiful images from both of you. Some how, Helena, you manage to make snow look absolutely delightful, even though my memories of shoveling it out of my old driveway in the Midwest gave me a different opinion on it.
Many lovely images from others as well, and I have placed Likes on the last several pages where I had fallen behind.
I am nearing the end of a long rental of the Milvus 1.4/85. As I commented on a different thread, my assessment of it is a bit biploar. If one purely considers optics, it is a substantial improvement over the ZE 1.4/85, reducing focus shift and being much, much sharper wide open. My recollection of vignetting on the ZE is that the Milvus also beats it, especially at shorter distances.
On the negatives, it accomplishes all of that by adding a rather absurd weight and a focus ring that - while aesthetically pretty - is at best difficult to actually use since it is so smooth and slippery. It also requires near macro level of focus throw to go from infinity to MFD. Up to this point, much of what I have said probably applies to the Otus, though with not as lovely a bokeh. The killer for me, as much as I love Zeiss lenses, is that the Milvus was at least equalled at f/1.4 by the Canon 85/1.2L II (which is much lighter and has AF and a wider max aperture). The Canon is even easier to focus on Sony manually than the Milvus, and that is just not right.
There is a lot that is good about the Milvus, though it is less of the depth/3D than a typical Zeiss lens, including the ZE 85. The Milvus edges out the Canon for infinity, but not by much. I find the ZE 100/2 and the C/Y 100/2 both sharper and better overall at infinity than the Milvus.
Your mileage and opinions may vary, but I rented the lens with the expectation that I would sell my Canon and perhaps even my much-loved C/Y 100/2. Instead, I find myself more interested in the Canon 50/1.2L that I rented at the same time...something is not right in the universe. :-) I almost never prefer a cheaper, wider lens. Perhaps I am getting sick.
Jim
Milvus 85/1.4 on a7ii:
Oligo crossing by Jim, on Flickr
Blowin' in the wind by Jim, on Flickr
Contemplating the future by Jim, on Flickr
Soft by Jim, on Flickr
Table with a view by Jim, on Flickr
What started it all... by Jim, on Flickr
Swirls of light and color by Jim, on Flickr
Light on Light by Jim, on Flickr
Many lovely images from others as well, and I have placed Likes on the last several pages where I had fallen behind.
I am nearing the end of a long rental of the Milvus 1.4/85. As I commented on a different thread, my assessment of it is a bit biploar. If one purely considers optics, it is a substantial improvement over the ZE 1.4/85, reducing focus shift and being much, much sharper wide open. My recollection of vignetting on the ZE is that the Milvus also beats it, especially at shorter distances.
On the negatives, it accomplishes all of that by adding a rather absurd weight and a focus ring that - while aesthetically pretty - is at best difficult to actually use since it is so smooth and slippery. It also requires near macro level of focus throw to go from infinity to MFD. Up to this point, much of what I have said probably applies to the Otus, though with not as lovely a bokeh. The killer for me, as much as I love Zeiss lenses, is that the Milvus was at least equalled at f/1.4 by the Canon 85/1.2L II (which is much lighter and has AF and a wider max aperture). The Canon is even easier to focus on Sony manually than the Milvus, and that is just not right.
There is a lot that is good about the Milvus, though it is less of the depth/3D than a typical Zeiss lens, including the ZE 85. The Milvus edges out the Canon for infinity, but not by much. I find the ZE 100/2 and the C/Y 100/2 both sharper and better overall at infinity than the Milvus.
Your mileage and opinions may vary, but I rented the lens with the expectation that I would sell my Canon and perhaps even my much-loved C/Y 100/2. Instead, I find myself more interested in the Canon 50/1.2L that I rented at the same time...something is not right in the universe. :-) I almost never prefer a cheaper, wider lens. Perhaps I am getting sick.
Jim
Milvus 85/1.4 on a7ii:
Oligo crossing by Jim, on FlickrBlowin' in the wind by Jim, on FlickrContemplating the future by Jim, on FlickrSoft by Jim, on FlickrTable with a view by Jim, on FlickrWhat started it all... by Jim, on FlickrSwirls of light and color by Jim, on FlickrLight on Light by Jim, on FlickrJan 04, 2016 at 09:20 PM
p.1355 #7Sony FE Images Thread
A7RII, FE 1.8/55 at F1.8 (colours altered for effect)
Jan 04, 2016 at 09:46 PM
p.1355 #10Sony FE Images Thread
cputeq wrote:
Couple of sun-star shots from wider spaces within the canyon
Also, it was amazing how quiet it was in the canyon. It's rare that one is able to hear nothing else, but since I was the only one there for the early morning, it was silent. No birds, wind, bugs, people, nothing. Just the sound of the blood in my eardrums! It was awesome.
Very nice series, also in color, and thanks for the exciting description
Couple of sun-star shots from wider spaces within the canyon
Also, it was amazing how quiet it was in the canyon. It's rare that one is able to hear nothing else, but since I was the only one there for the early morning, it was silent. No birds, wind, bugs, people, nothing. Just the sound of the blood in my eardrums! It was awesome.
Very nice series, also in color, and thanks for the exciting description
Jan 05, 2016 at 12:16 AM
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p.1355 #12Sony FE Images Thread
So many amazing shots!!!
I have borrowed a Canon 24 70 f/2.8 II for a few days and it is turning out to be an excellent lens. The AF works really well, particularly with AF-C and wide, thanks to advise by Joshua (AgeoJO) I do hope Sony/Zeiss come up soon with a FE 28 70 f/2.8.
Shot late this afternoon
I have borrowed a Canon 24 70 f/2.8 II for a few days and it is turning out to be an excellent lens. The AF works really well, particularly with AF-C and wide, thanks to advise by Joshua (AgeoJO)
I do hope Sony/Zeiss come up soon with a FE 28 70 f/2.8.Shot late this afternoon
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Jan 05, 2016 at 03:38 AM
p.1355 #13Sony FE Images Thread
Great to see you back Jack Wonderful shots.
Another shot. I will reluctant to send this lens back!
A7rII Canon 28 70 f/2.8 II
Wonderful shots. Another shot. I will reluctant to send this lens back!
A7rII Canon 28 70 f/2.8 II
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Jan 05, 2016 at 05:18 AM
p.1355 #14Sony FE Images Thread
Photo taken October 17, 2015 in Magic Hour about 18 minutes before sunset, Big Meadows, Shenandoah NP, Virginia. Image taken with my tripod mounted A7r and my Leica M 90mm f2.5 Summarit lens, ISO 200, lens set to f11 for 1/60 second. Processed in LR6.
Rich
Rich
Jan 05, 2016 at 06:09 AM
p.1355 #15Sony FE Images Thread
6 shot pano, Batis 85
Ponte Diga Di Melide by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
BTW: In the upper right corner of the dam right on the lake is my home....
Thank's Michiel, likewise to all your pic's, great BW on this page, you should do more...
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Jan 05, 2016 at 06:13 AM
p.1355 #16Sony FE Images Thread
A couple with Canon FL 55 f1.2 at 1.2 on Sony A7s. This puppy just wouldn't stand still, so focusing at 1.2 was a challenge!
puppy eyes by Andrzej, on Flickr
looking casual by Andrzej, on Flickr
puppy eyes by Andrzej, on Flickrlooking casual by Andrzej, on FlickrJan 05, 2016 at 06:17 AM
p.1355 #17Sony FE Images Thread
Still the Jupiter 8 ! It's far from perfect, but gosh i love this lens. It's something about feeling and rendering ...
Silhouette by Pierre Dembiermont, sur Flickr
Silhouette by Pierre Dembiermont, sur FlickrJan 05, 2016 at 06:26 AM
p.1355 #19Sony FE Images Thread
This thread continues to provide wonderful inspiration.
I posted similar shots to these last year but with different lenses. These are with the new Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 which I seem to be using rather a lot (my other lenses have started to complain about being ignored!).
Both on A7R. The blue tint to the mist is natural, not as a result of my processing.
Blue mist 1d by petergthomas, on Flickr
Blue mist 3c by petergthomas, on Flickr
I posted similar shots to these last year but with different lenses. These are with the new Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 which I seem to be using rather a lot (my other lenses have started to complain about being ignored!).
Both on A7R. The blue tint to the mist is natural, not as a result of my processing.
Blue mist 1d by petergthomas, on FlickrBlue mist 3c by petergthomas, on FlickrJan 05, 2016 at 07:41 AM
p.1355 #20Sony FE Images Thread
Peter T - Nice! That CV 35mm f/1.7 is looking really good.
Here's a shot from both sides of North Window Arch in Arches NP. The first taken with A7r + 24-70FE and the other taken with Leica WATE.
Dave
North Window Arch: A7r and SZ 24-70 FE
North Window Arch: A7r and Leica WATE
Here's a shot from both sides of North Window Arch in Arches NP. The first taken with A7r + 24-70FE and the other taken with Leica WATE.
Dave
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North Window Arch: A7r and Leica WATE
Jan 05, 2016 at 07:54 AM