Makten wrote:
Yeah, it's about time! :-) Glad to see you're here too.
It's a strange lens and it doesn't really seem consistent in its behavior. Regarding overall character, I'd say it's pretty close to a Zeiss Planar. Bokeh can be very distracting at medium-close distance, wide open, but it's quite nice stopped down and/or when focusing a bit further away. There is a bit of glow wide open, but nothing to worry about and it sharpens ut nicely at f/2.5 or so.
One thing that I don't understand is that there seem to be larger DOF in the middle. Not just a curved field, so when shooting landscapes you have to be careful and it helps if you focus a tad to the side of plain middle.
Something tells me that this still is because of the thick sensor filter of the a7. I've been thinking of sending it to Kolari, but I don't know if it's worth it.
Right now I can't see any other 35 mm lens that would fit my purposes better. Not without modding the camera. The ZM Distagon is too expensive, too large and I don't like the bokeh, that is very strange towards the corners. I've also thought about a used RX1, but I can't stand the thought of a fixed screen. Plus, I remember how awful the AF was. ...Show more →
Interesting... I also saw a review which said that the Loxia 35 is a little on the sterile side compared to older, similar Zeiss lenses, but that the general image quality is quite good.
I am also thinking of an RX1, although I would really love the RX1MkII (but not at that price).
What about wildlife or birds with the A7rII? I got a few of those as I love the extra resolution and extreme cropping power of the A7rII. An example:
OK, a pretty ordinary goshawk shot at around 15m with my Canon EF 600mm f4 IS mk2, but notice the "specs" down left:
When the goshawk is closer, the 600 turns into a macro lens with the A7rII:
and I still have lots of megapixels left
The only thing stopping me from using it more than I already do, is (still) the AF. In low light (i.e. almost all the time) the AF is too slow to acquire focus, so I almost always switch to manual. Manual is quite fine with the A7rII, but the damned bird is never sitting still, so it is hard work moving the loupe around. With the 600mm at f4 the DOF is razor thin, so I really need to get the eye(s) right. I love the results, though, when everything comes together!
Eyvind Ness wrote:
What about wildlife or birds with the A7rII? I got a few of those as I love the extra resolution and extreme cropping power of the A7rII. An example:
The only thing stopping me from using it more than I already do, is (still) the AF. In low light (i.e. almost all the time) the AF is too slow to acquire focus, so I almost always switch to manual. Manual is quite fine with the A7rII, but the damned bird is never sitting still, so it is hard work moving the loupe around. With the 600mm at f4 the DOF is razor thin, so I really need to get the eye(s) right. I love the results, though, when everything comes together! ...Show more →
A7 II with FE 24-70mm f/4. I haven't had a lot of time with this lens yet, but so far it looks pretty good to be honest. Given its less than stellar reputation, I was expecting a lens that was far worse than this lens is. I haven't shot much wide open yet, but so far it looks good wide open at 70mm, and good stopped down throughout the range. The edges and corners have a little softness (though not too much), but overall, what I'm seeing is quite good.
I just saw that this thread has almost 3 million views!
It's definitely my personally favorite with so many great images and talented photographers.
Congrats everyone!
