Sony FE Images Thread
p.1996 #1Sony FE Images Thread
Its so nice to come back to this thread. Glad to see all the activity, and all the nice photos. I have been travelling a lot with work in recent months, both here in Norway and in China, so not so much time for photography.
But that doesn't mean I haven't had any time to plan for photography in 2017
My christmas gift to myself was the Leica Summicron 75 AA. Yes, the 75 and not the 90. And not the magnificent Loxia 85 that get so much praise on this forum. I got the 75 AA.
Why? Well, first of all, its a wonderful little lens, which will be perfect for hiking and travelling. And I usually bring around me a 35mm, and then I find 50mm to be a bit close, and 85mm or 90mm to be a bit to far away. I used to have the Voigtlander Heliar 75 and really liked the focal length, but sold it when i got the 90 Elmarit. And when I decided that I want to get a 75mm again, it had to be Leica. After all, after getting used to the rendering of the 90 Elmarit, I would opt for nothing else than Leica
So here's a few shots with my first test round with this lens. First impression is positive of course. All are wide open apart from the landscape, with is a panorama taken at 5.6.
Leica APO Summicron 75 - Winter portrait by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
Leica APO Summicron 75 - St. Hanshaugen by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
Leica APO Summicron 75 - The Bench by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
Leica APO Summicron 75 - Close by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
All the best,
Ole
But that doesn't mean I haven't had any time to plan for photography in 2017
My christmas gift to myself was the Leica Summicron 75 AA. Yes, the 75 and not the 90. And not the magnificent Loxia 85 that get so much praise on this forum. I got the 75 AA. Why? Well, first of all, its a wonderful little lens, which will be perfect for hiking and travelling. And I usually bring around me a 35mm, and then I find 50mm to be a bit close, and 85mm or 90mm to be a bit to far away. I used to have the Voigtlander Heliar 75 and really liked the focal length, but sold it when i got the 90 Elmarit. And when I decided that I want to get a 75mm again, it had to be Leica. After all, after getting used to the rendering of the 90 Elmarit, I would opt for nothing else than Leica
So here's a few shots with my first test round with this lens. First impression is positive of course. All are wide open apart from the landscape, with is a panorama taken at 5.6.
Leica APO Summicron 75 - Winter portrait by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
Leica APO Summicron 75 - St. Hanshaugen by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
Leica APO Summicron 75 - The Bench by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
Leica APO Summicron 75 - Close by Ole Kjennerud, on Flickr
All the best,
Ole
Jan 07, 2017 at 03:06 PM
p.1996 #4Sony FE Images Thread
Out early this morning to capture some of the architecture in London's tube stations.
Westminster, all A7r + Sony 16-35, processed in silver efex pro
Westminster, all A7r + Sony 16-35, processed in silver efex pro
Jan 07, 2017 at 04:00 PM
p.1996 #5Sony FE Images Thread
bluloo wrote:
Beautiful shots, Ole
Thank you
Beautiful shots, Ole
Thank you
Jan 07, 2017 at 04:07 PM
p.1996 #6Sony FE Images Thread
rji2goleez wrote:
Still cold but sunny. Went for a walk on the lake with the A7r2 + 24-70GM
I was surprised by the sun flairs in this first image. I wonder what others have experienced when shooting into the sun with this lens.
Bob, I haven't had mine long enough to be able to tell you, that what you are seeing is representative. My own impressions are based only on 3-4 sunrise/sunset outings, so take them with a grain of salt. From what I've seen so far, it seems to flare pretty easily, especially compared to the Loxia 21 or 35 ZM.
Fred too had mentioned flaring as a weakness in the big test thread. On the other hand, Joshua's great seascape set from the coastline (a few pages back) also had the sun in the frame too and I don't recall seeing any flare in his shots.
The less than great flare resistance and arguably the sunstars are the biggest weaknesses of the zoom. That's consistent with what I've seen from Sony over the last decade, though. Flare resistance isn't one of their strengths (or may be Zeiss is just way better than Sony). The longer zooms (both e-mount and a-mount) also suffer from it to a degree. Among the e-mount lenses I've used, the 55 1.8 and the 35 1.4 have had the best flare resistance.
Still cold but sunny. Went for a walk on the lake with the A7r2 + 24-70GM
I was surprised by the sun flairs in this first image. I wonder what others have experienced when shooting into the sun with this lens.
Bob, I haven't had mine long enough to be able to tell you, that what you are seeing is representative. My own impressions are based only on 3-4 sunrise/sunset outings, so take them with a grain of salt. From what I've seen so far, it seems to flare pretty easily, especially compared to the Loxia 21 or 35 ZM.
Fred too had mentioned flaring as a weakness in the big test thread. On the other hand, Joshua's great seascape set from the coastline (a few pages back) also had the sun in the frame too and I don't recall seeing any flare in his shots.
The less than great flare resistance and arguably the sunstars are the biggest weaknesses of the zoom. That's consistent with what I've seen from Sony over the last decade, though. Flare resistance isn't one of their strengths (or may be Zeiss is just way better than Sony). The longer zooms (both e-mount and a-mount) also suffer from it to a degree. Among the e-mount lenses I've used, the 55 1.8 and the 35 1.4 have had the best flare resistance.
Jan 07, 2017 at 07:50 PM
p.1996 #7Sony FE Images Thread
AGeoJO wrote:
Here is one from me with the GM 41mm at f9. I initially had my doubts/buyer's remorse whether this big zoom was worth the cost and weight penalty, but Fred and Guy (as almost always
) were right; especially at wider FL's it replaces several primes.Thank you very much, Chris! Finally, you got a winner! Great images from that new lens!
In about a month or so, it will be time for the mask carnival....again. I am warming myself up and here are two images from the previous carnival.
Thanks for the advice back then, Joshua. It's ironic that in a decade of shooting Sony my most expensive Sony lens to date was the only one I had to return (twice).
Chris_88 wrote
Joshua, Manuel: great shots from the coastHere is one from me with the GM 41mm at f9. I initially had my doubts/buyer's remorse whether this big zoom was worth the cost and weight penalty, but Fred and Guy (as almost always
) were right; especially at wider FL's it replaces several primes.In about a month or so, it will be time for the mask carnival....again. I am warming myself up and here are two images from the previous carnival.
Thanks for the advice back then, Joshua. It's ironic that in a decade of shooting Sony my most expensive Sony lens to date was the only one I had to return (twice).
Jan 07, 2017 at 07:53 PM
p.1996 #8Sony FE Images Thread
The Light Lake by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
A7RII, Leica Apo-Telyt R 180/3.4, Techart AF
Jan 08, 2017 at 03:19 AM
p.1996 #9Sony FE Images Thread
This thread never fails to impress, great shots from everyone. Gives me major GAS though.
A7RII & Batis 85
Callum - 26-52 - 29.12.16 by xpfloyd, on Flickr
A7RII & FE 55
Callum - 27.12.16 by xpfloyd, on Flickr
A7RII & Batis 85
Callum - 26-52 - 29.12.16 by xpfloyd, on FlickrA7RII & FE 55
Callum - 27.12.16 by xpfloyd, on FlickrJan 08, 2017 at 03:59 AM
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p.1996 #11Sony FE Images Thread
Florence and Salzburg
Florence by Falcdragon, on Flickr
Salzburg by Falcdragon, on Flickr
Florence by Falcdragon, on Flickr
Salzburg by Falcdragon, on Flickr
Jan 08, 2017 at 05:40 AM
p.1996 #12Sony FE Images Thread
I see this thread hasn't exactly slowed down while I've been away. Nice work everyone.
I very nearly made a switch to the Nikon Df last week, with that 16mp sensor with its "softer" draw that I'm so attracted to. But then everytime I go out with the A7 as a walkabout, I get a reality check. (Even if a battery only lasts about 15 minutes in this cold we've been having recently – how do you get on with it, Helena? Is it better on the A7II?). It's just very hard to beat from a usability perspective, for me.
Other than just walking around, I brought it to a wedding in october.
fe28:
fe55:
Batis 85:
Edit: I have to mention I love that landscape shot, Werner. And the perfectly timed Basset hound, agentbird. Probably not easy to do with that lens. Excellent bw.
I very nearly made a switch to the Nikon Df last week, with that 16mp sensor with its "softer" draw that I'm so attracted to. But then everytime I go out with the A7 as a walkabout, I get a reality check. (Even if a battery only lasts about 15 minutes in this cold we've been having recently – how do you get on with it, Helena? Is it better on the A7II?). It's just very hard to beat from a usability perspective, for me.
Other than just walking around, I brought it to a wedding in october.
fe28:
fe55:
Batis 85:
Edit: I have to mention I love that landscape shot, Werner. And the perfectly timed Basset hound, agentbird. Probably not easy to do with that lens. Excellent bw.
Jan 08, 2017 at 06:21 AM
p.1996 #13Sony FE Images Thread
Photo taken at 6:57 PM
Looking at Fawn White Tail Deer
Heavily cropped tripod mounted Canon new FD 500mm f4.5 L lens and Sony A7r camera
ISO 200, f4.5, 1/400 second
Exposure corrected by +0.48 Stops; processed in LR6.4
August 12, 2015
At Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Rich
Looking at Fawn White Tail Deer
Heavily cropped tripod mounted Canon new FD 500mm f4.5 L lens and Sony A7r camera
ISO 200, f4.5, 1/400 second
Exposure corrected by +0.48 Stops; processed in LR6.4
August 12, 2015
At Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Rich
Jan 08, 2017 at 06:52 AM
p.1996 #14Sony FE Images Thread
More from my London Underground trip
Southwark station,all with A7r + Sony 16-35 processed in silver efex pro
Southwark station,all with A7r + Sony 16-35 processed in silver efex pro
Jan 08, 2017 at 07:14 AM
p.1996 #15Sony FE Images Thread
A couple of quick shots from frozen Minnesota. It was -8F this morning but we're supposed to get into the teens! Break out the shorts!
Jan 08, 2017 at 08:35 AM
p.1996 #16Sony FE Images Thread
Happy new year, happy new gift!
Bazaar looks1
The negotiation class of Dr. Stranger
Listera Ovata
Tele Rokkor 100mm f/2 on A7II
Bazaar looks1
The negotiation class of Dr. Stranger
Listera Ovata
Tele Rokkor 100mm f/2 on A7II
Jan 08, 2017 at 08:49 AM
p.1996 #17Sony FE Images Thread
SonyA7+Canon nFD 100/2 af f2
Sony A72+Canon nFD 200/4 at f8
Sony A7R+Canon EF-S 55-250/4.5-5.6
Sony A72+Canon nFD 200/4 at f8
Sony A7R+Canon EF-S 55-250/4.5-5.6
Jan 08, 2017 at 08:52 AM
p.1996 #18Sony FE Images Thread
From a studio session a few months ago..... I posted a similar image but not this one.
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Jan 08, 2017 at 09:37 AM
p.1996 #19Sony FE Images Thread
The Way by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
A7R Infrared, FE 16-35/4
Jan 08, 2017 at 09:39 AM
