Sony FE Images Thread
p.2104 #1Sony FE Images Thread
philber wrote:
Ronny, Dave, I don't even dare post after you, you are so good! And wipe that smile off your face, Joshua, you are in there as well. And Helena, and Mike, and Bob, and René, and Werner, and Samuli, and Derek, and Philip. Oh, and I just forgot Fred, too..:-(
And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...
Thanks for the kind words Philippe! However, please keep in mind that after years of practice (I've had gazillions of pictures of back yard testing and weekend ventures) finally comes real opportunity to put what we know into practice. So please don't be intimidated. I started photography about 55 years ago. In our first year of marriage 40 years ago our downstairs bathroom could not be used because it was a darkroom. I'm now recently retired, enjoying the light at the end of the tunnel and am living my dream. What is great here at FM is that we can learn from each other what equipment, compositions and processing really works well and then when opportunity knocks we can take advantage of those lessons learned.
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AGeoJO wrote:
Werner - you continue to put out winners.
Ronny - you are justifying why Loften is on my list.
Joshua - stop it!! I don't need another lens right now!, e.g. 85 f/1.4.
Sony A7r and Leica WATE. New Zealand South Island forest.Dave, if you are into portrait or people photography, you owe yourself a treat and try out the GM lens. In that usage, it is by far my favorite lens. So much so that I wouldn't even bother with the new Sony FE 100mm STF lens. It can be soft even if you stop down as in the case of the blue lady above or "strong" as the one posted below at wide open aperture. Yes, of course, it has to do with the PP but the characters of that lens are flexible to do both superbly.
I did a lot of kneeling to capture images at the same level. I asked this model to sit down on the ground to get the background free and clear. Or sometimes I even shot from a lower angle to create a different perspective. In anticipation, I brought and used a good knee pad from home basically the whole day on my left knee. At my age, I would be hurting big time without....
. In a lot of cases, I used a monopod with chicken feet. Not that I don't trust the IBIS of the A7r II but somehow, the usage of monopod did let me slow down and compose the images better. Most of the time I used the flip screen to help me compose better, too. Just FYI.There you go again! - "you owe yourself a treat and try out the GM lens". You are killing me with your really fantastic Venice portraits, which are really serious wall hangers. 
Anyway - back to my reality. This is the McLean Falls from the Catlins, South Island, NZ during the dry season. A7r + Leica WATE. (Not sure if I will ever get rid of this lens!). Had to do some heavy bracketing to get rid of the sunny spots.
DaveDave, based on my limited observation, it seems to me that you mostly do landscape. In that case the outlay for a mostly portrait lens may not be worth it. BTW, I forgot to mention in my previous post that your landscape images are awesome. I am not sure whether you are aware or not but there is a new Sony app that replaced the Sky HDR, it is called Digital Filter that maybe worth it for you to get. I am going for it, too.
Yep - I had evolved from wildlife to landscape and right now my short telephoto primes (CV 90mm APO Lanthar LTM and Canon 135 3.5 LTM) work fine in that genera. What little portraits I do are family oriented and I do not post. However, your travel portraits are very intriguing - and who can not like the 85 1.4 isolation pop!
I really believe that some of your Venice pics are contest winners!
Dave
Ronny, Dave, I don't even dare post after you, you are so good! And wipe that smile off your face, Joshua, you are in there as well. And Helena, and Mike, and Bob, and René, and Werner, and Samuli, and Derek, and Philip. Oh, and I just forgot Fred, too..:-(
And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...
Thanks for the kind words Philippe! However, please keep in mind that after years of practice (I've had gazillions of pictures of back yard testing and weekend ventures) finally comes real opportunity to put what we know into practice. So please don't be intimidated. I started photography about 55 years ago. In our first year of marriage 40 years ago our downstairs bathroom could not be used because it was a darkroom. I'm now recently retired, enjoying the light at the end of the tunnel and am living my dream. What is great here at FM is that we can learn from each other what equipment, compositions and processing really works well and then when opportunity knocks we can take advantage of those lessons learned.
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AGeoJO wrote:
dbehrens wrote
AGeoJO wrote
dbehrens wrote
This thread continues to be fast and furious!Werner - you continue to put out winners.
Ronny - you are justifying why Loften is on my list.
Joshua - stop it!! I don't need another lens right now!, e.g. 85 f/1.4.
Sony A7r and Leica WATE. New Zealand South Island forest.
I did a lot of kneeling to capture images at the same level. I asked this model to sit down on the ground to get the background free and clear. Or sometimes I even shot from a lower angle to create a different perspective. In anticipation, I brought and used a good knee pad from home basically the whole day on my left knee. At my age, I would be hurting big time without....
. In a lot of cases, I used a monopod with chicken feet. Not that I don't trust the IBIS of the A7r II but somehow, the usage of monopod did let me slow down and compose the images better. Most of the time I used the flip screen to help me compose better, too. Just FYI. Anyway - back to my reality. This is the McLean Falls from the Catlins, South Island, NZ during the dry season. A7r + Leica WATE. (Not sure if I will ever get rid of this lens!). Had to do some heavy bracketing to get rid of the sunny spots.
Dave
Yep - I had evolved from wildlife to landscape and right now my short telephoto primes (CV 90mm APO Lanthar LTM and Canon 135 3.5 LTM) work fine in that genera. What little portraits I do are family oriented and I do not post. However, your travel portraits are very intriguing - and who can not like the 85 1.4 isolation pop!
I really believe that some of your Venice pics are contest winners!Dave
Mar 14, 2017 at 11:42 AM
p.2104 #2Sony FE Images Thread
philber wrote:
Ronny, Dave, I don't even dare post after you, you are so good! And wipe that smile off your face, Joshua, you are in there as well. And Helena, and Mike, and Bob, and René, and Werner, and Samuli, and Derek, and Philip. Oh, and I just forgot Fred, too..:-(
And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...
Always the gentlemen and always so complimentary! Thank you my friend!
Ronny, Dave, I don't even dare post after you, you are so good! And wipe that smile off your face, Joshua, you are in there as well. And Helena, and Mike, and Bob, and René, and Werner, and Samuli, and Derek, and Philip. Oh, and I just forgot Fred, too..:-(
And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...
Always the gentlemen and always so complimentary! Thank you my friend!
Mar 14, 2017 at 11:55 AM
p.2104 #3Sony FE Images Thread
rji2goleez wrote:
And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...Always the gentlemen and always so complimentary! Thank you my friend!
+1
Sony A7R II + Nikkor 16mm f3.5 AI fisheye by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
philber wrote
Ronny, Dave, I don't even dare post after you, you are so good! And wipe that smile off your face, Joshua, you are in there as well. And Helena, and Mike, and Bob, and René, and Werner, and Samuli, and Derek, and Philip. Oh, and I just forgot Fred, too..:-(And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...
+1
Sony A7R II + Nikkor 16mm f3.5 AI fisheye by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Mar 14, 2017 at 12:14 PM
p.2104 #4Sony FE Images Thread
First time night shooting with 10 blade aperture lens... I'm not sure do I like the sunstars. At least first time seeing them they seem way too big, maybe one gets use to them after seeing lots of them?
Both photos Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2.8/25 ZM using OptoSigma SLB-50-3000PM to fix astigmatism and field curvature caused by thick sensor stack, camera A7r - first f/8 30s, second f/16 2min2s
Samuli
Both photos Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2.8/25 ZM using OptoSigma SLB-50-3000PM to fix astigmatism and field curvature caused by thick sensor stack, camera A7r - first f/8 30s, second f/16 2min2s
Samuli
Mar 14, 2017 at 12:40 PM
p.2104 #5Sony FE Images Thread
Sony A7R II + Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Sony A7R II + Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Mar 14, 2017 at 01:19 PM
p.2104 #7Sony FE Images Thread
Lovely Ronny, Renè and others!
Zeiss 80 1.8
Zeiss 80 1.8
Contax g 21
Contax g 21
Zeiss 80 1.8
Zeiss 80 1.8
Contax g 21
Contax g 21
Mar 14, 2017 at 01:52 PM
p.2104 #8Sony FE Images Thread
philber wrote:
Ronny, Dave, I don't even dare post after you, you are so good! And wipe that smile off your face, Joshua, you are in there as well. And Helena, and Mike, and Bob, and René, and Werner, and Samuli, and Derek, and Philip. Oh, and I just forgot Fred, too..:-(
And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...
I am flattered and honored, Philippe.
dbehrens wrote:
Yep - I had evolved from wildlife to landscape and right now my short telephoto primes (CV 90mm APO Lanthar LTM and Canon 135 3.5 LTM) work fine in that genera. What little portraits I do are family oriented and I do not post. However, your travel portraits are very intriguing - and who can not like the 85 1.4 isolation pop! I really believe that some of your Venice pics are contest winners!
Dave
Thank you very much, Dave!
Sweet and somewhat soft rendition - since you cannot see the actual face behind the mask, you focus your attention on what's visible.... the eyes.
Beautiful eyes
Ronny, Dave, I don't even dare post after you, you are so good! And wipe that smile off your face, Joshua, you are in there as well. And Helena, and Mike, and Bob, and René, and Werner, and Samuli, and Derek, and Philip. Oh, and I just forgot Fred, too..:-(
And so many others that my enfeebled brain cannot summon just now....
You really inspire me, but you intimidate as well...
I am flattered and honored, Philippe.
dbehrens wrote:
Yep - I had evolved from wildlife to landscape and right now my short telephoto primes (CV 90mm APO Lanthar LTM and Canon 135 3.5 LTM) work fine in that genera. What little portraits I do are family oriented and I do not post. However, your travel portraits are very intriguing - and who can not like the 85 1.4 isolation pop!
I really believe that some of your Venice pics are contest winners!Dave
Thank you very much, Dave!
Sweet and somewhat soft rendition - since you cannot see the actual face behind the mask, you focus your attention on what's visible.... the eyes.
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Mar 14, 2017 at 02:04 PM
p.2104 #9Sony FE Images Thread
Rock And Roll by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
A7RII, Batis 85/1.8
Mar 14, 2017 at 02:08 PM
p.2104 #10Sony FE Images Thread
Wishkah Road (driving north), late February 2017.
a7R2, Canon EF 24-105/4 L IS, Sigma MC-11, tinted windshield, LRCC.
a7R2, Canon EF 24-105/4 L IS, Sigma MC-11, tinted windshield, LRCC.
Mar 14, 2017 at 02:13 PM
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p.2104 #11Sony FE Images Thread
So many stunning images here! I'm awed and thrilled looking at them all.
I just got the Irix 15mm f/2.4. Adapted it with a cheap Fotodiox Cannon-FE adaptor. Aperture control works great, but no automatic magnification when you play with the focus ring.
Predictably, it is incredibly cold today, so was only able to go out for a few quick shots during lunch break. Here's the first one I've worked on. On the whole, the lens looks great, and seems to work very well on the A7II.
At f/11
At f/10
I just got the Irix 15mm f/2.4. Adapted it with a cheap Fotodiox Cannon-FE adaptor. Aperture control works great, but no automatic magnification when you play with the focus ring.
Predictably, it is incredibly cold today, so was only able to go out for a few quick shots during lunch break. Here's the first one I've worked on. On the whole, the lens looks great, and seems to work very well on the A7II.
At f/11
At f/10
Mar 14, 2017 at 02:30 PM
p.2104 #12Sony FE Images Thread
Beauty College back alley, Aberdeen, WA.
a7R2, Canon 24-105/4L IS, Sigma MC-11, LRCC.
a7R2, Canon 24-105/4L IS, Sigma MC-11, LRCC.
Mar 14, 2017 at 02:45 PM
p.2104 #14Sony FE Images Thread
Love the tongue-in-cheek comp of Beauty College! Here's an ultra-wide of Devil's Punchbowl Falls in Arthur's Pass, South Island, NZ. A7r and CV 12mm FE.
Dave
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Mar 14, 2017 at 02:58 PM
p.2104 #15Sony FE Images Thread
A gazillion shots' experience or not, Dave, that is a cracker of a shot
Mar 14, 2017 at 03:02 PM
p.2104 #16Sony FE Images Thread
Thanks Dave!
And I especially like that last shot of yours -- one of your very best.
Same set-up here as "Beauty College".
And I especially like that last shot of yours -- one of your very best.
Same set-up here as "Beauty College".
Mar 14, 2017 at 03:14 PM
p.2104 #17Sony FE Images Thread
A couple more from the woods:
DSC04970-SONY-ILCE-7--FE 55mm F1.8 ZA-ILCE-7-20170312 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC04951-SONY-ILCE-7--FE 55mm F1.8 ZA-ILCE-7-20170312 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC04970-SONY-ILCE-7--FE 55mm F1.8 ZA-ILCE-7-20170312 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
DSC04951-SONY-ILCE-7--FE 55mm F1.8 ZA-ILCE-7-20170312 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
Mar 14, 2017 at 03:25 PM
p.2104 #18Sony FE Images Thread
Early morning mist on the Seine valley, with 85 GM
Mar 14, 2017 at 03:28 PM
p.2104 #19Sony FE Images Thread
bowens wrote:
Ronny your images are just consistently "WOW" from the smallest macros to grand landscapes. And all the others who inspire daily, Joshua, Dale, Jim, Chuck, Mike, Tim, Bob, Manuel, Philippe, Gregg, Werner, Helena to name a few it's a joy to look forward to your posts.
Butch
Here's a couple panos handheld with the 24-240 FE from a boat in San Diego Bay. Fog was rolling in but nice full moon rising over the city.
Thanks Butch! Totally agree... it's a real joy follow this thread and I have to say it is also a bit challenging due to the warp speed
Manuel
Ronny your images are just consistently "WOW" from the smallest macros to grand landscapes. And all the others who inspire daily, Joshua, Dale, Jim, Chuck, Mike, Tim, Bob, Manuel, Philippe, Gregg, Werner, Helena to name a few it's a joy to look forward to your posts.
Butch
Here's a couple panos handheld with the 24-240 FE from a boat in San Diego Bay. Fog was rolling in but nice full moon rising over the city.
Thanks Butch! Totally agree... it's a real joy follow this thread and I have to say it is also a bit challenging due to the warp speed
Manuel
Mar 14, 2017 at 03:57 PM
p.2104 #20Sony FE Images Thread
ManuelLaMantia wrote:
Thanks Butch! Totally agree... it's a real joy follow this thread and I have to say it is also a bit challenging due to the warp speed
http://particolarivisioni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/20161106_usa_dv-sanddunes_122-123-124-125a_900x1200.jpg
http://particolarivisioni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/20161106_usa_dv-sanddunes_127-128-129-130_900x1200.jpg
http://particolarivisioni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/20161106_usa_dv-sanddunes_131-132-133-134_900x1200.jpg
Manuel
Beautiful photos Manuel I really like how the lines and colours play out, especially in the third one where my eyes just get pulled further and further into the picture.
Thanks Butch! Totally agree... it's a real joy follow this thread and I have to say it is also a bit challenging due to the warp speed
http://particolarivisioni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/20161106_usa_dv-sanddunes_122-123-124-125a_900x1200.jpg
http://particolarivisioni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/20161106_usa_dv-sanddunes_127-128-129-130_900x1200.jpg
http://particolarivisioni.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/20161106_usa_dv-sanddunes_131-132-133-134_900x1200.jpg
Manuel
Beautiful photos Manuel
I really like how the lines and colours play out, especially in the third one where my eyes just get pulled further and further into the picture. Mar 14, 2017 at 04:25 PM