Sony FE Images Thread
p.2394 #2Sony FE Images Thread
rji2goleez wrote:
An image from back in the spring I never got around to processing. I have other angles of this shot but liked this one too. This is Hollow Rock on Lake Superior near the Canadian border.
Gorgeous, ethereal, otherworldly! Looking at this image feels like entering a fantasy world. Just wonderful!
An image from back in the spring I never got around to processing. I have other angles of this shot but liked this one too. This is Hollow Rock on Lake Superior near the Canadian border.
Gorgeous, ethereal, otherworldly! Looking at this image feels like entering a fantasy world. Just wonderful!
Aug 29, 2017 at 06:54 AM
p.2394 #3Sony FE Images Thread
akclimber wrote:
A few early season auroras from Juneau with an A7R2 and Rokinon 20/1.8 wide open.
Cheers!
These are fantastic. On a side note, I don't see too many people using the Rok 20 1.8. Do you like it? Have any other astro or landscape shots to share?
A few early season auroras from Juneau with an A7R2 and Rokinon 20/1.8 wide open.
Cheers!
These are fantastic. On a side note, I don't see too many people using the Rok 20 1.8. Do you like it? Have any other astro or landscape shots to share?
Aug 29, 2017 at 07:01 AM
p.2394 #4Sony FE Images Thread
Living in a house facing due east has it's advantages. I witness the sun rising just about every morning and some of them are spectacular. This morning as I ventured out to get the newspapers (yes I still read paper versions occasionally) I witnessed one of the most intense sunrises I've seen in this house over the last 15 years.
Chuck
From the front yard
From the backyard
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Chuck
From the front yard
From the backyard
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Aug 29, 2017 at 07:07 AM
p.2394 #5Sony FE Images Thread
Loxia 85mm
rock the boat by rol-and, auf Flickr
rock the boat by rol-and, auf Flickr
Aug 29, 2017 at 08:38 AM
p.2394 #6Sony FE Images Thread
A few shots from last week. This little cedar swamp sits on a piece of property I've been thinking about buying. These were shot mid-day, but I imagine I'd be out there every morning shooting, especially cool fall days when this would fill with mist...
Shot with CY 35/2.8, all f/8 I think.
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Aug 29, 2017 at 09:34 AM
p.2394 #7Sony FE Images Thread
Chris_88 wrote:
Hope this helps...Thanks for the explanation, Philippe. I guess that explains why this lens is so readily available and at such a low price. If it had been a better lens, I would have been willing to give it a try, but I think I'll continue looking for a reasonably priced 180 3.4 instead.
My experience with Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y,both AE and MM is very positive on the A7 series cameras.I actually regard it one of the best lenses from the Zeiss C/Y lineup.
Shows some fringing wide open and sometimes at f4,but those are easily removable.Sharp wide open,where necessary,very sharp from f5.6-8 across the frame at any distance,especially medium and infinity.Very good to excellent microcontrast and vibrant colours stopped down a little.Zeissy (3D) when used properly.I rate it slightly higher than both 200/3.5 and 200/4 Tele-Tessars and 135/2.8 Sonnar.
A7+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f11
I have the Apo-Telyt R 180/3.4 too and think it better than the Sonnar,but only by a little margin.Just.
A72+Apo Telyt R 180/3.4,f11
and at f5.6
philber wrote
Chris, I own a C/Y 180 f:2.8. I totally fail to find any special quality to it that would endear it to its owner. Yes, It's relatively compact. Yes, you can shoot wide open, which is fast-ish. Colours and textures are nice, though nothing to write home about and with a slight cast, as is typical in older, low-contrast C/Y Zeiss. Pop is markedly absent. What bothers me most is that I am never sure whether my focus is spot on or just a bit off, because the pics have no "bite" to indicate any form of sharpness.Hope this helps...
My experience with Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y,both AE and MM is very positive on the A7 series cameras.I actually regard it one of the best lenses from the Zeiss C/Y lineup.
Shows some fringing wide open and sometimes at f4,but those are easily removable.Sharp wide open,where necessary,very sharp from f5.6-8 across the frame at any distance,especially medium and infinity.Very good to excellent microcontrast and vibrant colours stopped down a little.Zeissy (3D) when used properly.I rate it slightly higher than both 200/3.5 and 200/4 Tele-Tessars and 135/2.8 Sonnar.
A7+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f11
I have the Apo-Telyt R 180/3.4 too and think it better than the Sonnar,but only by a little margin.Just.
A72+Apo Telyt R 180/3.4,f11
and at f5.6
Aug 29, 2017 at 10:08 AM
p.2394 #8Sony FE Images Thread
FD 800mm f/5.6:
Total Solar Eclipse by Austin Lee, on Flickr
Total Solar Eclipse by Austin Lee, on Flickr
Aug 29, 2017 at 11:15 AM
p.2394 #9Sony FE Images Thread
Joshua, please tell me what I need to do to get shipwrecked just like thse girls....
Aug 29, 2017 at 11:44 AM
p.2394 #10Sony FE Images Thread
philber wrote:
Joshua, please tell me what I need to do to get shipwrecked just like thse girls....
Philippe, getting shipwrecked LIKE these girls would not be....well, "enjoyable", for lack of a better word. But getting shipwrecked WITH them would be a completely different story
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Joshua, please tell me what I need to do to get shipwrecked just like thse girls....
Philippe, getting shipwrecked LIKE these girls would not be....well, "enjoyable", for lack of a better word. But getting shipwrecked WITH them would be a completely different story
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p.2394 #11Sony FE Images Thread
Hi all...been a week or so. This thread moves so fast. I will go back and offer up likes as well to ALL the super grabs.
I've been shooting a little just not posting...so here's another grab from our recent Kauai trip last month.
Gregg
A7rll and Contax 35-70/3.4 2 shot horizontal
Hanalei Bay, Kauai
I've been shooting a little just not posting...so here's another grab from our recent Kauai trip last month.
Gregg
A7rll and Contax 35-70/3.4 2 shot horizontal
Hanalei Bay, Kauai
Aug 29, 2017 at 01:07 PM
p.2394 #12Sony FE Images Thread
jwhatts wrote:
Cheers!These are fantastic. On a side note, I don't see too many people using the Rok 20 1.8. Do you like it? Have any other astro or landscape shots to share?
Thanks! This was the first time I've used the Rok 20. I scored a great deal on it a while back and figured I'd give it a shot but the weather here has been abysmal all summer and when it's been OK I've been busy so I haven't had a chance to test it out at all. I can say from the shoot last week that wide open it's acceptably sharp but does have what I now consider the inevitable fast, wide lens coma/bats wing issue in the corners and along the edges to some extent. No better or worse than any other fast lens faster than f/2.8 shot wide open really. It's comparable to my sigma 20 f/1.4 when the Sigma is shot at f/1.6 or so. The Sigma may be better at f/1.8 but I haven't done a side by side. I tried a Nikon 20 f/1.8 and it seems similar to that as well. Of course, copy variation with Roks may make a difference for better or worse. One aspect of the lens that was a pleasant surprise is that my copy at least is dead on focused for infinity when the focus ring is turned to full stop. That makes things very easy... All-in-all, I'd say it's worth the $ if you can get one on sale. It is nice to use a native mount lens for this stuff. I plan on doing some tests and side-by-sides but it'll have to wait for some very rare clear skies :-)
Cheers!
akclimber wrote
A few early season auroras from Juneau with an A7R2 and Rokinon 20/1.8 wide open.Cheers!
Thanks! This was the first time I've used the Rok 20. I scored a great deal on it a while back and figured I'd give it a shot but the weather here has been abysmal all summer and when it's been OK I've been busy so I haven't had a chance to test it out at all. I can say from the shoot last week that wide open it's acceptably sharp but does have what I now consider the inevitable fast, wide lens coma/bats wing issue in the corners and along the edges to some extent. No better or worse than any other fast lens faster than f/2.8 shot wide open really. It's comparable to my sigma 20 f/1.4 when the Sigma is shot at f/1.6 or so. The Sigma may be better at f/1.8 but I haven't done a side by side. I tried a Nikon 20 f/1.8 and it seems similar to that as well. Of course, copy variation with Roks may make a difference for better or worse. One aspect of the lens that was a pleasant surprise is that my copy at least is dead on focused for infinity when the focus ring is turned to full stop. That makes things very easy... All-in-all, I'd say it's worth the $ if you can get one on sale. It is nice to use a native mount lens for this stuff. I plan on doing some tests and side-by-sides but it'll have to wait for some very rare clear skies :-)
Cheers!
Aug 29, 2017 at 01:18 PM
p.2394 #13Sony FE Images Thread
Enjoying Loxia 85 very much, for my use it could not get much better as all lenses are compromises. Boke is quite nervous/busy wide open at close distances, but closed down f/2.8 it's usually pretty good. So I'll just shoot this lens f/2.8 or smaller apertures - also closing down to f/2.8 improves contrast on focus plane, so nothing to lose.
On larger distances (e.g. 4th photo below) there is little nervousness on corners (top corners on the 4th photo), which doesn't really go away by closing down more - so I'll just need to be careful with my compositions. For larger distance boke shots GM85 and ZE/ZF-series APO-Sonnar 2/135 are of course better choices, but not very likely that I carry them to longer hikes with me.
On focus plane I just love how lens renders textures; rough or smooth, reality is rendered nicely to the sensor.
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/2.8, 1/50s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/2.8, 1/30s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/4.0, 1/8s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/2.8, 1/25s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/5.6, 1/4s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Samuli
On larger distances (e.g. 4th photo below) there is little nervousness on corners (top corners on the 4th photo), which doesn't really go away by closing down more - so I'll just need to be careful with my compositions. For larger distance boke shots GM85 and ZE/ZF-series APO-Sonnar 2/135 are of course better choices, but not very likely that I carry them to longer hikes with me.
On focus plane I just love how lens renders textures; rough or smooth, reality is rendered nicely to the sensor.
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/2.8, 1/50s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/2.8, 1/30s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/4.0, 1/8s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/2.8, 1/25s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 FE @ f/5.6, 1/4s, A7mkII @ ISO 100, B+W 52 KSM HTC-POL MRC nano
Samuli
Aug 29, 2017 at 01:24 PM
p.2394 #14Sony FE Images Thread
Nikon AF 85mm/1.8G on A7
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Aug 29, 2017 at 01:40 PM
p.2394 #15Sony FE Images Thread
cgrille wrote:
Nikon AF 85mm/1.8G on A7
Really nice BW, how you got the leaves so black? Was the original plant green? [I'm usually not at all liking BW for nature photos]
Samuli
Nikon AF 85mm/1.8G on A7
Really nice BW, how you got the leaves so black? Was the original plant green? [I'm usually not at all liking BW for nature photos]
Samuli
Aug 29, 2017 at 01:47 PM
p.2394 #16Sony FE Images Thread
Peire wrote:
Hope this helps...Thanks for the explanation, Philippe. I guess that explains why this lens is so readily available and at such a low price. If it had been a better lens, I would have been willing to give it a try, but I think I'll continue looking for a reasonably priced 180 3.4 instead.My experience with Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y,both AE and MM is very positive on the A7 series cameras.I actually regard it one of the best lenses from the Zeiss C/Y lineup.
Shows some fringing wide open and sometimes at f4,but those are easily removable.Sharp wide open,where necessary,very sharp from f5.6-8 across the frame at any distance,especially medium and infinity.Very good to excellent microcontrast and vibrant colours stopped down a little.Zeissy (3D) when used properly.I rate it slightly higher than both 200/3.5 and 200/4 Tele-Tessars and 135/2.8 Sonnar.
A7+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1463121324.SEQ.0.jpg
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1461784225.SEQ.1.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1462294496.SEQ.1.jpg
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f11
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1462294401.SEQ.5.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1462294392.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1461784227.SEQ.2.jpg
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Thanks Peire for the gorgeous images.
My favorites are images #4, 5, and 6, in particular for their colors.
K-H.
Chris_88 wrote
philber wrote
Chris, I own a C/Y 180 f:2.8. I totally fail to find any special quality to it that would endear it to its owner. Yes, It's relatively compact. Yes, you can shoot wide open, which is fast-ish. Colours and textures are nice, though nothing to write home about and with a slight cast, as is typical in older, low-contrast C/Y Zeiss. Pop is markedly absent. What bothers me most is that I am never sure whether my focus is spot on or just a bit off, because the pics have no "bite" to indicate any form of sharpness.Hope this helps...
Shows some fringing wide open and sometimes at f4,but those are easily removable.Sharp wide open,where necessary,very sharp from f5.6-8 across the frame at any distance,especially medium and infinity.Very good to excellent microcontrast and vibrant colours stopped down a little.Zeissy (3D) when used properly.I rate it slightly higher than both 200/3.5 and 200/4 Tele-Tessars and 135/2.8 Sonnar.
A7+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1463121324.SEQ.0.jpg
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f2.8
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1461784225.SEQ.1.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1462294496.SEQ.1.jpg
A7R+Sonnar 180/2.8 C/Y AE at f11
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1462294401.SEQ.5.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1462294392.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1461784227.SEQ.2.jpg
I...Show more →
Thanks Peire for the gorgeous images.
My favorites are images #4, 5, and 6, in particular for their colors.
K-H.
Aug 29, 2017 at 02:00 PM
p.2394 #17Sony FE Images Thread
Some pictures from my last camping trip this summer. All taken using Loxia 21mm except the last one which is from Elmari-M 90mm.
Selfie by keepyourown2000, on Flickr
Storm raging by keepyourown2000, on Flickr
Morning at Bow Summit by keepyourown2000, on Flickr
Autumn is around by keepyourown2000, on Flickr
Selfie by keepyourown2000, on FlickrStorm raging by keepyourown2000, on FlickrMorning at Bow Summit by keepyourown2000, on FlickrAutumn is around by keepyourown2000, on FlickrAug 29, 2017 at 02:02 PM
p.2394 #18Sony FE Images Thread
Samuli Vahonen wrote:
Really nice BW, how you got the leaves so black? Was the original plant green? [I'm usually not at all liking BW for nature photos]
Thank you. The color of the leaves is a dark green, so it is possible to make them darker in bw in contrast to the red fruids.
Really nice BW, how you got the leaves so black? Was the original plant green? [I'm usually not at all liking BW for nature photos]
Thank you. The color of the leaves is a dark green, so it is possible to make them darker in bw in contrast to the red fruids.
Aug 29, 2017 at 02:23 PM
p.2394 #19Sony FE Images Thread
Ari didn't need any direction and she just came up with her own special pose like this one.
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Aug 29, 2017 at 03:41 PM
p.2394 #20Sony FE Images Thread
^^^^In the immortal words of the movie Sandlot; "You're killin' me Smalls"
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