I have some catching up to do here. I was out for Christmas break visiting family. We stayed at the Westin Galleria in Dallas. Here is a handheld shot of the beautiful tree in the middle of their skating rink.
My self diagnosed OCD means I jump about with my photo processing day to day 😂 I have literally thousands of unprocessed shots from all over my hiking travels (Tibetan Plateau, Nepal, China, Iceland, Norway etc.).
This one goes back to Iceland 2016 and what is possibly the most spectacular beach in the world, the black sands of Jokulsarlon.
Here are probably some of my last photos taken with the Zony 24-70/4, having been replaced this week with the Canon EF 24-70/2.8L II for the next trip. I've loved this Zony lens, but doubt it can compete against the Canon, any more than it could against he GM.
Much appreciation to Joshua Ong for selling me the Zony and the couple years of pleasure it has given.
Gunzorro wrote:
Here are probably some of my last photos taken with the Zony 24-70/4, having been replaced this week with the Canon EF 24-70/2.8L II for the next trip. I've loved this Zony lens, but doubt it can compete against the Canon, any more than it could against he GM.
Much appreciation to Joshua Ong for selling me the Zony and the couple years of pleasure it has given.
I am glad that the lens worked out for you, Jim. And yes, it performed splendidly when I had it, too. It sounds like you are selling or that you have sold that lens...
Gunzorro wrote:
Here are probably some of my last photos taken with the Zony 24-70/4, having been replaced this week with the Canon EF 24-70/2.8L II for the next trip. I've loved this Zony lens, but doubt it can compete against the Canon, any more than it could against he GM.
Much appreciation to Joshua Ong for selling me the Zony and the couple years of pleasure it has given.
Jim, I am curious why you would choose the Canon 24-70 II + adapter over a used Sony 24-70 GM ($1600-$1700)? Price, weight, size would be about the same. I liked my Canon 24-70 II + adapter but it was a pain I had to go through all the clicks in Lightroom to get the lens profile for the Canon. I have the GM now but I miss the sunstar and the MF feel of the Canon...
AGeoJO wrote: Gunzorro wroteHere are probably some of my last photos taken with the Zony 24-70/4, having been replaced this week with the Canon EF 24-70/2.8L II for the next trip. I've loved this Zony lens, but doubt it can compete against the Canon, any more than it could against he GM.
Much appreciation to Joshua Ong for selling me the Zony and the couple years of pleasure it has given. I am glad that the lens worked out for you, Jim. And yes, it performed splendidly when I had it, too. It sounds like you are selling or that you have sold that lens...
Not sold yet, but I plan to sell it and a number of other lenses soon. I'm a little hesitant because it has been so good and relatively small. But if the Canon lens continues to provide superior images, there isn't much point considering I still have the Canon 24-105L original that is also great on the Zony bodies when needed.
kdrk888 wrote: Gunzorro wroteHere are probably some of my last photos taken with the Zony 24-70/4, having been replaced this week with the Canon EF 24-70/2.8L II for the next trip. I've loved this Zony lens, but doubt it can compete against the Canon, any more than it could against he GM.
Much appreciation to Joshua Ong for selling me the Zony and the couple years of pleasure it has given. Jim, I am curious why you would choose the Canon 24-70 II + adapter over a used Sony 24-70 GM ($1600-$1700)? Price, weight, size would be about the same. I liked my Canon 24-70 II + adapter but it was a pain I had to go through all the clicks in Lightroom to get the lens profile for the Canon. I have the GM now but I miss the sunstar and the MF feel of the Canon...
Happy New Year!
Douglas
Hi Douglas! I hadn't been seeing any GM going for under $1700, so the nearly new Canon at $1300 seemed like a bargain. I already own the Sigma MC-11 and have had excellent results with 16-35/4L IS and other Canon lenses, so other than size, there isn't much going against using Canon + adapter. I've used both the new Canon 24-70L II and the Sony GM, and from my experience and viewing images of others, I'd give a slight edge to Canon for sunstar and possibly sharpness toward the edge (GM has a slight advantage in CA correction, and color in LR). Very much a toss-up though!
Additionally, I can use the Canon on my Canon 1D3, 1Ds3, and 5DsR, which I'm loathe to part with at this time. It's a great event lens, replacing my original 24-70/2.8L, which got me so many great images in low light + flash.
Worst case scenario, I'll keep or sell the Canon, and get the Sony GM at lower price in a year or two.
Here are a couple other of my initial wide open shots after receiving the Canon lens. Detail is exceptional on in-focus areas.
Been without internet for a few days so have not been able to post. The withdrawal symptoms are just settling down now.... Anyway, got up for a nice sunrise the other morning trying out the A7riii in tandem with an A7rii. Here are some pics--all are edited on my uncalibrated laptop so let me know if any colors look way off. Thx.
Sony 12-24 at 15mm (HDR):
Sony 12-24 at 24mm (Single image):
CV 40/1.2 (HDR):
Ditto (Single image):
Loxia 85 (pixel shift experiment with Iridient Developer):