Sony FE Images Thread
p.281 #2Sony FE Images Thread
Chris_88 wrote:
I see several ~50 mm lenses from Voightlander, Canon, Contax, Nikon, etc... and not much Zeiss 55 mm f1.8. Why is the reason? Does the other non natives lenses work better than the Zeiss 55 mm or you already have these so is not worth buying the Zeiss?
I have the A7 with LA-EA4 and several lenses for Sony alpha, including a Minolta 50 mm f1.7, but I'm considering buying the Zeiss 55 mm.
Thanks in advance.I've not kept track, but from following this thread since its infant stages, I get the feeling that quite a lot of a7(r) users own and use the 55 1.8. You'd probably be hard pressed to find a better lens (other than the Otus and possibly the new Sigma), if sharpness across the frame is your main concern.
That being said, a lot of folks don't like the by-wire manual focusing and some people are not fond of the bokeh. Many simply decided to use their existing lenses with adapters. Also many 20-50mm MF (and sometimes even AF) lenses from the makers you listed above are widely available on the second-hand market and more affordable than the 55 1.8, while still offering great bang for the buck. If you can afford it and don't mind the by-wire MF, I can only recommend the 55 1.8. It's a great lens.
While they probably don't do the lens justice, the following two shots were taken the 55 1.8. The first was at f2, the second at 2.8.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/13306745033_30623fd99c_c.jpgPine Tree 松 by Alpha 2008, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/13306588225_b975a98288_c.jpgMessengers of Spring 春がくる by Alpha 2008, on FlickrThanks for your answer 
Well, I'm quite new in photography so I'm not really sure what I could obtain from diferent lenses. I mainly take pics at my study from the products I sell online (I use a Minolta 100mm macro f2.8 for this), but I'm trying to improve my skills taking pictures in travels, of my son, etc...
I also had a Sigma 50mm f1.4 but I found it too soft and the AF wasn't fast.
Your pics look amazing
Thanks for the praise. I still have ways to go as far as skills are concerned.
As others have suggested, if you want a jack of all trades kind of lens, the 55 1.8 is as good as they get. The other two candidates (the Otus and the new Sigma) may be even better, but their weight and size (even if we ignore the Otus' price tag for a second) would result in a system that is neither light nor small anymore.
Here is another one with the 55 at f2.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/13306947284_17198980ea_c.jpgOne Line 一線 by Alpha 2008, on FlickrThanks again.
I ordered the 55 f1.8 yesterday, I hope receiving it next week.
I'll read about the Sigma, but I had the 50mm f1.4 for A-mount and I wasn't impressed, maybe I had a bad copy.
Regards.I hope you'll get a good copy of the 55 1.8 and like it. Be sure to post some pictures, once you have gotten hold of it.
Well, the new Sigma 50 1.4 Art is a new designed lens that is apparently superior to most other 50mm's on the market with the exception of the Otus and I'd guess, the Cron 50 AA. However, the Sigma is just a brick, not as heavy and large as the Otus, but still not your typical walk-around lens.
I'll do it
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Great shots and great thread !!I see several ~50 mm lenses from Voightlander, Canon, Contax, Nikon, etc... and not much Zeiss 55 mm f1.8. Why is the reason? Does the other non natives lenses work better than the Zeiss 55 mm or you already have these so is not worth buying the Zeiss?
I have the A7 with LA-EA4 and several lenses for Sony alpha, including a Minolta 50 mm f1.7, but I'm considering buying the Zeiss 55 mm.
Thanks in advance.
That being said, a lot of folks don't like the by-wire manual focusing and some people are not fond of the bokeh. Many simply decided to use their existing lenses with adapters. Also many 20-50mm MF (and sometimes even AF) lenses from the makers you listed above are widely available on the second-hand market and more affordable than the 55 1.8, while still offering great bang for the buck. If you can afford it and don't mind the by-wire MF, I can only recommend the 55 1.8. It's a great lens.
While they probably don't do the lens justice, the following two shots were taken the 55 1.8. The first was at f2, the second at 2.8.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/13306745033_30623fd99c_c.jpgPine Tree 松 by Alpha 2008, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/13306588225_b975a98288_c.jpgMessengers of Spring 春がくる by Alpha 2008, on Flickr
Well, I'm quite new in photography so I'm not really sure what I could obtain from diferent lenses. I mainly take pics at my study from the products I sell online (I use a Minolta 100mm macro f2.8 for this), but I'm trying to improve my skills taking pictures in travels, of my son, etc...
I also had a Sigma 50mm f1.4 but I found it too soft and the AF wasn't fast.
Your pics look amazing
As others have suggested, if you want a jack of all trades kind of lens, the 55 1.8 is as good as they get. The other two candidates (the Otus and the new Sigma) may be even better, but their weight and size (even if we ignore the Otus' price tag for a second) would result in a system that is neither light nor small anymore.
Here is another one with the 55 at f2.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/13306947284_17198980ea_c.jpgOne Line 一線 by Alpha 2008, on Flickr
I ordered the 55 f1.8 yesterday, I hope receiving it next week.
I'll read about the Sigma, but I had the 50mm f1.4 for A-mount and I wasn't impressed, maybe I had a bad copy.
Regards.
Well, the new Sigma 50 1.4 Art is a new designed lens that is apparently superior to most other 50mm's on the market with the exception of the Otus and I'd guess, the Cron 50 AA. However, the Sigma is just a brick, not as heavy and large as the Otus, but still not your typical walk-around lens.
I'll do it
May 05, 2014 at 04:21 AM
p.281 #3Sony FE Images Thread
Cross post with the Canon FD images thread. A7R with Canon FD 24/2.8. Shot at either f/5.6 or f/8.
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May 05, 2014 at 05:18 AM
p.281 #5Sony FE Images Thread
Around home, cafés, street ambiance
Le Tournesol Montparnasse par smdl75, sur Flickr
Paris 13 par smdl75, sur Flickr
Friend in Paris par smdl75, sur Flickr
Place d'Italie par smdl75, sur Flickr
And sunset at home
Paris Sunset par smdl75, sur Flickr
Le Tournesol Montparnasse par smdl75, sur Flickr
Paris 13 par smdl75, sur Flickr
Friend in Paris par smdl75, sur Flickr
Place d'Italie par smdl75, sur Flickr
And sunset at home
Paris Sunset par smdl75, sur Flickr
May 05, 2014 at 06:41 AM
p.281 #6Sony FE Images Thread
Just a quick post, haven't had time to view recent pages - this thread moves fast!
Winter sunset - Summicron 50 Dual Range (prob at f4) on A7R.
_DSC1007_50cronDR-1200 by smoothlennie, on Flickr
Winter sunset - Summicron 50 Dual Range (prob at f4) on A7R.
_DSC1007_50cronDR-1200 by smoothlennie, on FlickrMay 05, 2014 at 07:38 AM
p.281 #8Sony FE Images Thread
Hello Everyone
Firstly thank you for all of the knowledge and inspiration I've found since I started reading the FM boards. It was a fun search for a camera that would suit me and my only manual focus, mostly medium format lenses. Funnily enough when it came down to the choosing there really was no choice at all.
This is one is with the Bronica Zenzanon PS65mm
Firstly thank you for all of the knowledge and inspiration I've found since I started reading the FM boards. It was a fun search for a camera that would suit me and my only manual focus, mostly medium format lenses. Funnily enough when it came down to the choosing there really was no choice at all.
This is one is with the Bronica Zenzanon PS65mm
May 05, 2014 at 07:52 AM
p.281 #9Sony FE Images Thread
ebrandon wrote:
Love your pics, especially the one with the dramatic lens flare. Your comment made me laugh because I decided this weekend to use only my sharpest, highest micro-contrast, most technically perfect lenses.
ha, i went to santa rosa for the weekend and only used my jupiter-3 and newly acquired jupiter-9 (also no internet/computer).
a few more with the jupiter-9 wide open now:
and one stopped down:
also that flare shot with the jupiter-3 stopped down instead of wide open, first time i've tried bulb mode on the a7:
sebboh wrote
it's been a lowfi weekend for me. all with the jupiter-3 wide open:ha, i went to santa rosa for the weekend and only used my jupiter-3 and newly acquired jupiter-9 (also no internet/computer).
a few more with the jupiter-9 wide open now:
and one stopped down:
also that flare shot with the jupiter-3 stopped down instead of wide open, first time i've tried bulb mode on the a7:
May 05, 2014 at 10:24 AM
p.281 #10Sony FE Images Thread
Cittadella is a typical medieval city in the north east of Italy, near Padua (Padova) and Venice, not far from Dolomites and Adriatic sea. Characterized by a well-preserved city walls and a considerable wealth of history.
... first couple of pics with 45mm f2 Contax G
second couple, with 24mm f2,8 Minolta MD W.Rokkor
45mm f2 Contax G di albasana, su Flickr
45mm f2 Contax G di albasana, su Flickr
24mm f2,8 Minolta MD W.Rokkor di albasana, su Flickr
24mm f2,8 Minolta MD W.Rokkor di albasana, su Flickr
... first couple of pics with 45mm f2 Contax G
second couple, with 24mm f2,8 Minolta MD W.Rokkor
45mm f2 Contax G di albasana, su Flickr
45mm f2 Contax G di albasana, su Flickr
24mm f2,8 Minolta MD W.Rokkor di albasana, su Flickr
24mm f2,8 Minolta MD W.Rokkor di albasana, su Flickr
May 05, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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p.281 #11Sony FE Images Thread
Great shots JaKo
sebboh, the third one is awesome, ART! (in post 3 this page)
A few more splashes
A7 FE 55
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sebboh, the third one is awesome, ART! (in post 3 this page)
A few more splashes
A7 FE 55
Edited on May 05, 2014 at 12:57 PM · View previous versions
May 05, 2014 at 12:36 PM
p.281 #12Sony FE Images Thread
JaKo wrote:
First image with minimal PP, others with Kodak Ektar 100 emaulation. All shot wide open.
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2391_640.jpg
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2392_640.jpg
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2393_640.jpg
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2394_640.jpg
I really like the texture of the chairs and the atmosphere of those photos. Great stuff!
First image with minimal PP, others with Kodak Ektar 100 emaulation. All shot wide open.
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2391_640.jpg
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2392_640.jpg
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2393_640.jpg
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2394_640.jpg
I really like the texture of the chairs and the atmosphere of those photos. Great stuff!
May 05, 2014 at 12:52 PM
p.281 #13Sony FE Images Thread
JaKo wrote:
^^^ Nice!
Gregg, I use Replichrome from TatallyRad. HIghly recommended. There are few reviews comparing it with VSCO.
One from tonight's diner; EVF zoom on A7R is a huge help when focussing in dim light. I recall it was hardly possible to nail focus right with DSLR.
Wide open, ISO6400
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2416_640.jpg
I recommend Replichrome as well! I picked up both Replichrome and a few VSCO film packs over the weekend and I highly recommend them both. Especially Replichrome for the price. Both have awesome films emulation. I'm having a blast revisiting some of my older photos with them.
^^^ Nice!
Gregg, I use Replichrome from TatallyRad. HIghly recommended. There are few reviews comparing it with VSCO.
One from tonight's diner; EVF zoom on A7R is a huge help when focussing in dim light. I recall it was hardly possible to nail focus right with DSLR.
Wide open, ISO6400
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_DSC2416_640.jpg
I recommend Replichrome as well! I picked up both Replichrome and a few VSCO film packs over the weekend and I highly recommend them both. Especially Replichrome for the price. Both have awesome films emulation. I'm having a blast revisiting some of my older photos with them.
May 05, 2014 at 12:57 PM
p.281 #14Sony FE Images Thread
sebboh wrote:
it's been a lowfi weekend for me. all with the jupiter-3 wide open:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/14131684583_25b4db5962_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/14108540292_c1d6c53a18_o.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5447/13924994960_d68bc7c5d8_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14088465976_6835372ea5_o.jpg
Getting a real kick out of the 1st and 3rd images!
it's been a lowfi weekend for me. all with the jupiter-3 wide open:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/14131684583_25b4db5962_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/14108540292_c1d6c53a18_o.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5447/13924994960_d68bc7c5d8_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14088465976_6835372ea5_o.jpg
Getting a real kick out of the 1st and 3rd images!
May 05, 2014 at 01:00 PM
p.281 #15Sony FE Images Thread
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May 05, 2014 at 01:14 PM
p.281 #17Sony FE Images Thread
Just a first try to get myself accustomed to this body (coming from a 6D). Taken with A7R and Zeiss 2/35 ZE and 10-stop filter. Looking forward to giving this body a proper break-in at Death Valley in a few weeks!
May 05, 2014 at 02:40 PM
p.281 #18Sony FE Images Thread
I've missed a few days and surfed through the last pages, much inspiration as usual.
I have to say Jako, browsing through quick as I did now your images are instantly recognizable, I really enjoy your shooting and PP style. You really have a nice style not very depending on subject. That I really like.
Also Phillip, a page or two back think I just saw a first portrait image from you followed with some BWs which I really liked. This is something new from you :-)
Need to go now but overall the standard showing up on the last pages there are many examples images as good as they come.
I have to say Jako, browsing through quick as I did now your images are instantly recognizable, I really enjoy your shooting and PP style. You really have a nice style not very depending on subject. That I really like.
Also Phillip, a page or two back think I just saw a first portrait image from you followed with some BWs which I really liked. This is something new from you :-)
Need to go now but overall the standard showing up on the last pages there are many examples images as good as they come.
May 05, 2014 at 03:48 PM
p.281 #19Sony FE Images Thread
Jack. I was in a crowded Plaza of an ancient medieval town in Italy during a spring flowers and plants festival-market
I own the same lens of Yours but 25mm, very good, here far above a sample
Thanks for clearing that up Roxsan and looks like a nice place and a fun time..
Heres one with the Samyang 14mm, this thing is sharp as can be and distortion can be kept down with the in camera leveler turned on and a tripod used.
Superior Church by xposhore, on Flickr
from the back
Superior Church Back by xposhore, on Flickr
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May 05, 2014 at 05:07 PM
p.281 #20Sony FE Images Thread
Very impressive work as usual in this thread. Had some time to do some uploads, taken with the Contax 28mm, 50mm and 80-200mm lenses.
National Museum of the American Indian by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
White Lolita by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
Williamsburg Bridge by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
Sunset over Berowra Waters by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
National Museum of the American Indian by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
White Lolita by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
Williamsburg Bridge by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
Sunset over Berowra Waters by Sean H Choe, on Flickr
May 05, 2014 at 06:06 PM