I bought a used Batis 40 recently, but unfortunately it arrived badly mis-aligned internally. Nothing came out sharp across the frame and focus was wonky as well might be expected. It was sent back for repair, so I'm waiting to hear the outcome -- hopefully good news to come!
Here are a couple shots that had a few portions of the subject in relative focus (the normal infinity focused shots were all a total loss, see #4).
No blame here -- the seller was great at taking care of the issue. Just a bit of inconvenience, that I hope will all work out.
a7R4, Batis 40, LR
ILCE-7RM4ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF lens40mmf/4.01/60s200 ISO-0.3 EV
2-shot pano
ILCE-7RM4ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF lens40mmf/2.81/60s4000 ISO-0.3 EV
Rear door handle focus point -- nothing else in focus.
ILCE-7RM4ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF lens40mmf/5.61/60s500 ISO-0.3 EV
Douglas L wrote:
Made a quick trip to Washington DC last night to shoot some Christmas lights with the new to me Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f2.8. I know the soap bubbles aren't everyone's cup of tea but I want to have some fun with it. I also brought the CV 15, 21 and 35 with me but didn't use the 21 at all. The U.S. Capitol is under renovation so I am not posting shots in which the tarps are visible, sometimes fuzzy politics are good politics. The other Christmas tree is the "National Christmas Tree" near the White House .
The shots which EXIF do not include the lens were taken with the Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan, it has no electronic contact with the camera.
To me FM friends, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, or happy whatever you celebrate ...Show more →
Looking at a field of Muscari "Bluebells".
Tripod mounted A1 and Voigtlander 50mm f2 Apo-Lanthar Asph, FE mount lens; silent shutter.
ISO 200, f8 1/50 second.
Exposure Corrected +0.35 Stops.
April 11, 2022
At Lock Ridge Park (the site of an old Iron Furnace works), Alburtis, PA.
rji2goleez wrote:
First day of winter in Minnesota. This morning's temps are at a balmy -14F (wind chill -35F). I think it's going to be a long winter . . .
Thanks rji2goleez, those terrific images convey that's really pretty chilly in your neighborhood.
Douglas L wrote:
Thank you Cathy! I will probably use this lens a few times a year just for fun when I want that crazy dreamy look. A few more from Tuesday night.
That third shot is just sublime. I love light abstractions like that!
Jim
Douglas L wrote:
Thank you Jim! I am beginning to question if the Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f2.8 I just got is too long, maybe a 50mm would be more useful.
Here is another one from Tuesday.
Beautiful effect, Douglas! I think that lens is a winner!
While waiting for some actions of hooded mergansers, I spotted this egret. Yes, it is a common bird alright but I couldn’t resist not capturing a few images…
. The other Christmas tree is the "National Christmas Tree" near the White House
