Sony FE Images Thread
p.555 #1Sony FE Images Thread
Thank you Chris, Vik, Kevin, Helena, and Werner!
Kevin, indeed Shangai streets felt very safe, even when walking alone side streets and alleys in early mornings. All I got were accasional looks of surprise and greatings.
Philber, thanks! Most of my shots with Biogon were at f/8 - f/11 so corners had minimum smearing. On shots in f/2.8-4 range I used CornerFix to remove side colouration, where extreme corners smearing was actually not that unwelcome. Note that Biogon ZM 2/35 is very sharp across frame so it all worked well when (nearly) WO and stopped down.
More from Shanghai
Kevin, indeed Shangai streets felt very safe, even when walking alone side streets and alleys in early mornings. All I got were accasional looks of surprise and greatings.
Philber, thanks! Most of my shots with Biogon were at f/8 - f/11 so corners had minimum smearing. On shots in f/2.8-4 range I used CornerFix to remove side colouration, where extreme corners smearing was actually not that unwelcome. Note that Biogon ZM 2/35 is very sharp across frame so it all worked well when (nearly) WO and stopped down.
More from Shanghai
Nov 04, 2014 at 02:31 PM
p.555 #2Sony FE Images Thread
It's been too long since I posted images in here, kudos to everybody for a very high quality in all regards!
A7r and Canon FD 85 mm f/1.2 S.S.C Aspherical, wide open
BWchallenge_01 by Anders Lundeby, on Flickr
A7r and Canon FD 85 mm f/1.2 S.S.C Aspherical, wide open
BWchallenge_01 by Anders Lundeby, on FlickrNov 04, 2014 at 02:40 PM
p.555 #4Sony FE Images Thread
Sunset this evening, was much prettier about 5mins earlier.
A7 + FE 28-70mm
Sunset: CHU, University of Liège, November 4th 2014 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
A7 + FE 28-70mm
Sunset: CHU, University of Liège, November 4th 2014 by Falcdragon, on Flickr
Nov 04, 2014 at 04:51 PM
p.555 #5Sony FE Images Thread
My first field shot with the Samyang 14/2.8 (Vivitar 13/2.8) on A7R. Long exposure on tripod with some wind:
Nov 04, 2014 at 05:15 PM
p.555 #6Sony FE Images Thread
Next stop - Wuxi; Garden & Guardians
Note the potteries; more images to come but I can tell you that I buried iPhone/iPad shooting & chimping tourists under each of them, just to get a clean shot
Note the potteries; more images to come but I can tell you that I buried iPhone/iPad shooting & chimping tourists under each of them, just to get a clean shot
Nov 04, 2014 at 09:46 PM
p.555 #7Sony FE Images Thread
Helena...WOW! Very awesome set!! they are all great...
Werner...Very nice Nocti shot...One can dream...
Sjredo...Excellent B&W with the FE 55...great lens!
reprazent1...couldn't agree more with you about the MD 35-70/3.5 macro...Best bang/buck ever!! My images below are same lens!!
Jack, Jack, Jack.....once again, I get stuck posting behind you! It's just plain not fair!! OH, BTW, excellent, incredible images from China!! Awesome...
jfreak...@gregg, the B&W short in last series is like the classic old picture you see in museums. I love B&W. This very well done. I wonder if it's just LR or some other things to it. btw, I am not using LR now and rather using capture one 8 and like it more than LR.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I do most of my editing in LR, with occasional exports to PS CC, Nik, orPerfect Photo suite...
My humble submissions with my Minolta MD 35-70/3.5 macro...
Gregg
A view from an area that I deliver to in Seascape..f11
Leaving work, @f11
Stopped in traffic after leaving work and snapped this and the next, both @5.6
Werner...Very nice Nocti shot...One can dream...
Sjredo...Excellent B&W with the FE 55...great lens!
reprazent1...couldn't agree more with you about the MD 35-70/3.5 macro...Best bang/buck ever!! My images below are same lens!!
Jack, Jack, Jack.....once again, I get stuck posting behind you! It's just plain not fair!! OH, BTW, excellent, incredible images from China!! Awesome...
jfreak...@gregg, the B&W short in last series is like the classic old picture you see in museums. I love B&W. This very well done. I wonder if it's just LR or some other things to it. btw, I am not using LR now and rather using capture one 8 and like it more than LR.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I do most of my editing in LR, with occasional exports to PS CC, Nik, orPerfect Photo suite...
My humble submissions with my Minolta MD 35-70/3.5 macro...
Gregg
A view from an area that I deliver to in Seascape..f11
Leaving work, @f11
Stopped in traffic after leaving work and snapped this and the next, both @5.6
Nov 04, 2014 at 11:02 PM
p.555 #8Sony FE Images Thread
Last night I went up to the top of the Foshay Tower in Minneapolis. While the wind was gusting to 40mph, the view at sunset was spectacular.
Nov 05, 2014 at 05:32 AM
p.555 #10Sony FE Images Thread
Bob: These are just plain outstanding. The clarity and the lightning is extremely impressive. You would get more than one like from me, if the system allowed for that 
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Jack: Those shots are really impressive. I gotta say, you make me thinking about that damn Lux again. May I ask whether you are happy with the a7r Lux combo? Since you're making such great use of that combo, it may be a stupid question, but I was wondering about your experience with widely reported issues such as color cast and mushy corners?
Werner: That is one beautiful, dreamy background that really does the Noctilux justice.
Helena: These pictures really capture the wildness and roughness of Island extremely well. Commendable job.
Here is one recent picture from Yokohama with the 55 1.8.
Minato Mirai みなとみらい③ by Alpha 2008, on Flickr
.Jack: Those shots are really impressive. I gotta say, you make me thinking about that damn Lux again. May I ask whether you are happy with the a7r Lux combo? Since you're making such great use of that combo, it may be a stupid question, but I was wondering about your experience with widely reported issues such as color cast and mushy corners?
Werner: That is one beautiful, dreamy background that really does the Noctilux justice.
Helena: These pictures really capture the wildness and roughness of Island extremely well. Commendable job.
Here is one recent picture from Yokohama with the 55 1.8.
Minato Mirai みなとみらい③ by Alpha 2008, on FlickrNov 05, 2014 at 06:06 AM
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p.555 #11Sony FE Images Thread
Lovely series from China, Jako! Looks like the weather hasn't been to kind.
Spectacular views Bob!
Helena, Enjoying your photo's. They always have such a clarity !
A boy at the fair, Rouen, not exactly in focus though.
This one is more in focus
Spectacular views Bob!
Helena, Enjoying your photo's. They always have such a clarity !
A boy at the fair, Rouen, not exactly in focus though.
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Nov 05, 2014 at 08:20 AM
p.555 #13Sony FE Images Thread
Wow!! Great shot everyone
I use the like button
Sony A7 + Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
I use the like button
Sony A7 + Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Nov 05, 2014 at 02:30 PM
p.555 #14Sony FE Images Thread
Chris_88 wrote:
Jack: Those shots are really impressive. I gotta say, you make me thinking about that damn Lux again. May I ask whether you are happy with the a7r Lux combo? Since you're making such great use of that combo, it may be a stupid question, but I was wondering about your experience with widely reported issues such as color cast and mushy corners?
Thank you Chris.
Summilux-M 50 ASPH will perform better on Leica M than on A7R. This, from checking internet based comparisons, applies to stopped down infinity shots.
When shooting at f/1.4 to f/2.8 the differences may be minimal is any. Now, Lux 50 IMO screams to be shot WO otherwise lenses like Loxia, Sony or Zeiss ZM 50 would be better options for infinity stopped down captures (I believe Lux 50 has some field curvature even on Leica M)
As much as I like A7R/Lux 50 ASPH combo and can't complain about soft corners and colour cast (actually I never noticed any colour casting with Lux) I repeatedly recommend Voigtlander Nokton 50/1.5 ASPH LM (latest version)
Nokton performs very, very close to Lux when shot at f/1.5 - 2.8 so if you're looking for a lens with a character for close-mid distance shooting at wide apertures, Nokton would be my first choice.
I got brand new Lux-50 after purchasing C/V Nokton 50 and it was more of a curiosity purchase. Would I buy Lux again having Nokton already? Nope. I actually find Nokton to be better built than Lux. Summilux 50 glass and optical design may be on much higher level, but I can't stand its pullout hood (it simply feels cheap comparing to other Leica lenses I own), finish that is hard to keep clean (Zeiss' ZM silver finish is much better, IMO)
Lastly, two screws holding aperture ring got loose just after few weeks causing the ring to move. Not very impressive considering the name and price point.
My 5-6 months old silver Lux 50 may be for sale if $3300 USD fits anyone's price point.
Lux and Nokton, both wide open with minimal and identical PP
Jack: Those shots are really impressive. I gotta say, you make me thinking about that damn Lux again. May I ask whether you are happy with the a7r Lux combo? Since you're making such great use of that combo, it may be a stupid question, but I was wondering about your experience with widely reported issues such as color cast and mushy corners?
Thank you Chris.
Summilux-M 50 ASPH will perform better on Leica M than on A7R. This, from checking internet based comparisons, applies to stopped down infinity shots.
When shooting at f/1.4 to f/2.8 the differences may be minimal is any. Now, Lux 50 IMO screams to be shot WO otherwise lenses like Loxia, Sony or Zeiss ZM 50 would be better options for infinity stopped down captures (I believe Lux 50 has some field curvature even on Leica M)
As much as I like A7R/Lux 50 ASPH combo and can't complain about soft corners and colour cast (actually I never noticed any colour casting with Lux) I repeatedly recommend Voigtlander Nokton 50/1.5 ASPH LM (latest version)
Nokton performs very, very close to Lux when shot at f/1.5 - 2.8 so if you're looking for a lens with a character for close-mid distance shooting at wide apertures, Nokton would be my first choice.
I got brand new Lux-50 after purchasing C/V Nokton 50 and it was more of a curiosity purchase. Would I buy Lux again having Nokton already? Nope. I actually find Nokton to be better built than Lux. Summilux 50 glass and optical design may be on much higher level, but I can't stand its pullout hood (it simply feels cheap comparing to other Leica lenses I own), finish that is hard to keep clean (Zeiss' ZM silver finish is much better, IMO)
Lastly, two screws holding aperture ring got loose just after few weeks causing the ring to move. Not very impressive considering the name and price point.
My 5-6 months old silver Lux 50 may be for sale if $3300 USD fits anyone's price point.
Lux and Nokton, both wide open with minimal and identical PP
Nov 05, 2014 at 03:06 PM
p.555 #15Sony FE Images Thread
DSC00679.jpg by W.Utsch, on Flickr
Nov 05, 2014 at 04:54 PM
p.555 #17Sony FE Images Thread
Chris wish you asked this question to Jako yesterday. I placed an order for it yesterday.
Nov 05, 2014 at 05:45 PM
p.555 #18Sony FE Images Thread
Jack - you obviously had a great trip based on your excellent images. Thanks also for the opinions of the 2 50 lenses. Very helpful
Nov 05, 2014 at 07:23 PM
p.555 #19Sony FE Images Thread
The gate at the Dachau concentration camp. I was there a month ago. Gate was recently stolen for those who don't know. I hope they find the gate.
work makes you free by phuviano, on Flickr
Inside one of the prisons.
Inside the prison by phuviano, on Flickr
At the track by phuviano, on Flickr
work makes you free by phuviano, on FlickrInside one of the prisons.
Inside the prison by phuviano, on FlickrAt the track by phuviano, on FlickrNov 05, 2014 at 08:10 PM
p.555 #20Sony FE Images Thread
I was in Dachau in 2011 and have a similar image. My grandfather was 'interned' there for a few years. He was lucky and got out!
A few more images from up high . . .
Sunset images were with the Contax G 90/2.8
A few more images from up high . . .
Sunset images were with the Contax G 90/2.8
Nov 05, 2014 at 08:30 PM