charles.K wrote:
I agree with Adam, and I am surprised by the 50 Nocti and 50 Lux Asph results. From my portraits so far with the A7r, the 50 Nocti is incredibly defined with a wonderful roll off at f/1.0. At f/1.4 the lens is very sharp, detailed and smooth at 100%. The 50 Lux even more so. The 50 Nocti f/1.0 and 50 Lux almost perform better than the M240. The only issue with the 50 Lux Asph and 35 Lux FEL, is the adapters, as changing the adapters can have a large effect on mid to distance near the edges. The adapter issue has raised so many questions that I have decided to send my 2 A7r's and 4 adapters to Camera Clinic in Melbourne, after chatting with Wayne Rogers, head technician, and they will fully check the alignment of both A7r's the sensors, distances and depth to the flange ensuring both parallel and equal in distance. If needed they will correct the sensor placement if needed. Next test the adapters, and re mill the ones that do not fit, the ones not allowing for focus at infinity, but also not excessive either. It will be fully tested on the bench with the 35 Lux Asph FLE and 50 Lux Asph with test results. This will only take a few days, and much cheaper and less frustrating than buying more adapters hoping the tolerances may be right. So far my results with the 35 Lux FLE best performs with the Metabones adapter, when the infinity just falls in line, or past. The Novaflex adapters are 0.15mm less, and there seems to be more vignetting with the 35 Lux FLE even though there is no issues with infinity. In chatting with the Wayne, the adapters do have to correct in his opinion, and feels this will affect the performance of the 35 Lux FLE. I will send A7r's this week and see how the test results align. Main point, is to have matched adapters, that will work to their best ability.
I am curious to see the results as they have M9/M240's on the bench, time permitting where they can run comparisons after the modifications!
Finally the FE 55/1.8 is an amazing lens, feels like a min Otus As it has been suggested it is different than the M240 50 Lux combo. The A7r combined with the FE 55/1.8 is an amazing lens for street portraits, and I am really looking forward to my next trip in Asia! Much of the portraits are evening to late, so the contrast and feel will be ideal with the FE 55.
I have added an example with the 50 Nocti f/1.0 at f/1.0 with the A7r 1/250s and 100 ISO. The 50 Nocti f/1.0, is not as sharp as the 50 Nocti 0.95....Show more →
Charles, very interesting about the adapters and I am looking forward to a follow-up on the results of the check in Melbourne.
Couple of still life test shots with CZJ135/3.5 + A7, wide open. Has a double adapter, M42 > EOS and EOS > NEX. Tad of vignette from my slightly-too-small baffle.
ETA: adding an outdoor sample
Aladdin's Tea Kettle
She Lead Me Astray (not a table wine that I favor)
I have become a much better photographer with this camera and the Contax lenses. In some ways this style of shooting reminds me of my first SLR: Nikon made the FE2 for photographers with a little understanding of what they wanted to do, but the FM2 was for those that could make a camera really perform.
These photos were with a Contax 28mm, unbelievably sharp from corner to corner. All hand held and only some WB adjustments, larger resolution on Flickr. 28CY by doveychicken, on Flickr 28mm Contax by doveychicken, on Flickr CY28 by doveychicken, on Flickr
As it has been suggested it is different than the M240 50 Lux combo. The A7r combined with the FE 55/1.8 is an amazing lens for street portraits, and I am really looking forward to my next trip in Asia! Much of the portraits are evening to late, so the contrast and feel will be ideal with the FE 55.
