p.28 #4 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
nehemiahphoto wrote:
@Granache Nice set Jim. I love the first one day especially though—I recall seeing it years back on here. And that’s a good compliment
Thank you. That image represented the dreary/spooky day tromping through the woods well. It felt as though half of the trees might come to life and eat me. 🤣
p.28 #6 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
cbass wrote:
Why only on FF? I have some nice photos using Mandler Glass on Mini MF as well as speed boosted on APS-C.
Your post made me curious, so, I looked at Page 1, and saw that this thread was started ‘way back in 2014, when so many shooters were using adapted M and R lenses on APS-C and other crops, rather than today’s norm of full-35mm-format. (I am just the messenger; not expressing an opinion. It would be presumptuous for me to speak for the author of the original post.)
An obvious solution would be to start a new thread, for images shot with Mandler images on cropped-frame cameras, but, I consider myself to be quite a junior member, here, with all of the creativity of a rock or a house plant, so will defer others’ wishes and opinions.
p.28 #7 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
RexGig0 wrote:
Your post made me curious, so, I looked at Page 1, and saw that this thread was started ‘way back in 2014, when so many shooters were using adapted M and R lenses on APS-C and other crops, rather than today’s norm of full-35mm-format. (I am just the messenger; not expressing an opinion. It would be presumptuous for me to speak for the author of the original post.)
An obvious solution would be to start a new thread, for images shot with Mandler images on cropped-frame cameras, but, I consider myself to be quite a junior member, here, with all of the creativity of a rock or a house plant, so will defer others’ wishes and opinions....Show more →
Indeed, the original idea was to present Walter Mandler lenses' rendering in their full capacity, including center to edges transitions, colour and details variations, etc. I felt that APS-C would be a limiting factor, especially considering cropped format's DoF and shortened transition.
That was then, and although I still feel that Mandler's designs fully shine on FF, any interesting promotion of his work on other formats can greatly contribute to show WM's outstanding talent.
The rendering of this lens is IMO the same even on APS-C. This is on a 16MP APS-C sensor on a speed booster, however, with the same framing it renders pretty much identical on a GFX sensor.
The lens has smooth bokeh, fast focus falloff, and stopped down the lens is capable of incredible clarity and detail. These characteristics are the same regardless of sensor size: APS-C, FF, or Mini MF.
People tell me the Summilux 80 is better, but I have a hard time seeing what can get better. However, I hesitate to try as the Summilux is much more expensive and so far, I have managed to avoid temptation.
I also have a Elmarit-R 90 version 2 and indeed technically it is superior in any controlled test. However, I do not have the same love for the lens especially when it comes to using it to photograph people.
EDIT: Decided to swap the B&W picture with a color one as I believe the color rendering of this lens is unique and contributes to its rendering charm.
p.28 #17 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
The older lenses are far more photographic and artistically satisfying, and it's not close. They did not have to deal with computing in the design and development process, but relied on decades of accumulated wisdom, mentoring and gifted optical engineers. Michelangelo and Lysippos never had to use a digital chisel.
p.28 #18 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
Cross posted in Sony forum. Church of San Michele, Ruta, Italia. View from San Rocco.
A7RII+Tele-Elmar 135. Polarizer, Handheld. I adore the area in winter.
p.28 #19 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
philip_pj wrote:
The older lenses are far more photographic and artistically satisfying, and it's not close. They did not have to deal with computing in the design and development process, but relied on decades of accumulated wisdom, mentoring and gifted optical engineers. Michelangelo and Lysippos never had to use a digital chisel.
