I am interested in the Loxia lenses. Rather than wade through the FE lens thread searching for a Loxia image, I do prefer the idea of a dedicated thread.
I'll get things started. Below is a 3 image panorama from Machu Picchu. I rented and loved the loxia while on my trip to Peru. I have the 35mm fe 2.8 now as I could not stomach the cost difference between the two.
ariel777 wrote:
I am interested in the Loxia lenses. Rather than wade through the FE lens thread searching for a Loxia image, I do prefer the idea of a dedicated thread.
Considering its enormous size, and highly diverse lens options in the FE thread, finding the Loxia images would be daunting. However, two lenses isn't much of a line up. It would be helpful if there were several image threads, for a-mount (exists), NEX/aps-c e mouunt (exists), FE bodies (exists), and a Zeiss Batis/Loxia/Touit thread (doesn't exist). A Zeiss native e-mount image thread would be nice. Moreover, it would open the options for aps-c shooter with loxia lenses to have a place.
Here's another from Machu Picchu at sundown. It was one of my last images before I left the park. The sun broke through the clouds and lit up the ruins just perfectly.
ariel777 wrote:
I am interested in the Loxia lenses. Rather than wade through the FE lens thread searching for a Loxia image, I do prefer the idea of a dedicated thread.
What about those of us who enjoy seeing lots of different options for the E-mount cameras ?
Should we have to go and view a bunch of different threads just to appreciate all the different images users of A series cameras are sharing ?
I like being able to see Gregg's Loxia 50/2 images, sometimes in the same post as his new 35/1.4 FE.
I like being able to see VC 35/1.2 images on the page as 35/2 Loxia as 35/2.8 FE images. Its a great way to scroll through a page and compare contrast lots of different rendering styles.
Having to otherwise open 3 different browser windows, and/or make all the contributors to the long running main image thread cross post in a bunch of different forums seems silly.
Needs of the majority outweigh the needs of the few.
aeonsim wrote:
Making this a Zeiss Batis/Loxia/Touit thread would probably be the best idea.
I don't think that really makes sense. The Loxia lenses are quite different in design, goals for the design, and function from the Batis and Touit lenses. I like the idea of a Loxia thread, and if I were to add more lenses it would be ZM, Milvus/ZE/ZF, and Otus.
I took my Loxia 50 to Old Car City a couple weeks ago and thought it performed wonderfully. On the A7II (and I'm sure the IIR) it's so simple to manual focus. I also took it with me on the Kelby Photo Walk last weekend and captured a couple of my favorite shots of the day with it. Lots more from OCC (I love that place), but I don't want to overwhelm the thread with them.
Can someone comment on what they like about the Loxia in relation to either the FE 35 2.8 or FE 55 1.8? I am debating which way to go, have read lots of reviews, but am still undecided. These images help. The 3d is incredible.
John
inglis wrote:
Can someone comment on what they like about the Loxia in relation to either the FE 35 2.8 or FE 55 1.8? I am debating which way to go, have read lots of reviews, but am still undecided. These images help. The 3d is incredible.
John,
I had both the 55/1.8 and the 35/2.8, and they are both very good (35) to excellent (55) lenses. I'm not using this camera in situations where I really need auto-focus (have my Canon for that), so it has become a question for me of which lens is more "fun". Totally subjective I know.
I found the 55/1.8 to be incredibly sharp, and it produced great images, but the best way I can describe it is "clinically sharp". To me, the Loxia just has more character, and I can't tell you exactly why. I simply like the rendering.
The 35/2.8 is also a very nice lens for the price, and there's nothing to complain about. I have been tinkering with some old Zeiss Contax stuff and have a really great copy of that 35mm. Again, it just seems to have character, and it produces crazy sharp images. Add to that that I truly enjoy manual focus (from my old school K1000 days) and the A7 series makes focusing so easy.
