Herbc wrote:
Good thread. As a fan of MF, loxia is an obvious choice. I do like the Leica m lenses on A7RII as well. Plan to compete the Leica 24mm f3.8 against the loxia 35 and 21 to see if the differences are visible. Field curvature has always been the demon on wide lenses, not so much on normal and tele.
It does not appear from the Lens Rentals testing that the Leica 24/3.8 is one of the better choices on an unmodified Sony body.
I really am getting to like the Leica 28 Lux on the A7r2. The lens rentals link above told me that it would work well and it does, albeit at a high price. The WATE (16-21) appears to be the lens with the best results on the Sony bodies of the wide angle Leica lenses. Full disclosure: I have one for sale on the B/S forum now.
I have not used the Loxia 35, but its reputation is a bit below the 21 and 50 from what I have gleaned.
This is my first regular post on the forum. I rented the Loxia 21, left work in a hurry and was able to take a short drive and take a few pictures before the sun went down. Hope this works.
Chris
Cross post from FE images thread. All from around Blue Ridge Parkway:
Graveyard Fields with Loxia 21:
Next four are sunset from Cowee overlook in amazingly strong wind (had my wife hold the tripod AND I weighted it with my bag. Lens change (which I should not have done) was inside the car. It was the most intense wind I have ever experienced--check out the grass in the foreground!
Parfreys Glen was the first ever state designated natural preserve in Wisconsin. It was also once owned by an Englishman and was another place I wanted to visit this past weekend. We visited it last fall on our photography weekend, but by the time we got there, the small parking lot was full and there were cars parked on either side of the road from visitors. As a result we never stopped, figuring it would be too crowded for photography.
This time I set out at 5:30am determined to be there before anyone else. Well that worked as I arrived at the empty parting lot by 5:40am... and there I sat until almost 6:30am! It was just too dark to see anything and given I had never been into Parfreys Glen before, I figured I'd wait until a little pre-dawn light appeared.
Once I had dim light I was off down the trail, just able to make out the path ahead. The early bird and all that. It was pretty cold and I had no gloves with me, but this is what photography is about. Being outdoors at insane-a-hour in the dim light... I tell myself!
Eventually the trail ends. They gave up trying to maintain the trail due to the glen flooding quite often and reversing the efforts, so it soon turns into a stumble up a river bed full of rocks and eventually boulders - I think them giving up on preserving walkways is probably a good thing. Walkways and hand rails would ruin this place.
At this point I stumbled. No harm done, but I made a sound to which something that was watching me made a loud screech. I have no idea what it was, but it sounded large. Maybe a coyote. It for sure knew I was there, stumbling in the dim light!
Eventually images began appearing, it was worth the climb, the next day the boys benefited from my pre-dawn explorations with a couple of hours on this parkour course.
Of course, by the time we left that next day, it was nearly 10am, and again, the parking lot was full, cars parked along the verge and the glen was full with people and cameras... and low contrast dappled light!
millsart wrote:
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. ...Show more →
I am not at all clear why you believe you are in the majority. Nor is it clear to me why that would matter in this context. But why not simply start your own thread along the lines you wish, and those who wish to contribute can post there. Let a thousand flowers bloom!
I often cross post in the FE images thread as there is more action there. Still, I find it useful to have a thread like this for those who might be interested in the lenses to easily see their characteristics.
Some from today while hiking around Whiteside Mountain in NC (cross post with FE thread for at least most of these):
Loxia 50, two image focus stack:
Loxia 50 (wife was photographer, I am the subject!)
I sat on the fence for about 4 months reading every review I could get my hands on. Finally
made the plunge and purchased a 50/2 Loxia lens. Best lens I have purchased
recently. It's the rendering that blows me away and how it produces the warm tones
and contrast in comparison to what I am used to. The manual focus is a non-issue
for me.
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 sat on the fence for about 4 months reading every review I could get my hands on. Finally
made the plunge and purchased a 50/2 Loxia lens. Best lens I have purchased
recently. It's the rendering that blows me away and how it produces the warm tones
and contrast in comparison to what I am used to. The manual focus is a non-issue
for me.
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
Al B wrote:
I sat on the fence for about 4 months reading every review I could get my hands on. Finally
made the plunge and purchased a 50/2 Loxia lens. Best lens I have purchased
recently. It's the rendering that blows me away and how it produces the warm tones
and contrast in comparison to what I am used to. The manual focus is a non-issue
for me.
I'm in 100% agreement. I also got the 50 a few weeks ago; the rendering is sublime. Far better than the flat-looking 55/1.8, which I'll be putting up for sale soon.
