Jochenb wrote:
The Loxia (when stopped down a bit) has a smoother transition zone than the Voigtlander. It's one of the reason why I like the Loxia.
I see, thanks. My impression of the Loxia 35mm, is that it has pretty bold colors. Is that the case with the 40mm Voigtländer also, or is it a more neutral lens? I am very fond of the Loxias, and the Loxia 25mm is an absolute classic. But I do now and then wonder if the Loxia 25mm + the Voigtländer 40mm would make a good alternative to my current Loxia 25 + 35 + 50 set.
I should say though, that although I chose the Loxias for their "character" over the more "sterile" Sony lenses, I don't particularly like "vintage" lenses or a vintage look. The Loxias are a great mix of character and modern.
ChrisMak wrote:
I see, thanks. My impression of the Loxia 35mm, is that it has pretty bold colors. Is that the case with the 40mm Voigtländer also, or is it a more neutral lens? I am very fond of the Loxias, and the Loxia 25mm is an absolute classic. But I do now and then wonder if the Loxia 25mm + the Voigtländer 40mm would make a good alternative to my current Loxia 25 + 35 + 50 set.
I should say though, that although I chose the Loxias for their "character" over the more "sterile" Sony lenses, I don't particularly like "vintage" lenses or a vintage look. The Loxias are a great mix of character and modern.
Yes color rendition is a strong point for the Loxia and I think high contrast (and micro-contrast) plays a role. I find the Loxia 35/2's OOF rendering very pleasant starting at f/2.5 and like Jochenb mentioned, the main different is in the transition zone where IMO the 40/1.2 is very harsh. For landscapes, the combination of high micro-contrast, nice color rendering and zero distortion gives it an unique look.
Loxia 85 has become my favorite lens, which is kind of funny since I've never liked 85 mm in the past.
I guess the smaller max aperture doesn't tempt me to choose scenes where thin DOF is involved.
One thing screams out to me in your photos: Scale! It is amazing. You have been to some exotic places that have been the subject of my dreams. Wow, Qilian mountains, Hotan, south near the Kunlun mountains. Fantastic scenery. Did you, however, notice any tension between the native Uighurs and the Han Chinese? Did you get as far west as Kashi (Kashgar)?
olalafoto wrote:
I'm planning to go to Lofoten. Is it appropriate to go to Lofoten in April?
I hope the snow on the ground has basically melted, but there is still snow on the mountain. And there's still a chance to see the northern lights.
I hope to have your suggestion. thx a lot
Lofoten in April: Snow at least on the mountains, in early april maybe also at sea level. Northern lights: you are past spring equinox (20th of March) and days are getting longer than the nights, by the end of april the nights are not completely dark any more. In the beginning of april you might have some northern lights, but conditions are not optimal.
twoeye wrote:
Lofoten in April: Snow at least on the mountains, in early april maybe also at sea level. Northern lights: you are past spring equinox (20th of March) and days are getting longer than the nights, by the end of april the nights are not completely dark any more. In the beginning of april you might have some northern lights, but conditions are not optimal.
