Some terrific shots in this thread and I concur with Gunzorro, I really like your large nature shots Peire.
(Am awaiting a used Loxia 50, haven't had a Loxia before, wanted something else than 21mm (the Voigt 21 / 3,5 in my case) to produce those sunstars in landscape shots. They share a filter size too)
kaldur wrote:
Some terrific shots in this thread and I concur with Gunzorro, I really like your large nature shots Peire.
(Am awaiting a used Loxia 50, haven't had a Loxia before, wanted something else than 21mm (the Voigt 21 / 3,5 in my case) to produce those sunstars in landscape shots. They share a filter size too)
Thank you kaldur.If you plan to get into the Loxias and go a bit longer fl,consider also Loxia Sonnar 85/2.4.Magnificent lens with only one fault - it is difficult to unmount from camera.The feature shared with other Loxias.Besides it's flawless.
Here's a slightly different PP and crop than one I posted on the Sony FE Images thread.
Loxia 35 is very useful for highly detailed subjects of strong contrast. I tone down and shift the contrast, and lower the EV a bit, among other things. The Zeiss lenses I own all are exceptional for conveying a somewhat stark presentation in PP, which I'm fond of. Not so bold or saturated as many PP'ed images can be, but addressing my sweet spot very well.
Low yellow winter sunlight, around 1:00 PM.
a7R4, Loxia 35, LR
ILCE-7RM4E 35mm F2 lens35mmf/9.01/200s100 ISO-0.3 EV
Quick shots from Loxia 25mm. Managed to source a local used copy for USD$400 and am glad to grab the deal before anyone else does. First lens in 2023 too!
After a lot of thought and consideration, I finally swapped out my CZ 100-300 for a Canon 70-300L adapted via Metabones V. I was looking for something with OSS, weather proofing, cost effective, rich colors, and strong contrast / micro contrast. The Canon 70-300L kept passing the Flickr test while the Sony 70-300, Tamron 70-300, and Sony 70-200 f4 didn’t. I finally took the leap and a few test shots around the house may seem like I have a landscape keeper. The colors and contrast actually remind me of the CZ 100-300.
A7rii + Lox 50/2 (I bought the panagrip thing for it anticipating it would be tricky to attach and detach the lens from the camera. Well, it's harder to attach and detach the Tamron 28-75g2 I bought right after Christmas. It's a lovely little lens this Loxia)
KEH sent me one by mistake back when I bought my Loxia 25mm. They had sent me a 21mm with a 25mm lens hood, then a 25mm with a 50mm lens hood, then finally a 25mm lens hood and told me to keep the 50mm hood. It was a mess because their return shipping compensation didn't cover shipping + duty (not to mention exchange rate differences). That place has gone downhill and sends me more incorrect stuff than correct, and always at some extra expense of my own.
Anyway, the 50mm hood could use a better home than my drawer.
