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p.73 #1Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Too be honest I just want to go as small as I can Leica style. I'm just wondering what are you using to replace the Zony? Sorry I'm new can't quote you directly.
Jun 20, 2016 at 10:06 AM
p.73 #2Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
gordec wrote:
Too be honest I just want to go as small as I can Leica style. I'm just wondering what are you using to replace the Zony? Sorry I'm new can't quote you directly.
I fit a A7ii + Loxia 21mm + Loxia 50mm in a Fogg soprano bag. This is a bag which is typically used for a Leica M and 3 small e39 lenses (i.e 28, 50 & 90 macro).
That combo for me is about as Leica as you can get, great combo the 21 and 50. Great bag too.
Too be honest I just want to go as small as I can Leica style. I'm just wondering what are you using to replace the Zony? Sorry I'm new can't quote you directly.
I fit a A7ii + Loxia 21mm + Loxia 50mm in a Fogg soprano bag. This is a bag which is typically used for a Leica M and 3 small e39 lenses (i.e 28, 50 & 90 macro).
That combo for me is about as Leica as you can get, great combo the 21 and 50. Great bag too.
Jun 20, 2016 at 10:54 AM
p.73 #3Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
timde wrote:
I fit a A7ii + Loxia 21mm + Loxia 50mm in a Fogg soprano bag. This is a bag which is typically used for a Leica M and 3 small e39 lenses (i.e 28, 50 & 90 macro).
That combo for me is about as Leica as you can get, great combo the 21 and 50. Great bag too.
That is a sexy looking bag. I can't even find where to buy one.
Anyone has a guide on how to appropriately test decentering for the L21? Mine is coming in on Thursday from B&H. I think others in this thread have tried focusing on a sign in one corner, recompose and refocus the same sign in the other corners. Should I get one of those charts? Thanks ahead. I got into photography 1 year ago. I never thought I needed to test lenses when I get them. Until I found out my first copy of Zony 16-35 had soft 35mm even in the center.
gordec wrote
Too be honest I just want to go as small as I can Leica style. I'm just wondering what are you using to replace the Zony? Sorry I'm new can't quote you directly.That combo for me is about as Leica as you can get, great combo the 21 and 50. Great bag too.
That is a sexy looking bag. I can't even find where to buy one.
Anyone has a guide on how to appropriately test decentering for the L21? Mine is coming in on Thursday from B&H. I think others in this thread have tried focusing on a sign in one corner, recompose and refocus the same sign in the other corners. Should I get one of those charts? Thanks ahead. I got into photography 1 year ago. I never thought I needed to test lenses when I get them. Until I found out my first copy of Zony 16-35 had soft 35mm even in the center.
Jun 20, 2016 at 11:47 AM
p.73 #4Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Got my Loxia 21 today.. I think I get a OK copy ( regarding decentering )
@ F2.8
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Edited on Jun 23, 2016 at 10:27 AM · View previous versions
@ F2.8
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Edited on Jun 23, 2016 at 10:27 AM · View previous versions
Jun 21, 2016 at 03:08 PM
p.73 #5Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Looks great Ronny! You're gonna love this lens. 
Jun 21, 2016 at 03:10 PM
p.73 #6Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Fred Miranda wrote:
Looks great Ronny! You're gonna love this lens.
Thanks Fred..it was nice getting a ok copy from beginning .. hopefully I get Loxia 50 next week also
Looks great Ronny! You're gonna love this lens.
Thanks Fred..it was nice getting a ok copy from beginning .. hopefully I get Loxia 50 next week also
Jun 21, 2016 at 03:17 PM
p.73 #7Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Ronny looks great , enjoy it. Fantastic lens
Jun 21, 2016 at 04:05 PM
p.73 #8Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Ronny Olsson wrote:
Thanks Fred..it was nice getting a ok copy from beginning .. hopefully I get Loxia 50 next week also
I have all three Loxias and although they differ slightly in personality, they share similar high contrast, resolution, bold colors and wonderful rendering. The 35/2 is the only one that benefits from f/8 for the corners but center and mid-field are already excellent at f/4. You will love the flare control and sunstars from these gems.
Fred Miranda wrote
Looks great Ronny! You're gonna love this lens. I have all three Loxias and although they differ slightly in personality, they share similar high contrast, resolution, bold colors and wonderful rendering. The 35/2 is the only one that benefits from f/8 for the corners but center and mid-field are already excellent at f/4. You will love the flare control and sunstars from these gems.
Jun 21, 2016 at 04:45 PM
p.73 #9Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Ronny Olsson wrote:
Got my Loxia 21 today.. I think a get a OK copy ( regarding decentering )
@ F2.8
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7343/27212196483_0672035d53_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7554/27545758900_83918e9469_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Ronny,
For decentering test, do you just focus on the corner you are testing and then refocus on the next corner? My copy is coming in on Thursday. I want to do that first hand. Thx
Sean
Got my Loxia 21 today.. I think a get a OK copy ( regarding decentering )
@ F2.8
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7343/27212196483_0672035d53_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7554/27545758900_83918e9469_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Ronny,
For decentering test, do you just focus on the corner you are testing and then refocus on the next corner? My copy is coming in on Thursday. I want to do that first hand. Thx
Sean
Jun 21, 2016 at 05:55 PM
p.73 #10Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
Mine comes off either way. Agree bad design. I made my own hood. 52- 62 step up ring and two blank 62mm filter rings are my new hood . Love it
Hey, I want to do something similar with my FE 55... where do you get your blank filter rings?
Mine comes off either way. Agree bad design. I made my own hood. 52- 62 step up ring and two blank 62mm filter rings are my new hood . Love it
Hey, I want to do something similar with my FE 55... where do you get your blank filter rings?
Jun 21, 2016 at 08:08 PM
p.73 #11Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I just buy cheap UV filters and either unscrew the inner ring or just break the glass and pull it all out with pliers. Rinse it out than dry. Amazon filters are cheap
Jun 21, 2016 at 08:22 PM
p.73 #12Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Now the 55 you could go on eBay type in 49mm screw in metal hoods or whatever mm it is. I buy from a seller heavystar. I have like 40 hoods like this in all kinds of sizes. Again very cheap do the job you bend it you toss it. Lol
The 21mm you have to do the rings because the hoods are too long
The 21mm you have to do the rings because the hoods are too long
Jun 21, 2016 at 08:24 PM
p.73 #13Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
gordec wrote:
@ F2.8
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7343/27212196483_0672035d53_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7554/27545758900_83918e9469_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on FlickrRonny,
For decentering test, do you just focus on the corner you are testing and then refocus on the next corner? My copy is coming in on Thursday. I want to do that first hand. Thx
Sean
Focus at something in the corner at inifinity. Take the shot. Now move that subject to the other 3 corners without thouching the focus ring and take a shot each time. Compare the 4 shots on your computer. The same subject should be equally sharp in all photos
I used tripod and 2sec shutterrealse
Here is a Thread
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1404285
Ronny Olsson wrote
Got my Loxia 21 today.. I think a get a OK copy ( regarding decentering )@ F2.8
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7343/27212196483_0672035d53_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7554/27545758900_83918e9469_h.jpg
test loxia 21 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
For decentering test, do you just focus on the corner you are testing and then refocus on the next corner? My copy is coming in on Thursday. I want to do that first hand. Thx
Sean
Focus at something in the corner at inifinity. Take the shot. Now move that subject to the other 3 corners without thouching the focus ring and take a shot each time. Compare the 4 shots on your computer. The same subject should be equally sharp in all photos
I used tripod and 2sec shutterrealse
Here is a Thread
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1404285
Jun 21, 2016 at 10:17 PM
p.73 #14Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I just received my L21 from B&H. The box has clearly been opened already. You can tell by the way the lens was wrapped, it has been taken out of the wrapping already. I hope it's not a returned decentered copy. Since it looks brand new B&H is reselling as brand new.
Jun 23, 2016 at 02:39 PM
p.73 #15Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
gordec wrote:
I just received my L21 from B&H. The box has clearly been opened already. You can tell by the way the lens was wrapped, it has been taken out of the wrapping already. I hope it's not a returned decentered copy. Since it looks brand new B&H is reselling as brand new.
B&H does sell, as new, items that have been returned. I was shipped two of these items. In one case, I returned the item because it was defective. The other item was also sort-of defective, but I kept it. I wish I returned it. Definitely test the lens thoroughly.
I just received my L21 from B&H. The box has clearly been opened already. You can tell by the way the lens was wrapped, it has been taken out of the wrapping already. I hope it's not a returned decentered copy. Since it looks brand new B&H is reselling as brand new.
B&H does sell, as new, items that have been returned. I was shipped two of these items. In one case, I returned the item because it was defective. The other item was also sort-of defective, but I kept it. I wish I returned it. Definitely test the lens thoroughly.
Jun 23, 2016 at 02:46 PM
p.73 #16Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
This raises a relevant question: from whom can we order lenses, with a high degree of confidence that we're not going to be shipped a returned unit?
Brian
Brian
Jun 23, 2016 at 03:31 PM
p.73 #17Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Blueshound wrote:
This raises a relevant question: from whom can we order lenses, with a high degree of confidence that we're not going to be shipped a returned unit?
Brian
I'd check out used copies on the B&S boards from sellers who have vetted the lens and know they're selling a good copy. Obviously there's still an element of risk associated, but the feedback system helps to mitigate that.
This raises a relevant question: from whom can we order lenses, with a high degree of confidence that we're not going to be shipped a returned unit?
Brian
I'd check out used copies on the B&S boards from sellers who have vetted the lens and know they're selling a good copy. Obviously there's still an element of risk associated, but the feedback system helps to mitigate that.
Jun 23, 2016 at 04:15 PM
p.73 #18Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
They asked me to take a picture of the item for them to review, and they can give me a discount. I wouldn't mind as long as it's not decentered. I understand where stores are coming from. They lose money on items like this when returned. I don't blame them trying to resell as new as long as there is no quality problems.
I watched few unboxing videos of other Loxia lenses. Looks like the plastic wrapping all come loosely wrapped with no tape. It looks like how mine is. Can other owners comment on how theirs came?
I watched few unboxing videos of other Loxia lenses. Looks like the plastic wrapping all come loosely wrapped with no tape. It looks like how mine is. Can other owners comment on how theirs came?
Jun 23, 2016 at 05:08 PM
p.73 #19Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Cross-post from Nature-forum.
http://mjkoski.1g.fi/kuvat/General+Nature+Stuff/Swan_Song.jpg/_full.jpg
Loxia 21mm does bird photography. 6 frame focus stack.
http://mjkoski.1g.fi/kuvat/General+Nature+Stuff/Swan_Song.jpg/_full.jpg
Loxia 21mm does bird photography. 6 frame focus stack.
Jun 24, 2016 at 06:07 PM
p.73 #20Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
MJKoski wrote:
Cross-post from Nature-forum.
http://mjkoski.1g.fi/kuvat/General+Nature+Stuff/Swan_Song.jpg/_full.jpg
Loxia 21mm does bird photography. 6 frame focus stack.
A dead duck is well...a dead duck.
Cross-post from Nature-forum.
http://mjkoski.1g.fi/kuvat/General+Nature+Stuff/Swan_Song.jpg/_full.jpg
Loxia 21mm does bird photography. 6 frame focus stack.
A dead duck is well...a dead duck.
Jun 24, 2016 at 07:29 PM