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Archive 2016Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
p.18 #1Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Yea you can do center and I suggest do upper left corners . Just easier to see. I'm looking for the Batis 25 and I just can't find it
bwcolor wrote:
Guy:
With the exception of 70-200mm, I haven't really used a zoom for years. My old Canon 28-70mm never came out when I wasn't on the clock, so I understand your perspective. This is why I mention the 35-70mm should someone need a smaller limited zoom vs a prime. For example, someone needing a travel lens to pair with the L21.
Thanks for the L35 download.
bwcolor wrote:
Guy:
With the exception of 70-200mm, I haven't really used a zoom for years. My old Canon 28-70mm never came out when I wasn't on the clock, so I understand your perspective. This is why I mention the 35-70mm should someone need a smaller limited zoom vs a prime. For example, someone needing a travel lens to pair with the L21.
Thanks for the L35 download.
Apr 05, 2016 at 08:39 AM
p.18 #2Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
chrisgibbs wrote:
Anyone have any idea how the Batis 25 looks alongside that Loxia 21 wide-open
I kind of have an idea on the Loxia, but all the batis samples I've run across are f/8 and over-sharpened.
I don't have any comparison shots for you, but here's an album with three (full-rez) images from the 25mm Batis @ ƒ2.0 -
Batis 25mm samples
Anyone have any idea how the Batis 25 looks alongside that Loxia 21 wide-open
I kind of have an idea on the Loxia, but all the batis samples I've run across are f/8 and over-sharpened.I don't have any comparison shots for you, but here's an album with three (full-rez) images from the 25mm Batis @ ƒ2.0 -
Batis 25mm samples
Apr 05, 2016 at 08:51 AM
p.18 #3Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Mike, as a Batis 25 owner are you tempted?
Apr 05, 2016 at 10:14 AM
p.18 #4Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
inglis wrote:
Mike, as a Batis 25 owner are you tempted?
More than tempted...my 24-70mm arrives this afternoon.
Mike, as a Batis 25 owner are you tempted?
More than tempted...my 24-70mm arrives this afternoon.
Apr 05, 2016 at 10:32 AM
p.18 #5Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
For those of you who have the lens already. Is it worth ditching my tamron 24-70 2.8 for it? Or is the IQ improvement not that large?
Apr 05, 2016 at 10:34 AM
p.18 #6Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
chrisgibbs wrote:
My initial take, its *potentially* bitingly sharp across the frame at maximum aperture wide end. It's too large & too obvious for the kind of shooting I do. It's slightly soft on the far right of the frame at maximum aperture and wide end, but sharper than any other 24 @ f/2.8 I've had (is this acceptable, without seeing other GM's). But at f/8 its pretty much laser sharp across the frame wide end. Bokeh is stunning, I shoot most everything wide open and close (see website).
I don't really know what to think yet, would like to see another...Show more →
Here's more Batis images I uploaded earlier today. I own the Loxia 21 as well but have not done any comparison. I like them both. The Batis is more for AF situations whereas the Loxia is more for tripod work . . . at least for me. I had the Batis on the shelf for a couple of weeks until this past weekend and I loved the images coming from it.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1255248/1520#13496331
GMPhotography wrote
Yea agree that's the thing that has its little hook on me is how this lens is rendering. It's very good and that alone puts thoughts in your head about this mix of lenses you may want to support it and also thinking well I don't want to take it everywhere you go so where is the balance in your kit with regards to many factors like size and weight in that bag. I'm thinking if any prime it maybe should be the fastest lens one can get like a 1.4. Right now I have a L21 and GM 85 so what the heck do I put in the middle of that. Is it one prime or two primes. I want my Loxia 50 back or do I, would the 55 be better. Not fond of the 28 but it gaps well. First world problems I know.I don't really know what to think yet, would like to see another...Show more →
Here's more Batis images I uploaded earlier today. I own the Loxia 21 as well but have not done any comparison. I like them both. The Batis is more for AF situations whereas the Loxia is more for tripod work . . . at least for me. I had the Batis on the shelf for a couple of weeks until this past weekend and I loved the images coming from it.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1255248/1520#13496331
Apr 05, 2016 at 10:36 AM
p.18 #7Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Great Mike,
will be great to hear what you and others think!
will be great to hear what you and others think!
Apr 05, 2016 at 11:12 AM
p.18 #9Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
This is one image from a walk I took this afternoon. One objective was to exercise my new lens.
HERE is a page with my thoughts and some test images I shot today with my 24-70 F2.8 GM. Overall I like the lens and its fast autofocus, build quality and smooth zoom action. Its big, but the size and weight isn't a hindrance for me.
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HERE is a page with my thoughts and some test images I shot today with my 24-70 F2.8 GM. Overall I like the lens and its fast autofocus, build quality and smooth zoom action. Its big, but the size and weight isn't a hindrance for me.
Apr 05, 2016 at 05:07 PM
p.18 #10Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Curiously, for a much as this thing was pushed as something like "no compromise and best-in-class bokeh" with their new tech ... I'm surprised that those who have this lens are actually seeing 'rings.
-mox
-mox
Apr 05, 2016 at 05:56 PM
p.18 #11Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
moxford wrote:
Curiously, for a much as this thing was pushed as something like "no compromise and best-in-class bokeh" with their new tech ... I'm surprised that those who have this lens are actually seeing 'rings.
-mox
It's much better than the Canon 24-70/2.8 ll I have in my files and that was the gold standard according to many.
Curiously, for a much as this thing was pushed as something like "no compromise and best-in-class bokeh" with their new tech ... I'm surprised that those who have this lens are actually seeing 'rings.
-mox
It's much better than the Canon 24-70/2.8 ll I have in my files and that was the gold standard according to many.
Apr 05, 2016 at 06:05 PM
p.18 #12Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
rji2goleez wrote:
My initial take, its *potentially* bitingly sharp across the frame at maximum aperture wide end. It's too large & too obvious for the kind of shooting I do. It's slightly soft on the far right of the frame at maximum aperture and wide end, but sharper than any other 24 @ f/2.8 I've had (is this acceptable, without seeing other GM's). But at f/8 its pretty much laser sharp across the frame wide end. Bokeh is stunning, I shoot most everything wide open and close (see website).
I don't really know what to think yet, would like to see another copy for that right side frame @ f/2.8. Now I'd like to see how the Batis 25 looks @ f/2, that's got me intrigued, especially because they're far more discrete! Like you say, first world issues.
Anyone have any idea how the Batis 25 looks alongside that Loxia 21 wide-open I kind of have an idea on the Loxia, but all the batis samples I've run across are f/8 and over-sharpened.Here's more Batis images I uploaded earlier today. I own the Loxia 21 as well but have not done any comparison. I like them both. The Batis is more for AF situations whereas the Loxia is more for tripod work . . . at least for me. I had the Batis on the shelf for a couple of weeks until this past weekend and I loved the images coming from it.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1255248/1520#13496331
Thanks for those, may rent the Batis 25 and make a quick comparison.
chrisgibbs wrote
GMPhotography wrote
Yea agree that's the thing that has its little hook on me is how this lens is rendering. It's very good and that alone puts thoughts in your head about this mix of lenses you may want to support it and also thinking well I don't want to take it everywhere you go so where is the balance in your kit with regards to many factors like size and weight in that bag. I'm thinking if any prime it maybe should be the fastest lens one can get like a 1.4. Right now I have a L21 and GM 85 so what the heck do I put in the middle of that. Is it one prime or two primes. I want my Loxia 50 back or do I, would the 55 be better. Not fond of the 28 but it gaps well. First world problems I know.I don't really know what to think yet, would like to see another copy for that right side frame @ f/2.8. Now I'd like to see how the Batis 25 looks @ f/2, that's got me intrigued, especially because they're far more discrete! Like you say, first world issues.
Anyone have any idea how the Batis 25 looks alongside that Loxia 21 wide-open
I kind of have an idea on the Loxia, but all the batis samples I've run across are f/8 and over-sharpened.https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1255248/1520#13496331
Thanks for those, may rent the Batis 25 and make a quick comparison.
Apr 05, 2016 at 06:07 PM
p.18 #13Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
MikeEvangelist wrote:
Terrible weather and light this afternoon, as typically happens when a new lens arrives. (Yes, that's freezing rain.)
First Shot...24mm @ƒ2.8
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1455/26166516682_531893a383_h.jpg
Sending warm weather already too hot here 91. Nice shot nice bokeh balls and very few if any onion rings
Terrible weather and light this afternoon, as typically happens when a new lens arrives. (Yes, that's freezing rain.)
First Shot...24mm @ƒ2.8
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1455/26166516682_531893a383_h.jpg
Sending warm weather already too hot here 91. Nice shot nice bokeh balls and very few if any onion rings
Apr 05, 2016 at 06:20 PM
p.18 #14Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
David, .DMWARD
Thanks for the examples at link.
The flat fields, among others, are helpful!
Thanks for the examples at link.
The flat fields, among others, are helpful!
Apr 05, 2016 at 06:34 PM
p.18 #15Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
The GM zoom at 52mm @ ƒ2.8
Larger version here
Larger version here
Apr 05, 2016 at 07:10 PM
p.18 #16Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
The lens is nicely centered, Mike 
! Did you try other FLs?
! Did you try other FLs?Apr 05, 2016 at 07:13 PM
p.18 #17Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
AGeoJO wrote:
The lens is nicely centered, Mike! Did you try other FLs?
Just very basic stuff so far. Seems that the lens is weakest at around 35mm (still good though).
Waiting for actual sunlight for some more detailed testing.
The lens is nicely centered, Mike
! Did you try other FLs?Just very basic stuff so far. Seems that the lens is weakest at around 35mm (still good though).
Waiting for actual sunlight for some more detailed testing.
Apr 05, 2016 at 07:16 PM
p.18 #18Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
Well it balances nicely between holding grandson and camera with lens. I dropped neither but did not get much really today. I'm on my big bronco wall first thing in morning
Apr 05, 2016 at 07:29 PM
p.18 #19Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
I'll assume on the 100% view the reason for the slight loss of crispness on the right side of the wall and roof is a depth of field thing as the rock on the ground stays crisp.
Apr 05, 2016 at 07:38 PM
p.18 #20Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Rolling Review
traveler wrote:
I'll assume on the 100% view the reason for the slight loss of crispness on the right side of the wall and roof is a depth of field thing as the rock on the ground stays crisp.
Could be. Also, this was handheld and I may not have been perfectly parallel to the building. Plus, this shot is at ƒ2.8.
I'll assume on the 100% view the reason for the slight loss of crispness on the right side of the wall and roof is a depth of field thing as the rock on the ground stays crisp.
Could be. Also, this was handheld and I may not have been perfectly parallel to the building. Plus, this shot is at ƒ2.8.
Apr 05, 2016 at 07:43 PM