Andrew Gough wrote:
bump. Lets get some more Batis only images!
here's 4 from the b85 that i sold for the 85GM (when i was still a 35/85 combo - now i'm b25 / 50 / b135)
i remember that trip to the beach which was the first time i traveled with the b85 and how light it felt - and how much fun that made taking it everywhere - i just never fell in love with certain backgrounds with it, but in so many places, it's an absolutely fantastic lens.
the first shot is where it's background rendering was *extreme* to the point that i really loved it, however, most of the time that i didn't like it, it was just 'nervous'. but in 60% or more of the places i'd take it (more urban than foliage), the backgrounds were great and it's sharpness and contrast were perfect.
ecarlino wrote:
here's 4 from the b85 that i sold for the 85GM (when i was still a 35/85 combo - now i'm b25 / 50 / b135)
i remember that trip to the beach which was the first time i traveled with the b85 and how light it felt - and how much fun that made taking it everywhere - i just never fell in love with certain backgrounds with it, but in so many places, it's an absolutely fantastic lens.
How did you like the 85GM compared to the Batis 85? Did you miss the contrast of the Batis when shooting with the GM?
Now that I have the Batis 135, I'm debating whether it might make sense to swap my Batis 85 for the GM. Just because there's a bigger difference between the GM and the 135 than there is between the Batis 85 and the 135, in terms of DOF, rendering, low-light performance etc. due to the aperture.
i'm saying good-bye to my b18 today (just sold on the B&S)....i always think that i only use it for "interiors" (churches, castles, etc) when i'm traveling - but this really is a great focal length and a perfect lens (all of these are single shots, no panos, but are cropped)
Andrew Gough wrote:
The Batis 18mm is a great lens! Calling Batis 135mm images, post them if have them!
frankly, i have a bunch from August, but my kids would be pissed bc they both realized they needed their eyebrows plucked/cleaned up after reviewing the images - the detail is extraordinary!
AGeoJO wrote:
I believe that limited HDR works great if bright sky makes up a sizable portion of the image. The idea here is not only to lift the shadows but also to make sure that the highlights are not burned beyond recovery. In addition, the files seem to be more robust to take processing without any noticeable negative impact. At least that's how I feel, well, considering the size of the merged files are 2-3 times larger than without.
Here is a single image from Death Valley.
It’s obvious you are going to get the very best out of whatever equipment is in your hands, but that said, the 18mm Batis images you post make really want to buy one of these lenses, despite the fact I rarely use wide lenses. Diglloyd waxed poetic about this lens, but there is noting like seeing the stunning images you have posted.
Bill Hollinger wrote:
It’s obvious you are going to get the very best out of whatever equipment is in your hands, but that said, the 18mm Batis images you post make really want to buy one of these lenses, despite the fact I rarely use wide lenses. Diglloyd waxed poetic about this lens, but there is noting like seeing the stunning images you have posted.
Bill, I am very flattered... Thank you for your kind words.
cloud gate or better known as the bean. shot with the Batis 18. Some guy kept his tripod in front of my shot for like 20-25 minutes. So i finally gave up waiting, and took my shot.
