p.6 #4 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
oh, this is aggravating...I have been going back and forth for a month now between Samyangs, Sigmas, Zeiss, Sony, and had finally settled on the mf Laowa 15 f/2 and then they go and do this!!
I will still probably get the Laowa 15 f/2 or the 14mm Sigma f/1.8 just because I keep telling myself Im going to try astrophotography this year but who am I kidding? 99.9% of my wide need is real estate and architectural
p.6 #5 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Egor wrote:
oh, this is aggravating...I have been going back and forth for a month now between Samyangs, Sigmas, Zeiss, Sony, and had finally settled on the mf Laowa 15 f/2 and then they go and do this!!
I will still probably get the Laowa 15 f/2 or the 14mm Sigma f/1.8 just because I keep telling myself Im going to try astrophotography this year but who am I kidding? 99.9% of my wide need is real estate and architectural
Well I would not give it up the Laowa 15 f2. Focusing will certainly be easier at F2 for sure in low light and you may also run into shooting almost wide open if you have some motion going on. Something to be said about having a F2. I have it now and yea this is very interesting but not sure I want to give up my 15 either. It’s a tough call in a lot of ways. I love my 15
The good news it’s relatively a bargain at its cost. I may wind up with both
p.6 #6 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred Miranda wrote:
I believe their Magic Shift Converter only works with adapted lenses. (Canon EF to Sony E)
It can't be used with native E-mount lenses.
Yea I came real close to buying one but it would have to be a Canon Mount.
p.6 #7 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
I used one of these with the Laowa 15/2 last time I shot Milky Way. I've used their filters for years with the telescopes. Just remember custom white balance. I can't see this working with the L 10-18 though for reasons already mentioned plus no need with screw in filters- http://www.astronomik.com/en/clip-filter/clip-filter-fur-sony-alpha-7r-7s.html
p.6 #10 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Heida offers normal as well as nano pro line of filters. Later are better. The ones they offer in a set of 3 are normal filters.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Haida does offer 37mm for their NDs and it could be a good option as long as their glass thickness matches the lens' design.
I have a few of them for other lenses and although high quality, there is significant color cast.
p.6 #12 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred Miranda wrote:
Haida does offer 37mm for their NDs and it could be a good option as long as their glass thickness matches the lens' design.
I have a few of them for other lenses and although high quality, there is significant color cast.
I've been using Haida and NISI for a while now (since I live in China and they are very easy to come by) and I have to say I have not noticed any colour cast whatsoever with my Haida filters (on-line multiple head to head testing vs other top filters seem to confirm that too, they are often noted for their lack of a colour cast). What cast are you finding, how strong is it and is it linear or only in corners ?
I'm using the Haida Slim Pro II MC in 3, 6 and 10 stops. all in 52mm with step down rings to 49mm and 37mm (for the Voigtlanders).
p.6 #14 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Frogfish wrote:
I've been using Haida and NISI for a while now (since I live in China and they are very easy to come by) and I have to say I have not noticed any colour cast whatsoever with my Haida filters (on-line multiple head to head testing vs other top filters seem to confirm that too, they are often noted for their lack of a colour cast). What cast are you finding, how strong is it and is it linear or only in corners ?
I'm using the Haida Slim Pro II MC in 3, 6 and 10 stops. all in 52mm with step down rings to 49mm and 37mm (for the Voigtlanders)....Show more →
p.6 #15 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
DavidBM wrote:
This really suggests that they are taking IQ especially seriously.
Now we just have to hope the "to be confirmed" 7 blade aperture doesn't happen.
8 would be fine, if straight, and so would five, in the event that they can't do 10!
Anything but 7 or nine for a lens like this. And I hope not curved, for a slow ultra wide!
I have a feeling that 10-blade aperture is out so I'm hoping for 5 straight blades now. (For a 10-point sunstar)
The current Laowa 15/2 has 7 blades but at least they are straight.
The good news is that Laowa is listening and working on this so I"m hoping this lens will capture great sunstars when available.
p.6 #16 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
A while back we did a huge test on ND filters and color casts. Haida was very very good. I either buy Haida or Breakthrough as they always seemed to be the most neutral. Haidas also are very well priced
p.6 #17 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred Miranda wrote:
I have a feeling that 10-blade aperture is out so I'm hoping for 5 straight blades now. (For a 10-point sunstar)
The current Laowa 15/2 has 7 blades but at least they are straight.
The good news is that Laowa is listening and working on this so I"m hoping this lens will capture great sunstars when available.
Fred any word on release. Like to buy one soon or at least test one. And throw my name in the hat if they need a tester. I’m in on that
p.6 #18 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
GMPhotography wrote:
Fred any word on release. Like to buy one soon or at least test one. And throw my name in the hat if they need a tester. I’m in on that
This was not disclosed to me since the lens is still in development.
p.6 #19 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Ditto....would love to get a copy to review.
GMPhotography wrote:
Fred any word on release. Like to buy one soon or at least test one. And throw my name in the hat if they need a tester. I’m in on that
p.6 #20 · Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
GMPhotography wrote:
A while back we did a huge test on ND filters and color casts. Haida was very very good. I either buy Haida or Breakthrough as they always seemed to be the most neutral. Haidas also are very well priced
I bought Haida 100x150's ND grads for the Actus after unintentionally offering up my resin Lee kit to the mountain gods in exchange for a successful day of shooting. They're a little warm, but they've given me no reason to complain. And I like the aluminum package. They're a bit bulky to pack, but I have no fear about tossing them into a side pocket with various other needful things.
