FWIW, checked on the A7R and it focuses a hair past infinity. On the TZE-01, confirmed it doesn't quite reach infinity, actually only probably reaches 20-30' at f/1.4. So it's an adapter issue.
Hardcore wrote:
Hey Mathieu, is the lack of infinity focus due to the adapter? What adapter are you using? I'm definitely interested in this lens but no infinity at F1.4 is a deal breaker for me.
I don’t think it’s 1.8 per say, and don’t know if you were using a U mode... but seems to save whatever aperture you were at when you set the U. I guess it makes sense, and may re-map it to 1.2 and see how it behaves, but anyway, I’ve also shot too many f/1.2 or 1.4 lenses at f/1.8, or at least recorded that way...
Dj R wrote:
Ahhhh maybe that is what happened. I wasn’t aware it did that.
zhangyue wrote:
@Dj R@ Beautiful Portraits. Skin tone is so nice. Z have great color, one of best from Nikon.
@Mathieu18@ I also prefer 2nd one.
thank you!
I am in agreement with you on skin tones.
the sony stuff is so technologically advanced, with regard to AF and other aspects.
but the color, especially for skin tones, leaves a lot to be desired.
there is a thread over there for sony people shots, and I think there are 18+ pages, not one portrait with nice skin tones!!! it's a shame.
Great sets man. Any of these could go up large format on a wall.
As to color... I never got the “color science” arguments, and I still think science is a misnomer, but Nikon just looks good out of camera. I find myself considering more JPEG for generic shots because it just works.
Also, you’re a bad influence. Stop making me want a 105. I’ve still got the nagging itch from the 58.
Mathieu18 wrote:
Great sets man. Any of these could go up large format on a wall.
As to color... I never got the “color science” arguments, and I still think science is a misnomer, but Nikon just looks good out of camera. I find myself considering more JPEG for generic shots because it just works.
Also, you’re a bad influence. Stop making me want a 105. I’ve still got the nagging itch from the 58.
Trust me, the difference is very real and you can certainly entitle your preference either it be Nikon, Sony or Canon Leica.
charles.K wrote:
Wonderful set Michael! Who said the 58G was only for people..
Thank you, Charles, you are so kind as always. 58G finally become my all time favorite Nikon Glass, over the years. Just like anything good, it require time and skill to appreciate it. I have many family portrait with it, I will share some later.
Mathieu18 wrote:
Great sets man. Any of these could go up large format on a wall.
As to color... I never got the “color science” arguments, and I still think science is a misnomer, but Nikon just looks good out of camera. I find myself considering more JPEG for generic shots because it just works.
Also, you’re a bad influence. Stop making me want a 105. I’ve still got the nagging itch from the 58.
IDK, I was originally like you, thought it was all bs. But in the past 6 months, I really became swayed. SOOC, nikon is just so much better/easier. And yes, JPG, if you are getting exposure correct or VERY close - seems to be a huge time saver for me.
haha, well the 105E is an amazing tool, that first image in the most recent set is a huge crop. the lens screams for the Z7 D850 of the world. But once I get my 85S, I may be faced a tough decision. I don't know if I'll be happy with both the 85 and 105 in my bag. I may just rock S glass, aside from my WA 12-24 Art. We shall see.
the 105, you would think it's too long for inside, but it's really not.
at least in my open floor plan 1st floor, with good window light.
35/85 is sublime
85 is my favorite portrait FL
and 50 for backup, or "just one lens" days.
Personally, I really don't need 35 50 85 105
I do like compression. and the 105 is excellent here. however, compression from an 85 is adequate for me, for my needs
with that said, I am a sucker for 1.2 and/or 1.4. I don't expect a 1.4 or 1.2 85mm or 105mm or 135 S from Nikon for a long time. so I'll have to see how the bokeh looks on the 85S.
from what I've seen and read, looks good.
Best,
Ryan
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charles.K wrote:
Awesome shots Ryan! Just love the 105E and its ability to pull shots from almost nowhere. Love the skin tones...
Thank you so much Charles, nice to hear from you!
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charles.K wrote:
Wonderful set Michael! Who said the 58G was only for people..
I could see the case for the 28E, 58 and 105 as a 3 lens kit, though gapping is longer than I’d like. Still, I wholeheartedly agree, 35/50/85 is a fantastic trio for me. Add the 24-70 mostly for 24mm landscapes or just a convenient zoom.
Still, really liked the compression shooting my girls the other day with the 300/4 AF-S. Thinking of adding a 70-200/2.8, not as fast but adds 200 as well. The new $2000 aren’t worth the cost of admission for me but the VRII or even the old AF-S 80-200 might be a good option...
Open to thoughts from anyone who’s been around the Nikon FX ecosystem longer.
Dj R wrote:
IDK, I was originally like you, thought it was all bs. But in the past 6 months, I really became swayed. SOOC, nikon is just so much better/easier. And yes, JPG, if you are getting exposure correct or VERY close - seems to be a huge time saver for me.
haha, well the 105E is an amazing tool, that first image in the most recent set is a huge crop. the lens screams for the Z7 D850 of the world. But once I get my 85S, I may be faced a tough decision. I don't know if I'll be happy with both the 85 and 105 in my bag. I may just rock S glass, aside from my WA 12-24 Art. We shall see.
the 105, you would think it's too long for inside, but it's really not.
at least in my open floor plan 1st floor, with good window light.
35/85 is sublime
85 is my favorite portrait FL
and 50 for backup, or "just one lens" days.
Personally, I really don't need 35 50 85 105
I do like compression. and the 105 is excellent here. however, compression from an 85 is adequate for me, for my needs
with that said, I am a sucker for 1.2 and/or 1.4. I don't expect a 1.4 or 1.2 85mm or 105mm or 135 S from Nikon for a long time. so I'll have to see how the bokeh looks on the 85S.
from what I've seen and read, looks good.
