AC9999 wrote:
Thanks mudlake for that insight. I think what was a surprise is how far the focus ring turns from actual infinity to the hard stop. Actual infinity is at the '10-meter' mark on the barrel and it is seemingly a long rotation to the hard stop, at least 10% of the total focus throw. But I can't argue with the picture quality once it is in focus.
My 28 simera also does the same thing, near the 10m marks also - and it's the m-mount version with the voigtlander regular (non-close) adaptor II.
Usually with my CV lenses (all e-mount) it's like 1-3 degrees before the hard stop, it's a lot more with this.
But I feel like I don't have to be quite as precise -- haven't taken many at infinity with it yet to confirm that's not just a viewfinder resolution issue with the a7cii and this lens.
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I ordered the 50mm (m-mount), should be here next week hopefully. Let's see.
I took out the 35/1.4 tonight in the desert and tested the hard stop. On my copy, infinity is exactly at the hard stop. Here's one from tonight at f1.4. You can definitely see the field curvature on the sides in this shot where there is more focus. Interesting.
*Edit - I added the same shot at f5.6 for comparison below.
00demontver00, all are excellent, but your first is just beautiful.
Below, the 28/1.4. Thypoch claim these lenses 'support 8K resolution', so they will not be enough for some photographers. I read some people think they are not 'sharp enough' - and 8K is around 33mp. Not enough! Buy something else, please.
It's for the best to know this, since between their beautiful skin reproduction, cine sensibilities and manual focus, they are certainly not for everybody. And look at them bad corners. I don't want them to see them get too popular. (They can be our little secret.)
I'm no good as a flower photographer, but just do a little as a warm up. These are from my GH in Leh, where an old friend's family tend this fabulous organic garden. I'm super impressed with the 50/1.4 for this kind of thing.
Hunter Hart with the Simera 28/1.4 on Nikon. His portraits echo what I see in walk around photography - a sound blend of color and contrast wrapped in some very nice bokeh, enhanced by the circularity of the aperture. It's not a look that is easily obtained, and the fade character is special. It seems to anchor the subject in the image..
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philip_pj wrote:
Hunter Hart with the Simera 28/1.4 on Nikon. His portraits echo what I see in walk around photography - a sound blend of color and contrast wrapped in some very nice bokeh, enhanced by the circularity of the aperture. It's not a look that is easily obtained, and the fade character is special. It seems to anchor the subject in the image..
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Thanks for sharing Philip! I remember seeing Hunters videos regarding the Simeras- and I have to say, Hunter is one of the most authentic guys that ive seen on YT, very comfortable to watch!
And I’d really like to praise you for the style of your post above:
It is informative, concise, very articulate and pertinent to the Simera’s special rendering!
Ive read a lot of beef against you on FM recently from a few members. This fosters a hostile environment as opposed to creating a community vibe.
Theres a saying, that if you dont have something good to say; keep it to yourself.
I found lots of flaring with the Simeras (especially with the 28 and 35)
When I change the angle of my lens it is quickly resolved most of the time
And It can be used creatively
