I bought a Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 from the B&S section to see for myself whether all the claims about this lens on forums and social media were true. It looks like I may have found the perfect lens for long walks while traveling.
Marcelo, your compositions are photographically excellent. Both in your composition, structure and your post processing, if any.
My question is, how much is the image file post processed to the final post? How is the lens rendering the image untouched by the camera or the photographer?
Now I shoot only raw....those files are rather bland and should be..as I understand raw files to be.
Now please don't think this is a negative remark..it is NOT meant to be.....Members post comparison of lenses but have "thee" most excellent pp skills....so I often ask myself, "self...am I seeing the lens or the skills? or a combo of both?" I am pretty sure it is the latter but am interested.
AGAIN this is not a denigrating question to you OR any other members image post.
These images are just primo and I would like to maybe someday be able to post images as well as you do. This goes for any member reading this.
Thanks!
Dan
Dragonfire wrote:
It appears you and the Thypoch had a very good walk.
Thank you Frank, it was a short and productive walk.
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Marcelo, your compositions are photographically excellent. Both in your composition, structure and your post processing, if any.
My question is, how much is the image file post processed to the final post? How is the lens rendering the image untouched by the camera or the photographer?
Now I shoot only raw....those files are rather bland and should be..as I understand raw files to be.
Now please don't think this is a negative remark..it is NOT meant to be.....Members post comparison of lenses but have "thee" most excellent pp skills....so I often ask myself, "self...am I seeing the lens or the skills? or a combo of both?" I am pretty sure it is the latter but am interested.
AGAIN this is not a denigrating question to you OR any other members image post.
These images are just primo and I would like to maybe someday be able to post images as well as you do. This goes for any member reading this.
Thanks!
Dan
Hi Dan,
Thank you so much for your generous comments. I received the lens on Tuesday and just went out to capture a few snapshots. For processing, I only applied basic highlights and shadows adjustments and corrected the verticals, no sharpening at all; this lens is incredibly sharp.
I then converted the images to black and white using Silver Efex, using preset #6 for all of them.
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bnfotografie wrote:
Great start with your new lens, Marcelo. Looking forward to seeing a lot more. I really like the OOF area in the 7th image.
Brent
Thank you Brent, the bokeh is smooth on that shot.
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Bob Jarman wrote:
Oh my! So clear. Great set. Body?
Thank you Bob, Nikon Z6
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Kevner wrote:
From his profile, it looks like Nikon
Lightsearcher wrote:
Thank you Frank, it was a short and productive walk.
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Hi Dan,
Thank you so much for your generous comments. I received the lens on Tuesday and just went out to capture a few snapshots. For processing, I only applied basic highlights and shadows adjustments and corrected the verticals, no sharpening at all; this lens is incredibly sharp.
I then converted the images to black and white using Silver Efex, using preset #6 for all of them.
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I use Nik Collection also. Not as proficient as you but I am a "work in progress".
The lens is really a fine piece of glass! Incredibly sharp and renders an image so sweet.
I am happy my question did not offend you or any others. That was NOT my reason for inquiring.
Lightsearcher wrote:
I bought a Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 from the B&S section to see for myself whether all the claims about this lens on forums and social media were true. It looks like I may have found the perfect lens for long walks while traveling.
A great set of images with your "new toy", Lightsearcher. They are all remarkable, however, # 7 and # 8 are outstanding in my view. I like the bokeh of #7 very much. In #8 the tonality and clarity of the buildings as well as the sharpness of the fire escape ladders stands out. Much more than in #4. It looks like your search for the light was productive. Thank you for posting.
The last one from the low angle is an absolute killer. The person in the near left is a perfect counterpoint to the van on the far right, and, often hard in low angle street shots, no keystoning on the buildings. A wonderful photograph.
Danpbphoto wrote:
I use Nik Collection also. Not as proficient as you but I am a "work in progress".
The lens is really a fine piece of glass! Incredibly sharp and renders an image so sweet.
I am happy my question did not offend you or any others. That was NOT my reason for inquiring.
Post more please!
Dan
Your B&W work is great Dan, we all are a work in progress.
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Xysterz wrote:
It would appear the claims are true
Thank you, I really like the IQ and focal length of this lens.
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James Markus wrote:
Really wonderful set, Marcelo.
Thank you James, much appreciated.
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Creative Edge wrote:
Marcelo,
Great set!!!!!
Thank you so much.
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skirk wrote:
Nice set of images. Really like the last photo. Great perspective and amazing sharpness
Thank you for the kind comment. that one is my favorite as well.
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sbeme wrote:
this will bring you much joy!
Excellent images
love the flowering tree (dogwood?)
Scott
Yes Scot, it is my neighbour dogwood tree.
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jowul wrote:
A great set of images with your "new toy", Lightsearcher. They are all remarkable, however, # 7 and # 8 are outstanding in my view. I like the bokeh of #7 very much. In #8 the tonality and clarity of the buildings as well as the sharpness of the fire escape ladders stands out. Much more than in #4. It looks like your search for the light was productive. Thank you for posting.
Joachim
Thank you Joachim for the kind words and feedback, I am always in search of the light.
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photonoclast wrote:
This is a very nice set - superb tonal rendition.
I am glad you like it, thank you for the feedback.
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aboudd wrote:
The last one from the low angle is an absolute killer. The person in the near left is a perfect counterpoint to the van on the far right, and, often hard in low angle street shots, no keystoning on the buildings. A wonderful photograph.
Thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
