Alf Beharie wrote:
Well done...I've been thinking of doing something similar with my M645 lenses for years.
I had the 45mm f2.8 N but it was soft compared to my 35mm format 50's so I sold it.
The one I'd like to get for tilt/shift experiments is the 35mm f3.5.
Thanks Alf. Mine is the C. Have not done a controlled test but it looks sharp so far. At least sharp enough for this :-)
jcolwell wrote:
I like it too! It's not as secure as a Mirex, but it gives you a lot more movement, with more artistic possibilities. I really like it. Simple and effective. Well done.
I wanted the tilt and was going to get the Lensbaby composer. What I don´t like is the swirly oof areas of the babys. I get seasick... Tilt with a good lens gives smoother oof areas.
I might get the mirex depending on how much I will use tilt. I have owned the 24 TS-e and 90 TS-e before. While beeing great lenses I could not justify the cost...
Do the folds of the lens pouch ever interfere with the image?
It did at first. I think this photo was taken before tweaking. I glued the pouch on the outside so that the folds were streched out and now I can move it around without interferemce. The surgery was done a the mount side.
I can provide more photos of the beast later. I have not had time to shoot. Too much stuff at work...
The Franken-Tilt has been in the bag since I got the Rollei. This morning I did put it to work. Will post some photos later. My toes are still frozen...
Several of the 645 lenses lend themselves to this use on DSLR FF; the lens signature is very stately, indeed very medium format.
Bokeh, obviously fundamental to TS OOF effects, is to quite a degree personal preference, but bokeh of lenses like the 80mm f1.9 looks pretty special - and so does the images above. My guess is there is a common look - the images all have that 'thick' feel.
Very nice work, Anden. I love the receding street lights in #4.
