That tree has been saying "ouch ouch ouch" for the last 60 years
As far as 3D goes, I think the two shots of the scaffolding joints have it, the rest less so. I think when you go very close, you might get better results stopping down a little, for example in the last shot (which I quite like).
Yep, I know I was using 1.4 way too much but I think I can be let off as it was my first play with my new lens. I know too well that you shouldn't just shoot wide open because you can. The telephone boxes could also have been shot at more like 2.8-5.6 and still be blurred enough but with also keeping the edge of the tree in focus and perhaps creating a more 3D image. Anyway, another excuse to go out and shoot again soon.
Am I right though in shooting in overcast conditions like mine help to create more pop as the tonality of the photo will be more uniform and not too harsh in contrast? Every time I go out in bright sunlight, I tend to find my shots don't seem to look as good and have far less pop.
I think you are right, although I am not sure. Hard shadows would tend to divide everything into light and shadow, visually, whereas you need all the shades to enhance 3D. Seems to make sense. Congratulations on the lens, btw. If there would be a Leitax mount for Nikon which would fit it, I would buy one.
Cheers, it was a pretty nervous time, as I absolutely loved my 35f2, but that has now sold on eBay and I am letting it go tomorrow. Yesterdays walk around has 100% made my mind up that I made the right move though, I was worried about sharpness but it still seems to be there wide open and the bokeh and look of the 1.4 at middle distance is exactly what I got it for.
Going to try my Rokkor out today, somehow don't think it will hold up to the Zeiss but I'm still hoping that middle distance wide open look will be there, much like our dof panos. Might have to stick with B+W though as the yellowing may not be great for daylight shots.
