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Archive 2009Contax N Image Thread
p.13 #1Contax N Image Thread
RustyBug,
Internet babble & MTF's report both lenses are stronger at their respective wide ends. The weakness in the 17-35 is in and around 28mm but picks up again out at 35mm.
Internet babble & MTF's report both lenses are stronger at their respective wide ends. The weakness in the 17-35 is in and around 28mm but picks up again out at 35mm.
Apr 23, 2010 at 10:31 PM
p.13 #2Contax N Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
Theses were test shots taken with Kodak SLR/c ....
N85/1.4 ...
These have more or less the same bokeh as the 85L. If the viewer finds the 85L bokeh ugly then the N85 has ugly bokeh too. I like it!
Theses were test shots taken with Kodak SLR/c ....
N85/1.4 ...
These have more or less the same bokeh as the 85L. If the viewer finds the 85L bokeh ugly then the N85 has ugly bokeh too. I like it!
Apr 23, 2010 at 11:14 PM
p.13 #3Contax N Image Thread
Paul, which one do you like more - 50N or 85N?
Apr 26, 2010 at 07:05 AM
p.13 #4Contax N Image Thread
85mm is my favorite focal length..... so, definitely 85/1.4 ......
Apr 26, 2010 at 11:11 AM
p.13 #5Contax N Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
85mm is my favorite focal length..... so, definitely 85/1.4 ......
That's my favorite focal length too. What about N85 vs your old favorite Contax 100/2?
85mm is my favorite focal length..... so, definitely 85/1.4 ......
That's my favorite focal length too. What about N85 vs your old favorite Contax 100/2?
Apr 26, 2010 at 01:07 PM
p.13 #6Contax N Image Thread
That is a tough call ....
I haven't used N85 enough to make such decision...
However, having AF advantage and an extra stop, I'd most likely go with N85 ...
I haven't used N85 enough to make such decision...
However, having AF advantage and an extra stop, I'd most likely go with N85 ...
Apr 26, 2010 at 02:35 PM
p.13 #7Contax N Image Thread
Thanks! I guess I'll have to decide for myself... When my N 85 comes back from conversion in few months.
Apr 26, 2010 at 03:07 PM
p.13 #8Contax N Image Thread
I have both lenses and they are different so it depends on what you are looking for:
N 85 has smoother bokeh,faster and is more of a portrait lens as it's sharpness drops off towards the borders.
C/Y 100/2 Planar is sharp across the frame with less smooth bokeh.
I would use the N 85 more for portraits and narrow DOF shooting and I would use the 100/2 Planar for landscape and environmental portraits where you would want to show more detail in the background bokeh.
N 85 has smoother bokeh,faster and is more of a portrait lens as it's sharpness drops off towards the borders.
C/Y 100/2 Planar is sharp across the frame with less smooth bokeh.
I would use the N 85 more for portraits and narrow DOF shooting and I would use the 100/2 Planar for landscape and environmental portraits where you would want to show more detail in the background bokeh.
Apr 26, 2010 at 04:47 PM
p.13 #9Contax N Image Thread
Contax N 70-200mm EOS, here are a few samples:
http://www.planetwidephoto.com/_images/FM/PLW52356.jpg
http://www.planetwidephoto.com/_images/FM/PLW52358.jpg
http://www.planetwidephoto.com/_images/FM/PLW53494.jpg
http://www.planetwidephoto.com/_images/FM/PLW52356.jpg
http://www.planetwidephoto.com/_images/FM/PLW52358.jpg
http://www.planetwidephoto.com/_images/FM/PLW53494.jpg
May 06, 2010 at 06:51 AM
p.13 #10Contax N Image Thread
Paul,
nice set.I really like the last one.
-Jim
nice set.I really like the last one.
-Jim
May 10, 2010 at 02:48 PM
p.13 #12Contax N Image Thread
24-85 N does Greenland. With Airbus 330's window as a UV filter 
http://s59.radikal.ru/i166/1005/9d/47bb9ae0e9c6.jpg
http://s59.radikal.ru/i166/1005/9d/47bb9ae0e9c6.jpg
May 17, 2010 at 06:26 PM
p.13 #14Contax N Image Thread
Hi,
here few shots with Contax N1 and Vario-Sonnar N 24-85mm on Velvia 100 scanned with Nikon Coolscan 5000 ED
http://forum.mflenses.com/contax-n1-and-vario-sonnar-24-85mm-af-velvia-100-t28318.html
here few shots with Contax N1 and Vario-Sonnar N 24-85mm on Velvia 100 scanned with Nikon Coolscan 5000 ED
http://forum.mflenses.com/contax-n1-and-vario-sonnar-24-85mm-af-velvia-100-t28318.html
May 18, 2010 at 03:02 PM
p.13 #15Contax N Image Thread
Nice work Andi. Are those Quadras working out well for you?
May 19, 2010 at 08:36 PM
p.13 #16Contax N Image Thread
Contax N 24-85 - I love 3D feeling here
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4634271606_e85e12d7d0_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4634271606_e85e12d7d0_o.jpg
May 23, 2010 at 08:36 PM
p.13 #17Contax N Image Thread
Is it feasible to go for N85 now considering that it definitely surpass the price of 85L? I can justify my N50 as the overall cost still works out cheaper than 50L. I can also justify my N17-35 as it is cheaper than Zeiss 18 + 21 + 25 + 28 + 35 put togetherand divide by 2. I guess the N85 is something that is beyond any justifications now and has to be driven by the heart.
Btw, there is a N50 on KEH.
Btw, there is a N50 on KEH.
May 24, 2010 at 07:48 AM
p.13 #18Contax N Image Thread
Andi, Nice shots!
What mtns. are those? Is that first one a ski area?
ManWearPants,
N85 plus conversion is a lot of money and is not for the financially faint of heart.
When I bought mine I was thinking that I should commit myself to the alt lens funny farm.
But I really love mine as it sharp wide open, has the typical zeiss great color and microcontrast, and has better contrast wide open than the 85L. Also, better than usual zeiss bokeh
What mtns. are those? Is that first one a ski area?
ManWearPants,
N85 plus conversion is a lot of money and is not for the financially faint of heart.
When I bought mine I was thinking that I should commit myself to the alt lens funny farm.
But I really love mine as it sharp wide open, has the typical zeiss great color and microcontrast, and has better contrast wide open than the 85L. Also, better than usual zeiss bokeh
May 24, 2010 at 04:08 PM
p.13 #20Contax N Image Thread
wayne seltzer wrote:
Andi, Nice shots!
What mtns. are those? Is that first one a ski area?
ManWearPants,
N85 plus conversion is a lot of money and is not for the financially faint of heart.
When I bought mine I was thinking that I should commit myself to the alt lens funny farm.
But I really love mine as it sharp wide open, has the typical zeiss great color and microcontrast, and has better contrast wide open than the 85L. Also, better than usual zeiss bokeh
lol indeed. i thought about sellin 85L for it but then saw the price. yikes
Andi, Nice shots!
What mtns. are those? Is that first one a ski area?
ManWearPants,
N85 plus conversion is a lot of money and is not for the financially faint of heart.
When I bought mine I was thinking that I should commit myself to the alt lens funny farm.
But I really love mine as it sharp wide open, has the typical zeiss great color and microcontrast, and has better contrast wide open than the 85L. Also, better than usual zeiss bokeh
lol indeed. i thought about sellin 85L for it but then saw the price. yikes
May 24, 2010 at 07:54 PM