I use the Eg-S in my 5DII, but if I really need sharp focus I'll use liveview on a tripod, or liveview w/zfinder from zacuto..
To someones comment about the stiffing getting better on the 50 MP, don't get me wrong, I kinda like it stiff... Starting to think it would make for better accuracy if the 100MP and 35/2 were as stiff... I mean the more I use the 50 MP the more I like the stiffness..
@ Pdmphoto: The halo around the background flower baffles me. All I did is some sharpening, some cropping to remove distracting elements at the bottom right and resized for web. I was shooting into the sun (is that a reason ?)
Unfortunately my PP skills are not very good. If anyone of the processing gurus can provide some clues about what's going on, that'll be much appreciated.
Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm really enjoying looking at the flower pictures, there is almost a painting like rendering to them. I'll definitely need to try the 35/2 at my local botanical gardens.
When I was talking to my local shop the guy recommended trying to get used to the focussing before considering a focus screen, I guess because the accuracy but given my less than perfect eyesight the screen maybe the best option.
philber wrote:
I thought it might be interesting to shoot the same picture (as much as easily feasable) with 3 different ZEs That intends to show both differences between focal lengths, and renditions...
As I hate guessing, I have included EXIF for you. Ain't that considerate?
This is cool. I can see why you like your 50 f1.4 so much...
I wish the light didn't change on the last one, hard to judge if it looks
different because of that or 85 makes it a bit different...
philber wrote:
I thought it might be interesting to shoot the same picture (as much as easily feasable) with 3 different ZEs That intends to show both differences between focal lengths, and renditions...
As I hate guessing, I have included EXIF for you. Ain't that considerate?
Without a doubt, I like the 35 the best. Look at the separation between the statue and background, definitely much better than the 50 and 85. I wonder how much different the 50 MP would have looked.
I agree that, technically speaking, the 35 is the best. But, in terms of focal length, this shows why 50 is my favorite. It is the one where the statue "fits" in the space and with the background best IMHO. At least, that is how I feel about it, and I already know that Snowboarder disagrees...
philber wrote:
Here is the proximate shot with the 21
Holly cow, this is a great lens! Seriously, it has more impact than the 35 ZE...
I must use it more often. Recently I haven't had a chance for such a wide vista,
but as I'm done with the flowers I might go back to my 21 ZE and look for any
excuse to shoot with it
Yeah, I don't like the 50mm focal length that much. The one lens I'm looking forward
to seeing would be the new revised 25 ZE. If Zeiss really matches the 21 quality and look,
it will be a huge seller... I'm gonna get one for sure.
Great series philber, expressing the different feelings and effects. The 21 is the pick IMHO. It is dramatic and powerful. Every shot is great, depending on the intent and feeling you want to express.
It is definitely a harder lens to use IMO, as it can more limited in its uses.
My favourite focal lengths are the 24 to 28mm and 105mm.
Philber -
if you keep this up - I may have to get a 21 after all. It certainly creates a powerful and striking image. I'm sure at full resolution it is even more awesome.
Sorry for a little OT, but as we're talking about the statues in France...
Philippe, this is just for you, taken a few years ago in Paris, a close-up
of the roof statue of your magnificent Opera (yeah, I had a pretty good view
from a nice room in a nice hotel there )
achang wrote:
Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm really enjoying looking at the flower pictures, there is almost a painting like rendering to them. I'll definitely need to try the 35/2 at my local botanical gardens.
When I was talking to my local shop the guy recommended trying to get used to the focussing before considering a focus screen, I guess because the accuracy but given my less than perfect eyesight the screen maybe the best option.
Well I spent the good part of one week using the 5DII without a focusing screen. Then when I put the focusing screen into the camera, WOW I got amazing results. So yes, try it out for a week, then grab the focusing screen. But if you're using a 5DII honestly the screens are cheap, and they're a breeze to install.
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