ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
p.297 #1ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
I just bought a new tripod, so I had to try it out. 
ZF 35/2 @ f/8:
ZF.2 50/1.4 @ f/5.6:
ZF 35/2 @ f/8:
ZF.2 50/1.4 @ f/5.6:
Mar 15, 2011 at 03:27 PM
p.297 #2ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Nice pop in those, Martin. So, what is the tripod?
Mar 15, 2011 at 05:07 PM
p.297 #3ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
carstenw wrote:
Nice pop in those, Martin. So, what is the tripod?
Thanks! I think I misfocused the first one a tiny bit, because DOF should be deeper at f/8, but perhaps that made it pop a bit more.
The tripod is a Benro C-298n6 with a KJ-1 head. I had to get something a bit sturdier than my previous Manfrotto 190 to be able to support my Pentax 67, but I also wanted it to be as portable as possible. I seems like a good choice even if I suppose I'll keep a low position with heavy stuff on it.
The only quirk I can find is the rotation lock screw of the head, which moves the ball a tiny bit when tightened. Not ideal for accurate compositions in portrait mode, but not a problem when the camera is horizontal (because then you can use the ball to adjust rotation too).
Nice pop in those, Martin. So, what is the tripod?
Thanks! I think I misfocused the first one a tiny bit, because DOF should be deeper at f/8, but perhaps that made it pop a bit more.
The tripod is a Benro C-298n6 with a KJ-1 head. I had to get something a bit sturdier than my previous Manfrotto 190 to be able to support my Pentax 67, but I also wanted it to be as portable as possible. I seems like a good choice even if I suppose I'll keep a low position with heavy stuff on it.
The only quirk I can find is the rotation lock screw of the head, which moves the ball a tiny bit when tightened. Not ideal for accurate compositions in portrait mode, but not a problem when the camera is horizontal (because then you can use the ball to adjust rotation too).
Mar 15, 2011 at 05:46 PM
p.297 #4ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
pingflood wrote:
Martin, those are excellent shots! Not just the lens, but the processing, so take some credit for that part.
Adding another dog picture (they are tolerant models) that I really dig the bokeh/OOF areas on. Really different from the Sigma 50/1.4 I had which made everything out of focus ultra smooth; the Zeiss gives it a bit harsher, more industrial look without looking nervous and ugly like the Canon 50/1.8...
http://beyondthematrix.com/VH0M1865-3
Thanks!
I like your dog image!
I'm using RPP for my editing, and I'm finding the A25 B&W conversion very useful.
Just careful RGB adjustments need to done.
The rest is Zeiss magic I suppose
Martin, those are excellent shots! Not just the lens, but the processing, so take some credit for that part.
Adding another dog picture (they are tolerant models) that I really dig the bokeh/OOF areas on. Really different from the Sigma 50/1.4 I had which made everything out of focus ultra smooth; the Zeiss gives it a bit harsher, more industrial look without looking nervous and ugly like the Canon 50/1.8...
http://beyondthematrix.com/VH0M1865-3
Thanks!
I like your dog image!
I'm using RPP for my editing, and I'm finding the A25 B&W conversion very useful.
Just careful RGB adjustments need to done.
The rest is Zeiss magic I suppose
Mar 16, 2011 at 01:38 AM
p.297 #5ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Makten wrote:
I just bought a new tripod, so I had to try it out.
ZF 35/2 @ f/8:
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/674/U674I1300224230.SEQ.0.
ZF.2 50/1.4 @ f/5.6:
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/674/U674I1300224231.SEQ.1.
Cool shots! I especially like the bridge image.
I just bought a new tripod, so I had to try it out.
ZF 35/2 @ f/8:
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/674/U674I1300224230.SEQ.0.
ZF.2 50/1.4 @ f/5.6:
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/674/U674I1300224231.SEQ.1.
Cool shots! I especially like the bridge image.
Mar 16, 2011 at 01:39 AM
p.297 #6ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Took this one on the run a couple of weeks ago. I love the 50/1.4 for this type of shot. At 5.6 it's as sharp as anything I've put in front a sensor.
Peace,
Todd
Peace,
Todd
Mar 16, 2011 at 07:54 AM
p.297 #7ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Thank you Martin & Uzay!
Kyle, very nice shot with the Sonnar 1.5/50. I am thinking about getting that lens for a long time. Problem is I would need to buy a camera to screw it on also. Lovely!
Martin, I like those heavy black tones. No.3 is fantastic, great light and it looks as if those trees are moving forward ... dancing.
pingflood, that's a great perspective and the b/w looks very real and natural.
rji2goleez, nice to see you again. That's a great exposure, very realistic but moody at the same time.
Martin & Todd, impressive pictures from the ZF1.4/50.
Again my beloved ZF85, f/2.8, D3:
Kind regards,
Bernd
Kyle, very nice shot with the Sonnar 1.5/50. I am thinking about getting that lens for a long time. Problem is I would need to buy a camera to screw it on also.
Lovely!Martin, I like those heavy black tones. No.3 is fantastic, great light and it looks as if those trees are moving forward ... dancing.
pingflood, that's a great perspective and the b/w looks very real and natural.
rji2goleez, nice to see you again. That's a great exposure, very realistic but moody at the same time.
Martin & Todd, impressive pictures from the ZF1.4/50.
Again my beloved ZF85, f/2.8, D3:
Kind regards,
Bernd
Mar 16, 2011 at 06:57 PM
p.297 #9ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Three more prickly ones from the Botanischer Garten in Berlin, a few weeks ago, with the 100MP:
Mar 17, 2011 at 03:42 PM
p.297 #10ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
More than a few great showcase of planar 50 1.4 's strength on this page. Wonderful.
Bernd - Thanks for giving the secret ingredients Another great portraits. Love the uplight from white sheets. Great capture of mood on the second portrait. Really interesting choice of pose against wall and overall composition, adding subtle drama. Beautiful work.
hmzimelka - Beautiful B/W trees. Second one is my favorite. Great composition. BTW, EXIF says they are all shot in f2
pingflood - Majestic portrait of dogs. I like B/W conversion too. This shot would not have worked if it was all smooth and mushy.
Bob - Great lighting on the statue. It feels like they are some sort of monsters coming out from the darkness. Was it shot with flash?
Makten - Masterpieces. Beautiful color, perf composition. Second shot is just amazing. What a color.
Todd - Super details on that night shot. Great shot. I like the composition too.
Alkanphel - Beautiful. My fav is second shot
Carsten - Great color and texture on those prickly ones. Once again, vertical troica really works. I like them all, but I am most drawn to the second one as it feels more unusual and breaks the pattern.
Akul
Bernd - Thanks for giving the secret ingredients
Another great portraits. Love the uplight from white sheets. Great capture of mood on the second portrait. Really interesting choice of pose against wall and overall composition, adding subtle drama. Beautiful work.hmzimelka - Beautiful B/W trees. Second one is my favorite. Great composition. BTW, EXIF says they are all shot in f2
pingflood - Majestic portrait of dogs. I like B/W conversion too. This shot would not have worked if it was all smooth and mushy.
Bob - Great lighting on the statue. It feels like they are some sort of monsters coming out from the darkness. Was it shot with flash?
Makten - Masterpieces. Beautiful color, perf composition. Second shot is just amazing. What a color.
Todd - Super details on that night shot. Great shot. I like the composition too.
Alkanphel - Beautiful. My fav is second shot
Carsten - Great color and texture on those prickly ones. Once again, vertical troica really works. I like them all, but I am most drawn to the second one as it feels more unusual and breaks the pattern.
Akul
Mar 18, 2011 at 04:47 AM
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p.297 #11ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Makten wrote:
ZF.2 50/1.4 @ f/5.6:
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/674/U674I1300224231.SEQ.1.jpg
Excellent! Love the composition and tones and they're complementary colours too (orange and blue). Maybe the best shot I've seen from you yet.
ZF.2 50/1.4 @ f/5.6:
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/674/U674I1300224231.SEQ.1.jpg
Excellent! Love the composition and tones and they're complementary colours too (orange and blue). Maybe the best shot I've seen from you yet.
Mar 18, 2011 at 05:24 AM
p.297 #12ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Thanks Bernd. I really like the portrait...the lines on the right are really great!
Thanks Akul.
All images taken at f/2 except for no.1, which was taken at f/8.
Carstenw, really like image no. 3!
Thanks Akul.
All images taken at f/2 except for no.1, which was taken at f/8.
Carstenw, really like image no. 3!
Mar 18, 2011 at 07:59 AM
p.297 #13ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Thanks Akul and Martin. Interesting that you like two different shots
Mar 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM
p.297 #14ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Thanks guys! Actually I overdid the colors a bit since my screen profile was temporarily f*cked up, but it seems to have turned out good anyway.
Carsten, I find #1 good but perhaps a little bit "weak", "2 is great regarding composition but needs some more DOF, but #3 is very good! 3D combined with graphics isn't an easy task.
Carsten, I find #1 good but perhaps a little bit "weak", "2 is great regarding composition but needs some more DOF, but #3 is very good! 3D combined with graphics isn't an easy task.
Mar 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM
p.297 #15ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Hehe, interesting how different we all are. I find #3 the weakest and #2 the strongest.
When I took these, I was there for the first time, and was just grabbing anything and everything interesting. I am certainly going to go back now and do a more focused cactus study, so maybe I can reshoot some with more DoF.
When I took these, I was there for the first time, and was just grabbing anything and everything interesting. I am certainly going to go back now and do a more focused cactus study, so maybe I can reshoot some with more DoF.
Mar 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM
p.297 #16ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
carstenw wrote:
Hehe, interesting how different we all are. I find #3 the weakest and #2 the strongest.
When I took these, I was there for the first time, and was just grabbing anything and everything interesting. I am certainly going to go back now and do a more focused cactus study, so maybe I can reshoot some with more DoF.
Yeah, I'm finding myself doing the same; namely to just compose and shoot things that appeal to me. Usually the results are OK, but some more technical planning and a tripod can make a decent shot to a very good one.
BTW, I really, really hate tripods.
Hehe, interesting how different we all are. I find #3 the weakest and #2 the strongest.
When I took these, I was there for the first time, and was just grabbing anything and everything interesting. I am certainly going to go back now and do a more focused cactus study, so maybe I can reshoot some with more DoF.
Yeah, I'm finding myself doing the same; namely to just compose and shoot things that appeal to me. Usually the results are OK, but some more technical planning and a tripod can make a decent shot to a very good one.
BTW, I really, really hate tripods.
Mar 18, 2011 at 01:21 PM
p.297 #17ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
I find them quite okay. I used to hate them, but I have come to really appreciate what it can do for my photography. Without a tripod I often can't get enough depth of field, especially up close or in dark places, even with the D3. I have a Gitzo 3541XLS which is a monster, but very stable when used right. I might add a smaller one too. I might try one of the RRS tripods, I am not sure yet.
I do have a good monopod, so I might try bringing that as a compromise.
I do have a good monopod, so I might try bringing that as a compromise.
Mar 18, 2011 at 02:43 PM
p.297 #18ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Interesting discussion. I myself am not a big fan of tripod, mainly because I get confused with difference between my instinctive composition and whatever happened due to the tripod height, location etc. It seems, for someone like me, I need to decide on the shot handheld first, then recreate the composition with tripod, but that is quite painful. Great tool, but hard to harness. If only I could hold camera absolutely still for 30 seconds, I would not need any tripod
ZF.2 100
Akul
ZF.2 100
Akul
Mar 18, 2011 at 08:28 PM
p.297 #19ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Some shots from this morning...
1) Distagon 35/2 ZF.2
2) Distagon 35/2 ZF.2
[EDIT] The colour posterization is not there in the original
3) Makro-Planar 100/2 ZF
4) Makro-Planar 100/2 ZF
5) Makro-Planar 100/2 ZF
6) Makro-Planar 100/2 ZF
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Mar 19, 2011 at 06:05 AM
p.297 #20ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Akul, that first shot is very good, very dynamic with great composition and look.
Shots #3 and #4 are great, Martin!
Shots #3 and #4 are great, Martin!
Mar 19, 2011 at 06:53 AM