ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
p.409 #1ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
I know this is not the Leica R thread, but just wanted to post a silly comparison. 
Compositions are entirely different, but just look at the sharpness attained by each lens.
Both images processed through the same flow.
1. Leica R APO Telyt 4/280 (@ f/4)
2. Zeiss Distagon 1.4/35 (recently posted here), f/2
Compositions are entirely different, but just look at the sharpness attained by each lens. Both images processed through the same flow.
1. Leica R APO Telyt 4/280 (@ f/4)
2. Zeiss Distagon 1.4/35 (recently posted here), f/2
Jul 13, 2011 at 06:34 PM
p.409 #2ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
The Leica is definitely sharper, of course its stopped down 2 stops more.But the bokeh on the Leica is crap, now the bokeh on the Zeiss is pretty sweet.Why not stop the Zeiss down to f4 to compare sharpness.I am not sure why you posted such a 'comparison'
-Jim
-Jim
Jul 13, 2011 at 07:25 PM
p.409 #3ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
I had a pretty productive day today, finally qualifying with my ZE lenses to get another official entry here on the board! 
Some panoramas from today using the ZE 35/2, and mainly the ZE 21/2.8 in the vertical orientation -- for the first time on my 60D! Usually I'm trying to get the full frame action, but thought it was about time to try them on a cropped sensor.
Most are f/11 or f/8, PP in LR3 and PSE8.
35mm
21mm
Here are two processing variations of a small church interior with the 21mm.
Some panoramas from today using the ZE 35/2, and mainly the ZE 21/2.8 in the vertical orientation -- for the first time on my 60D! Usually I'm trying to get the full frame action, but thought it was about time to try them on a cropped sensor.
Most are f/11 or f/8, PP in LR3 and PSE8.
35mm
21mm
Here are two processing variations of a small church interior with the 21mm.
Jul 13, 2011 at 08:27 PM
p.409 #4ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Jochenb wrote:
I got my new 35/1.4 ZE today.
I was short on time and the weather is really bad right now, but some first quick impressions:
- Just like the other zeiss lenses, it's beautiful built.
- On a 5DII it feels a bit unbalanced. Front-heavy.
- Focusing the 35/2 feels easier/faster. Maybe because I'm still used to the smaller focus ring of the f2 + the 1.4 has thinner DOF.
- Good sharpness, already at f1.4
- It seems to have more CA than the f2.
- Some of the best color saturation/separation I've seen in a lens.
- The nicest bokeh...Show more →
I also got my ZE 35/1,4 yesterday And the weather is also terrible here.
My first impression after some shots in and around my home is about the same. But I have only used live view so the focusing was rather easy. I was also very surprised how good it was wide open (but I have only used it at rather short distance) After reading Lloyd Chambers review I did expect something much softer and with a lot of haze. More like my ZE 50/1,4. But my impression wide open with this lens is a lot better. The large size/weight fits perfect together with the 1Ds3 or 1D4. So my first impression was better than I had expected.
I got my new 35/1.4 ZE today.
I was short on time and the weather is really bad right now, but some first quick impressions:
- Just like the other zeiss lenses, it's beautiful built.
- On a 5DII it feels a bit unbalanced. Front-heavy.
- Focusing the 35/2 feels easier/faster. Maybe because I'm still used to the smaller focus ring of the f2 + the 1.4 has thinner DOF.
- Good sharpness, already at f1.4
- It seems to have more CA than the f2.
- Some of the best color saturation/separation I've seen in a lens.
- The nicest bokeh...Show more →
I also got my ZE 35/1,4 yesterday
And the weather is also terrible here.My first impression after some shots in and around my home is about the same. But I have only used live view so the focusing was rather easy. I was also very surprised how good it was wide open (but I have only used it at rather short distance) After reading Lloyd Chambers review I did expect something much softer and with a lot of haze. More like my ZE 50/1,4. But my impression wide open with this lens is a lot better. The large size/weight fits perfect together with the 1Ds3 or 1D4. So my first impression was better than I had expected.
Jul 13, 2011 at 11:56 PM
p.409 #5ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Uzay, Carsten, Lars, prosep, Gunzorro, Philippe - I had no idea how strong a lust on a nice vintage car could be. Anyhow, thank you !
alkanphel - That is a one happy looking buddha
Hexonxonx - I am enjoying the textures you show, especially the #2
Jochenb- Very nice clarity your shot with 35 1.4 is presenting.
Cyra - beautiful flowers
Jim - That is a great shot.
Ajay - I can't afford to get excited on Leica R lenses. I need to focus, focus. focus... Very nice shots. Leica shot looks just great
Gunzorro - Wow, that is quite a hyper real image. Love the #1 especially. It feels like a strange dream of some sort.
Lars - I can't wait to see what you are going to do with your 35 /f1.4
Zf21
alkanphel - That is a one happy looking buddha
Hexonxonx - I am enjoying the textures you show, especially the #2
Jochenb- Very nice clarity your shot with 35 1.4 is presenting.
Cyra - beautiful flowers
Jim - That is a great shot.
Ajay - I can't afford to get excited on Leica R lenses. I need to focus, focus. focus... Very nice shots. Leica shot looks just great
Gunzorro - Wow, that is quite a hyper real image. Love the #1 especially. It feels like a strange dream of some sort.
Lars - I can't wait to see what you are going to do with your 35 /f1.4
Zf21
Jul 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM
p.409 #6ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Lovely morning shot Claes. And I also like the first akul shot
Jul 14, 2011 at 03:48 AM
p.409 #7ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Wow Dalmas, That is a beautiful shot !!!!!!
Thanks Dalmas, and Lars.
Thanks Dalmas, and Lars.
Jul 14, 2011 at 04:13 AM
p.409 #8ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
akul: Thanks, that's a buddha of wealth so he should be quite happy hahaha
ZE 100MP
Fine leaves by alkanphel, on Flickr
ZE 100MP
Fine leaves by alkanphel, on Flickr
Jul 14, 2011 at 04:31 AM
p.409 #9ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Akul: nice comp on image 1
Jim: Skillful action panning shot
Dalmas: lovely atmosphere
Jim: Skillful action panning shot
Dalmas: lovely atmosphere
Jul 14, 2011 at 04:55 AM
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p.409 #11ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Thanks Lars, akul, FlyPenFly and Gary.
Jul 14, 2011 at 05:42 AM
p.409 #12ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Cyra, lovely flowers!
Jim, very impressive capture. Nice rendering of movement!
Akul, another very interesting pair!
Dalmas, this is just sooo good!
Alkanphel, the composition is brilliant!
Jim, very impressive capture. Nice rendering of movement!
Akul, another very interesting pair!
Dalmas, this is just sooo good!
Alkanphel, the composition is brilliant!
Jul 14, 2011 at 07:21 AM
p.409 #13ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Gunzorro. details and clarity of each image are excellent.
akul, love both! 1st one is really special.
Dalmas, awesome mystic atmosphere.
alkanphel, nice colors and composition.
akul, love both! 1st one is really special.
Dalmas, awesome mystic atmosphere.
alkanphel, nice colors and composition.
Jul 14, 2011 at 09:24 AM
p.409 #14ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
prosep -- Thanks! Those are really low rez versions actually. I export PP'd individual images @ 1400 on the long side (to save memory) from LR3 to PSE8, where the stitching is done, then back to LR3 for final cropping and tweaks. I'd love to see how they would come out in full rez -- the originals are very sharp.
I hadn't planned to shoot the church interior, but was spontaneously invited in by a park worker. I would have done things differently if it were planned, but would it have been "better" than just jumping in? I don't know -- this seems more like being there in the darkened space with lonely side windows.
Akul -- Thanks to you too -- these composite images are almost impossible to completely comprehend when taking. It's not until they are combined that the full impact (nicely put, BTW) is evident. I really should publish them smaller to see the scope, but larger is more like being there, scanning through the dream.
I love those twilight shots of yours, and it gives me hope for why I bought the 21/2.8 -- nice definition in the edges with the light sources.
Dalmas -- Thanks to you as well! Your fog shot is a real archetype -- such subtle chromatic variation, and that lovely warm glow around the steeple. Just perfect.
I hadn't planned to shoot the church interior, but was spontaneously invited in by a park worker. I would have done things differently if it were planned, but would it have been "better" than just jumping in? I don't know -- this seems more like being there in the darkened space with lonely side windows.
Akul -- Thanks to you too -- these composite images are almost impossible to completely comprehend when taking. It's not until they are combined that the full impact (nicely put, BTW) is evident. I really should publish them smaller to see the scope, but larger is more like being there, scanning through the dream.
I love those twilight shots of yours, and it gives me hope for why I bought the 21/2.8 -- nice definition in the edges with the light sources.
Dalmas -- Thanks to you as well! Your fog shot is a real archetype -- such subtle chromatic variation, and that lovely warm glow around the steeple. Just perfect.
Jul 14, 2011 at 09:59 AM
p.409 #15ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Dalmas, they are more than amazing photos, maybe I should try to catch some sunrises at some point, but living in London isn't too inspiring for that...
Jul 14, 2011 at 11:12 AM
p.409 #16ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
@Dalmas: Very nice morning shots! Great light and atmosphere.
Jul 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM
p.409 #17ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Another 3 pics from the 35/1.4
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Jul 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM
p.409 #18ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
ZF 85/1.4
ZF35/2 @2 not sure the unsharp background works, but I like the mood a lot
ZF 85 @8 my favourate lake
ZF 25 @8 looks almost kitschy, but the colour of the lake is indeed very intense, and so is the rendering of the 25 (no pp on the colour)
ZF 25 @2.8 interestingly looks sharper then f8, I often forget that this lens is sharp at 2.8 from a few metres on
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ZF35/2 @2 not sure the unsharp background works, but I like the mood a lot
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ZF 85 @8 my favourate lake
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ZF 25 @8 looks almost kitschy, but the colour of the lake is indeed very intense, and so is the rendering of the 25 (no pp on the colour)
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ZF 25 @2.8 interestingly looks sharper then f8, I often forget that this lens is sharp at 2.8 from a few metres on
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comments and critique always welcome
Jul 14, 2011 at 04:02 PM
p.409 #19ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
thanks akul, I very much like the mood on your first night shot.
Dalmas, your early morning mist shot is superb, and the church shot is quite catching as well, funny how the city shot appears cool in tone albeit it's yellow cast.
thanks philber!
taz-K the colour intensity on your first 35/1.4 shot is amazing. The composition of the third bothers me somewhat, the oof flowers draw to much attention and they are cutting into the sand bank.
ZF 35/2 @2,8 a not so inviting bench
and a bench with a view ZF 35/2 @8
Dalmas, your early morning mist shot is superb, and the church shot is quite catching as well, funny how the city shot appears cool in tone albeit it's yellow cast.
thanks philber!
taz-K the colour intensity on your first 35/1.4 shot is amazing. The composition of the third bothers me somewhat, the oof flowers draw to much attention and they are cutting into the sand bank.
ZF 35/2 @2,8 a not so inviting bench
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Jul 14, 2011 at 04:15 PM
p.409 #20ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Dalmas, the morning church shots are wall hangers!
Also nice shots taz_k and cyra. Lot of 3-d in the 1st shot Taz.
Also nice shots taz_k and cyra. Lot of 3-d in the 1st shot Taz.
Jul 14, 2011 at 08:09 PM