ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
p.471 #1ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Tri Tran wrote:
Zeiss 21mm
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6251528159_f43dffa7df_b.jpg
Grapes2 by Anh Tri, on Flickr
Really like this shot Tri. Also the Leica 100 Macro shots. That's two great lenses to have
Zeiss 21mm
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6251528159_f43dffa7df_b.jpg
Grapes2 by Anh Tri, on Flickr
Really like this shot Tri. Also the Leica 100 Macro shots. That's two great lenses to have
Oct 18, 2011 at 03:26 AM
p.471 #2ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Finally got a couple of new shots from my most recent photowalk. All done with the ZE 100MP 
Interlock by alkanphel, on Flickr
Blue Helmet by alkanphel, on Flickr
Anthocyaninic Leaf by alkanphel, on Flickr
Red Duo by alkanphel, on Flickr
Interlock by alkanphel, on Flickr
Blue Helmet by alkanphel, on Flickr
Anthocyaninic Leaf by alkanphel, on Flickr
Red Duo by alkanphel, on Flickr
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:45 AM
p.471 #3ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Ulff, Lars, Jim, Mj, alkanphel - Great shots
MJ - great to see you work here again. I enjoy the drama of the board walk shot
Alkanphel - Hate to repeat a phrase, but, Great to see you work on this thread again. I like the feeling that first two are a pair, and the last two also are a pair. Great color on the leaf.
MJ - great to see you work here again. I enjoy the drama of the board walk shot
Alkanphel - Hate to repeat a phrase, but, Great to see you work on this thread again. I like the feeling that first two are a pair, and the last two also are a pair. Great color on the leaf.
Oct 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM
p.471 #4ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Thanks akul! Been busy and hardly got the chance to go out and shoot, or even visit this great thread. There are so many pages and great photos to slowly catch-up on!
Oct 18, 2011 at 05:56 PM
p.471 #6ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
So after using liveview to check the focus on my 21mm, it turns out that it was fine. I was just an idiot thinking that the Viewfinder on camera should have the correct corresponding focus with the lens. I guess it's a keeper! Thanks to Akul, CVickery, Carsten, and Mescalamba for pointing out my error.
Oct 18, 2011 at 07:02 PM
p.471 #7ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Smridevan - I am glad that your lens is dong fine. Just in case. have you checked your 'Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment' on your camera? Someimes, it can get shifted. Like I said, just in case.
Oct 18, 2011 at 08:33 PM
p.471 #8ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Jim - Love that color. Also really interesting is that the traffic lights looks as if they are just floating. Somehow, it reminded me of the scene from 'Back to the Future'. ha ha, showing my age here.
Oct 18, 2011 at 08:35 PM
p.471 #9ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Jim Schemel wrote:
5D / 35/2 @ f18
-Jim
Such a cool image. And great "sun"stars!
5D / 35/2 @ f18
-Jim
Such a cool image. And great "sun"stars!
Oct 18, 2011 at 09:11 PM
p.471 #10ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Smridevan wrote:
So after using liveview to check the focus on my 21mm, it turns out that it was fine. I was just an idiot thinking that the Viewfinder on camera should have the correct corresponding focus with the lens. I guess it's a keeper! Thanks to Akul, CVickery, Carsten, and Mescalamba for pointing out my error.
I had the same thing. It became even more obvious after installing a KatzEye split-prism screen - the focus in the viewfinder did not agree with the focus in the image. I talked to KatzEye and they said this is pretty common. These days, camera makers don't bother to calibrate the viewfinder for manual focus very accurately, because the vast majority of photographers use AF. Eventually I calibrated my viewfinder by putting shims between the prism and the focus screen. It's very precise now, but it required some good nerves to mess around in the mirror box. In any case, these alignment issues are never the fault of the lens.
So after using liveview to check the focus on my 21mm, it turns out that it was fine. I was just an idiot thinking that the Viewfinder on camera should have the correct corresponding focus with the lens. I guess it's a keeper! Thanks to Akul, CVickery, Carsten, and Mescalamba for pointing out my error.
I had the same thing. It became even more obvious after installing a KatzEye split-prism screen - the focus in the viewfinder did not agree with the focus in the image. I talked to KatzEye and they said this is pretty common. These days, camera makers don't bother to calibrate the viewfinder for manual focus very accurately, because the vast majority of photographers use AF. Eventually I calibrated my viewfinder by putting shims between the prism and the focus screen. It's very precise now, but it required some good nerves to mess around in the mirror box. In any case, these alignment issues are never the fault of the lens.
Oct 18, 2011 at 09:19 PM
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p.471 #11ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
akul wrote:
Smridevan - I am glad that your lens is dong fine. Just in case. have you checked your 'Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment' on your camera? Someimes, it can get shifted. Like I said, just in case.
I did but to no avail...the same thing happens.
Thorsten wrote:
I had the same thing. It became even more obvious after installing a KatzEye split-prism screen - the focus in the viewfinder did not agree with the focus in the image. I talked to KatzEye and they said this is pretty common. These days, camera makers don't bother to calibrate the viewfinder for manual focus very accurately, because the vast majority of photographers use AF. Eventually I calibrated my viewfinder by putting shims between the prism and the focus screen. It's very precise now, but it required some good nerves to mess around in the mirror box. In any case,...Show more →
That's reassuring that I'm not the only one having the same issue. What's weird is that it doesn't seem to have an issue with the 100zf.2 (or it's not as pronounced that I can tell), so I'm afraid if I adjust my camera for the 21mm, the 100mm lens will be off. Maybe this an inherent issue with the UWA perspective of the lens that somehow distorts the visual image reaching the viewfinder? I'm wondering...
Just curious, does your 21mm focus ring turn significantly smoother/softer (much less resistance) than the 100mm?
Smridevan - I am glad that your lens is dong fine. Just in case. have you checked your 'Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment' on your camera? Someimes, it can get shifted. Like I said, just in case.
I did but to no avail...the same thing happens.
Thorsten wrote:
I had the same thing. It became even more obvious after installing a KatzEye split-prism screen - the focus in the viewfinder did not agree with the focus in the image. I talked to KatzEye and they said this is pretty common. These days, camera makers don't bother to calibrate the viewfinder for manual focus very accurately, because the vast majority of photographers use AF. Eventually I calibrated my viewfinder by putting shims between the prism and the focus screen. It's very precise now, but it required some good nerves to mess around in the mirror box. In any case,...Show more →
That's reassuring that I'm not the only one having the same issue. What's weird is that it doesn't seem to have an issue with the 100zf.2 (or it's not as pronounced that I can tell), so I'm afraid if I adjust my camera for the 21mm, the 100mm lens will be off. Maybe this an inherent issue with the UWA perspective of the lens that somehow distorts the visual image reaching the viewfinder? I'm wondering...
Just curious, does your 21mm focus ring turn significantly smoother/softer (much less resistance) than the 100mm?
Oct 18, 2011 at 09:40 PM
p.471 #12ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
My ZE 21 focus ring turns much more easy (softer) than my other five ZE lenses. A bit too soft
Oct 18, 2011 at 11:28 PM
p.471 #14ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Mine too.
Smridevan, have you re-tested your 100/2? Something could have changed.
Thorsten, what did you use to shim the focus screen?
Smridevan, have you re-tested your 100/2? Something could have changed.
Thorsten, what did you use to shim the focus screen?
Oct 19, 2011 at 12:33 AM
p.471 #15ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Serendiptych. I took these shots meant as a pair and saw Alkanphel's pairs.
ZF,2 100
ZF,2 100
Oct 19, 2011 at 04:57 AM
p.471 #16ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Lars Johnsson wrote:
My ZE 21 focus ring turns much more easy (softer) than my other five ZE lenses. A bit too soft
Thanks, Lars. That's what I thought too...too soft.
carstenw wrote:
Smridevan, have you re-tested your 100/2? Something could have changed.
I haven't done a rigorous test using a tripod...just hand holding so it might be my poor technique causing the difference. Maybe at some point in the future I'll do a more rigorous comparison. But for now I'll just enjoy them and not worry about it.
My ZE 21 focus ring turns much more easy (softer) than my other five ZE lenses. A bit too soft
Thanks, Lars. That's what I thought too...too soft.
carstenw wrote:
Smridevan, have you re-tested your 100/2? Something could have changed.
I haven't done a rigorous test using a tripod...just hand holding so it might be my poor technique causing the difference. Maybe at some point in the future I'll do a more rigorous comparison. But for now I'll just enjoy them and not worry about it.
Oct 19, 2011 at 07:23 AM
p.471 #17ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Great second shot, Luka! I like the geometry in it.
Oct 19, 2011 at 08:38 AM
p.471 #18ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Thank you akul, carstenw, Morfeus, fracas, Uzay, Lars.
Lots of great shots from everyone! Really love processing and intensity of Hong Kong shots by ViscaB.
Here's one with 2/100 ZF.2:
Thank you.
Nick
Lots of great shots from everyone! Really love processing and intensity of Hong Kong shots by ViscaB.
Here's one with 2/100 ZF.2:
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Thank you.
Nick
Oct 19, 2011 at 12:42 PM
p.471 #20ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Ulff,
Great Shot! perfect timing with the cart.I also like the purple plant holders.How are you cropping these?
a few with 100MP / 5D
-Jim
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Edited on Oct 19, 2011 at 06:24 PM · View previous versions
Great Shot! perfect timing with the cart.I also like the purple plant holders.How are you cropping these?
a few with 100MP / 5D
-Jim
@2.2
Edited on Oct 19, 2011 at 06:24 PM · View previous versions
Oct 19, 2011 at 03:33 PM