ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
p.547 #1ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Don : I'm interested in you feedback about Zeiss lenses.
Siddhu : my wallet hates you
your shots make me want to get a 1.4/35!
Joakim : nicely done, like composition contrast and color.
Siddhu : my wallet hates you
your shots make me want to get a 1.4/35!Joakim : nicely done, like composition contrast and color.
Feb 19, 2012 at 08:13 AM
p.547 #2ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
@Lieutenant Z
Just give in .... you'll be glad you did!
Just give in .... you'll be glad you did!
Feb 19, 2012 at 08:20 AM
p.547 #3ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Siddhu : my wallet hates you
your shots make me want to get a 1.4/35!Philber- you have me thinking the same way...selling my 21 for the 25/2!
Very nice work everyone....
Feb 19, 2012 at 09:57 AM
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Those are great, Donuss.
http://youtu.be/pJfNq-pQ7wg
I don't know how to embed videos here. Apparently, while out taking pictures yesterday, I shot this video. Pretty dull - but there it is!
http://youtu.be/pJfNq-pQ7wg
I don't know how to embed videos here. Apparently, while out taking pictures yesterday, I shot this video. Pretty dull - but there it is!
Feb 19, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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philber wrote:
I sold the 21. I know I am going to miss the 21's huge DOF, and always spectacular shots, but couldn't justify carrying another lens for, at best, 2% of my shots. I am aware that this is going to be a minority/solitary opinion, and duly expect to have my bottom spanked, the way one does with wayward children.
Good grief Philippe, I just leave you for a couple of months and this is what you do! Kids these days..
I sold the 21. I know I am going to miss the 21's huge DOF, and always spectacular shots, but couldn't justify carrying another lens for, at best, 2% of my shots. I am aware that this is going to be a minority/solitary opinion, and duly expect to have my bottom spanked, the way one does with wayward children.
Good grief Philippe, I just leave you for a couple of months and this is what you do! Kids these days..
Feb 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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Great stuff, Donat, as ever!
I apologise, Luka. Really -not!
I apologise, Luka. Really -not!
Feb 19, 2012 at 02:19 PM
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Picture This! wrote:
ZF21 + Lee Big Stopper
http://d.pr/VxSu+
wonderful shot PT, great light btw, wish you were a little higher so that the sea could be seen behind the cliffs on the far side.
ZF21 + Lee Big Stopper
http://d.pr/VxSu+
wonderful shot PT, great light btw, wish you were a little higher so that the sea could be seen behind the cliffs on the far side.
Feb 19, 2012 at 02:41 PM
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Picture This, yes a wonderful shot
Feb 19, 2012 at 03:02 PM
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akul: Thanks for your comments!
This thread moves so much faster now with tons of great photos by everybody each time.
This thread moves so much faster now with tons of great photos by everybody each time.
Feb 19, 2012 at 05:33 PM
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p.547 #11ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
Greggf, akul, joaqim, uzay and Lasse E - thanks for the kind words.
Yes I had a blue cast with the big stopper but was easy to address in post.
Wish I could see the water beyond the cliffs but this was the highest point for this view as far as I know.
Yes I had a blue cast with the big stopper but was easy to address in post.
Wish I could see the water beyond the cliffs but this was the highest point for this view as far as I know.
Feb 19, 2012 at 06:14 PM
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philber wrote:
Thanks, and welcome back, Siddhu!
I sold the 21 for two reasons. The main one is that I always felt that it was too wide for my taste. Because it was so good, and there was no 25 f:2.8 ZE, and I tried and failed to love ZE 28, I kept it. But now that there is a valid alternative, with the 25, I no longer need the wider of the two. Why not keep both? It is called weight, and bulk. Now that I have the 25, the number of shots for which I would need the 21 shrinks drastically,...Show more →
Congrats Philippe on finally receiving your long awaited 25/2.
I see you have cast aside one of your old girlfriends for this new sexy, fast model.
I agree with others that I like the 35/1.4 shots better slightly than 25/2 but I understand you are in the honeymoon phase with the new one.
IMHO that the bokeh of the 35/1.4 is much smoother than the 25/2, a definite strength of the 35/1.4.
I would think that the 25 and 28 are too close in focal length and I expect the very low CA of the 25/2 will make that 28 look relatively bad. I expect the 28 to get neglected.
Enjoy your new 25/2!
Thanks, and welcome back, Siddhu!
I sold the 21 for two reasons. The main one is that I always felt that it was too wide for my taste. Because it was so good, and there was no 25 f:2.8 ZE, and I tried and failed to love ZE 28, I kept it. But now that there is a valid alternative, with the 25, I no longer need the wider of the two. Why not keep both? It is called weight, and bulk. Now that I have the 25, the number of shots for which I would need the 21 shrinks drastically,...Show more →
Congrats Philippe on finally receiving your long awaited 25/2.
I see you have cast aside one of your old girlfriends for this new sexy, fast model.
I agree with others that I like the 35/1.4 shots better slightly than 25/2 but I understand you are in the honeymoon phase with the new one.
IMHO that the bokeh of the 35/1.4 is much smoother than the 25/2, a definite strength of the 35/1.4.
I would think that the 25 and 28 are too close in focal length and I expect the very low CA of the 25/2 will make that 28 look relatively bad. I expect the 28 to get neglected.
Enjoy your new 25/2!
Feb 20, 2012 at 02:12 AM
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Liquidpics, some horrible jpeg compression in those shots! Ouch
Feb 20, 2012 at 02:18 AM
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Thanks, Wayne! I agree with you that the 28 now looks rather unattractive. Regarding the 35 Vs 25, there have now been a number of enlightened members who stated their preference for the 35.
It is however clear to me that the 25 and 35 are stablemates, much closer to each other than they are to other Zeiss lenses. I haven't as yet tested the bokeh as such, which, I agree with you, is such a joy on the 35.
It is however clear to me that the 25 and 35 are stablemates, much closer to each other than they are to other Zeiss lenses. I haven't as yet tested the bokeh as such, which, I agree with you, is such a joy on the 35.
Feb 20, 2012 at 03:37 AM
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picturethis awesome! so many elements in this that comes together to for a fantastic whole.
Feb 20, 2012 at 07:29 AM
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philber wrote:
Thanks, and welcome back, Siddhu!
I sold the 21 for two reasons. The main one is that I always felt that it was too wide for my taste. Because it was so good, ...
you could have kept the 21 ZE and cropped it to get a 25mm, if it was too good and get 2% extra real 21mm angle shots
Thanks, and welcome back, Siddhu!
I sold the 21 for two reasons. The main one is that I always felt that it was too wide for my taste. Because it was so good, ...
you could have kept the 21 ZE and cropped it to get a 25mm, if it was too good
and get 2% extra real 21mm angle shotsFeb 20, 2012 at 09:02 AM
p.547 #17ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)
50P @2.8
1.4/35 @2.8
1.4/35 @1.4
1.4/35 @2.8
1.4/35 @1.4
Feb 20, 2012 at 09:12 AM
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great comparison, Philippe, thanks for showing us, and keep them coming
I'd enjoy some more 25/21 comparisons as well, but I fear the latter is gone.
The softness in the extreme corner at infinity is visible in the crop but not in the image. It would not worry me to much, if you want everything sharp to the tip of the corner you can still step back one step to take the picture and crop it in pp.
Do you think the 25 has more contrast than the 35? It might be just the different focal length. You could try to crop the 25 shot and compare ( I thought my 25/2.8 was more contrasty than the 35/2, but when I enlarged the 25 image they just looked the same - as shown here):
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1078830/1#10272876
Siddhu, that elephant's foot is impressive!
I'd enjoy some more 25/21 comparisons as well, but I fear the latter is gone.
The softness in the extreme corner at infinity is visible in the crop but not in the image. It would not worry me to much, if you want everything sharp to the tip of the corner you can still step back one step to take the picture and crop it in pp.
Do you think the 25 has more contrast than the 35? It might be just the different focal length. You could try to crop the 25 shot and compare ( I thought my 25/2.8 was more contrasty than the 35/2, but when I enlarged the 25 image they just looked the same - as shown here):
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1078830/1#10272876
Siddhu, that elephant's foot is impressive!
Feb 20, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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R.Young- reposted I hope its better now....
Greggf- Those B&W roses are really special
Jochenb- Love that shot and the lens you used (its an original/I've never seen that in a cemetery)
Uzay- Gorgeous
Lieutenant Z- The clarity is amazing
Donuss- Vibrant colors
Rodluvan- pic #3 got my attention
Greggf- Those B&W roses are really special
Jochenb- Love that shot and the lens you used (its an original/I've never seen that in a cemetery)
Uzay- Gorgeous
Lieutenant Z- The clarity is amazing
Donuss- Vibrant colors
Rodluvan- pic #3 got my attention
Feb 20, 2012 at 12:21 PM