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p.43 #1C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Philip - that mountain in your second photo calls to me!
Jan 23, 2012 at 03:24 PM
p.43 #2C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Contax 50/1.4 (MM) at 1.4 at close to MFD
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1770_C50_1f4_pc_1000.jpg
100% (unsharpened) at close to MFD
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1770_C50_1f4_pc_400_unsharpened.jpg
100% (sharpened, slightly) at close to MFD
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1770_C50_1f4_pc_400_sharpened.jpg
I think the 50/1.4 is actually pretty damn good at close range. The above 100% crops are sharpened and unsharpened versions. Obviously unsharpened crops are the norm but we sharpen (slightly) in the real world so that's why I also posted the sharpened version.
Contax 50/1.4 (MM) at 1.4
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1803_C50_1f4_pc_1000.jpg
Contax 28/2.8 (MM) at F2.8
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1567_C28MM_2f8_pc_1000.jpg
Centre 100% crop
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1567_C28MM_2f8_pc_400_centre.jpg
Edge 100% crop
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1567_C28MM_2f8_pc_400_edge.jpg
Some aberrations do creep into the edge image but I think sharpness is actually about the same.
JJ
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1770_C50_1f4_pc_1000.jpg
100% (unsharpened) at close to MFD
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1770_C50_1f4_pc_400_unsharpened.jpg
100% (sharpened, slightly) at close to MFD
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1770_C50_1f4_pc_400_sharpened.jpg
I think the 50/1.4 is actually pretty damn good at close range. The above 100% crops are sharpened and unsharpened versions. Obviously unsharpened crops are the norm but we sharpen (slightly) in the real world so that's why I also posted the sharpened version.
Contax 50/1.4 (MM) at 1.4
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1803_C50_1f4_pc_1000.jpg
Contax 28/2.8 (MM) at F2.8
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1567_C28MM_2f8_pc_1000.jpg
Centre 100% crop
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1567_C28MM_2f8_pc_400_centre.jpg
Edge 100% crop
http://photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Contax/IMG_1567_C28MM_2f8_pc_400_edge.jpg
Some aberrations do creep into the edge image but I think sharpness is actually about the same.
JJ
Jan 23, 2012 at 04:29 PM
p.43 #3C/Y Zeiss Image Post
^ - looks good to me.
CZJ 35 f/2.4 on 5d....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZCZxKch/0/XL/i-ZCZxKch-XL.jpg
CZJ 35 f/2.4 on 5d....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZCZxKch/0/XL/i-ZCZxKch-XL.jpg
Jan 28, 2012 at 08:30 PM
p.43 #4C/Y Zeiss Image Post
One more....CZJ 135 f/3.5 wide open....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-Zg927Bg/0/XL/i-Zg927Bg-XL.jpg
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-Zg927Bg/0/XL/i-Zg927Bg-XL.jpg
Jan 28, 2012 at 08:33 PM
p.43 #5C/Y Zeiss Image Post
John, the 50/1.4 does great in these shots, very delicate and excellent colour handling right up the to the top of the tone range. Fine contrast for wide open, and good bokeh foreground and behind.
I am guessing you mean the slight CA/'flare' and a bit of edge distortion in the 28/2.8 image; nothing to worry about, for me anyway. It always produces an elegant image I think, with not much to complain about. Very good depth to the room too, and surprisingly restrained colour - I have only used mine for outdoors, where it works like a toned down, less 'frantic' 21mm.
lenticular11, 6700m Mount Kailash has been calling to people for millenia!
It is the centre of the universe for Hinduism, Buddhism and the Bon religion, so around 2 billion people. It is 65-70 kms away in this image, so the lens held detail well enough as it was a backdrop. If you ever want to go, you know who to ask about it ;~)
I am guessing you mean the slight CA/'flare' and a bit of edge distortion in the 28/2.8 image; nothing to worry about, for me anyway. It always produces an elegant image I think, with not much to complain about. Very good depth to the room too, and surprisingly restrained colour - I have only used mine for outdoors, where it works like a toned down, less 'frantic' 21mm.
lenticular11, 6700m Mount Kailash has been calling to people for millenia!
It is the centre of the universe for Hinduism, Buddhism and the Bon religion, so around 2 billion people. It is 65-70 kms away in this image, so the lens held detail well enough as it was a backdrop. If you ever want to go, you know who to ask about it ;~)
Jan 29, 2012 at 12:22 AM
p.43 #6C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Philip - thanks for that information about Mt Kailash - I have obvious good taste 
I really would like to visit Tibet someday, but elderly parents elsewhere in the world take precedence.
I really would like to visit Tibet someday, but elderly parents elsewhere in the world take precedence.
Feb 01, 2012 at 03:58 AM
p.43 #8C/Y Zeiss Image Post
One more birch, C/Y 50 1.7 again...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-dfD48pv/0/XL/i-dfD48pv-XL.jpg
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-dfD48pv/0/XL/i-dfD48pv-XL.jpg
Feb 02, 2012 at 08:04 PM
p.43 #9C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Finally got the adapter for my 50mm 1.7 Planar but haven't had much of a chance to give it a workout but as my first piece of Zeiss glass... wow.
Not a spectacular photo I know. But holy smokes can I tell the difference between this and the Nifty Fifty. lol
Not a spectacular photo I know. But holy smokes can I tell the difference between this and the Nifty Fifty. lol
Feb 14, 2012 at 08:08 PM
p.43 #11C/Y Zeiss Image Post
cute pic. I love my 1.7. in fact have two just in case 
Feb 15, 2012 at 12:21 PM
p.43 #12C/Y Zeiss Image Post
mortyb wrote:
(...)
I can't believe no one commented on this shot...it's beautiful!Indeed, wonderful shot.
timballic, mortyb, thanks I really appreciate your comments
timballic wrote
briantho wrote
C/Y 28mm f2.8(...)
I can't believe no one commented on this shot...it's beautiful!
timballic, mortyb, thanks I really appreciate your comments
Feb 15, 2012 at 01:00 PM
p.43 #13C/Y Zeiss Image Post
daleaherman wrote:
cute pic. I love my 1.7. in fact have two just in case
Thanks!
I'm thinking now that I need something wider than the 50. Just have to figure out what FL to Dollar ratio will suit my wallet. lol
cute pic. I love my 1.7. in fact have two just in case
Thanks!
I'm thinking now that I need something wider than the 50. Just have to figure out what FL to Dollar ratio will suit my wallet. lol
Feb 15, 2012 at 01:14 PM
p.43 #14C/Y Zeiss Image Post
This is one of the treads which pulled me to Contax Zeiss lenses. Thanks a lot guys!
Some with the Vario-Sonner 80-200.
Michiel
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Nexhaven4.jpg
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Sonnebarn1.jpg
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Nexhaven1.jpg
Some with the Vario-Sonner 80-200.
Michiel
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Nexhaven4.jpg
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Sonnebarn1.jpg
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Nexhaven1.jpg
Feb 15, 2012 at 01:35 PM
p.43 #16C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Thank you carstenw! I have been admiring your work too. High quality!
One more from that series when it was getting dark.
Michiel
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Nexhaven3.jpg
One more from that series when it was getting dark.
Michiel
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Nexhaven3.jpg
Feb 15, 2012 at 04:46 PM
p.43 #17C/Y Zeiss Image Post
A street portrait from today. (Wide open)
Michiel
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Straatportret1.jpg
Michiel
http://www.michielschierbeek.com/Fotos/Temp/Straatportret1.jpg
Feb 16, 2012 at 03:14 PM
p.43 #19C/Y Zeiss Image Post
@Michiel: Wow, impressive shots! Esp. the last one.
There is no Contax 80-200/3.4, by the way.
There is no Contax 80-200/3.4, by the way.
Feb 16, 2012 at 03:55 PM
p.43 #20C/Y Zeiss Image Post
AhamB wrote:
@Michiel: Wow, impressive shots! Esp. the last one.
There is no Contax 80-200/3.4, by the way.
Thank you! I noticed to late, I got mixed up with copy/paste with the 35-70/3.4
Too much trouble to change it now
Michiel
@Michiel: Wow, impressive shots! Esp. the last one.
There is no Contax 80-200/3.4, by the way.
Thank you! I noticed to late, I got mixed up with copy/paste with the 35-70/3.4
Too much trouble to change it now
Michiel
Feb 16, 2012 at 05:23 PM