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p.48 #1C/Y Zeiss Image Post
I was on a walk to try out my manual focus capabilities with my new view finder magnifier from Pentax on my Canon 5DMKII.
Pictures of Poppies are trivial but nonetheless, I liked how the Vario-Sonnar 100-300 handled the red colors on my Canon camera.
Natural Poppies by photooe, on Flickr
Poppy by photooe, on Flickr
Cheers
photoe
Pictures of Poppies are trivial but nonetheless, I liked how the Vario-Sonnar 100-300 handled the red colors on my Canon camera.
Natural Poppies by photooe, on Flickr
Poppy by photooe, on Flickr
Cheers
photoe
Jun 02, 2012 at 06:20 PM
p.48 #2C/Y Zeiss Image Post
CY Zeiss 45/2.8 (100 Jahre) on EOS 5D MkIII
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9432.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9438.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9447.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9478.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9533.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9563.jpg
Find it somewhat of a difficult lens to work with. Nevertheless, trying to master it..
Wish me luck!!
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9432.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9438.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9447.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9478.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9533.jpg
http://www.3byk.org/imgposts/cy45/IMG_9563.jpg
Find it somewhat of a difficult lens to work with. Nevertheless, trying to master it..
Wish me luck!!Jun 03, 2012 at 07:24 PM
p.48 #3C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Krosavcheg wrote:
Find it somewhat of a difficult lens to work with.
Looks like fine results from the T45, but if you give up, let me know! I need the 100 Jahre to mate with my Contax S2.
Find it somewhat of a difficult lens to work with.
Looks like fine results from the T45, but if you give up, let me know! I need the 100 Jahre to mate with my Contax S2.
Jun 03, 2012 at 11:48 PM
p.48 #4C/Y Zeiss Image Post
rico wrote:
Looks like fine results from the T45, but if you give up, let me know! I need the 100 Jahre to mate with my Contax S2.
I am not a quitter..
I find it quite nice at infinity stopped down or close up wide open. In between at about 4-7m focus it is easy to miss for me personally. This lens is somewhat unforgiving of incorrect focus in my opinion - results end up on the uglier side of soft...
Krosavcheg wrote
Find it somewhat of a difficult lens to work with.I am not a quitter..
I find it quite nice at infinity stopped down or close up wide open. In between at about 4-7m focus it is easy to miss for me personally. This lens is somewhat unforgiving of incorrect focus in my opinion - results end up on the uglier side of soft...
Jun 04, 2012 at 03:40 AM
p.48 #5C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Bought a 5D from another FMer, coming from a APSC format, shooting with a full frame camera is refreshingly different, plus all the lenses in my collection have new characteristics.
This was one of my first shots on the new-to-me camera, testing the body with my 50/1.4 MMJ wide open. have a few CY lenses already, I wonder if it is worthwhile to go down the ZE/ZF route for other focal lengths or stay with CY glass.
This was one of my first shots on the new-to-me camera, testing the body with my 50/1.4 MMJ wide open. have a few CY lenses already, I wonder if it is worthwhile to go down the ZE/ZF route for other focal lengths or stay with CY glass.
Jun 04, 2012 at 08:44 PM
p.48 #6C/Y Zeiss Image Post
If you need the semi-automatic features (electronic aperture & exif data) then you may want to go with the ZE's or the fully automatic Contax "N"s - if you're comfortable using manual aperture along with manual focus then many of the C/Y Contax lenses are a great choice. Unfortunately the prices on those have gone way up in recent years.
Does your 5D have a matte EE-s focus screen? - if not you may want install one - makes manual focus a lot easier.
http://www.adorama.com/ICASEES.html
Does your 5D have a matte EE-s focus screen? - if not you may want install one - makes manual focus a lot easier.
http://www.adorama.com/ICASEES.html
Jun 04, 2012 at 10:15 PM
p.48 #8C/Y Zeiss Image Post
R.Young - great Zeiss rendering in that shot.
Paul - always good to see you posting some Contax shots.
-Jim
Paul - always good to see you posting some Contax shots.
-Jim
Jun 06, 2012 at 05:29 AM
p.48 #9C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Jabberwockt wrote:
have a few CY lenses already, I wonder if it is worthwhile to go down the ZE/ZF route for other focal lengths or stay with CY glass.
Congrats with your 5D -- it's the most affordable camera that does justice to Contax lenses. About Z* lenses: a couple of them overlap with the Contax line and with them there still are some small opticall differences. Perhaps the differences are the smallest in the 21/2.8 and that's probably why the C/Y version of that lens on the used market is as expensive or even more expensive than the ZE/ZF version. Overall there are more affordable models in the C/Y line (28/2.8, 35/2.8, 50/1.7, 50/1.4, 85/2.8, 100/3.5, 100/2.8, 35-70/3.4, 28-85/3.3-5.6, 80-200/4 I have all seen for good prices). The Z* line has mostly consists of the premium models, the 50/1.4 and 25/2.8 being the only exceptions and the 35/2 and 28/2 being in between perhaps.
FWIW, I find the ergonomics of C/Y lenses nicer than ZF (smoother and easier to use aperture ring, more pleasant focus ring that turns in the right direction).
have a few CY lenses already, I wonder if it is worthwhile to go down the ZE/ZF route for other focal lengths or stay with CY glass.
Congrats with your 5D -- it's the most affordable camera that does justice to Contax lenses. About Z* lenses: a couple of them overlap with the Contax line and with them there still are some small opticall differences. Perhaps the differences are the smallest in the 21/2.8 and that's probably why the C/Y version of that lens on the used market is as expensive or even more expensive than the ZE/ZF version. Overall there are more affordable models in the C/Y line (28/2.8, 35/2.8, 50/1.7, 50/1.4, 85/2.8, 100/3.5, 100/2.8, 35-70/3.4, 28-85/3.3-5.6, 80-200/4 I have all seen for good prices). The Z* line has mostly consists of the premium models, the 50/1.4 and 25/2.8 being the only exceptions and the 35/2 and 28/2 being in between perhaps.
FWIW, I find the ergonomics of C/Y lenses nicer than ZF (smoother and easier to use aperture ring, more pleasant focus ring that turns in the right direction).
Jun 06, 2012 at 07:06 AM
p.48 #10C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Thanks Jim, here is a CY 35 1.4 shot which goes well with that one
http://payload59.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/3499701/IMG_2361_1024.jpg
http://payload59.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/3499701/IMG_2361_1024.jpg
Jun 06, 2012 at 09:24 AM
p.48 #11C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Great shots Robert, #2 is my fav - it gives a great feel of depth.
Jun 06, 2012 at 02:27 PM
p.48 #12C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Here's a 28-85 shot - then three from the 100/2, last one from today.
IMG_9275 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
IMG_9374 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
IMG_9388 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
IMG_9600 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
IMG_9275 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
IMG_9374 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
IMG_9388 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
IMG_9600 1280 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
Jun 06, 2012 at 02:29 PM
p.48 #13C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Love 2 and 4. 1 needs some CA reduction, I wish 4 didn't have the clutter around the edges though. Great detail and tones!
Jun 06, 2012 at 02:37 PM
p.48 #14C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Thanks Robert!
But have to say that the clutter was intentional to make it more interesting than any old regular king pointing at Russia :-)
But have to say that the clutter was intentional to make it more interesting than any old regular king pointing at Russia :-)
Jun 06, 2012 at 02:43 PM
p.48 #16C/Y Zeiss Image Post
^^ yes love the bw
My kitty girl on her rug. 50/1.4
Along the road back from Paradise in Mt Rainier National Park. 18/4
Christine Falls. 50/1.4
My kitty girl on her rug. 50/1.4
Along the road back from Paradise in Mt Rainier National Park. 18/4
Christine Falls. 50/1.4
Jun 07, 2012 at 10:48 PM
p.48 #17C/Y Zeiss Image Post
great shots everyone
last night down at gasworks park in seattle. zeiss 50, f16, 1 sec, camera sitting on railing
last night down at gasworks park in seattle. zeiss 50, f16, 1 sec, camera sitting on railing
Jun 11, 2012 at 02:11 PM
p.48 #18C/Y Zeiss Image Post
lenticular11 wrote:
Three more from the last two weekends, all T* 50/1.4 on 5D Mk III
I have to learn sharpening better. Using Phillip Reeve's script but often that over-sharpens what I want. When I reduce the sharpening I get some aliasing...
Nice shots, like #1. Really like that lens rendering.
I've played with a couple of step size reduction scripts (/actions). I think it's really difficult to find the balance, and probably fall over the edge plenty. One good trick (if you dont already) is to add a duplicate layer before the last 1-2 sharpening/downsizing commands. Then you can either use transparency to let the lesser sharpened lower layer weigh more - or simply delete the top layer and use transparency on the lower ones.
Three more from the last two weekends, all T* 50/1.4 on 5D Mk III
I have to learn sharpening better. Using Phillip Reeve's script but often that over-sharpens what I want. When I reduce the sharpening I get some aliasing...
Nice shots, like #1. Really like that lens rendering.
I've played with a couple of step size reduction scripts (/actions). I think it's really difficult to find the balance, and probably fall over the edge plenty. One good trick (if you dont already) is to add a duplicate layer before the last 1-2 sharpening/downsizing commands. Then you can either use transparency to let the lesser sharpened lower layer weigh more - or simply delete the top layer and use transparency on the lower ones.
Jun 11, 2012 at 03:34 PM
p.48 #19C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Gorgeous shots^^
A few from driving around Washington this weekend. Mostly zeiss 28 and 50
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Thanks for looking and for any comments
A few from driving around Washington this weekend. Mostly zeiss 28 and 50
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Thanks for looking and for any comments
Jun 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM
p.48 #20C/Y Zeiss Image Post
@lenticular11: There is a dedicated Contax N thread where you can post your shots. This thread is dedicated to Contax/Yashica (manual) lenses -- i.e. a different system.
Regarding the treatment of oversharpening artifacts in PS: you can also use the history brush for that.
Regarding the treatment of oversharpening artifacts in PS: you can also use the history brush for that.
Jun 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM