Lovely Bay shot, Sebboh!
Regarding the pen Vs G35, it is interesting to note that my ZM 35 f:2.8 can sometimes give the same impression as the G of being a bit "bland" to the point of unsharpness (softness is too strong a word). Yet, when I look at both shots, the G seems a lot more detailed, like my ZM. All I do to "bring back" the "pop" factor is push the blacks a bit in post, and the result is delightful.
Katie, superb portraits, IMHO! How do you manage that in portrait orientation (that has been uncomfortable for me with the NEX from day 1, and is my N°1 gripe, that the screen can't be oriented to accomodate that as well)?
philber wrote:
Lovely Bay shot, Sebboh!
Regarding the pen Vs G35, it is interesting to note that my ZM 35 f:2.8 can sometimes give the same impression as the G of being a bit "bland" to the point of unsharpness (softness is too strong a word). Yet, when I look at both shots, the G seems a lot more detailed, like my ZM. All I do to "bring back" the "pop" factor is push the blacks a bit in post, and the result is delightful.
thanks,
there is no question that the pen wipes the floor with the contax sharpness and detail wise (especially at f/2). that doesn't come through is downsized pictures though. it is the color and transition to oof focus that makes me prefer the contax shot i believe.
uhoh7 wrote:
I think your focus is closer with the Contax, which isolates the bench a bit more, Sebboh.
Amazing the pen can keep up with the Contax!
focus is in the exact same place in both images, though i had to step back further to equalize framing with the pen which probably ends up giving it greater dof (though field curvature also plays a role.
i'm excited to see that 400mm with the NEX, not sure how that shoulder stock will work.
douglasf13 wrote:
Yeah, I tend to keep my Contax G 35 at f2.8, because, not only is it much sharper than at f2, but the bokeh seems smoother and more pleasing to me.
I'd love to be able to shoot a 35 Summicron IV "bokeh king" next to the Contax G 35 and notice the differences. On paper, their mtfs and designs are nearly identical, and their photodo scores are very similar, too. Both lenses seem to be good in the bokeh dept. once stopped down.
philber wrote:
Katie, superb portraits, IMHO! How do you manage that in portrait orientation (that has been uncomfortable for me with the NEX from day 1, and is my N�1 gripe, that the screen can't be oriented to accomodate that as well)?
It's not that annoying to me, but what is MY #1 gripe about it (and it's my fault and totally fixable) is the damn strap flops down over the LCD screen and I focus using the assist close up option, so I'm constantly moving the strap out of the way. Guess I could take it off - but it's not a quick thing to do. I wish I could find a quick release neck strap!
KatieInTexas wrote:
It''s not that annoying to me, but what is MY #1 gripe about it (and it''s my fault and totally fixable) is the damn strap flops down over the LCD screen and I focus using the assist close up option, so I''m constantly moving the strap out of the way. Guess I could take it off - but it''s not a quick thing to do. I wish I could find a quick release neck strap!
this has been my problem with all cameras, so none of mine have any straps. so far no dropped cameras. (knock on wood)
philber wrote:
Katie, superb portraits, IMHO! How do you manage that in portrait orientation (that has been uncomfortable for me with the NEX from day 1, and is my N�1 gripe, that the screen can't be oriented to accomodate that as well)?
That's probably one of the best thing about the "nexviewer." You can shoot portrait like with any DSLR.
