OleAndre wrote:
I´ve been evaluating for some time whether I should get a Summicron 50, especially after seeing all the marvellous photos taken by Charles with his version 4 of this lens. The other day I was in London, and I paid a visit to Red Dot Cameras (highly recommended), as I knew they had both the v4 and v5 in stock. I tried them on, was instantly impressed, but I also asked if they had the corresponding R version. And when I used the R version, I actually liked the handling a bit better. Yes, its considerably larger, but the focus throw is longer, with a tad more resistance to it. Moreover, with the price being about a third, the choice was easy. The R version it was!
Today I had my first shot with the lens, and obviously more testing is necessary in the coming weeks before i make up my mind. But first impression is very good. This picture is pretty much straight out of camera - i reduced the contrast slightly, and increased shadows and vibrance a tad.
Best wishes,
Ole
Congrats Ole on the new 50 Cron IV R Great portrait shot!!
I just love the tonality from this lens. It is subtle and sharp and no downside using it on the A7 series.
One of the first places I look for color and tonality is in the hair. The hair looks and \"feels\" it is real and has texture and adds so much more to the portrait. I have always loved the Mandler rendering for the subtle look and feel very real at the same time.
OleAndre wrote:
I´ve been evaluating for some time whether I should get a Summicron 50, especially after seeing all the marvellous photos taken by Charles with his version 4 of this lens. The other day I was in London, and I paid a visit to Red Dot Cameras (highly recommended), as I knew they had both the v4 and v5 in stock. I tried them on, was instantly impressed, but I also asked if they had the corresponding R version. And when I used the R version, I actually liked the handling a bit better. Yes, its considerably larger, but the focus throw is longer, with a tad more resistance to it. Moreover, with the price being about a third, the choice was easy. The R version it was!
Today I had my first shot with the lens, and obviously more testing is necessary in the coming weeks before i make up my mind. But first impression is very good. This picture is pretty much straight out of camera - i reduced the contrast slightly, and increased shadows and vibrance a tad.
Best wishes,
Ole
Congrats Ole on the new 50 Cron IV R Great portrait shot!!
I just love the tonality from this lens. It is subtle and sharp and no downside using it on the A7 series.
May 21, 2016 at 06:11 PM
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Great portrait shot!!