Zeiss Planar T* /1.4 50mm ZE [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

labbai

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:19

Took today some nightshots... Here's one of them.

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1/15s,f2.8 ISO800

Just resized this one, the noise is from 5D :p
I think Zeiss will be my general walk-around lens from now on...
The colours here are just truthful. At f1.4 perhaps bit soft in focus, but stepped down to 2.0 this lens will start rock!
Superior in color and tone compared to my EF lenses, kind of a "the good old times" -lens.
Just falling in love... :oops:

cdifoto

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:20

Nice. Is that a new optic or one of the classics? I'm assuming classic based on your "good old times" comment.

labbai

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:24

Nice. Is that a new optic or one of the classics? I'm assuming classic based on your "good old times" comment.
Brand new: https://photo-shop.zeiss.com/epages/cz.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectID=3104978&Locale=en_GB and an classic. Softer traditional focus from film ages?

cdifoto

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:25

Ooo I see. I don't trust my eyes enough to spend that kinda dough on an MF lens. :lol:

TheHoff

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:28

Handholding 1/15s @ 50mm = steady like a rock.

Rock on.

condyk

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:31

labbai

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:33

Ooo I see. I don't trust my eyes enough to spend that kinda dough on an MF lens. :lol:
Dough enough for me! :)

labbai

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:36

I have one of these and the 50mm 2.0 Makro-Planar. I'm really impressed with both. The 1.4 is nice and compact and makes a great walkaround. Anything from a 5D up should be fine to MF given the very fine focus ring. Rare I get an OOF shot these days.
Took some time to get to manual focusing again... last time I had a MF lens was in my F-1 soo long ago. Nowdays I'm too comfortable with the AF lenses...:D The only back stroke is that Zeiss is all metal, so its so cold in -15°C... Freezes your fingers when focusing...

labbai

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:45

Handholding 1/15s @ 50mm = steady like a rock.

Rock on.
Took some support of the overpass bannister and had no alcohol in my blood :rolleyes:

labbai

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 15:54

f1.4 1/600s, ISO100:

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I like this lens! Great soft bokeh in front and in the back. Digital makes everything oversharp anyways... Off focus is different to soft focus...
Again, great colours in a low light. And the thrash can is watching you...

Un-Processed for your eyes only...:rolleyes:

Bumgardnern

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 16:31

Can you post some pictures of your camera with the lens on it or some of the lens? I know I can see a picture at the Zeiss website but i want to some more pictures of this lens.

labbai

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 17:44

Can you post some pictures of your camera with the lens on it or some of the lens? I know I can see a picture at the Zeiss website but i want to some more pictures of this lens.
I think Zeiss has the best pictures of this lens, they make it.

labbai

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 12:07

Just another night shot. Unprocessed, though I was going to reduce some noise here... But good enough for the size of this. :rolleyes: This would make a better b/w picture, perhaps.
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1/13s f1.4 ISO3200

labbai

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 21:18

Some low-light bush -photography...
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1/1000s, f 1.4 ISO100 :confused:

labbai

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 22:07

Anyway...I'd like to see some pics, except mine...
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1/1600s f1.4 ISO100 :oops:

Lotus Man

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 12:16

ZF 50/1.4 (same as ZE) on 5D (800 ISO), wide open
http://boncratious.com/images/Jon1.jpg

labbai

23rd of January 2009 (Fri), 11:27

Did some test shooting today...:rolleyes:

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1/320s f1.4 ISO 50

And 100% crop:
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It's just dust on the bridge, not on the sensor...:D
I think I should play my lap steel more often... :oops:
Nice shot, Lotus Man!

labbai

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 10:48

I was freezing my fingers off today with Zeiss. Visited my former, nowdays deserted working place from mid 90's.
Low light, wide open:

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And an 100% crop:

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Original shot as it came from my camera, no tricks, just as it is. 1/500s f1,4 ISO100 :rolleyes:

AlphaChicken

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 12:47

These Zeiss lenses do not seem to perform too too well...

condyk

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:32

Well I have three and would disagree, but I have to say most of these samples don't convince at all.

labbai

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:38

These Zeiss lenses do not seem to perform too too well...
Don't know. To me this lense is something from the "analog" times when there was no thing as "sensor" and all pictures were taken in to a "film". This is just a great lens overall... takes you back when photography was something else than automated smile-recognitions and all nonesense like IS or AF and all that. It is fun to go around with an all analog lens... :p
I like it! Some rude industrial bokeh... townlike or something.

labbai

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:40

Well I have three and would disagree, but I have to say most of these samples don't convince at all.
Where do you keep your samples?

AlphaChicken

31st of January 2009 (Sat), 10:48

Well I have three and would disagree, but I have to say most of these samples don't convince at all.

This may be it...There are a couple in here that are pretty damn nice. For example the stringed instrument and the portrait of the older fellow.

Don't know. To me this lense is something from the "analog" times when there was no thing as "sensor" and all pictures were taken in to a "film". This is just a great lens overall... takes you back when photography was something else than automated smile-recognitions and all nonesense like IS or AF and all that. It is fun to go around with an all analog lens... :p
I like it! Some rude industrial bokeh... townlike or something.

I understand this completely and I am the exact same way. :) I got a few M42 (is this correct?) mounted lenses, the kind that you had to screw into the body haha. Got an adapter and man, they are fun to play with.

However, for all the hype this lens gets for its industry leading IQ or w/e, it should be performing a lot better than what I have seen. Even the guy over at The Digital Picture had quality problems with his.

condyk

31st of January 2009 (Sat), 10:53

Where do you keep your samples?

Well the 'problem' with this gear is you don't record EXIF data so therefore how do you know what lens took what half the time? I got the 50mm 2.0 and the 1.4. I have no idea which lens took what. Maybe I'll shoot a few of each specially for ya ;)

zincozinco

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 17:08

Anyway...I'd like to see some pics, except mine...

1/1600s f1.4 ISO100 :oops:

oh man dont stress me its in the postal system its killing me, ill sure post soon!!!

mattia

8th of February 2009 (Sun), 14:22

There's a fair lot of CA in a lot of these shots, isn't there? I'm digging my cheapie Planar 50/1.4 Contax bayonet lens, though, although you do need to manually stop down. Price is right, too (about 1/4 of the ZE mount), and if you've got a 5D you suddenly have aperture control while filming...

AlphaChicken

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 12:08

yea i was mostly referencing the REALLY BAD chrom-abberations. They are very visible and not even just at the edges of the frame...this is bad...

seberri

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 05:13

Impossible to have a good idea with small jpg samples on internet, do you think it is really better than the Canon 50mm EF 1.4 ?

AlphaChicken

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 14:13

i dunno. i can see them at this size so it really isnt impossible to have a good idea. as they would most likely be bigger in the actual size photo.

Abercrombie

2nd of April 2009 (Thu), 18:19

I absolutely love my Zeiss 50mm. Requires a sharp eye and steady hand to get the results but this one is definitely a keeper!

labbai

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 15:13

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I still like this lens... Makes you watch before you shoot... :D
!/6400, f1,4 ISO100.
Almost too fast to shoot outdoors wide open at sunshine...
This is as shot... -2/3 underex.. whatever... -2/3 something...
I like the way this lens shows the colors, or is it colours...
Anyway this is one of the pics I took that I think I got the light right.

AlphaChicken

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 23:27

Does no one have any serious shots to post that were taken with this lens? It seems like everyone is just posting up junky test shots...well I'll tell you this...this post does not speak good for this lens as nothing quite so spectacular has been posted up. Except...that one portrait is pretty darn nice.

So far this post shows a PoS. Prove me wrong.......

...Please

poah

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 10:00

These Zeiss lenses do not seem to perform too too well...

sigma 50mm f1.4 HSM is sharper and has less CA wide open it would seem. Sigma is half the price and has AF seems a no brainer to me

mattia

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 11:34

sigma 50mm f1.4 HSM is sharper and has less CA wide open it would seem. Sigma is half the price and has AF seems a no brainer to me

..or, as mentioned above, an older Contax/Zeiss 50/1.4 with an adapter. Paid about 100 bucks for mine including AF confirm adapter. Yes, it's stop-down metering, but it works for me.

I still may buy the Sigma as well :-)

condyk

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 11:41

sigma 50mm f1.4 HSM is sharper and has less CA wide open it would seem.

You'd need to sample quite a number of copies of each to back that up IMO. Having owned each of them I would disagree on both counts. I haven't kept track, but the early concerns with the Sigma was some samples with lots of lateral CA and/or soft wide open (as mine was). The Sigma isn't half the price either ... at least in the UK. The Zeiss is around £120 more. Personally, I would recommend most people go for a good copy of the Sigma over the Zeiss, unless you prefer MF and high build quality/feel ... many do, including me most of the time at this range.

atufte

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 17:13

AngryCorgi

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 17:41

You'd need to sample quite a number of copies of each to back that up IMO. Having owned each of them I would disagree on both counts. I haven't kept track, but the early concerns with the Sigma was some samples with lots of lateral CA and/or soft wide open (as mine was). The Sigma isn't half the price either ... at least in the UK. The Zeiss is around £120 more. Personally, I would recommend most people go for a good copy of the Sigma over the Zeiss, unless you prefer MF and high build quality/feel ... many do, including me most of the time at this range.

It's not double in the US either. It's a $150-200 variance, depending on where you get each.

AlphaChicken:

Insulting nearly everyone's contributions and calling the product of topic a PoS isn't likely to encourage people to share samples with the community.

morganhn

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 18:06

Good to see some "lusekofte"! :cool:

- Morgan

I can't understand all the criticism off this lens, i just a fantastic lens in every way, and
has an amazing bokeh...the only complaint is slightly high contrast, but that is easily fixed
in raw conversion...

Here is an example:

http://bildr.no/view/384831

It also makes even the Canon L lenses seem like something you get as a surprise
toy when ordering a meal at Mc Donalds... :-)

Alexander Tufte

www.alexandertufte.com (http://www.alexandertufte.com)

condyk

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 01:14

I can't understand all the criticism off this lens, i just a fantastic lens in every way, and
has an amazing bokeh...the only complaint is slightly high contrast, but that is easily fixed
in raw conversion...

That's a very nice shot indeed. Welcopme to POTN.

I'm not sure on the contrast. This is typical of Zeiss and one reason I like them. They aren't wishy-washy in any way. They are bold but on the whole natural.

lukeap69

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 02:15

Good to see some "lusekofte"! :cool:

- Morgan

That's a nice one. I should try B&W with my adapted CZ 50 1.7.

nicography

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 03:01

I must say I love this lens more than my 24-70 f2.8 L and 70 -200 f2.8 L because it is so compact that it is perfect for daily use.

I mount this lens onto my 5dMarkII every where I go and I must admit that this is the lens I use the most to capture my daily life.

Although mine is not a ZE mount, I don't see the difference between my Contax version and the ZE version.
With the right AF confirm adapter, this lens rocks!

Also, anyone can find this lens used on ebay at a low price too!

Feel free to browse my flickr photostream to see some test shots I did with this lens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicography/sets/72157615793272516/

Cheers,

Nicography

labbai

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 03:28

I can't understand all the criticism off this lens, i just a fantastic lens in every way, and
has an amazing bokeh...the only complaint is slightly high contrast, but that is easily fixed
in raw conversion...

Here is an example:

http://bildr.no/view/384831

It also makes even the Canon L lenses seem like something you get as a surprise
toy when ordering a meal at Mc Donalds... :-)

Alexander Tufte

www.alexandertufte.com (http://www.alexandertufte.com)
Maybe this lens is too much to some people who depend on L lenses... "Zeiss can't do what Canon does with one third of the price" I just love how this lens is as it is. I think this is the same battle as windows against mac. The rest is between the ears. Or is it in the eyes... Between the eyes? Noo, anyway... :rolleyes:

AlphaChicken

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 09:34

I am i am not saying anything negative about the lens. I just wish there were some more real-life examples.

atufte

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 17:03

I am i am not saying anything negative about the lens. I just wish there were some more real-life examples.

Have a look at my site, a lot of "real life" pictures with the Zeiss ZE 50...

www.alexandertufte.com

atufte

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 17:04

That's a very nice shot indeed. Welcopme to POTN.

I'm not sure on the contrast. This is typical of Zeiss and one reason I like them. They aren't wishy-washy in any way. They are bold but on the whole natural.

Thanks :-)

dobygot

16th of May 2009 (Sat), 12:56

Sigma 50mm
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg776UtDPxI/AAAAAAAAAqc/9A7Grx3MmGY/s800/IMG_7571.jpg

Zeiss 50mm ZE
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg776RCG0wI/AAAAAAAAAqg/TFCMuoEgZdY/s800/IMG_7614-2.jpg

Since the perspective distance framing is slightly off posting 100% crop is NOT a good way to compare....but what the hey here it is:

sig
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg776V0w5VI/AAAAAAAAAqk/CSgfSaz7oOk/s800/IMG_7571-2.jpg
ze
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg776lXvC9I/AAAAAAAAAqo/aY6WrDo8TrA/s800/IMG_7614-3.jpg

no sharpening or pp for the above pictures. Notice the drastic difference in color. (though i think AWB made things screwy)

This was the day I returned the Sigma (third copy still front focus) for a Zeiss. I really wanted a good copy, but I'm happier with my Zeiss now than I was with the Sigma. They're both sharp in the center but sigma's sharpness reaches further in the frame wide open. Zeiss gives portraiture a great look. The color can't be matched, Zeiss glass really surprised me with that. Stopped down to 2.5 and the sharpness is great.

Anyway, more pictures of Zeiss below.

dobygot

16th of May 2009 (Sat), 13:24

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg7_2FvlwWI/AAAAAAAAAqw/pzXjZrZlXmE/s800/IMG_8272.jpg
Forgive the bit of handshake. Taken in av mode with f/1.4 @3200 iso and could only get 1/20 shutter speed. Under that kind of lighting and moment(the kitten turning to look at me) and MFing with the zeiss, I am very happy with the result.

a few more
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg7_2a3fgWI/AAAAAAAAAq4/tQOA2eJAYV4/s800/IMG_8309.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg8D51Js2NI/AAAAAAAAArM/XjDaFfZvyXc/s800/IMG_8301.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg7_2ejQ9wI/AAAAAAAAAq8/c_F3_zwmblE/s800/IMG_7629.JPG

no pp/sharpened 100% of above
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sg7_2kvlIVI/AAAAAAAAArA/-iuGYfi_KOY/s800/IMG_7629-2.jpg

dobygot

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 23:55

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjDEhK_7yoI/AAAAAAAAAyw/ls7srHsrAk4/s800/IMG_9071-cs4.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjDEgw2CB9I/AAAAAAAAAys/rhmBuvFLBY8/s800/IMG_9057-cs4.jpg

2.8
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjD7lUxmwjI/AAAAAAAAAzo/DKbzLMcQ7go/s800/IMG_8891-cs4.jpg

100%
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjD7le6eHZI/AAAAAAAAAzs/Kulkn36ABVw/s800/IMG_8891-2.jpg

[pic]From a museum in Shanghai (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SitWrP1bv8I/AAAAAAAAAvg/UaKSSO82hQM/s800/IMG_8726.JPG)
[pic]Wide open close-up of my "EOS pro" figure (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SitWq-vkMyI/AAAAAAAAAvY/NtlpWzMBE9M/s800/IMG_8982.JPG)

dobygot

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 12:14

is there a forum rule regarding how many pictures we can post?

wide open
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjDFKp9k0hI/AAAAAAAAAzE/0Hui6vFwhc8/s800/IMG_9116.jpg

a lady doing tai qi in front of a pond in the park
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjDEhU_1BgI/AAAAAAAAAy8/JqOSzGydSns/s800/IMG_9162-cs4.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SivsSddMMvI/AAAAAAAAAv0/w6m9OLzR8jU/s800/IMG_9137.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjDEhPPgrmI/AAAAAAAAAy4/Nu2t2nDK-GQ/s800/IMG_9188-cs4.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjDGLYYcv9I/AAAAAAAAAzI/azpnuXFYSoU/s800/IMG_9224-cs4.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/Sivzy3h1jRI/AAAAAAAAAwY/0nXP1LejfUk/s800/IMG_9286.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SjDG20ByMjI/AAAAAAAAAzM/7IU-VrIKwmw/s800/IMG_9237-cs4.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j2GQhRRyDEg/SivzzOnjqmI/AAAAAAAAAwg/ziQet6M1iF8/s800/IMG_9299.jpg

labbai

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 12:40

Great lens. Nice pictures.
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This is a 100% crop from the original. Just made it b/w.
It was so low lights that there was no colors anyway... :D

dobygot

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 09:44

that's pretty amazing for 100% crop

brownbugger

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 01:47

Ive been wanting to get a prime since long, I almost have settled on the canon 50mm 1.4 , but i loved the colors you get from this lens, I wonder if it works on 50D or only for full frame cameras.

condyk

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:12

Ive been wanting to get a prime since long, I almost have settled on the canon 50mm 1.4 , but i loved the colors you get from this lens, I wonder if it works on 50D or only for full frame cameras.

Will work fine, but the crop factor may make it as bit narrow for you. I'd prefer a 25mm or 35mm on a crop body. Personal taste and depends what you want to do with it. Both are great lenses. I use the Zeiss 25mm and 50mm 2.0 on a FF.

brownbugger

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 03:20

I can live with it, also i think they are making only the 85mm & 50mm for the canon bodies yet. I can do with the lack of autofocus , build quality & sharpness wide open is what is my main concern.

dobygot

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 11:27

I can live with it, also i think they are making only the 85mm & 50mm for the canon bodies yet. I can do with the lack of autofocus , build quality & sharpness wide open is what is my main concern.

it's only OK wide open. I wish it were a bit sharper, like the 85mm. Here's a couple more wide open

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3621815437_29728db641.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3622634850_8cd68cb3f4.jpg

atufte

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 13:15

The color from this lens just "eat's" the L lenses, you can't even compare them...

brownbugger

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 11:39

It seems more or less as sharp as the canon 50 1.4 eh ?

it's only OK wide open. I wish it were a bit sharper, like the 85mm. Here's a couple more wide open

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3621815437_29728db641.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3622634850_8cd68cb3f4.jpg

labbai

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 07:58

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I shot a ball. ;)
5D, f1,8 1/8000s ISO100

dobygot

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 10:14

374090
I shot a ball. ;)
5D, f1,8 1/8000s ISO100

here's something round as well:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/3625979888_8a6986ff07_o.jpg

dobygot

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 09:48

f/1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3660182702_21245c7fc0.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3659391569_d8f0be13f6.jpg?v=0

pkp

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 06:56

I got my hands on one of these about two months ago, and it has been glued to my 5DmkII.
You gotta love those Zeiss optics, superb color and contrast control.
pkp:D

dolina

1st of August 2009 (Sat), 12:05

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3153671078_f9d8e4eb51_o.jpg

DarthMTS47

2nd of August 2009 (Sun), 21:29

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll232/Nekohead_Fotog/POTN/Cruizer-5444.jpg

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE on 5DMkII - Shot at f/8, 1/125s, ISO 800. Minimal Post.

-Mike

labbai

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 09:53

A Dragonfly on a boat
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EOS 5D f/8,0, 1/650s 100% crop, no post-processing.

kandyredcoi

14th of August 2009 (Fri), 05:36

any comparo shots with the EF 50/1.4?

Synenergy52

14th of August 2009 (Fri), 15:06

i dunnnnnnnnnno. nice pics but im not seeing anything that the 50 1.4 canon could do... or even the 1.8

Karl Johnston

17th of August 2009 (Mon), 14:25

i dunnnnnnnnnno. nice pics but im not seeing anything that the 50 1.4 canon could do... or even the 1.8
look at the bokeh

brownbugger

21st of August 2009 (Fri), 05:55

not just the bokeh, but to me the images seem much richer than the canon, guys do add in more pics !

pkp

21st of August 2009 (Fri), 17:47

nice lens, I have one myself.
I absolutely love this lens. The contrast and colours are beautiful. As far as manual focus goes, if you calibrate your camera to the lens (5DmkII) then auto confirmation gives you 100% in focus...every single time.

This is not a lens for sports with fast moving subjects,but it does get you to THINK before going 'click' on that shutter.
Zeiss, keep bringing em on please...
pk

BlueTsunami

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 00:11

i dunnnnnnnnnno. nice pics but im not seeing anything that the 50 1.4 canon could do... or even the 1.8

The color rendition and contrast is way more punchy than the Canon 50/1.4 and I think the strong contrast adds to the overall sharpness of the images. If it wasn't for the 50/2 Makro, I would get this for my Canon.

ranggasatya

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 00:26

really nice result..!!

nuffi

27th of August 2009 (Thu), 11:01

any comparo shots with the EF 50/1.4?

There is no comparison between this and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 on any level. This just out performs in every category. Which it should, cause it hasn't wasted anything for AF, and yet still costs twice as much.

A better comparison would be between the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L.

I have been looking for said comparisons, but not found any. It might be that I have to take this on myself. Not sure how good a job I will do, never havin done anything like that before. I will let you know if I ever do manage to finish a review.

kandyredcoi

27th of August 2009 (Thu), 13:23

There is no comparison between this and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 on any level. This just out performs in every category. Which it should, cause it hasn't wasted anything for AF, and yet still costs twice as much.

A better comparison would be between the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L.

I have been looking for said comparisons, but not found any. It might be that I have to take this on myself. Not sure how good a job I will do, never havin done anything like that before. I will let you know if I ever do manage to finish a review.

awesome, thanx!

Nysa

10th of September 2009 (Thu), 02:57

Taken at the Minnesota State Fair. Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE at f/2.

This was a fairly recent purchase for me, to fill out my focal-length gap between my 17-40 and 70-200 in preparation for my honeymoon later this year. I contemplated for some time which 50mm to get, and finally settled on the Zeiss. I've otherwise shot on friends' Canon f/1.4 and f/1.8 lenses, and wanted something a little, well, different.

The colors from the lens are amazing - I have rarely felt the need to increase saturation with images coming from my Zeiss. Sharpness is quite good, although wide-open near minimum-focus is somewhat soft (most lenses are at minimum distance).

Build quality is far far beyond the Canon f/1.4 and f/1.8, although I can't speak to the f/1.2 since I've never held one. The Zeiss is built like a tank, and I really really like the dampening on the focus ring (I've also been shooting film recently, and have been reminded how smooth the focus rings were on older lenses). The focus ring's fine-focus ability is also very nice, as it takes nearly a half turn to go from minimum focus distance ~1.5' to 4', and nearly another quarter turn more to infinity... At least on par with my macro lens. You'll want the superfine focus screen, though.

If you can't live without automatic focus, don't bother with this lens. But whenever I'm shooting on a prime, I almost always shoot manual focus anyway, so this isn't an issue for me.

ekie

10th of September 2009 (Thu), 09:50

first outing with the lens .. it is one sweet lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3898549837_b7e30fca9e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3898550459_06de4352e9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3898550729_530490d0c9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3898552107_bb1e8890db.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/3899334664_472c6b52c6.jpg

BlueTsunami

10th of September 2009 (Thu), 14:37

I love the color rendition of the blues made by this lens. I'm thinking its the neutral color profile (opposed to the warmer one in Canon lenses) that really creates a difference to me.

AlphaChicken

11th of September 2009 (Fri), 21:23

I dont think lenses have color profiles per se?

BlueTsunami

11th of September 2009 (Fri), 22:25

I dont think lenses have color profiles per se?

Not in the software sense but just in the way the lens renders the color (due to the lens coating). Canon lenses are known for warmer images, Zeiss lenses tend to be straight up neutral. From what I've experienced, a warmer overall color tone in an image tends to take the punchines away from blues.

AlphaChicken

11th of September 2009 (Fri), 23:36

Ahh hence the question mark heh. Was not sure if it was just a confusion over connotation or not. :)

jamesbong

12th of September 2009 (Sat), 01:25

nice shots ill get mine tomorrow:D

dobygot

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 23:15

recent favorites. I love this lens more and more

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3935564187_176f73bcb9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3936132572_95d5fb37e2_b.jpg

dolina

9th of October 2009 (Fri), 09:47

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3990242162_5338ea283a_b.jpg

dolina

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 06:13

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/4038856103_c62e69cdb8_b.jpg

ekie

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 21:24

all at 1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/4048072229_bfe2c0b006_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/4048813054_18b3ac5097_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4048068323_08fa81f9b1_o.jpg

dolina

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 11:13

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4069156018_f958ac1e5b_b.jpg

dolina

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 14:51

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4115116981_614b2bf48a_b.jpg

AlphaChicken

22nd of November 2009 (Sun), 23:32

Alrighty. I admit it. This lens is absolutely amazing. I take back all the bad things I said towards the beginning of this thread.

I finally got a chance to test this lens. Have some nice 100%s for you all. No sharpening. No noise reduc. Nothing that would affect detail. The shot is at ISO 3200, 5d mkII at f/4.0. Close to MFD I think.

Full shot, un-cropped:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/Underground_Image_Forums/_MG_5418__Web-2.jpg

Close crop on eyes:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/Underground_Image_Forums/_MG_5418__Web.jpg

Close crop on scarf on image left:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/Underground_Image_Forums/_MG_5418__Web-3.jpg

dolina

29th of November 2009 (Sun), 04:32

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4142710251_55815005ff_b.jpg

Jazzoline

3rd of December 2009 (Thu), 16:46

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/336/e/f/Elizabeth_by_Jazzoline.jpg
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs47/f/2009/200/2/e/With_Love___by_Jazzoline.jpg
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs44/f/2009/165/7/2/D_by_Jazzoline.jpg
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs48/f/2009/175/b/d/Kacho_by_Jazzoline.jpg

dolina

4th of December 2009 (Fri), 11:33

Excellent use Jazzoline. :)

Jazzoline

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 02:25

Thanks dolina..

Though this lens doesn't have such a comfort as AutoFocus, is very heavy among all the other lenses with the same focal length, is not extremely sharp and quite expensive - it has something special that can only be seen in the photos it takes.. :)

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs50/f/2009/339/7/6/Luv_by_Jazzoline.jpg

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/339/4/0/Wine___by_Jazzoline.jpg

Jazzoline

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 10:50

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/339/0/9/hAni___by_Jazzoline.jpg

Jazzoline

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 12:41

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs50/f/2009/339/0/5/hAni____by_Jazzoline.jpg

jetcode

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 12:43

nice work jazzoline ... very nice ...

dolina

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 12:50

I really have to work on my technique with this lens. :))

Jazzoline

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 13:26

thanks guys :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4136350499_9bf505df01_o.jpg

Lazuka

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 18:53

thanks guys :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4136350499_9bf505df01_o.jpg

love it, looks like the buildings are unreal/almost glowing.

Jazzoline

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 08:20

Thanks Lazuka.. http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/340/0/7/Green_Eyes_by_Jazzoline.jpg

dm77

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 12:40

Beautiful imagery!

You definately do Justice with this lens.

Definately the best image/dolllar value in the 50mm category (at least to me). As many have said, there is no comparison to this lens vs the EF 1.4. Have used both extensively, everything from contrast (the EF is extremely washed out in comparison), sharpness, and much more beautiful bokeh rendering makes the Zeiss 50 ZE (i use the ZF) superior.

One of my fav's but I am planning on swapping to the F2 Macro 50 Planar and see how it performs!

Thanks Lazuka.. http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/340/0/7/Green_Eyes_by_Jazzoline.jpg

thanks guys :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4136350499_9bf505df01_o.jpg

justdex

19th of December 2009 (Sat), 18:36

First outing with my new lens, stepped out on a typically overcast NW day on a dead campus.
f/6.3
no pp
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4198101993_c1d622b11b_b.jpg
100% crop
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4198111399_d35c39b58f_b.jpg

dobygot

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 04:28

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4287616201_5361cc8aef_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4278704400_b8bdf268b5_b.jpg

Rio Sundoro

4th of February 2010 (Thu), 19:36

J-B

5th of February 2010 (Fri), 08:19

Hi, just a simple question, this is a manual only lens right? And as I understand it, the green light inside the viewfinder will go off if focus is attained? Will the camera beep also?

And, will this function still work if I select the other (non center) focus point?

Thank you.

Yes the focus point will light up and the camera will beep (if the beep is not disabled in the camera)

It works with all the focus points.

It's exactly the same as with an AF lens, but now you'll just have to twist the focusring yourself instead of a motor doing it for you :)

Rio Sundoro

5th of February 2010 (Fri), 20:18

Hi J-B, thanks... My brother will definitely get the lens now.. :-)

Jazzoline

6th of February 2010 (Sat), 11:45

http://img-3.photosight.ru/5c1/3614403_large.jpg

zincozinco

7th of February 2010 (Sun), 02:14

Took some support of the overpass bannister and had no alcohol in my blood :rolleyes:

that does not sound very Finnish? :)

Doc Fluty

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 21:24

im prolly gonna order this one tonight

substitute

29th of March 2010 (Mon), 01:24

I totally love that lens, bought it a few weeks ago. Shot some movies (great looking) and some pics at 1.4 the bokeh is so so soft and creamy. AT 1/80s f:1.4 iso 100

kloodee

29th of March 2010 (Mon), 03:25

pretty sharp lens wide open, guys speaking of sharpness wide open till lets say 2.8 which one is sharper this one or the Sigma 50mm F1.4? obviously this one is much more expensive but dont know about the performance compared to that monster

ekie

30th of March 2010 (Tue), 07:33

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4474762719_71790d1a46_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4474763431_70ed06e6b9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4475540024_517d354a90_o.jpg

DJLiquid

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 21:24

I haven't seen any cat pics yet, this shot at 1.4 focus on the left eye.

jetcode

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 21:29

Thanks Lazuka.. http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/340/0/7/Green_Eyes_by_Jazzoline.jpg

beyond words ... wow!

jetcode

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 21:36

some truly great images in this thread

palaima

12th of April 2010 (Mon), 15:34

i just had to go to FM zeiss section :/ Dam u FM and POTN! Now i am a zeiss addict...

labbai

17th of April 2010 (Sat), 10:51

Wide open...

443977

smcclelland

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 15:41

Just grabbed this lens for some video work and for my trip to China. Closest thing I had to shoot was the new shoes and then a focus test of my headphones. Loving the MF feel, surprised at how shallow the DOF is wide open on the 7D compared to my 35L. Bokeh and colours is just beautiful on this lens. I'm officially an MF'er now.

f2.8 - http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4535749382_f8aaba76af.jpg
f4 - http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4535757530_dfb1ba723f.jpg

Video focus test: http://www.flickr.com/photos/smcclelland/4535318317/?likes_hd=1

scroller52

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 13:07

Yes the focus point will light up and the camera will beep (if the beep is not disabled in the camera)

It works with all the focus points.

It's exactly the same as with an AF lens, but now you'll just have to twist the focusring yourself instead of a motor doing it for you :)

i've got no MF lens experience. will it work on a 7D? i was testing a rokinon 85 1.4 and had a terrible time trying to get focus. that one did not give focus confirmation via the beep or light in the viewfinder. also, is the aperture on this manual? or can it be changed in camera

zincozinco

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 14:27

I totally love that lens, bought it a few weeks ago. Shot some movies (great looking) and some pics at 1.4 the bokeh is so so soft and creamy. AT 1/80s f:1.4 iso 100

have to get it right then it looks like this :cool: :

**** WRONG THREAD :o sorry.....

zincozinco

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 14:28

Unfortunately I have traded for a 50L ( the makro that is...)

agphotography

30th of May 2010 (Sun), 15:17

I went in reverse. From the 50L to the 50 Planar and the 35 Distagon. Totally happy :)

I hope to have some examples you all soon.

mingkookoo

30th of May 2010 (Sun), 19:39

Hurry up and post them pics already agphotography :)

Nice pic over at Zeiss 35 thread agphotography.

Nysa

21st of June 2010 (Mon), 00:59

I've had this lens close to a year now. Amazed by the color quality, and if you want dreamy bokeh, these Zeiss lenses are the best!

Pink tulips are straight from the camera. Yellow tulips only slight curves adjustment.

Nysa

21st of June 2010 (Mon), 01:04

Can be used in an action context, too...

Both of these are wide-open...

Brennan.M

28th of June 2010 (Mon), 23:02

Damn you people, got me questioning myself...I want this lens. This or the 135L. Which ever I decide to go with would be my only lens for a while until I could afford something else to add to the collection. What focusing screens are people using on the 5Dc?

Nysa

30th of June 2010 (Wed), 00:29

I have all three Canon screens for the 5D, but with primes (which I'm most often shooting these days) I stick with the Ee-S (superfine focus). It's amazing how much it helps find correct focus, particularly with faces.

If I'm going out with my wide-angle zoom, I'll sometimes switch to the composer screen, mostly for assistance taming the horizon.

chubbadoodles

30th of June 2010 (Wed), 18:00

This lens is so much fun and easy to use

agphotography

3rd of July 2010 (Sat), 19:27

Here's a couple samples from my recent Camping trip.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4757749729_c0fb99bbcd_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4758481033_7927c9aab5_b.jpg

Russel

22nd of July 2010 (Thu), 14:14

This is a photo of the east side of Oahu. I was looking for places to shoot at sunrise and came upon this spot at Sand Beach.

Russel

22nd of July 2010 (Thu), 16:18

Another from the east side of Oahu. This ones at Makapuu.

JojoM

23rd of July 2010 (Fri), 23:35

A few shots from the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Love this lens.

http://jojom.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p772682087-5.jpg

http://jojom.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v14/p754224741-5.jpg

http://jojom.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v4/p643847542-5.jpg

dolina

24th of July 2010 (Sat), 10:52

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4823538357_8167b98735_b.jpg

EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4823538357/meta/)

Waleriy

26th of July 2010 (Mon), 02:51

F3.5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/493536w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/493536.jpg)
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F5.0
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/495692w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/495692.jpg)
by clicking on the picture reveals :)

Waleriy

27th of July 2010 (Tue), 14:50

Хммм... I continue... :)
F3.5
crop 50%
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/513379w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/KTgUXejxSH/513379.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/492707w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/492707.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/516907w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/KTgUXejxSH/516907.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/507328w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/KTgUXejxSH/507328.jpg)
F5.6
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/492716w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/492716.jpg)

Waleriy

27th of July 2010 (Tue), 14:51

F8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/507433w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/KTgUXejxSH/507433.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/508051w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/KTgUXejxSH/508051.jpg)
F11
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/507448w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/KTgUXejxSH/507448.jpg)

Russel

27th of July 2010 (Tue), 19:12

This is right out of the camera with a crop only and then resized for posting. I love this lens. Shot at ISO 100 and f1.8

Waleriy

28th of July 2010 (Wed), 01:24

I love this lens.
http://club.foto.ru/images/smiles/icon_razz2.gif beautiful colour
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F1.4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/492782w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/492782.jpg)
F2.8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/508870w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/508870.jpg)
F3.5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/491519w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/491519.jpg)

Waleriy

28th of July 2010 (Wed), 04:27

more...
F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/518683w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/518683.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/518903w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/518903.jpg)
Press a pictures

Waleriy

2nd of August 2010 (Mon), 16:25

DPP only... :)
F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/519554w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/519554.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/519547w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/519547.jpg)
F11
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/519108w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/519108.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/523751w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/29580m1dUSY8OaQ/KTgUXejxSH/523751.jpg)
Press picture ;)

ekie

3rd of August 2010 (Tue), 15:06

some older pics that i went through recently from this lens :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/4833404172_bd835a63c8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/4833404564_e03954deb0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4832802685_7bb85a6ee3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4833412638_3f028ff4d8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4833413810_e3bd56d7fa_b.jpg

labbai

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 12:43

My father should get a Mac. No need for a light on a sunny day. :D
473785
f 1.4, 1/40s

Waleriy

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 13:47

F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/530182w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/530182.jpg)
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My fellow workers:
F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/529906w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/529906.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/529897w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/529897.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/529901w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/529901.jpg)
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F1.4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/528725w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/528725.jpg)
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F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/529851w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/529851.jpg)
F3.5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/529836w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/529836.jpg)
Press a pictures...

Waleriy

30th of August 2010 (Mon), 05:09

F3.5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/30773OwJPj23L0G/534052w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/30773OwJPj23L0G/SSURRDXmGB/534052.jpg)
F2.8
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/30773OwJPj23L0G/534019w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/30773OwJPj23L0G/SSURRDXmGB/534019.jpg)
F5
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/30773OwJPj23L0G/534008w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/30773OwJPj23L0G/SSURRDXmGB/534008.jpg)
F2, "color spectrum..."
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/529635w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/28769nV2DevyfCe/iu99POaO2K/529635.jpg)
Press a pictures

Waleriy

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 03:40

F8 + Marumi DHG (+5)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4967241412_203a947791_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53309257@N07/4967241412/)
Click on the photo
" - Hello, my friend..." :)

Doc Fluty

8th of September 2010 (Wed), 09:02

ekie i am in love with those shots!

they have a beautiful feel to them

i gota learn the post you did to get this look

Doc Fluty

8th of September 2010 (Wed), 12:06

:oops: sorry, could not translate this word. What does it mean? :)

i dunno... its his name, ask him lol

ekie

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 09:49

ekie i am in love with those shots!

they have a beautiful feel to them

i gota learn the post you did to get this look

Thanks! I posted the PP info on another forum. This is generally my starting point and I adjust accordingly depending on the picture since not all pics were taken in same light.

as far as the PP goes, during the trip i shot all in JPEG and will typically use "Cloudy" WB to give it some warmth.

I process the vietnam pics all in LR, for shots that was taken in AWB .. I'll usually do +6 for WB setting to add warm colors to it

i usually start with standard adjustments below (and adjust depending on the pic)
- WB +6 (for temp)
- Fill Light +5, Black +2, Contrast + 10
- Clarity +20, Vibrance +29, Saturation -10 (-15)
- Tone Curve = Medium Contrast, with some adjustments to dark and shadows when necessary
- Saturation = Red -3, Orange -10
- Add some vignetting

hope that helps :)

Doc Fluty

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 23:09

thanks

I tried to buy this lens today but they only had the 50mm macro

I did pick up the zeiss 21mm and the 100mm 2.0 though

Waleriy

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 03:06

F2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4975776971_b70b73f68e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53309257@N07/4975776971/)
DPP only..
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