Sony a7(R): Best thing that happened to Canon users this year.

I tried again the 70-200 on a tripod to see if I got side effect of shutter vibration. Those weren't at 1/100, granted, but with the weight under the camera mount it really seems to eliminate the vibration quite well. 11 frames stitched.

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Vufflens-le-Château by Jean-Marc Bruchez, on Flickr

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Union Sq. today during lunch!

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-David T.
www.dtufinophoto.com
@dtufino_photo
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x_tan wrote in post #16606794
I'm thinking Zeiss 2.0/50mm Makro-Planar ZE maybe another portable / walk-around option for me...

Ok, I saw this beautiful young lady today, and ask mum to let me get a photo of her

Zeiss 1.4/35 @ f/1.4 with 580EX bounce. No way I'm going to use the Sony toy flash if I have the choice from today!
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I've been meaning to make a comment on this, but I've been distracted by other things. Beautiful portrait; I love it. So cute!

BTW, I've let insanity rule the day: I got word this afternoon that the shop (I had previously pre-orded with) has the Otus 55mm f/1.4 ZE in stock, so I ordered one. Should have it next week.

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Sony: α7R II | Sony: 35GM, 12-24GM | Sigma Art: 35 F1.2, 105 Macro | Zeiss Batis: 85, 135 | Zeiss Loxia: 21, 35, 85

David Arbogast wrote in post #16611163
I've been meaning to make a comment on this, but I've been distracted by other things. Beautiful portrait; I love it. So cute!

BTW, I've let insanity rule the day: I got word this afternoon that the shop (I had previously pre-orded with) has the Otus 55mm f/1.4 ZE in stock, so I ordered one. Should have it next week.

Congratulation, David! Can't wait to see some beautiful photo from you!!

No Otus for me this year. We need to pick up a 300mm for polar bear before June; so next year should do.

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24L II:

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Sunrise, Cairns QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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Zeiss 1.4/35:

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Sunset, Cairns QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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Zeiss 1.4/35 @ 1.4 with with 580EX bounce:
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35mm for street photography:

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Sunday Markets @ Port Douglas QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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Sunday Markets @ Port Douglas QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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x_tan wrote in post #16611219
Congratulation, David!

Thanks! I love your harbor shots as well as the super-cute portrait: she is precious!

RedCatPhoto wrote in post #16612245
Congrats on the OTUS David!

Thanks! It's going to make an awesome pair with my 2/135mm ZE.

David | Flickr
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Thanks David The young lady is always very well-mannered, too.

Zeiss 1.4/35:

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Port Douglas, QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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Port Douglas, QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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^ Thanks, smythie

BTW, Sydney NYE firework is one the BEST show / party; Melbourne NYE firework is nowhere near. We'll be back

The same from Zeiss 1.4/35:

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Port Douglas, QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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Port Douglas, QLD by x_tan, on Flickr

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Sony α7r + Zeiss 1,8/55 FE
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From a quick visit to the art museum earlier this afternoon (Zeiss 1.4/35mm ZE @ f/1.4):

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Her Highness by David Arbogast, on Flickr

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Together by David Arbogast, on Flickr

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All Alone by David Arbogast, on Flickr

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Sony: α7R II | Sony: 35GM, 12-24GM | Sigma Art: 35 F1.2, 105 Macro | Zeiss Batis: 85, 135 | Zeiss Loxia: 21, 35, 85

David Arbogast wrote in post #16614788
From a quick visit to the art museum earlier this afternoon (Zeiss 1.4/35mm ZE @ f/1.4):

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Her Highness by David Arbogast, on Flickr

^ A Greek Goddesses?

We went to this restaurant twice in 4 days during our holiday; highly recommend:

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Din Tan Fung Restaurant, Sydney by x_tan, on Flickr

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Din Tan Fung Restaurant, Sydney by x_tan, on Flickr

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