Zeiss 21 2.8 (ZE)

orbitechgr wrote in post #12301193
Not only he walks right into your frame, but he poses with an attitude!
The color rendering of this lens is amazing to say the least.. I'm doomed..

Sorry to tease you again.

Oh thank you for making it so much easier for me..

jdizzle wrote in post #12300432
Going back to the archive from my trip to NYC last year.

Click for larger to appreciate the details:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.darklightim​aging.com/p624773992/e​29897723

Julian, in the above pic of the square i noticed you shot this wide open and have a preference for spot metering. Is this preference based on your 1Ds body your using or would you still prefer this setting with the 5D MKII shooting an open scene like this.

Just asking since i just acquired the 21/f2.8 ZE and should have it early next week to be used on the 5D MKII.

BTW i am impressed with the outer frame detail at f2.8 with minimal cropping

Regards,

Silverfox1 wrote in post #12301636
Julian, in the above pic of the square i noticed you shot this wide open and have a preference for spot metering. Is this preference based on your 1Ds body your using or would you still prefer this setting with the 5D MKII shooting an open scene like this.

Just asking since i just acquired the 21/f2.8 ZE and should have it early next week to be used on the 5D MKII.

BTW i am impressed with the outer frame detail at f2.8 with minimal cropping

Regards,

If you read the EXIF again, it's shot at f/8. I find using spot metering more accurate over evaluative.

Tybee Island Lighthouse Station.

Nice work Julian

s2kennyc wrote in post #12303712
Nice work Julian

Thanks Ken.

jdizzle wrote in post #12303431
If you read the EXIF again, it's shot at f/8. I find using spot metering more accurate over evaluative.

Going Blind !

Julian, I just glanced quick and didnt pay attention to the f2.8 max aperture nomenclature to the left.

Man i was fixing to say that is some fine corner detail for f2.8 without much cropping !

So IYO spot even works better for you then evaluative or centerweighted in these open type scenes ? If so it should be relatively the same with the 5D MKII sensor right ?

I need to start learning the nuances and tweaks with this lens on the 5D MKII.

Regards,

Silverfox1 wrote in post #12304190
Going Blind !

Julian, I just glanced quick and didnt pay attention to the f2.8 max aperture nomenclature to the left.

Man i was fixing to say that is some fine corner detail for f2.8 without much cropping !

Again though why do you like spot metering for even these type of open scene shots with the 21 ?

I need to start learning the nuances and tweaks with this lens.

Regards,

Hehe! Evaluative basically meters/records an average but, it might not be accurate. With Spot, I'm more specific in what I want exposed. In this case, the bright sky. It made the foreground darker but, I was able to bring that detail back in post.

jdizzle wrote in post #12304243
Hehe! Evaluative basically meters/records an average but, it might not be accurate. With Spot, I'm more specific in what I want exposed. In this case, the bright sky. It made the foreground darker but, I was able to bring that detail back in post.

Thanks Julian for the tip & explanation. That makes sense and i will remember your advice when i receive & start testing the lens next week.

Regards,

Silverfox1 wrote in post #12304344
Thanks Julian for the tip & explanation. That makes sense and i will remember your advice when i receive & start testing the lens next week.

Regards,

Hope the 21 ZE can impress you enough I can't afford to try any more Zeiss lens right now, it will likely trigger a buying decision

napster90 wrote in post #12306451
Hope the 21 ZE can impress you enough I can't afford to try any more Zeiss lens right now, it will likely trigger a buying decision

I agree & hopefully it will since i need to also slow down on my recent buying spree ! I rent & test for awhile and then start buying !

Regards & Take Care,

napster90 wrote in post #12306451
Hope the 21 ZE can impress you enough I can't afford to try any more Zeiss lens right now, it will likely trigger a buying decision

The Zeiss 21 is impressive and delightful. Once you get a taste, you'll want try Zeiss's different flavors.

Mine arrived today Yet to get a chance to shoot with it, but the build quality is unmistakingly Zeiss. Really solid feel and optics look sublime. Can't wait to get out and use it.

Examples look great keep em coming.

flynnyfalcon wrote in post #12308288
Mine arrived today Yet to get a chance to shoot with it, but the build quality is unmistakingly Zeiss. Really solid feel and optics look sublime. Can't wait to get out and use it.

Examples look great keep em coming.

Congrats Flynny! I can't wait to see some images.