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[BlueTsunami]

Samples taken with the ZE 15/2.8 labeled as "Mystery Lens"...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/silver2silicon/sets/72157629020894017/with/6983668131/

'Dat lack of distortion

 

[Radec]

Samples taken with the ZE 15/2.8 labeled as "Mystery Lens"...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/silver2silicon/sets/72157629020894017/with/6983668131/

'Dat lack of distortion

Must be digitally corrected.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Must be digitally corrected.

I don't think so, there's a slight amount of barrel distortion seen in the shots of architecture. Also, to put this in context, the Canon 14/2.8 MKII has a striking lack of distortion for its focal length too. The advent of aspherical glass elements has really helped in mitigating distortion issues with wide angle lenses.

 

[Flynn77]

Every time I see this thread bump I cross my fingers for news of the rumored Nikon D7100. (I know I can dream) I'll be ready this year to go to the next level body wise. Currently still rocking a D40!(It's done me proud in advancing my skill/knowledge though)

 

[BlueTsunami]

Zeiss finally announced it

Focal length 15 mm
Aperture range f/2.8 – f/22
Focusing range 0.25 m – infinity
Number of elements/groups 15/12
Angular field, diag./horiz./vert. 110° / 100° / 76°
Coverage at close range 340 x 221 mm
Filter thread M95 x 1.0
Dimensions (with caps) ø 103 mm, length 132-135 mm
Weight 730g-820g
Camera mounts F Mount (ZF.2)
EF Mount (ZE)

MSRP of $2900! Wow!

It looks to be an amazing super wide though. Low distortion, promising nearly nonexistent Chromatic Aberrations (which is very important for color separation and a feeling of clarity, especially in a wide angle which renders a lot of fine detail).

 

[tino]

Until somebody do a head to head with 14-24mm, we don't know how good it is.

And I am not convinced its better than the "big light bulb".

 

[Radec]

Yeah, I'd like to see it get compared to the Nikkor 14-24.

But those samples are pretty good.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Until somebody do a head to head with 14-24mm, we don't know how good it is.

And I am not convinced its better than the "big light bulb".

Here are some links...

PR and MTF: http://diglloyd.com/blog/2012/20120316_1-Zeiss15Distagon.html
Samples: http://diglloyd.com/blog/2012/20120316_2-Zeiss15Distagon-samples.html

It seems like this lenses claim to fame is its true total lack of CA, even wide open. Pretty crazy!

 

[iamcenok]

Planning to get a flash, what's everybodies thoughts on the Nikon SB-700?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042X9L6A/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[MRORANGE]

how much light could I get more out of at f/1.2 than a f/1.8 ?

for example right now I took a pic at 1/8th of a second at iso 800 at f/1.8, how much better would a f/1.2 be in this situation? also compared to a f/1.4?

 

[tino]

how much light could I get more out of at f/1.2 than a f/1.8 ?

for example right now I took a pic at 1/8th of a second at iso 800 at f/1.8, how much better would a f/1.2 be in this situation? also compared to a f/1.4?

You get 1 1/3 more stop of light. So shutter speed should be 1/20?

 

[MRORANGE]

You get 1 1/3 more stop of light. So shutter speed should be 1/20?

that's not bad, I really wanted to drop down to iso 400, since 800 shows a bit of noise.

I saw a 55mm f/1.2 nikkor for £149/$200 so I might get it.

 

[tino]

that's not bad, I really wanted to drop down to iso 400, since 800 shows a bit of noise.

I saw a 55mm f/1.2 nikkor for £149/$200 so I might get it.

I don't believe you can get that 55/1.2 for $200. Anyway a tripod is alot cheaper than a 1.2 lens.

 

[MRORANGE]

I don't believe you can get that 55/1.2 for $200. Anyway a tripod is alot cheaper than a 1.2 lens.

it's listed as second hand so I guess it's not in the best condition.

 

[radios shipping overview]

Made the rounds of the mirrorless cameras at B&H yesterday. Put in my preorder for a NEX-7 today. As soon as I picked it up, it just felt right. And it's fast.

I'm intending to use it in place of my GRD3, as well as to fill the spot of the full-frame DSLR (D700 or 5DmkII) I'd always assumed I'd save up for. I'm pretty surprised, myself!

 

[Radec]

Made the rounds of the mirrorless cameras at B&H yesterday. Put in my preorder for a NEX-7 today. As soon as I picked it up, it just felt right. And it's fast.

I'm intending to use it in place of my GRD3, as well as to fill the spot of the full-frame DSLR (D700 or 5DmkII) I'd always assumed I'd save up for. I'm pretty surprised, myself!

Brace yourself for the awesomeness.

You should get the Zeiss 24 or the SEL50 if don't have any legacy lenses. The kitlens won't do justice.


I'm still waiting for my Nikkor G adapter to arrive.

 

[slothmeister]

Hi guys, I'm looking to sell two lenses to put money towards two more, how much do you think I could get for these:

Nikon 70-300 VR II
Nikon 50mm 1.8

Both are in very good condition and have pouches and caps, no visible marks on the glass or bodies.

Thanks.

 

[mclaren777]

5D3 on top; D800 on bottom

ISO 100

ISO 6400

Source

 

[Shuusui]

Okay - bit the bullet.

Bought myself a Sony NEX-5n with the kit lens. Not sure what to do next, aside from delve into learning the menu and a couple of tricks along the way. Thanks for your help, guys!

 

[shantyman]

After more research into a product than I have ever done before, I have now finally ordered my X100. I cannot wait until Friday.

The bast part is I actually saved the money ahead of time, so I can hold onto my Rebel XSI as well.

 

[AstroNut325]

Question related more to photography more than camera equipment but I'm not sure where else to ask it... but I'm looking to create a photo slideshow with music and maybe a few animations.

How would I go about doing such a thing? Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Flo_Evans]

Planning to get a flash, what's everybodies thoughts on the Nikon SB-700?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042X9L6A/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I <3 my SB-700. Very nice flash, smaller and lighter than the 900, and much cheaper to boot.

 

[the_log_ride]

Hi guys, I'm looking to sell two lenses to put money towards two more, how much do you think I could get for these:

Nikon 70-300 VR II
Nikon 50mm 1.8

Both are in very good condition and have pouches and caps, no visible marks on the glass or bodies.

Thanks.

Just ballparking, but 400ish for the 70-300, and 95 for the 50mm1.8

What are you planning to get instead?

 

[Plasmid]

Shotgun mic on a eos 550d yes or no?

 

[Joel Was Right]

Shotgun mic on a eos 550d yes or no?

It noticeably improves the sound quality but not to the point where you can't tell that there is something off with the sound. There are some YouTube video reviews of it (where people record themselves using the mic/camera). This is the single reason putting me off Canon's entry DSLR's. I would also recommend considering installing Magic firmware on it as it does impact the sound quality for the better

 

[Hammer24]

Here are some links...

PR and MTF: http://diglloyd.com/blog/2012/20120316_1-Zeiss15Distagon.html
Samples: http://diglloyd.com/blog/2012/20120316_2-Zeiss15Distagon-samples.html

It seems like this lenses claim to fame is its true total lack of CA, even wide open. Pretty crazy!

I´d love to see what kind of video you´d get with this lense on a 7D.

 

[jmdajr]

Fixing to get our first DSLR with our Tax Return.

I'm pretty set on the Nikkon D7000, since it fits my price range. Anyone have an opinion on it?
Any owners here?

From what I read the Cannon competitor is better for video, but the Nikkon is better for pictures.

link

 

[sneaky77]

Fixing to get our first DSLR with our Tax Return.

I'm pretty set on the Nikkon D7000, since it fits my price range. Anyone have an opinion on it?
Any owners here?

From what I read the Cannon competitor is better for video, but the Nikkon is better for pictures.

link

My advice would be to check amazon, bhphoto and adorama see if they have any offers as well lol

 

[jmdajr]

My advice would be to check amazon, bhphoto and adorama see if they have any offers as well lol

Amazon deal seems to be about the same. Of course I wouldn't have to pay taxes.

uuuuu! I get to save 20 bucks at Adorama!

 

[Radec]

Fixing to get our first DSLR with our Tax Return.

I'm pretty set on the Nikkon D7000, since it fits my price range. Anyone have an opinion on it?
Any owners here?

From what I read the Cannon competitor is better for video, but the Nikkon is better for pictures.

link

I think that's a pretty good deal.

Just buy a 50mm and you're pretty much set

 

[jmdajr]

I think that's a pretty good deal.

Just buy a 50mm and you're pretty much set

You think that's much better than this?

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

I'm still new to the SLR side of things. But yeah I do think I need a smaller big aperture lens.

 

[captive]

You think that's much better than this?

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

I'm still new to the SLR side of things. But yeah I did think I needed a smaller big aperture lens.

what are you getting the camera for? Like what do you want to take pictures of. 35mm may be better for you on the crop camera than the 50.

 

[jmdajr]

what are you getting the camera for? Like what do you want to take pictures of. 35mm may be better for you on the crop camera than the 50.

Ahem....well we got a little one on the way

But I see what you mean. The 50mm is for a full frame camera I believe?

 

[Radec]

I guess you just have to choose between the 35mm and a 50mm(75mm FoV) lens.

 

[Zoe]

Just buy a 50mm and you're pretty much set

So I'm a newbie with all this stuff. Do you adjust everything manually on the lens with this one?

 

[Hieberrr]

So I'm a newbie with all this stuff. Do you adjust everything manually on the lens with this one?

I just got into photography, but I think its a prime lens. So, you can only adjust f-stops and the focus. So, this isn't a zoom lens.

 

[jmdajr]

I just got into photography, but I think its a prime lens. So, you can only adjust f-stops and the focus. So, this isn't a zoom lens.

Yeah, it's pretty much a "foot work" lens from what I read.

 

[Zoe]

I just got into photography, but I think its a prime lens. So, you can only adjust f-stops and the focus. So, this isn't a zoom lens.

It was the f-stops that made me pause because I'm used to adjusting that through the camera itself.

 

[captive]

Ahem....well we got a little one on the way

But I see what you mean. The 50mm is for a full frame camera I believe?

well the 50 will work fine on the crop, its just a tighter field of view than the 35. I would go with the 35 as it will give you more of a normal field of view. But with either one your doing foot zoom since they are primes.

 

[jmdajr]

well the 50 will work fine on the crop, its just a tighter field of view than the 35. I would go with the 35 as it will give you more of a normal field of view. But with either one your doing foot zoom since they are primes.

gotcha

 

[Hieberrr]

What is a good and affordable 50mm equivalent lens for the Nex (C3) line?

I don't like walking around with a huge lens attached to my camera.

 

[Radec]

What is a good and affordable 50mm equivalent lens for the Nex (C3) line?

I don't like walking around with a huge lens attached to my camera.

Sigma is releasling a 30mm f/2.8 for the NEX. AF works, but no OSS.

 

[Hieberrr]

Sigma is releasling a 30mm f/2.8 for the NEX. AF works, but no OSS.

Would this pose a problem if I don't have the most stable hands or a tripod?

 

[Joel Was Right]

Are prime lenses generally all more suited to low light scenes or are some primes better?

 

[captive]

Are prime lenses generally all more suited to low light scenes or are some primes better?

fast primes, f2 and lower are better suited for lowlight than slower primes.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Are prime lenses generally all more suited to low light scenes or are some primes better?

Not in all cases. A single focal length lens design allows for simpler designs that ultimately can allow more light to transmit without the lens getting too big or too expensive to manufacture. With that said there are moderate speed primes out there (f/2.8, f/3.5 etc as fast as a zoom lens or slower in some cases) that are made for budget conscious shooters or a design choice to keep the lens size small. How good a lens performs in low light depends on its largest f-stop (designated by smaller numbers) and obviously fast lenses aren't at their optical best at these large apertures.

 

[Flo_Evans]

You think that's much better than this?

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

I'm still new to the SLR side of things. But yeah I do think I need a smaller big aperture lens.

For baby pics the 35mm is a better focal length. You will actually end up wanting something even wider, but I would start with the 35mm 1.8.

So I'm a newbie with all this stuff. Do you adjust everything manually on the lens with this one?

No, well you can, that is an older nikon "D" lens that still has an aperture ring and no focus motor (will only autofocus if the camera body has a motor in it). You can still set the aperture automatically with the camera or (again if the camera body supports it) use the ring on the lens.

 

[shantyman]

I took delivery of my X100 today.

My initial impressions are very positive but it's so different from an SLR it was like culture shock.

 

[Radec]

So the D800 is now the king on DxOMark. Beating the Phase One and D4 easily.

wow.

 

[tino]

So the D800 is now the king on DxOMark. Beating the Phase One and D4 easily.

wow.

Very impressive dynamic range. I wonder if the score will eventually go over 100 for future cameras.

Looking forward to the XPro1 score.