What Better Way to Test a New Lens -- Camping in RMNP

Colorado CJ · Joined: 29 Jul 2012 Posts: 210 Location: Northern Colorado

I've been wanting a new lens for landscapes for some time. After a lot of searching, and buying used lenses that weren't very good, I finally bit the bullet and bought a new, high quality lens. A Samyang 35mm F1.4 Manual Lens.

My lens arrived Friday night and I was happy with it from my initials shots of my dog in my backyard. BUT, I wanted to test it further, so late Saturday afternoon, I threw a few things in my car and headed to Rocky Mountain National Park for an overnight camp and photography session. I was wanting to do some wide open astrophotography shooting, but I didn't realize that it was the night before the super moon, so that spoiled my plans for any dark sky shooting.

I am EXTREMELY happy with it! I can't believe the detail and clarity of the RAW files at 100%. I just wish I was better at downsizing/sharpening for the web as these photos don't do the lens justice. I can't wait for a truly dark sky - no smoke night to see what this lens can really do.

Anyway, here are a few of the images taken with the new lens.

22 June 2013 1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

22 June 2012 2 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

22 June 2012 3 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

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This last one was taken with a 300mm F4 lens.

22 June 2012 9 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

R�benfluch · Joined: 18 Mar 2013 Posts: 112

I LOVE the first one, the flashes coming down, just amazing!
And the one with the river is so good, too.
Really, one of the best situations for testing is just using the gear Very Happy

Cheer,
Timo

RSalles · Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:22 am Post subject:

It's a fantastic lens that shines in your hands,

Cheers,

Renato

kds315* · Expire: 2021-03-09

Amazing shots - but it is not that lens Wink

Excalibur · Expire: 2014-04-21

Wow !

poilu · Expire: 2019-08-29

congrats for your new Samyang, great landscapes !

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

bhargav · Expire: 2014-11-24

Attila · Expire: 2025-11-18

Superb!!

Colorado CJ · Joined: 29 Jul 2012 Posts: 210 Location: Northern Colorado

Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed them. I don't know where I'll be going this weekend. Might try to find some old ghost towns and mines down in the Guanella Pass area.

Here's a parting shot

22 June 2012 12 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr