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Lowlight Portraits with the Biotar 75
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Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 6:22 pm
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this lens is pretty stunning; maybe the best all around lens ive ever used. the only digi cam i have with which to use it is the gxr m mount, with a couple of adapters. while i absolutely love the gxr, it is not a stellar low light performer, and the lens clearly outresolves the sensor in difficult conditions like those below. it forced me to actually use a flash on some shots, something i hardly ever do. its also pretty darned awkward on the tiny gxr. but all said, i'm pretty happy with the results. c&c always welcome.
tony








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Very good results, Tony.


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thank you so much orio. i hope your summer is going well, its been lovely in the states--at least in new york.
tony


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rbelyell wrote:
thank you so much orio. i hope your summer is going well, its been lovely in the states--at least in new york.
tony


Here it's currently "Africa-style", with temperatures not far from 40°C in mid day, so I don't go out at all photographing. Rolling Eyes


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Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:12 pm
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Congrats Tony, I am glad you not sold it Smile


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omar: thank you. i felt that way too. thats what i strive to get, candid moments that capture some feeling. i very much appreciate your comments.

orio: wow, thats waaay too hot! very pleasant here, in the 70s F mostly.

attila: thanks! yes, you were right, its the closest ive come to having a 'magical' lens. i think i will probably sell my other 75--its just a voigtlander! ):
tony


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Great shots Tony - glad to see you're enjoying that lens. I really like the first one.

I wish Calgary had the sort of weather you've all been describing. The sky has been variable shades of grey here for what seems like ages, but at least the flood-waters have receded and I can park my car at home again. I must pist the flood photos I managed to get just before I got evacuated from my building.

Lochlann


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Wonderful shots Tony!


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thank you so much dr klaus. i looked at your link to 'travelmeetsfood' and found it interesting. are you connected to the blogger?

lochlan: thanks. sorry to hear things have been so terrible weather-wise that you had to evacuate, my gosh! hope things are getting back to normal and your family and home are in good shape.
tony
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