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Kram
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1344 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:14 pm Post subject: Contax Zeiss 60/2.8 S-Planar on Canon 60D |
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Kram wrote:
My first "test" in the field with this lens. I normally use a Micro Nikkor 55/2.8. In comparison the Zeiss is much larger and heavier. The heaviness isn't an issue (it's much lighter than my Zeiss 120/5.6 S-Planar on the Hasselblad!). But the thicker barrel makes it more difficult to hand-hold. I know, a tripod is better but I get decent results with the Nikkor without one. My success rate was not as good yet with the Zeiss, I'll try harder next time. I have contemplated the smaller 60/2.8 C which only goes 1:2. Hmm...
I love the colours, sharpness is great- when I manage to hit it!
Most of these were shot around f/4, except the spider which may have been f/5.6.
EDIT: there are more on my blog: http://markcolman.tv/?p=776
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Gonzoo
Joined: 29 Mar 2010 Posts: 231
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Gonzoo wrote:
Wow, great captures. Love the vivid colors, especially in the flowers and spider. Any postproduction despite your watermark? _________________ Canon 5d | Exa 500 | Pentacon Six + too much lenses |
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Kram
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1344 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Kram wrote:
Gonzoo, thanks! Just basic post processing, nothing major. One thing I noticed with this lens compared to the Micro Nikkor 55 is that almost no curve adjustment is ever needed. The Nikkor produces a very flat RAW file. |
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6622 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Those flower shots have some serious punch! Great presentation _________________ Graham - Moderator
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Kram wrote: |
One thing I noticed with this lens compared to the Micro Nikkor 55 is that almost no curve adjustment is ever needed. The Nikkor produces a very flat RAW file. |
yes, there are exceptions, but in general we can say that this a typical characteristic of German design lenses (Zeiss, Leica, Schneider) compared to Japanese design lenses (Canon, Nikon, Pentax). _________________ Orio, Administrator
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poilu
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 10472 Location: Greece
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
Kram wrote: |
I normally use a Micro Nikkor 55/2.8. In comparison the Zeiss is much larger and heavier |
when you will get your 5DII next year, it will look more balanced
Kram wrote: |
But the thicker barrel makes it more difficult to hand-hold |
yes, this lens is not fast to focus, barrel need to be tick to be more precise, for macro I move my body so no difference if lens is small, big or on bellows
Kram wrote: |
My success rate was not as good yet with the Zeiss, I'll try harder next time |
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Himself
Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 3242 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
#3 for me please!
Alien-ish I'd say. _________________ Moderator Himself |
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Kram
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1344 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Kram wrote:
MF-G, thanks man!
Orio, makes sense.
Himself, yes #3 is quite strange.
poilu, haha! You crack me up! Maybe I will go FF next year but I'm not sure why at this point. Thanks for the encouragement though. I plan on giving it all I've got before contemplating the Zeiss 60 C. Not selling my "bicycle" yet! |
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