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Arutemu
Joined: 16 Oct 2014 Posts: 72 Location: US/Japan
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 5:20 am Post subject: Sigma Multi Widerama YS 18mm f/3.2 |
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Arutemu wrote:
Got this thing for some $15 in Konica AR mount. Started playing with it. So far, everything I found on it on the internet appears to bear out: not the sharpest, not the most contrasty, glowy at larger apertures. However, the extreme wide-angle view at 18mm makes it a unique addition to my vintage lens harem. I will be sharing more results here.
最後ã®ãŠå®¢æ§˜ by Artem, on Flickr _________________ 住めば都 |
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Ultrapix
Joined: 06 Jan 2012 Posts: 566 Location: Italy
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Sigma Multi Widerama YS 18mm f/3.2 |
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Ultrapix wrote:
Arutemu wrote: |
Got this thing for some $15 in Konica AR mount. Started playing with it. So far, everything I found on it on the internet appears to bear out: not the sharpest, not the most contrasty, glowy at larger apertures. However, the extreme wide-angle view at 18mm makes it a unique addition to my vintage lens harem. I will be sharing more results here.
最後ã®ãŠå®¢æ§˜ by Artem, on Flickr |
Probably not a winner, but your skills made this picture wonderful just because the lens faults (not too many, by the way) |
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Pancolart
Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 3704 Location: Slovenia, EU
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Pancolart wrote:
Oh my... great cinematic mood! Perhaps inspired by Edward Hopper's Nighthawks? _________________ ---------------------------------
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RokkorDoctor
Joined: 27 Nov 2021 Posts: 1414 Location: Kent, UK
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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RokkorDoctor wrote:
Yes, a really atmospheric shot, I like it a lot!
Got to ask re. the location; the interior decor suggests this could be in Japan, but the signs are in English. Maybe an oriental-styled cafe/restaurant in the US? _________________ Mark
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eggplant
Joined: 27 May 2020 Posts: 517
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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eggplant wrote:
Very pretty- I'm looking forward to more shots you've taken with it. _________________ UK |
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sergun
Joined: 01 Jun 2017 Posts: 291 Location: наша раша
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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sergun wrote:
It's cool, as if it was photographed with a black mist filter. _________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/105161078@N06/
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Arutemu
Joined: 16 Oct 2014 Posts: 72 Location: US/Japan
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2023 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Arutemu wrote:
Pancolart wrote: |
Oh my... great cinematic mood! Perhaps inspired by Edward Hopper's Nighthawks? |
Lol, never crossed my mind, but now that you mentioned it, yeah, I can see how it might appear _________________ 住めば都 |
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Arutemu
Joined: 16 Oct 2014 Posts: 72 Location: US/Japan
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2023 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Arutemu wrote:
RokkorDoctor wrote: |
Yes, a really atmospheric shot, I like it a lot!
Got to ask re. the location; the interior decor suggests this could be in Japan, but the signs are in English. Maybe an oriental-styled cafe/restaurant in the US? |
Thanks! Location-wise, nah, this was in the US. The title in Japanese, 最後ã®ãŠå®¢æ§˜, which means, "The last customer" probably unconsciously suggested Japan (which was my intention). _________________ 住めば都 |
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Arutemu
Joined: 16 Oct 2014 Posts: 72 Location: US/Japan
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:50 am Post subject: |
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Arutemu wrote:
Noticed so far: really glowy in highlighted areas.
Summer's here by Artem, on Flickr _________________ 住めば都 |
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Ultrapix
Joined: 06 Jan 2012 Posts: 566 Location: Italy
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Ultrapix wrote:
Arutemu wrote: |
Noticed so far: really glowy in highlighted areas.
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Too much sharpened and contrasty to judge the lens |
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Arutemu
Joined: 16 Oct 2014 Posts: 72 Location: US/Japan
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Arutemu wrote:
Ultrapix wrote: |
Too much sharpened and contrasty to judge the lens |
I shoot in RAW. In order to upload to Flickr, it needs to be processed into jpeg. And it needs to be something that I am happy with. Hence, the processing to my taste. Even a processed image should give an idea of the lens potential.
However, if it matters that much - here's n unprocessed image. Same location, same time. RAW straight to jpeg without edits. none.
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Pancolart
Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 3704 Location: Slovenia, EU
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Pancolart wrote:
Surprisingly sharp at corners. I wonder why a glow in the middle. Perhaps a hazy element? _________________ ---------------------------------
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kiddo
Joined: 29 Jun 2018 Posts: 1235
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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kiddo wrote:
Pancolart wrote: |
Surprisingly sharp at corners. I wonder why a glow in the middle. Perhaps a hazy element? |
i think is field curvature, i have a vivitar 19mm doin the same, corners sharp but not center or center sharp but not the corners |
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Ultrapix
Joined: 06 Jan 2012 Posts: 566 Location: Italy
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Ultrapix wrote:
Arutemu wrote: |
Ultrapix wrote: |
Too much sharpened and contrasty to judge the lens |
I shoot in RAW. In order to upload to Flickr, it needs to be processed into jpeg. And it needs to be something that I am happy with. Hence, the processing to my taste. Even a processed image should give an idea of the lens potential.
However, if it matters that much - here's n unprocessed image. Same location, same time. RAW straight to jpeg without edits. none.
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When we talk about photography, I am happy to see your edited pics, but when it comes to a lens IQ, an unedited/slightly edited photo speaks much more to me. This is the case, now I am much more aware about the lens potential, thanks. |
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eggplant
Joined: 27 May 2020 Posts: 517
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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eggplant wrote:
It definitely resembles the performance of my copy, even remembering screw mount flange distance sensitivity, but - I quite like the processing.
It's a reminder to me that a bit of glow or spherical aberration doesn't have to be the end of an image.
Although does it require stronger than usual processing to 'diminish', which you have to like to begin with.
A guess, and one I'd stand to be corrected on by forum members with a bit more experience processing images (e.g. kymarto). _________________ UK |
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Arutemu
Joined: 16 Oct 2014 Posts: 72 Location: US/Japan
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Arutemu wrote:
More...
Autumn magic by Artem, on Flickr _________________ 住めば都 |
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stevemark
Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 3953 Location: Switzerland
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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stevemark wrote:
Pancolart wrote: |
Surprisingly sharp at corners. I wonder why a glow in the middle. Perhaps a hazy element? |
Most probably. Looks a lot like my 3.5/14mm Sigmas with degraded internal lens surfaces.
http://forum.mflenses.com/sigma-af-3-5-14mm-ii-cleaning-attempt-t84992.html
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