First Outing With Samyang 135mm F/2
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I like that focal length, gives everything a nice flat look. Looks like you've got the hang of it already
Thanks Gareth.
I do like the focal length...coupled with max aperture and close focus (80cm) makes for a very versatile product.
Only thing it lacks is WR...MF also allows for possibility of rapid reaction 'grab shots' faster than for example my son with his new Sony A7II and 70-200 F/4 who was still trying to focus on one or two shots that i managed to make a decent stab at.
I think the Ivy berries show it off best but overall it makes some really nice rich colours as well as producing just the right degree of sharpness.
I agree David...left the berries until the last for that reason.
Colours are nice and it's the sharpest lens i've owned...although that's not saying much.
It crops nicely as well to partly compensate for lack of reach.
Will no doubt be posting more with it from time to time.
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The lens looks to be very sharp, but to my eyes the colours look a bit 'flat' and don't seem to pop? Just wondering what your thoughts are?
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David
Hi Geoff
The lens looks to be very sharp, but to my eyes the colours look a bit 'flat' and don't seem to pop? Just wondering what your thoughts are?
Regards
David
I have to agree, I find the rendition of the of the image a little muted in colour, to what I'm seeing with my eye. That being said my eyesight is failing and perhaps that's the real reason. Joking aside, I always process my images after the fact so, On the limited use I have had with the 135, I would added back in what the image needed I suspect.
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Hi Geoff
The lens looks to be very sharp, but to my eyes the colours look a bit 'flat' and don't seem to pop? Just wondering what your thoughts are?
Regards
David
Yes this is something I noticed too, especially in direct comparison to the older A 135/1.8. It seems to have an insane level of sharpness with very little CA but that comes at the expense of contrast.
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1411 posts
13 years
Northwich,
Cheshire
Weather was dry but very cloudy with the occasional attempt at a solar breakthrough.
1. Horse
2. Four Mallards
3. Lichen on branch
4. Duck Pair
5. Riverscape
6. Great Crested Grebes
7. Squirrel Down
8. Gull in Flight
9. Spot The Pigeon
10. That's Close Enough
11. Berries