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Comment by axl posted on A rare 50/1.2 on ebay at 05/04/2010 - 19:32
nice one Paul, I missed it before...
I have photographed this church many times, but never like this... very nice angle! But where is from? I'd think it's bus or car but then... or is it from the Crypt or how it's called?
I have photographed this church many times, but never like this... very nice angle! But where is from? I'd think it's bus or car but then... or is it from the Crypt or how it's called?
Comment by axl posted on St. Martin's Through the Glass at 05/04/2010 - 18:32
These are results from my 2nd pregnancy shoot.
Mom to be is my former colegue from work, she has just started her maternity leave and decided to have some memories. I was more than happy to help out as part of my portraiture training/portfolio building...
Took 5 lenses but used only 4 and two flashes...
what do you guys think?
FA31ltd
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123291258.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123291261.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326420.jpg[/IMG]
K50/1.2
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326411.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326415.jpg[/IMG]
K55/1.8
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326416.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326417.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326419.jpg[/IMG]
K24/2.8
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326421.jpg[/IMG]
Mom to be is my former colegue from work, she has just started her maternity leave and decided to have some memories. I was more than happy to help out as part of my portraiture training/portfolio building...
Took 5 lenses but used only 4 and two flashes...
what do you guys think?
FA31ltd
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123291258.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123291261.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326420.jpg[/IMG]
K50/1.2
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326411.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326415.jpg[/IMG]
K55/1.8
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326416.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326417.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326419.jpg[/IMG]
K24/2.8
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326421.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by axl posted on pregnancy shoot #2 at 05/04/2010 - 18:10
Dangermouse wrote:
It's the A version, judging by the shape (and the fact that I can just make out the A button!)
Silly money for a manual focus 50mm - it can't be that much better than the f1.7!
I don't think it is to be honest.It's the A version, judging by the shape (and the fact that I can just make out the A button!)
Silly money for a manual focus 50mm - it can't be that much better than the f1.7!
I used to have F50/1.7 and for couple of days A50/1.7 and now keep K55/1.8 along the K50/1.2.
To be honest, any of the slower variants (they share the optical formula... so no surprises here) are/were sharper until 2.4/2.5 at f2.8 they become roughly the same.
The main reason for f1.2 is... well f1.2 and 8 blades for smoother bokeh.
I'm not saying f1.2 is a soft lens. Considering the aperture, it's actually surprisingly good. And this coupled with FOV on APSC, very good MF and great OOF wide open just makes it excellent lens on it's own!
my conclusion: you can't get closer to 77ltd equivalent on APSC than 50/1.2....
Comment by axl posted on A rare 50/1.2 on ebay at 05/04/2010 - 15:37
Lovely shot Paul!
And she's beautiful baby...
is your A50 in good use?
And she's beautiful baby...
is your A50 in good use?
Comment by axl posted on My baby niece... at 05/04/2010 - 07:32
I like #2&5 bu as Kris said, they seem quite a bit too dark...
Comment by axl posted on Some from a Walk round the South Downs at 05/04/2010 - 07:31
great series, out of those first two I really like the 1st. 2nd is too dark IMO but everything that follows is a real treat!
Comment by axl posted on Hong Kong random shots at 05/04/2010 - 07:29
As Stefan suggested, constant aperture zoom would be ideal.
The Tamron he recommended has great reputation. I never had it (nor anything similar) but personaly I'd go with Sigma 24-70. Those 4mm on wide end make a big difference on wide end and the lens is still constant f2.8.
The Tamron he recommended has great reputation. I never had it (nor anything similar) but personaly I'd go with Sigma 24-70. Those 4mm on wide end make a big difference on wide end and the lens is still constant f2.8.
Comment by axl posted on Studio/Portrait Lens at 05/04/2010 - 07:27
I is lovely indeed. Is it the K or A version in ltd makeover?
Comment by axl posted on A rare 50/1.2 on ebay at 05/04/2010 - 07:24
and as far as the reviews go: link
Comment by axl posted on Pentax 70mm ltd lens at 04/04/2010 - 08:48
It's the A version, judging by the shape (and the fact that I can just make out the A button!)
Silly money for a manual focus 50mm - it can't be that much better than the f1.7!
I used to have F50/1.7 and for couple of days A50/1.7 and now keep K55/1.8 along the K50/1.2.
To be honest, any of the slower variants (they share the optical formula... so no surprises here) are/were sharper until 2.4/2.5 at f2.8 they become roughly the same.
The main reason for f1.2 is... well f1.2 and 8 blades for smoother bokeh.
I'm not saying f1.2 is a soft lens. Considering the aperture, it's actually surprisingly good. And this coupled with FOV on APSC, very good MF and great OOF wide open just makes it excellent lens on it's own!
my conclusion: you can't get closer to 77ltd equivalent on APSC than 50/1.2....
I just don't see why people are willing to pay massive sums to gain .5 of an f stop over the common variant (or .2 of an f stop over the slightly-saner-priced f1.4 versions). If I saw one cheaply (say the urban legend charity shop scenario) I'd pounce on it, but I won't spend over £100 on a manual non-telephoto lens.
I jumped on my K50/1.2 the next morning after I saw in on the web. Paid £255 shipped to me. K55/1.8? I paid £59 shipped from Ireland.
I'm glad I have both.. they are quite a different lenses IMO.
And with the rule of not spending over £100 for non tele manual lens... well I wouldn't get you too far IMO
Looking at London prices, there is only handful of SMC lenses to fit under £100...