HarisF1 wrote: Whilst realising that we will all have different levels of tolerance for visible CA (fringing), I was surprised by your comment, Haris, as to my eyes, and when viewed large on a monitor, as opposed to a smartphone screen, there is a significant amount present and it was this that led me to conclude that lens #1 was the FA*.

I took the liberty of downloading LennyBloke's original and then used the replace colour tool in PSE to make the extent and degree of fringing present around the petals easier to perceive, even without further magnification.




As noted in my original post, however, that which is present could easily be removed in PP, thereby making the most of what is in all other respects a fine image as well as that which I preferred most of the two posted.

Best

Jon

1 @ 1.4 is the FA* 85mm for sure.

Like its sibling the FA* 200mm f/2.8, I'm sure it is a fabulously sharp lens, but one that shares the same characteristic, when used on a modern DSLR, of being prone to CA in the form of G/P fringing when used at wider apertures. Despite this, easily correctable, performance limitation, nothing would persuade me to part with my copy of the 200mm.

Jon

Ready and waiting to be served-up with egg on my face

Indeed! And I also liked the strong, vibrant colours and contrast. All beautifully exposed and/or 'developed'.

Jon

She's a true beauty of a bike, Gary. Just hope you keep it somewhere secure when not in use

Of the set, number 3 would be my go to shot - it just has that that little extra detail and crispness, to my eye, in the sepals, petals, stamens and anthers of the flower that the hoverfly is feeding from

By contrast, I find the muted colours and soft focus of the other,with the possible exception of the first, a little underwhelming.

1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 would make my shortlist based on impact and visual appeal with 1 and 8 vying for the top spot on the podium.

The more detailed shots are cracking candidates for the 'scratch and sniff' treatment

Jon

I like it! The fact that the identity of the objects comprising the subject matter remains undisclosed only adds, IMO, intrigue to the image's impact

Always leave the punter wanting more

Jon

Hmm - could just be an optical illusion, Robbie, but to my eye that headshell could do with a bit of a twist to correct the cartridge azimuth. Or perhaps its just that LDR sounds better that way

Do like the contrast between the 2M Red body and the green vinyl of the LP and certainly sharp enough where it needed to be

Jon

I should think so - and a damn fine shot of one, too

I'd have to say that I find the colour version unengaging, whereas the monochrome version actually caught my attention