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if only one really sharp lens for landscape
Feb 27, 2017 17:43:27 #
Brucej67 wrote:
Some of the Nikon lenses do not have comparisons in the Zeiss line of lenses Nikon 200mm f2, Nikon 300mm F4, Nikon 200-400mm F4, Nikon 400mm F4, Nikon 500mm F4 and Nikon 600mm F4 to name a few and in their current versions, however the Miliva line is their newest line and one step down from the Otus line of lenses, the Miliva 85mm F1.4 gives 97% IQ of what the same Otus does at a little less than half the cost.
Ah the 200 f/2.... a thing of beauty.
Feb 27, 2017 17:46:38 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Ah the 200 f/2.... a thing of beauty.
At $5,600 a thing of cost also.
Feb 27, 2017 17:47:36 #
Brucej67 wrote:
. Exactly which is why I'll never own one.At $5,600 a thing of cost also.
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Feb 27, 2017 18:55:25 #
rscholl wrote:
See: http://www.lenscore.org/
It's hard to do better than a Zeiss for sharpness.
It's hard to do better than a Zeiss for sharpness.
Many Zeiss lenses are good - I've used them on Hasselblads and Contax cameras. But they are not as consistently good as the reputation says they are. I was just looking at the 35mm F1.4, and was totally underwhelmed. The Nikon and Sigma Art are clearly more desirable.
Feb 27, 2017 19:50:09 #
Sigma Art = most bang for the buck ! 20, 24, 35mm 1.4's ...... and, 24-35mm f2 !
Feb 27, 2017 20:21:10 #
John Howard wrote:
I searched the topic and did not find the answer t... (show quote)
Google; DxOmark (your lens here). Drop down menu for your body. See their rating. It has the most extensive lens catalog I know ofand you may be surprised of the results when paired with the camera body. I have included other reviews found on Google for every lens I've owned and purchased. All you'll get here is opinions, but you need comprehensive in depth reviews.
Feb 27, 2017 20:29:28 #
papa wrote:
Google; DxOmark (your lens here). Drop down menu for your body. See their rating. It has the most extensive lens catalog I know ofand you may be surprised of the results when paired with the camera body. I have included other reviews found on Google for every lens I've owned and purchased. All you'll get here is opinions, but you need comprehensive in depth reviews.
Best review is what you shoot with it. Lab tests and OP opinions only takes you just so far.
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Feb 27, 2017 20:41:22 #
I think somebody may have mentioned earlier that the sharpest lens is not always the best for a particular job. That's why some photographers use pinhole or lensbaby or old 8x10 lenses from the 19th century modified where needed. You are correct on opinions in this forum rather than the hard facts of a scientific review. Regarding the latter, I will stick with Zeiss. As for the former, photography is an art and it is what works best for your particular style that is best. As a friend of mine used to say "if we all liked the same thing (eg lens) it would always be sold out!"
Feb 27, 2017 20:46:11 #
diabaig wrote:
I think somebody may have mentioned earlier that t... (show quote)
A friendly tip: When responding to a particular post, hit "Quote reply". That way everyone knows to whom you are responding.
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Feb 28, 2017 07:17:16 #
I found the most useful range for my landscape purposes was met with the - pardon the intrusion, I am a Canon user - 28-105 II USM. True, it has a bit of vignetting at 28mm, but my 24-70 f4 L IS USM, nearly vignette-free, is too wanting in the telephoto department. Another reason for preferring the less posh 28-105 is that it is lighter and more compact, easier to use in my style of shooting; just a thought; I'm sure others will put up with heavy and bulky for the better edge quality, but the center sharpness of the 'cheap spread' is just as good as the 'L' Canon lens. I'm sure Nikon has similar quality vs. portability issues.
Feb 28, 2017 11:23:28 #
Diabaig (See above) has the right answers in my opinion.
Some people just "Get It" !!!
Best regards, Ricker
Some people just "Get It" !!!
Best regards, Ricker
Feb 28, 2017 12:22:47 #
Why is "Quote Reply" a better way to post a comment than "Reply"? I'm probably showing my ignorance here.
Feb 28, 2017 13:18:38 #
diabaig wrote:
Why is "Quote Reply" a better way to post a comment than "Reply"? I'm probably showing my ignorance here.
If you use 'Quote Reply' then the reply is attached to the quote and everyone knows what post the is reply concerns.
Feb 28, 2017 13:19:37 #
Feb 28, 2017 15:49:16 #
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