Gotta love this combo
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It isn't very healthy to be that close to a tiger.
I agree, I think the L and 25 are a great pair.
I really liked my R and 35 Ultron too. Pairs that just seem to be right.
I agree, I think the L and 25 are a great pair.
I really liked my R and 35 Ultron too. Pairs that just seem to be right.
didotcicero
Z3Bro
Oh well, don't worry... he never saw me. I hid myself in between the meat 😉
FrankS
Registered User
Yep, the L with CV25 is a sweet combo. So is the Bessa R with CV35 f2.5, and an M3 with collapsible Summicron 50, M2 with Summaron or Summicron 35, Contax IIa with 50mm f1.5 Sonnar. Any other classic/sweet pairs?
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RML
Guest
Another sweet pair: R-D1 and Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50/2, or J-8 50/2, which is also sweet with a Bessa R. Or a CL with M-Rokkor 40/2. 🙂
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
a pre-war rolleiflex with a tessar?🙂
FrankS
Registered User
Post war Rolleiflex with Planar f3.5. Also Nikon F4 with manual focus 50 f1.4.
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
Canon IVsb and Industar 50 collapsible.
Rob
Rob
didotcicero
Z3Bro
Ehm... Ah... yes... well... That should teach me to be a bit more specific next time.
I was actually hoping for some feedback on the pic's. Whether you like them or not... that kind of stuff.
I was actually hoping for some feedback on the pic's. Whether you like them or not... that kind of stuff.
kshapero
South Florida Man
I'm digging on the R3A with the 40mmFrankS said:
blakley
blakley
The tiger shot is really arresting - and I love the texture in the fur and the rocks.
The other two really don't do much for me; I can't find a point of interest.
The other two really don't do much for me; I can't find a point of interest.
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
I think that the tiger picture is quite striking and a good use of the wide angle. I find vertical wide shots to be difficult to do well and while I like the pillar in the first picture, the image as a whole doesn't really do any thing for me. The texture of the brick and the perspective on the last one is good but I find the slight slant distracting.
I have a Bessa L and a 25/4 and I've been trying to learn how to use the wide angle effectively -- good luck in your future endeavours with this combo!
I have a Bessa L and a 25/4 and I've been trying to learn how to use the wide angle effectively -- good luck in your future endeavours with this combo!
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
Sorry,didotcicero said:
I'm certainly a gearhead and should've responded to you rather than the other posters. 😱
That said, I think you're using the 25 pretty well. Of the three, I find the first the strongest. It started me musing on several things that likely have nothing to do with what the gent sitting was actualy doing.
I've been shooting with the 21mm CV a lot lately and keeping things level or intentionally tilted is something I'm learning to pay more attention to. I don't find the slight tilt in the last photo objectionable and it might've been too static with out it.
The tiger is just cool.
Rob
See, I was on the right track about the Tiger.
Photographically I think there is a lot to explore in the alley. Lots of lines and textures, angles all which can be exploited with a WA lens. I would like to spend some time there making different compositions to see what works best.
Photographically I think there is a lot to explore in the alley. Lots of lines and textures, angles all which can be exploited with a WA lens. I would like to spend some time there making different compositions to see what works best.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
I agree with rover. Ordinarily I'd have said there is too much foreground in the alley picture, but I do like the manhole covers at the bottom. There's a lot of potential for other compositions there too.
I do find the 25 a little difficult to frame with accurately, especially using the earlier finder without the framelines (and with glasses). So sometimes you just have to cross your fingers a bit.
I do find the 25 a little difficult to frame with accurately, especially using the earlier finder without the framelines (and with glasses). So sometimes you just have to cross your fingers a bit.
srtiwari
Daktari
I love the tiger shot, except that there's too much empty space around it. Coud you not have moved in a few feet closer ? 😀
MacDaddy
Certified Machead
Nice to see what the 25 will do!
Nice to see what the 25 will do!
I've just ordered my replacement Bessa R3A with the 25/4 Snapshot-Skopar (original was sold when i got frustrated trying to find a good film lab near Atlanta, GA, US!) and wondered about the quality of the lens. 'Nuff siad!
Rob
Nice to see what the 25 will do!
I've just ordered my replacement Bessa R3A with the 25/4 Snapshot-Skopar (original was sold when i got frustrated trying to find a good film lab near Atlanta, GA, US!) and wondered about the quality of the lens. 'Nuff siad!
Rob
didotcicero
Z3Bro
Thank you all for commenting and your kind words.
In my 'defence' this was only the first roll, just to see what the lens would do. It does well, extremely well. It needs a bit of getting used to, but with every picture I learn.
I agree the alley needs some more exploration but on the other hand I was just recording the perspective and I was curious how that would turnout. I will tryout another film to see if I can eleminate the tilt, if not I will buy a Spirit Bubble Finder Level. I have the viewfinder with the framelines and I don't have glasses, so there's no excuse...
I could have gone closer in the first picture with the man sleeping on the bench, but I liked the piece of bench in the lower right corner.
Yeah, the tiger... I love it too. The contrast, the texture... Amazing animal too.
Based on this photo I decided I need a lens to get a bit closer when needed so I bought a 75mm Color Heliar two days ago. Which is yet quite another cup of tea, if I may say so.
That's as 'big' as I want to go for now. If the subject still isn't in range I should move in closer or leave it. Well, that's what I think anyway.
Oh and let's not forget the Bessa L, it did a wonderful job too. That ttl-metering is a real help.
Edit: film used was Ilford XP2 Super 400
In my 'defence' this was only the first roll, just to see what the lens would do. It does well, extremely well. It needs a bit of getting used to, but with every picture I learn.
I agree the alley needs some more exploration but on the other hand I was just recording the perspective and I was curious how that would turnout. I will tryout another film to see if I can eleminate the tilt, if not I will buy a Spirit Bubble Finder Level. I have the viewfinder with the framelines and I don't have glasses, so there's no excuse...
I could have gone closer in the first picture with the man sleeping on the bench, but I liked the piece of bench in the lower right corner.
Yeah, the tiger... I love it too. The contrast, the texture... Amazing animal too.
Based on this photo I decided I need a lens to get a bit closer when needed so I bought a 75mm Color Heliar two days ago. Which is yet quite another cup of tea, if I may say so.
That's as 'big' as I want to go for now. If the subject still isn't in range I should move in closer or leave it. Well, that's what I think anyway.
Oh and let's not forget the Bessa L, it did a wonderful job too. That ttl-metering is a real help.
Edit: film used was Ilford XP2 Super 400
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Max Power
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It's the first shot that does it for me.
The 25mm has permitted you to get an excellent shot of the chap on the bench at the same time as giving you a wide enough frame to capture the context. It's (IMHO) far and away the best.
In the little experience I have, it seems to capture what RF photography is all about.
Cheers,
Kent
The 25mm has permitted you to get an excellent shot of the chap on the bench at the same time as giving you a wide enough frame to capture the context. It's (IMHO) far and away the best.
In the little experience I have, it seems to capture what RF photography is all about.
Cheers,
Kent
Dougg
Seasoned Member
Yes, I think you've touched on the learning issue with superwide lenses; e.i. moving in closer than you're used to doing. I think these are "contextual" lenses, so they're very good at showing your subject in their context... which limits how close you do move in. Good start! 🙂didotcicero said:
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