andreart
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hi. What Leica lens produces this 3D look on modern digital Leica cameras ?
Lens with 3D look
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Nathan King
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In my experience subtle lighting cues have by far the most pronounced influence on the illusion of depth in a photograph. Chasing after lenses will likely end in disappointment as I have yet to come across a lens which is capable of this irrespective of light quality.
seany65
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I once saw a photo in a book or magazine of a couple sat on the edge of a cliff or something and the background was out of focus, but if I looked at the background that was between the couple, the pic looked a bit 3D.
Rob-F
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Good answer! I think it is probably an oversimplification to attribute a 3D effect to only the lens. Lighting has to play a part, as well as the subject matter itself. I am noticing, recently, that Zeiss lenses seem to be getting some recognition for this--time will tell. We'll see if people are still saying this in six months or a year. I think you get more 3D effect with longer lenses, used at wide apertures, regardless of the brand.
BLKRCAT
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ZM biogon 35mm F2.
icebear
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2/75 Apo 'cron ... my least used lens😱. The lens produces technically brilliant results, not sure why I don't use it more often. FL itself or the odd frame corners. Anyway I have a couple of shots that have kind of a 3D quality to it. In the end, if the subject isn't interesting, the most techically brilliant lens doesn't help😉
Pioneer
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All in the lighting. With the right lighting my Holga can give some amazing 3D effects.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
gavinlg
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Pentax 105mm f2.4
Contax 80mm f2
Contax G 45mm f2
Fujifilm 35mm f1.4 XF and also to a lesser extent the f2 version
Of the lenses I've used, these have the most three dimensional rendering.
Contax 80mm f2
Contax G 45mm f2
Fujifilm 35mm f1.4 XF and also to a lesser extent the f2 version
Of the lenses I've used, these have the most three dimensional rendering.
Alfonso B
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https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/RF-Nikkor/Leica_RF/Leica-Stereo.htm
No lens can beat this one. When reading these 3d pop things, it's pretty apparent that most of it is just justification of purchase. Or maybe my eyes are too close to each other or something 🙂
No lens can beat this one. When reading these 3d pop things, it's pretty apparent that most of it is just justification of purchase. Or maybe my eyes are too close to each other or something 🙂
JChrome
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It's definitely in the lighting. But there's something about the way medium and large format lenses render which give them more of a 3D look to me.
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JoeV
Thin Air, Bright Sun
I'd first like people to post images that they claim has this "3D" rendering. I'm skeptical of this claim that's circulated for years. Prove me wrong!
Alfonso B
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Or better yet, 2 images from the same place, second one taken with a lens that is well known for it's 1,2 or 4d rendering.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Large format does it in my opinion but we are veering away from the subject a little because the op's question did relate to digital use.
lynnb
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What Leica-branded lens, or what lens from any manufacturer that natively mounts on digital Leica cameras?
BTW nice 3D pic of "Grey Poles", Keith. Maybe add some blue toner to increase its resale 😀
lynnb
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C Sonnar 50mm f1.5, M4 AP400 in D76
(apologies for mis-identifying the lens earlier)
friendly #611 by lynnb's snaps, on Flickr
(apologies for mis-identifying the lens earlier)
friendly #611 by lynnb's snaps, on Flickr
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Contarama
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Surely it has something to do with dof. 🙂
I've seen plastic effects with a few of my Nikkors when printed large. Namely the 85/1.8 and 105/2.5 both K lenses. Plus a very few instances on the screen.
I've seen plastic effects with a few of my Nikkors when printed large. Namely the 85/1.8 and 105/2.5 both K lenses. Plus a very few instances on the screen.
xenohip
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Look up some sample images of the old 5cm f3.5 elmar (in LTM) and cover one eye. In more than a few cases the 3D effect is quite astonishing, IMHO.
fotomeow
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The long answer is that the 3D effect has to do with many things other than the glass you are using, composition, DoF, perspective, lighting, blah blah blah, computer monitor, printing paper, blah blah blah
the short answer i think is large format cuz its hi-res, so very life-like = 3D.
or the Pentax 67 Medium Format system, amazing with properly used DoF.
Also some of the panoramic cameras do a nice job when the picture is taken from a moving lens across the field of view.
would agree with some of the older Leica lenses, the Summitar 50/2, I also like the 50mm Summicron, v2. I have the "radiographic" version, but honestly, dont know if thats a factor.
the short answer i think is large format cuz its hi-res, so very life-like = 3D.
or the Pentax 67 Medium Format system, amazing with properly used DoF.
Also some of the panoramic cameras do a nice job when the picture is taken from a moving lens across the field of view.
would agree with some of the older Leica lenses, the Summitar 50/2, I also like the 50mm Summicron, v2. I have the "radiographic" version, but honestly, dont know if thats a factor.
x-ray
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Although this is relating to digital cinematography and Cooke vs new asph Leica lenses I feel it a relevant discussion about different optics under very controlled conditions. I've seen similar results from the asph Leica lens kit I bought for the M9 that I had. I actually wound up selling my new asph Leica glass because I felt it was lifeless and sterile. I went back to Zeiss and vintage Leica lenses. You may feel different but the video is quite interesting and reveals a noticeable difference in optics. Take a look.
https://vimeo.com/90168989
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