coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
^^^^
I agree that this is not the natural bokeh from the lens. Definitely some PP done to it. You can see fuzzy selections around the wood.
I agree that this is not the natural bokeh from the lens. Definitely some PP done to it. You can see fuzzy selections around the wood.
ampguy
Veteran
yes - was done in-camera
yes - was done in-camera
The Fuji F72EXR has an in-camera scene mode called "Pro Photo" where it tries to isolate the subject from the background. It's a novel feature.
yes - was done in-camera
The Fuji F72EXR has an in-camera scene mode called "Pro Photo" where it tries to isolate the subject from the background. It's a novel feature.
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
Interesting. Is this all automatic? Or do you somehow "paint" it?
(sorry for off-topic.)
ampguy
Veteran
it's automatic
it's automatic
In the menus, you select it as a scene (like fireworks, sports, etc.), then it gives you feedback whether it worked or not (it often doesn't work, if it can't detect the background, or background distance.
it's automatic
In the menus, you select it as a scene (like fireworks, sports, etc.), then it gives you feedback whether it worked or not (it often doesn't work, if it can't detect the background, or background distance.
dfoo
Well-known
It's terrible 
Sorry.
Sorry.
ampguy
Veteran
no problem
no problem
That could also be what the dr. told your mom right after you were born
no problem
That could also be what the dr. told your mom right after you were born
It's terrible
This biogon seems to be a real winner. If they could have made their f/2 version this small and beautiful, they could have charged Leica money.
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
Actually, the 35/2 Biogon is a very good lens in its own right. Quite sharp and with a color rendition that matches my other Zeiss M-mount glass (50/2, 50/1.5, 21/2.8) pretty well. I wonder if the difference in cost isn't from having an OEM manufacturer (Cosina) do the actual manufacturing as opposed to workers in Germany. Whatever the reason, the image quality of the Zeiss glass seems comparable to Leica. It was ever thus: they are great rivals in terms of optics. As for long term durability of the lenses, we will see. In terms of M-mount photography I think there are more and higher-quality lenses available for M-mount cameras than there ever have been before. Having to choose among them is a nice problem to have.
Ben Marks
Ben Marks
Paul Roark
Member
I recently did a quick trip to NYC with an M9 and 35 2.8 ZM -- no shade, no tripod, only one lens, all B&W (prints). It's a great lens.
See http://www.paulroark.com/Impressions_of_NYC.html
Paul
www.PaulRoark.com
See http://www.paulroark.com/Impressions_of_NYC.html
Paul
www.PaulRoark.com
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
Very nice, Paul. Your images have a "quiet" feel to them -- not a small accomplishment in a place as visually and audibly busy as NYC.