Wide and ultrawide lenses for R-D1.

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IgorN

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Hi!
I search for a lens with as much as possible wide angle for R-D1. What can you advise? Whether it is possible to use something from Voigtlander? For example 12/5.6 Aspherical Super Wide or 15/4.5 Aspherical Super-Wide Helia? Examples of photos are welcomed! :) :)

Thsnks!
Igor.
 
RFF member Sean Reid included both these lenses in his excellent field test on the Luminous Landscape website. Click here for a link to his article.
 
One of the reasons I spent the extra money on the 12 is because of the article on luminous landscape, the 12 seems vignette significantly less than the 15.
I don't own the 15 so I can't do a first hand comparison, but I am quite happy with the 12.
 
I tried the 15mm on my R-D1 when we had our first Benelux forum meeting, and I definitely want one. Wonderful lens, wonderful results and for me the perfect replacement for my 25.
 
I use the 15mm CV on my R-D1 and it does vignette noticeably, but the RAW converter in PSCS has a VERY simple and effective fix for it, sio it almost doesn't matter.

I have attached a recent file shot with R-D1 using 15mm. ISO setting was 1600. Vignetting was very noticeable, auto corrected in PS during post shooting processing.
 
In the Epson RAW convertor I tend to set (if at all) the anti-vignetting slider 1 or 2 steps above the focal length of the lens used. So, when I use a 50mm and I want vignetting reduced, I set the slider to 75mm or sometimes to 90mm. I find that gives more pleasing gradient.
 
Erl said:
I use the 15mm CV on my R-D1 and it does vignette noticeably, but the RAW converter in PSCS has a VERY simple and effective fix for it, sio it almost doesn't matter.

I have attached a recent file shot with R-D1 using 15mm. ISO setting was 1600. Vignetting was very noticeable, auto corrected in PS during post shooting processing.
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This shot is a great example of what happens when you remove vignetting - looking at the upper right corner, you can see the noise increase on the image of the wall.

No such thing as a free lunch? ;)

Phil
 
Phil,

I was wondering when someone would jump on that. No denying it's existence. But, remember, it was at ISO1600, and inthe context of the pic, not a serious problem. Probably with more expert/serious manipulation, it could be better. It is also my first attemt at such a correction.

One of my main applications for the combo will likely be stage and theatrical work where the vignetting will either not show, or not matter. A question of the right tool at the right time, I am hoping.

Further investigations as I get time to 'press' this gear.
 
I find the 15 mm is fine as long as you expose as much as possible and use the vignetting correction in Photoraw. If you underexpose, the corners look nasty after correction. In that case its better to live with the vignetting, which is certainly noticeable.
 
Erl said:
...it was at ISO1600, and inthe context of the pic, not a serious problem.
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...absolutely agree, sometimes the vignetting adds to the 'mood' of the picture, and often it's not an issue. Sometimes, yes, it can catch you out.

I used to spend ages in the darkroom, burning in the corners of prints to get the right amount of vignetting; now I'm trying to get rid of it!

Anyway, no criticism was in any way intended ;)
Phil
 
pfogle said:
I used to spend ages in the darkroom, burning in the corners of prints to get the right amount of vignetting; now I'm trying to get rid of it!
Phil
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Dejavu!! We must have shared the same D'room. :D
pfogle said:
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Anyway, no criticism was in any way intended ;)
Phil
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None taken.
 
i've got a quick question regarding the 12/15 wide angle lenses: is there really no way to accurately focus and you must instead rely on guessing distances?
 
For any type of travel/architecture shots, you can't beat the 12mm! Here's a shot from a couple of days ago.
 
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