Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZM photos

Bangkok
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cheers, michael
 
It's badass you got to shoot with Arto. He's been a favourite of mine since I was a kid. (skateboarding).

But the shots look a little too oversharpened for my taste.
 
BLKRCAT said:
It's badass you got to shoot with Arto. He's been a favourite of mine since I was a kid. (skateboarding).

But the shots look a little too oversharpened for my taste.
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Thanks a lot guys for the comments. I looked up an Agfa Clack and it looks cool, thanks for that.

Hey BLKRCAT,

I don't do any post processing on my photos so I don't sharpen anything, that said it is a sharp lens. BTW, I sent you a private message ;)

Thanks again everybody, I've been shooting a lot but I've been lazy on posting stuff., I need to get on the ball.

Cheers, michael
 
Michael,
As do many others I find your work revealing and appealing.
As you have many shots from a close distance it makes me wonder:
Do you spend much time engaging with the subjects and then shoot after asking permission?
Is there a language barrier?
Clearly these are not the typical Gun and Run street photography .
I noticed only one shot where a subject seemed somewhat hostile or annoyed (and he might not have been)

Anyway, thoroughly enjoy your work and the obvious passion you bring to it.
Keep 'em coming!

CG
 
Canyongazer said:
Michael,
As do many others I find your work revealing and appealing.
As you have many shots from a close distance it makes me wonder:
Do you spend much time engaging with the subjects and then shoot after asking permission?
Is there a language barrier?
Clearly these are not the typical Gun and Run street photography .
I noticed only one shot where a subject seemed somewhat hostile or annoyed (and he might not have been)

Anyway, thoroughly enjoy your work and the obvious passion you bring to it.
Keep 'em coming!

CG
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Hi CG,

Thanks for the message. You asked some good questions and I will try my best to answer them. I sometimes shoot first then engage my subjects if the opportunity presents itself, and then I may shoot a couple of more photos after that. As far as a language barrier goes, I speak Thai, but I don't think that really plays a big part in my photography, because I travel all over the world and I basically photograph the same way here as I do in other countries.

I am big guy (6 feet and around 185 lbs), and I stick out so much in this part of the world that it is impossible for me to blend in, that said, I don't really think about it too much when I am taking photos. I try to approach my subjects with respect and in a non threatening way and I imagine the people are aware that I am taking their photo. If someone looks at me in a way that I think they don't want me to take their photo, then I don't take any photos and I say sorry and move on.

Honestly, I think it is all about the way I approach people and take photos, I think that some people are shy to approach strangers on the street, and try to take "sneaky photos" but I don't do that. I don't hide my camera and I don't try to "sneak photos". I guess it's just my style. I have gone shooting with some other rff members, SimonSawSunlight would be one those people and we went off the beaten track out here and explored some side streets and hidden corners in my town. We stumbled upon a pig slaughter house and we were able to shoot there for about 20-30 minutes. My Thai friends told me that it would be "impossible" to shoot at a pig farm, but it wasn't. Maybe we got lucky, who knows, but it was an awesome experience and I am glad that I got to do it with Simon.

Below are a couple of photos that I think you can see where I engaged my subjects and those that I didn't.
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cheers, michael
 
Thanks for the reply, Michael.

I admire your approach and results. Alas, my personality makes it difficult to emulate. From time to time I consciously try to but , for me, it feels unnatural.

btw, fellow RFF member Bob Michaels uses much the same approach as do you.
AFAIK, he works in close, always, or almost always, with a 28mm, figuratively and literally immersing himself in the culture.
You've probably seen his work but, just in case...
http://bobmichaels.org/Cuba photos 2014/

CG
 
Why this lens doesnt get any more love in here? It seems baffling to me why such a great lens, at such a great price, hardly ever gets any attention. Awesome pictures in here. Please keep them coming.
 
po-stit said:
Why this lens doesnt get any more love in here? It seems baffling to me why such a great lens, at such a great price, hardly ever gets any attention. Awesome pictures in here. Please keep them coming.
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Thanks Canoyongazer and yes, I am aware of Bob Michaels work and I am fan of his.

Good question po-stit and to be honest, I have no idea. I just spent some time shooting with my friend's Angenieux Paris 50mm/1.5 Type S21 which is an expensive lens. I shot it side by side with my 35mm 1.4 Distagon and I prefer the look of my Zeiss lens. I am aware that one is a 35mm and one is a 50mm and there is a considerable age difference between the two lenses, but to be honest I am over the "hype" of lenses and I just prefer to use something that I like, regardless if it is a popular lens or not.

I also used my friend's 28mm Summilux, and I really want one. I like 28mm lenses a lot, and I like the "look" of it at 1.4. Anyways, here are some photos that I shot recently around Bangkok with my 35mm 1.4 Distagon lens.

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cheers, michael
 
A couple of more recent photos from Bangkok.

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I was in a trendy area of Bangkok (Siam Square) and I saw this high school student in front of me with a Billingham bag, and I had to take a photo of her.



self portrait (sort of)





Bangkok is notorious for having awful traffic and crowded sidewalks with street vendors selling all sorts of things. While it may be a nuisance for some, I absolutely love living here because of these things.




cheers, michael
 
Dang Michael!
The infant looking out of the bus matching the gaze of the ad, the artwork revealing the seated man, the lady and man on the bus with their hands to their heads.
So good!
 
I am so happy you posted these photos here and on Instagram Jon. You just helped me to decide on what extra film to bring with me to India next week.
 
I found a used but mint, in-box copy here in Portland for a song. Couldn't pass it up. 35mm is my favorite focal length. I have the Biogon 35/2 and have never really liked it. I had been using the 35mm 1.4 ZA on my A7 and the image quality is excellent...but it is gigantic.

The 1.4 ZM is such a lovely lens. Central sharpness, wide-open is on par with with the 55mm 1.8 ZA (which is to say, it is crazy sharp). Tonality and rendering are wonderful - it draws so confidently. I have found it to be particularly strong at closer distances for portraiture. Though, it is excellent all-around as the many great images in this thread indicate.

Here are a couple of my snaps.

Jay by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Dad by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Dad by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Corey by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
 
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