Flare seems like a bit of an issue, but I'm sure you'll figure that
out. Does seem like a fun lens, but, ummm, someone stole most of your
engine!
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On 25 January 2013 16:29, Larry Colen <[email protected]> wrote:
> Upon opening the box, my first impression was that the lens was a lot smaller
> than I expected. I was expecting it to be just about twice as big as it is.
> When I picked it up, I was startled by the apparent build quality. Metal
> body, smooth turn of the focus ring. It feels really nice in the hand. As
> Dario pointed out, it's an "A" lens, so we even get full auto exposure on the
> DSLR bodies.
>
> Focusing, particularly fairly close to wide open, is going to be a challenge.
> On the other hand, stop it down a bit and hyperfocal distances are pretty
> crazy. I should write a list of hyperfocal distances at different f/stops
> and stick it to the inside of the lens cap.
>
> If you're photographing something dark and there's something bright anywhere
> in the background, flare will be a bit of an issue. Especially with nearly a
> 180 degree field of view.
>
> My first quick tests show that it will be tough to get razor sharp photos
> with this lens, especially if you pixel peep. On the other hand, it looks
> like it will be a lot of fun, and it certainly adds a lot to the range that I
> can photograph in a single frame.
>
> My first quick test drive, a few shots around the house, nothing particularly
> artistic about these photos:
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157632607199177/
>
> Short form: for under $300, I'm very pleased with this lens, and I'll almost
> certainly have more uses for it than a manual focus 85/1.4.
>
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