pictures from Sophia with EP2 and Leica 75mm

Buchan Grant · Mar 24, 2010

Just got back from Sophia in Bulgaria, took the new 75mm summicron which proved to be an amazing lens on the EP2. The amount of detail in the files is incredible, still haven't had time to print anything up.

Getting the hang of this manual focusing thing is quite tricky especially for shots where people are moving! Many shots didn't make it but here are a few of my favourites so far, all shot wide open at f2 in Raw converted in Lightroom

and this one was the 20mm 1.7

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NuFonaut · Mar 24, 2010

Those are realy nice.
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sabesh · Mar 24, 2010

Excellent captures Buchan. The Leica lens complements your creativity quite well.

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Activatedfx · Mar 24, 2010

Wow, Buchan. REALLY great shots... some of the best street shots I've seen on this forum. That 75 Lux is amazing. You really DO get what you pay for!

Hmmmm... if I sold the 5D2 and L lenses I could swing a 75 Lux... Hmmmm....

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Aleo Veuliah · Mar 24, 2010

I like the 7th, but they are all good black and white

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the-bunker · Mar 24, 2010

Lovely Pix !

So have you bought a pile of bricks in a field, I mean a house, over there :->

fatimaS · Mar 24, 2010

congrats really nice shots !

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Buchan Grant · Mar 24, 2010

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neekoh_dp · Mar 25, 2010

Wow, those f otos look stunning!

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twonker · Mar 25, 2010

Nice set thanks. How do you find focussing on the E-P2? I assume you're using the V-F2? Do you find you can focus without going into magnify mode, or do you still need to use it with the VF-2?

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Buchan Grant · Mar 25, 2010

Hi Alistair

Yes I am using the VF2 and it it superb for focusing when combined with the sensor stabaliser which does seem to make the image less juddery! If the subject is moving I won't have time for any x7 zooming but if they are stationary I usually do.

I would like to see a firmware change allowing the return to full view to be activated by half-pressure on shutter, like the panasonic camera, the current method of pushing the OK button forces you to rest the weight of the camera on the lens barrel which can cause mis-focusing. I would imagine I will get better with practice but took many more out of focus than in, of course most of those were people walking towards me at around 15-20 feet so that would be problematic anyway.

Main thing is I am really enjoying using this combo, including the MF bit, and the results are more rewarding when you have had to contribute something else to the process of making an image.
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twonker · Mar 25, 2010

useful info. I agree about the half-press... I can't believe it would be hard to implement.

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Buchan Grant · Mar 25, 2010

no way, just a holiday!
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Buchan Grant · Mar 26, 2010

I know how you feel, I'm thinking of flogging off the 5d2 also and adding more leica glass
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Michael Yung · Mar 26, 2010

Wow great shots, I like #3, 4, and 5 a lot.

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Buchan Grant · Mar 26, 2010

thanks, I've found that with this lens there is so much resolution available which the sensor IS most definitely taking advantage of, that even when the focus is slightly out, it still looks as sharp as anything shot on any of my other lenses.

At low ISO's the level of detail really is on a par with my 5DII and a good L prime!!
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Buchan Grant · Mar 27, 2010

cheers!
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Buchan Grant · Mar 27, 2010

cheers! .....love the signature!!
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