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I got a Vivitar (Komine) 28mm f/2.8 Close Focus a while back and finally put it to use at the local battlefield park this evening.
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Some photos taken over the last couple of months with a Nikkor 85mm F1.4 AIS on my NEX-6:
Somewhere in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Somewhere in Batam, Indonesia
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Somewhere in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Thanks! I was really excited that I was able to capture this moment well. I am not sure how to describe it, but I think there was a little bit more "magic" in how this lens captures this sort of light, than what I got using my Simga 30mm in more or less the same location and light a few weeks ago. I wonder if it is really a property of the optics, or if it is just that a manual lens makes it a bit easier to explore the light. I dunno.
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Beautiful pictures!
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I've been trying to get better at it ever since I got my Lens Turbo. Using Nikon E 50 f1.8.
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I find new lenses generally sharp, but boring, where as my manual lenses are full of character that add life/feeling to the shot.
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verybiglebowski
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All images were processed to my liking.
This is wild microscopic set-up that I am working on. If you know anyone who can build for me micro engine, software controlled, macro rail with a 0.01mm steps, please let me know...
This is first and very brief attempt of focus stacking with this set-up, obviously with lot of mistakes. But some parts of the image look promising.
Oh, the dead fly (I found it on the window ledge) is 2-3mm large and this is un-cropped image.
Sony NEX 7 + CZJ 6,3/0.20 Apochromat lens
Following shot is from rather rare Olympus UWA lens - Olympus Zuiko 18 mm F/3.5 MC Auto W. I bought it six months ago for 450 USD (expensive I know, but check the prices on eBay...) in great condition. There are few more images and some info about the lens in my gallery if you are interested.
Sony NEX 7 + Olympus Zuiko 18 mm F/3.5 MC Auto W
Following shot was taken with Komura Komuranon (say that fast three times in a row) 135/2.8. It is part of my testing of 135mm lenses that I am working on now. Not much to be found about this lens on the web, but long time ago, I had one Komuranon and it was rather sharp lens with low contrast wide open. I am looking for lenses with that characteristic, and this Komuranon doesn't disappoint, making my post processing easier. Shot is wide open, and lens cost just 40 USD.
Sony NEX 7 + Komura Komuranon 135/2.8
Finally, not the most exotic lens, but certainly the saddest human face expression, that I ever saw in my life. If you are brave enough, check the face at original size. But if you don't want to be emotionally disturbed, please just pass over it. Anyway, I wish him all the best in the future...
Sony NEX 7 + Olympus E.Zuiko Auto-T 135/2.8 at f/2.8
However, I am most exciting about my latest acquisition. Two anamorphic monsters (110mm T3 and 200mm T2.2), designed and used for film and digital professional cameras. (Arri PL mount).
I am waiting for the adapter, trying meanwhile to learn more about anamorphic still photography, because I used it before only for filming (where it certainly makes more sense). But some images that I found on web - look promising.
Stay tuned
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/viktor_viktor/
http://verybiglobo.blogspot.com/
This is wild microscopic set-up that I am working on. If you know anyone who can build for me micro engine, software controlled, macro rail with a 0.01mm steps, please let me know...
This is first and very brief attempt of focus stacking with this set-up, obviously with lot of mistakes. But some parts of the image look promising.
Oh, the dead fly (I found it on the window ledge) is 2-3mm large and this is un-cropped image.
Sony NEX 7 + CZJ 6,3/0.20 Apochromat lens
Following shot is from rather rare Olympus UWA lens - Olympus Zuiko 18 mm F/3.5 MC Auto W. I bought it six months ago for 450 USD (expensive I know, but check the prices on eBay...) in great condition. There are few more images and some info about the lens in my gallery if you are interested.
Sony NEX 7 + Olympus Zuiko 18 mm F/3.5 MC Auto W
Following shot was taken with Komura Komuranon (say that fast three times in a row
) 135/2.8. It is part of my testing of 135mm lenses that I am working on now. Not much to be found about this lens on the web, but long time ago, I had one Komuranon and it was rather sharp lens with low contrast wide open. I am looking for lenses with that characteristic, and this Komuranon doesn't disappoint, making my post processing easier. Shot is wide open, and lens cost just 40 USD.
Sony NEX 7 + Komura Komuranon 135/2.8
Finally, not the most exotic lens, but certainly the saddest human face expression, that I ever saw in my life. If you are brave enough, check the face at original size. But if you don't want to be emotionally disturbed, please just pass over it. Anyway, I wish him all the best in the future...
Sony NEX 7 + Olympus E.Zuiko Auto-T 135/2.8 at f/2.8
However, I am most exciting about my latest acquisition. Two anamorphic monsters (110mm T3 and 200mm T2.2), designed and used for film and digital professional cameras. (Arri PL mount).
I am waiting for the adapter, trying meanwhile to learn more about anamorphic still photography, because I used it before only for filming (where it certainly makes more sense). But some images that I found on web - look promising.
Stay tuned
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Don't trust your eyes or mind, they might betray you! Trust only comments posted on the forums, because there is the absolute truth!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/viktor_viktor/
http://verybiglobo.blogspot.com/
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Letsgokoulos
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Viktor,
Very interesting post, and gorgeous pictures, as usual.
I wish you all the best in your microscopic attempts. A 0.01mm-step motorized focusing rail, software controlled will not be simple to build... What lens are you intending to use with it ?
I very much like your picture taken with the Komura Komuranon (yes, I said it three times). It is rather sharp but gives a very soft first impression.
Marc
Very interesting post, and gorgeous pictures, as usual.
I wish you all the best in your microscopic attempts. A 0.01mm-step motorized focusing rail, software controlled will not be simple to build... What lens are you intending to use with it ?
I very much like your picture taken with the Komura Komuranon (yes, I said it three times). It is rather sharp but gives a very soft first impression.
Marc
verybiglebowski
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Thanks Marc,
I want to use microscope apochromat lenses, but without microscope. Beacuse of the very small working distance, and extremely shallow DOF, there are two problems to solve - lighting (I think I did solve that one and I will write about it, once I test it more), and focusing.
Few years ago, I met a guy who designed still image motion control system (3D movements) and dedicated software for it with a 0.001mm precision. It was substitution for much more expensive real time motion control rigs for static subjects and it worked amazingly well. Unfortunately I lost contact with him :-(
I will probably go with this. It's just a bit expensive and doesn't look (mechanical part) as precise as I'd like
But it might work well at the end.All the best,
Viktor
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Letsgokoulos
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verybiglebowski wrote:
Thanks Marc,
I want to use microscope apochromat lenses, but without microscope. Beacuse of the very small working distance, and extremely shallow DOF, there are two problems to solve - lighting (I think I did solve that one and I will write about it, once I test it more), and focusing.
Few years ago, I met a guy who designed still image motion control system (3D movements) and dedicated software for it with a 0.001mm precision. It was substitution for much more expensive real time motion control rigs for static subjects and it worked amazingly well. Unfortunately I lost contact with him :-(
I will probably go with this. It's just a bit expensive and doesn't look (mechanical part) as precise as I'd like
All the best,
Viktor
verybiglebowski
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I am posting from smartphone. Put Cognisys focus stacking rail in Google. Sorry.
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