They always say never meet your hero

Robert Evagelista wrote:

fishpix wrote:

Wow -- Have been mulling a next lens acquisition and this thread may have put me over the top for the 75mm... stunning images -- and the dof 'how deep' debate, to me, is a valuable illustration of the precision that's possible with this lens.
As a relative newcomer to MFT (GX85) -- wondering if there's anything comparable in the Panasonic line up which might be comparable or even outperform on a GX85 given potential compatibility advantages?... or is the 75mm simply hands down the best at this rough focal length?

they say the Pana Leica 42.5 1.2 is sharper...

I own both, I'd say for sharpness they're very similar, and very little in it. The Nocticron has a warmer render though. Both very nice lenses.

bofo777 wrote:

bofo777 wrote:

Robert Evagelista wrote:

bofo777 wrote:

Tommi K1 wrote:

Robert Evagelista wrote:

75mm at wide open have enough DOF to make the subject super sharp from Ear to Ear.

But f/1.8 leaves other eye, nose and lips then out of focus.

With m4/3 you need to stop down to f/2.8-5.6 range to get the person in focus from tip of the nose to ear, depending your distance for classical framings. F/1.8 is just too shallow and people drop out of focus.

That is what makes 4/3" format so great as for portraiture you need to stop lenses down for enough DOF, and that is why f/1.8 lenses offers if so wanted, shallower DOF than most people needs.

I think your confusing natural bokeh VS OP's brilliant skills at PP ...I shoot portraits with my 1.2 and 0.95 lenses and get all face parts portrait Clear unless very close to subject..remember these lenses act like 1.8 to 2.0 on a FF.....

My PP is Easy.. LR Classic CC --> Vivid --> Reduce Highlights --> Reduce Whites --> Bump up Shadows --> Bump up Contrast...
Then Synch on photos that is taken on the same time , light and angle..

I think your 4th an 8th photo have a little more done then that but very well done.....

Let me clarify what I said esp on the 8th photo was that the natural bokeh or did you PP some extra ....either way a great shot but if that was natural bokeh.. BRAVO....

Lightroom Clasic CC
Pull down Highlights and Whites
Increase Exposure and contrast
Brush - Teeth Whitening Effect
A long Corridor does this

Lightroom Clasic CCProfile - Adobe VividPull down Highlights and WhitesIncrease Exposure and contrastBrush - Teeth Whitening Effect
Subject near Background Far

Robert

Very nice pics (especially the ones of the adorable baby).  Thanks for sharing them with us.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robert_evangelista/albums/72157696913493244

Thank you for Robin for inviting us on his Shoot.
It is such a privilege to be allowed to shoot in such creative events.
And Most of all enjoy the great music prepared by this amazing singer song writer tandems. Where the songs are written and scored within 1 day, then performed the next day. Each Singer / Songwriter was given a chance to list down 3 topics they want to write song about. and those that has matching topics are partnered together.
Topics that songs are written about:
Hope
Depression
Suicide -
Racism
Death
Cool Summer Breeze
Change
All songs are original. Amazing... I cant wait for the Finale on August.
Shot with 75m 1.8... stayed on one chair.
No AF Iluminator, Silent Shutter, No Beep.

Ty83 wrote:

I have the 25 f1.2 and 12-100 f4...

I really want the 75 f1.8...

But cannot justify it at the moment...

Someone...

Please help me justify it....

Buy IT, just buy it

or you will go to photographer hell, you will have to look at tons and tons of images with ff cameras and listen to talk on equivalence for ever.

here is the justification

https://www.flickr.com/photos/126558841@N07/albums/72157677210059403

R V C wrote:

Ty83 wrote:

I have the 25 f1.2 and 12-100 f4...

I really want the 75 f1.8...

But cannot justify it at the moment...

Someone...

Please help me justify it....

Buy IT, just buy it

or you will go to photographer hell, you will have to look at tons and tons of images with ff cameras and listen to talk on equivalence for ever.

here is the justification

https://www.flickr.com/photos/126558841@N07/albums/72157677210059403

Amazing pictures + I really don't want to go to photography hell! I may have to get it...

The manager specifically that this Rehearsal play will have less than ideal Lighting and it is not a dressed rehearsal, no props also...

But I insisted in shooting, and I am not alone.
A few weeks back Robin has introduced me and sim into this place.
He gave us a chance to shoot in less than ideal condition and test the capability of our gear and our ability to adapt to this tough shooting condition:
Low Light, Moving subject, Tricky white Ballance, and navigating the crowd, while avoiding to distract the event.. All this rolled into one. Could be the toughest conditions I have been to and I really loved it... Because as it turns out the lens can handle it..

Not Knowing what the play is about..
I got the shock of my life.

Why, Because I never felt so old and a generation behind.

This play is about the youth of today, their Struggles, their Dreams, their Sexuality, their their aspirations, their triumph to find their identity, and Happiness.

So it is another overwhelming night for my senses.

2 Shooting Approach.

1.) Freeze the action - Shutter Priority 1/300 min, ISO max out ISO6400, Aperture at 1.8

2.) Gather more light - Aperture Priority @ 1.8, ISO max out ISO6400, Aperture fixed at 1.8. Shutter Speed is allowed to go as low as 1/60

COLOR:
Too Red --> BW
Too mix Color Lighting --> Desature each Colo using HSL sliders

FOCAL LENGTH:
75mm for Head Shots
25mm for Group Shots is included to show the whole context of the shoot.
and how this 2 lenses compliment each other.

This Scene was called "FATBOY"

Talking about the struggles of being in a lesbian

Dance Break

This Scene is About "Intimacy"

This scene is about a
CRY BABY

and how people abandon her, because people don't want to be around suffering. They just want to continue living their happy lives...

reminds me of a scene in the movie "THE BEACH" where the tribe isolated one of the members because he is slowly dying of gangrene after being bitten by a shark..

It also reminds me of my Mom, who lost her love of life and is trapped by depression, struggling to find purpose in life. Lost and no longer capable of being happy.

hay buhay..

This scene was about holding for dear life.

This Scene is about Abandonment

A bow from the Performers

Character Introduction

Talking about the struggles ofbeing in a lesbian

This Scene is about Accepting Homosexuality and following thru your desires.

This Scene is about Sibling Rivalry

Religious Divercity

This Scene was about Death

Redemption

Excellent shots, Robert.  Thanks for sharing.  I was in a bit of a funk with my photography, but you may have given me the kick in the seat of the pants that I needed, to get back into it.

By the way, I'm sorry about your mom's depression.  My mother suffered from it intermittently, and my brother inherited the genetic disposition for it in a major way.  So, I can identify with what you are going through, and the frustration you feel in not being able to do anything to make everything all right, no matter how much you want to.

the 75mm focussed closer, about 1:3 like the PRO lenses or even the P 1,7/42.5mm, it would be much more flexible and I would have it for a long time.

Peter

Most of the things I carry are Baby Diaper/Milk Bags with the Stroller.
so there is little room for a camera.
However Carrying my MFT camera and Primes. The bag is small enough to stay in my shoulder... with me not noticing or being bothered by it.
But when special Situations arise, I am ready to fire it up and Capture memories beautifully.

I will show you how to use a spoon, the right way

This Pebbled walk way is so much fun. Can I stay.

I see Worms

They say yellow bell is edible, lets see how mommy reacts to this.

Oops... I guess its not...
Taste funny  Also

This Bench, is wet... I don't understand you Adults..

Is this ok Dad...
do you have any idea how to pose a model..
if not let me handle it..

Lets See How Mom reacts to this..

When do i get to eat real food.
this Modeling gig does not pay...
all I get is some Lousy Bottle of milk..

Joseph T Lewis III wrote:

Excellent shots, Robert. Thanks for sharing. I was in a bit of a funk with my photography, but you may have given me the kick in the seat of the pants that I needed, to get back into it.

By the way, I'm sorry about your mom's depression. My mother suffered from it intermittently, and my brother inherited the genetic disposition for it in a major way. So, I can identify with what you are going through, and the frustration you feel in not being able to do anything to make everything all right, no matter how much you want to.

Thanks for your Sympathy, I guess this conditions are quite common nowadays.
Good news is I got to Bring out my mom out of t he house and Say proper good bye to my dad... Passed away 5 years ago (but she was not able to go to the Wake)...
I almost go her to eat to a local Fancy cafe and enjoy food... with nice Jazz playing in the background... But My luck ran out...
maybe this Christmas.
On the other hand my wife and Daughter is a constant source of Happiness , joy and Appreciation of simple things in life... Like going around enjoying nature and Food.

Ana Akana Look Alike

Asian Jedi

some piece of Engineering

Mr. Robin Wong

Sim Flirting with the EOS R

EOS R with the 25 to 105 f/4

Phase One

Thanks for sharing, really lovely slots. I sold this lens recently not because the IQ isn't great, but because I always found the 150mm equiv focal length somewhat awkward, neither quite long enough and not quite short enough either. For my purposes I just found the 40-150/2.8 getting much more use and I couldn't justify keeping the 75/1.8 in the camera bag.

Having seen your beautiful images though I'll now experiment more with tele shots of my toddler, so far I've been photographing him mostly at close range!

Ryan Li wrote:

Thanks for sharing, really lovely slots. I sold this lens recently not because the IQ isn't great, but because I always found the 150mm equiv focal length somewhat awkward, neither quite long enough and not quite short enough either. For my purposes I just found the 40-150/2.8 getting much more use and I couldn't justify keeping the 75/1.8 in the camera bag.

Having seen your beautiful images though I'll now experiment more with tele shots of my toddler, so far I've been photographing him mostly at close range!

tons of fun...
shots will really feel intimate...

and you can capture moments undisturbed because you have some distance..

Thanks to Mr. Robin Wong for dragging me, sim, and Van.
Normally my wednesday nights are wasted on Playing BF4 ...
Tonight we get to meet Amazing People, testing A great product...
Profoto B10.. A small powerful strobe/flash/Continuous Light source. Equivalent to 4 speedlights, in a size that will surprise you...
Such a portable powerful light.

Just Slap it the remote to my Pen-f
shoot as is in Aperture Priority... 
Boom... TTL is so convenient for non- flash users like me..
Met some Amazing super passionate people...

that is some small and lightweight  powerful light source

The App is Matured and very responsive..