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It's the 'Leica Glow' ...First outing today, no filter =) The sharpness and contrast from this lens is amazing. I can't put my finger on it but it definitely has its own character over the Olympus 45 1.8.
MrFanny, not sure if this is exceptional for this particular lens.lately I have been noticing purple and green fringing wide open in high contrast areas in lightroom 5.6 and now 5.7. Does anyone else see this? by the way this lens hasn't left the body since day one of putting it on =) Will have to come off eventually.
Having owned both 1.4/85 lenses (G and before G) from Nikon I only can assure you that these were MUCH worse WRT cyan and purple fringing shot wide open! I even had my 1.4/85G in for inspection because of this, but was told by Nikon Europe this is absolutely normal.lately I have been noticing purple and green fringing wide open in high contrast areas in lightroom 5.6 and now 5.7. Does anyone else see this? by the way this lens hasn't left the body since day one of putting it on =) Will have to come off eventually.
But I would not compare apples with oranges. Mirrorless like the GH4 has so many advantages over DSLR - I just had a big shoot last weekend with my EM1 and the 1.8/75 plus the 2.8/12-40 - it was a concert in a church with only bad light, but the outcome was exceptional! And much easier to shoot that compared to my D700 and D800E some years ago. Simply because exposure was just spot on because of WYSIWYG of mirrorless.It's a dilemma for those of us with more than one camera system. A GH4 plus the 42.5mm is considerably more expensive than a D750 and a Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 and only 200g lighter. While the Panasonic combo is far superior for video, that is not the case for photography. For the monies that will buy me the Panasonic super-duo, I can actually buy a D810 with the Nikkor. The D810 is twice as heavy as and much larger than the GH4, but it's also another class of camera.
I know, Peter, I know. My problem is that I do sports photography, sometimes at night. For that, mirrorless is useless. In a few months, I also have an industrial assignment requiring a high megapixel camera. I can keep the Nikons I have for sports, buy a used A7r for big files and keep m4/3 for the rest, but it's expensive to keep more than one system, and it may not make much sense if all my photography can be done with a D810 and lenses that are mostly cheaper than those for m4/3But I would not compare apples with oranges. Mirrors like the GH4 has so many advantages over DSLR - I just had a big shoot last weekend with my EM1 and the 1.8/75 plus the 2.8/12-40 - it was a concert in a church with only bad light, but the outcome was exceptional! And much easier to shoot that compared to my D700 and D800E some years ago. Simply because exposure was just spot on because of WYSIWYG of mirrorless.
At least the D810 is the best DSLR currently available - IMHO!I know, Peter, I know. My problem is that I do sports photography, sometimes at night. For that, mirrorless is useless. In a few months, I also have an industrial assignment requiring a high megapixel camera. I can keep the Nikons I have for sports, buy a used A7r for big files and keep m4/3 for the rest, but it's expensive to keep more than one system, and it may not make much sense if all my photography can be done with a D810 and lenses that are mostly cheaper than those for m4/3
That we can agree onAt least the D810 is the best DSLR currently available - IMHO!
Will you go with the 1.8 Nikkor lenses (20, 28, 85)? And the 4/70-200 VR? IMHO the best Nikkor glass available today .....That we can agree on
I'll pay the camera store a visit tomorrow and see where I'm heading.
Well I must agree, BUT ....:OT: this thread is about Nocticron experiences, right ?
:OT: it's not about Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss or Olympus lenses, right ?
:OT: good, I thought so too
All the very best, whatever tickles your fancy
Thats good to hear. A simple adjustment in lightroom helped a bit =)Having owned both 1.4/85 lenses (G and before G) from Nikon I only can assure you that these were MUCH worse WRT cyan and purple fringing shot wide open! I even had my 1.4/85G in for inspection because of this, but was told by Nikon Europe this is absolutely normal.
So I would not wonder that the 42.5 1.2 has some fringing as well. At least if it is not as bad as the Nikon lenses this is already a big plus. I currently shoot the 1.8/75 and this is a hell of a lens, but actually would also like to own the 1.2/42.5 one day! Just because of the Leica look!
BTW I was also shooting the Canon 1.2/85L latest (actual) version some years ago and this is IMHO by far the best fast 85 portrait lens one can buy today.
Peter