k-hawinkler
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Sony A7R + MITAKON SPEEDMASTER II "DARK KNIGHT" 50MM F/0.95 PRO VER(M67) SONY E MOUNT, shot at f/0.95, ISO=100, 1/125 s
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K-H -- I must admit the DoF profile on your particular copy looks somewhat odd. OOF areas appear slightly "streaky" for lack of a better word, and the DoF "plane" itself seems, well, non-planar if looking at the entire image -- ? Slightly weird result to my eyes, maybe I'm misreading the way the image was taken -- maybe it's a combination of the subject and shooting angle? But at least the the clear ornament on center appears sharp ...
Thanks Guy. I have the same impression.Looks like a Nocti here. I've seen this look with the Nocti.
It is and it does.This lens seems an incredible value notwithstanding some reports of it falling apart. It does seem to have that 50/1.0 Noctilux magic. I just ordered one.
Very interesting, again to my eye the OOC jpeg has a distinctly different feel than the originally posted image -- weird that post processing of color, clarity, noise, curves and whatever can make that much difference. Thanks for sharing these and I look forward to more!Many thanks Jack. I appreciate the feedback. You may have a point.
However, I think I need to look carefully into those issues before coming to a definitive conclusion.
The shot I showed was taken from the side into a Christmas tree.
So the branches are certainly not aligned with a DoF "plane".
Also the streaks you see in the upper right quarter originate from full book shelves.
I certainly think the lens can be focused quite well, even wide open.
I also processed the image a little bit unconventionally.
The following is the OOC JPG, only reduced in size.
SNIP
Again, I really appreciate candid and critical feedback - as along as it is factual and constructive.
The feedback doesn't have to be overly polite.
As a retired but successful manager I am nevertheless used to criticism from all sides.
At this early stage I have no emotional attachment to this lens. So I don't take criticism personally.
If you don't mind I will post more images so that we can come to an accurate assessment of this lens.
Thanks again.
Certainly shows how well it sharpens up stopped down! Indeed a relative bargain in today's photo environment.Thanks Guy. I have the same impression.
PS: Here are two full resolution images.
The first at f/0.95, the second at f/5.6.
http://winklers.smugmug.com/2015-01...x1699/_DSC3956_7360x4912_f=0.95-2546x1699.jpg
http://winklers.smugmug.com/2015-01...6x1699/_DSC3957_7360x4912_f=5.6-2546x1699.jpg
Quick comparison of different 50mm lenses, all wide open aperture priority direct jpg shots (I needed to change the battery so shots are approx, but gives you an idea of not busy background blur):
Thanks again Jack.Certainly shows how well it sharpens up stopped down! Indeed a relative bargain in today's photo environment.
The CV looks pretty good too -- thanks for sharing.
Contax g 45mm is maybe the most used lens on A7R due to its size. Sony 55mm and g45 have the best sharpness of these. Adapter af speed is close to RX1. Only disadvantage is buzzing noise of the adapter since it needs to go back and forth to capture the focus.The CV does look nice also. I agree.
The last one looks the best. Lucky that you have many to play with!
We (unless I don't count)!The "haziness" is likely a function of spherical aberrations in the lens causing flare into the shadows at the wide apertures; aka glow. Sphericals are common in fast Mandler design lenses too and are also responsible in large part for what we (I ?) see as pleasing Bokeh.