Photo sharing: Sony Alpha

[havoc315]

Havoc, what are you using? I just picked up an old Tokina RMC 17 f3.5 that's pretty sharp at f5.6 and smaller. I got a PK mount but it was made in A mount also. I won it on Ebay for $150 shipped in great cond. they usually sell around $180-$200.

I'm using the Minolta 17-35/2.8-4. It's not a horrible lens. Was around $300. But it's definitely softer than I would like. I realized I'd over the Zeiss 16-35, but I'm not ready to spend $1500+ on an ultrawide, which I still don't really use that often.

I was working in Manhattan today, and decided to bring my camera with just one lens to do some shooting. I figured ultrawide would be fun, but now I'm thinking I would have gotten better results simply bringing a better lens.

After some work in post, I kind of like this one:

TrinityChurch.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[fractal]

Fractal, I think they turned out great. I get nervous taking stage shots also. Usually fumbling lenses too. I think if I shot a good bit of that type, I would buy a 6d or d610 just for the AF speed.

I really like the one with overhead stage lights. I'm a huge fan of B&W.

Thanks Harry,

Here are a few more B&W's from the recital. Some of them I skipped NR just because I like the grain, others I didn't.

I'm using the Minolta 17-35/2.8-4. It's not a horrible lens. Was around $300. But it's definitely softer than I would like. I realized I'd over the Zeiss 16-35, but I'm not ready to spend $1500+ on an ultrawide, which I still don't really use that often.

I was working in Manhattan today, and decided to bring my camera with just one lens to do some shooting. I figured ultrawide would be fun, but now I'm thinking I would have gotten better results simply bringing a better lens.

After some work in post, I kind of like this one:

TrinityChurch.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

Havoc,

I love this shot! It takes me into that cobblestone alley, drawing me towards the church...

 

[Hockeyman]

A7 / 28-70

This is the Carnival Dream which loads at the Riverwalk on the Muddy Mississippi in New Orleans.


Carnival Dream New Orleans by Harry Shields, on Flickr

Harry this area would be perfect for those sunrise/sunset photos

 

[havoc315]

Havoc,

I love this shot! It takes me into that cobblestone alley, drawing me towards the church...

Thank you. It's funny to hear Wall Street described as a simple cobblestone alley.

 

[Hockeyman]

Downtown West Palm Waterfront by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[HPS3]

I like that shot Havoc.

Mike, I might have to try that one day.

Here's a view of the French Quarter looking from Canal Street.


French Quarter Parking by Harry Shields, on Flickr

 

[fractal]

Harry,

I like the results from the 28-70. Are you happy with the lens?


Chris

 

[HPS3]

Harry,

I like the results from the 28-70. Are you happy with the lens?


Chris

Hey Chris, I have no issues with the 28-70 except the speed. It's fine in daylight.

The FQ view was shot with the Zeiss 55 which I have found now to be extremely sharp even open. Focus is hard to nail at 1.8 sometimes. It's so narrow DOF on FF.

 

[HPS3]

Chris, those dance shots are awesome!

 

[havoc315]

GrandCentral-55.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[HPS3]

Nice one Havoc!

 

[fractal]

Great shot Havoc!


Here's another with the Minolta Rokkor 50mm 1.4 @ 1.4...

 

[havoc315]

Grand Central Tourists by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[havoc315]

Trinity Church Cemetary by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[Hockeyman]

Singer Island Sunrise by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Here Comes The Sun by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[havoc315]

Singer Island Sunrise by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Here Comes The Sun by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

Great shots Mike! You're making the rest of us look bad!

 

[Hockeyman]

Great shots Mike! You're making the rest of us look bad!

Noway man, all you guys are posting some excellent shots as well

Ill tel you what though, I am getting burnt out of waking up at 4am on a Saturday to get these sunrise shots so it might be awhile before you see more after this batch

 

[havoc315]

I haven't had the energy to wake up early for sunrise shots.... this is my shot from the weekend morning..

Buster resting on my leg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[Hockeyman]

That picture sums up how I feel every morning, lol. Im up every morning at 4 so I can get into the gym before work. Ive gotten used to it somewhat

 

[fractal]

Noway man, all you guys are posting some excellent shots as well

Ill tel you what though, I am getting burnt out of waking up at 4am on a Saturday to get these sunrise shots so it might be awhile before you see more after this batch

We certainly appreciate your dedication! Great job.