Tagged with f2.8 - Personal View Talks

200mm F2.8 Panasonic Leica Lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:35:22 +0000

Specs

15 elements in 13 groups, 2 ultra extra-low dispersion + Nano Surface Coating
Minimum aperture - F22
9 diaphragm blades
Minimum focus distance - 1.15m
Stepper motor AF
Full time manual override
Weather sealed
77mm filters
88 mm x 174 mm
1245 g
Comes with hood and tripod collar
Available February 2018
$2999 (with 1.4x converter)
$597 2x converter
- https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-LUMIX-Teleconverter-Black-DMW-TC20/dp/B07765DFM6/
- https://www.adorama.com/ipctc20.html

With 1.4x tele converter:

12-40mm F2.8 Olympus lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 11:26:21 +0000

Specifications:

Max aperture - F2.8, Min aperture - F22
Diaphragm blades - 7
14 elements in 9 groups
1 Asph, 1 DS Asph, 2 ED, 2 HR, 1 EDA, 1 HD elements
Sealed
Min. focus - 20cm
Manual Focus Clutch
Weight - 382g
Diameter - 70mm (62mm filter)
Length - 84 mm
Price - $999

Previews:

Available at:

http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-12-40mm-Interchangeable-Panasonic/dp/B00EY3YGBS/

11-16mm F2.8 and T3 Cine Tokina

willianaleman — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:10:06 +0000

I'm buying the Tokina 11mm - 16mm f/2.8 with the Nikon mount to use it with the GH2 and after July with the BMC for the GH2.

Would it be any pros and cons buying the Canon mount EF instead, which will be mount native for the BMC?

Thanks in advance.

Available at:

70-200mm F2.8 VC Di SP Tamron lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:56:05 +0000

Specifications:

Focal length: 70-200mm
Maximum aperture: F/2.8
Minimum aperture: F/32
No. of diaphragm blades: 9
Angle of view (diagonal): 34°21′- 12°21′ (for full frame), 22°33′- 7°59′ (APS-C)
Lens construction: 23 elements in 17 groups
Minimum focus distance: 1.3m (51.2 in)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 1.3m)
Filter size: Ø 77mm
Length: 188.3mm (7.4 in)
Entire length: 196.7mm (7.7 in)
Diameter: Ø 85.8mm
Weight: 1470g
Standard accessory: Flower-shaped lens hood
Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony

Previews and reviews:

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19mm, 30mm, 60mm F2.8 Sigma m43 primes

itimjim — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:05:30 +0000

Hardly ground breaking, but interesting nonetheless.

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/news/sigma-announces-new-lenses-cpplus-2013

All three DN lenses incorporate telecentric optical designs and a linear, auto focusing motor that ensures accurate and quiet focusing for video recording. They also boast metal exteriors and a simply shaped focus ring, with varying textures to distinguish each part of the lens. In addition, DN users can choose between a black or silver finish to match their favorite equipment.

60mm F2.8 DN

Featuring the natural perspective of mid-range telephoto lenses, together with a shallow depth of field, this lens allows the photographer to capture a single part of a subject with great bokeh effects. It has an angle of view equivalent to 120mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 90mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). The minimum focusing distance is 19.7 inches; the maximum magnification is 1:7.2. This lens also contains Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass, which helps minimize axial and transverse chromatic aberration.

Available for $209 at https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-60mm-F2-8-Black-Micro/dp/B00CMRTVFE/

Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN

This high-performance, wide-angle telephoto lens has an angle of view equivalent to 38mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 28.5mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). As a wide-angle lens with excellent mobility, it is ideal for studio photography, architecture and starry skies. Its minimum focusing distance is 7.9 inches and its maximum magnification is 1:7.4.

Available for $199 at https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-19mm-F2-8-Black-Micro/dp/B00BPZCYK8/

Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN

This high-performance, standard telephoto lens has an angle of view equivalent to 60mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 45mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). This lens, which is perfect for casual and formal portraiture, documentary photography, travelogues and everyday shooting, includes a double-sided aspherical lens that enhances its optical performance. Its minimum focusing distance of 11.8 inches and its maximum magnification is 1:8.1.

Available for $169 at https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F2-8-Black-Micro/dp/B00BQXL6OY/

17-70mm F2.8-4.5 SIGMA DC Macro topic

producer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:21:05 +0000

Available at:

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-884306-17-70-2-8-4-Macro/dp/B00AXZZ034/

Anyone using GH1/2 with SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro? Any impressions about this lens? What I mean generally is if there are any issues like vignettes, tilts, blurs, unable to infinity focus, etc. when used on GH1. I watched very nice results with this lens on t2i, so is it needless on GH1 even manually controlled?

12-35mm F2.8 Panasonic lens topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:41:13 +0000

Price: $1299, 1100 Euro, 999 pounds

Avilable at:

Press release:

http://www.photographyblog.com/news/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_12-35mm/

Previews and reviews:

Samples:

Phab : new music video "The Bungalows Sisters"

etreetsoi — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 02:25:38 +0000

Hi,

My new music video ;)

Panasonic Lumix GH2/GH3 Voigtländer 25mn 0.95 Panasonic 12-35mn f2.8

Best regard Phab

FS: GH2 w/Driftwood's Drewnet 10 and more!

T1000 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 22:38:31 +0000

Its time to part with some gear and upgrade! Up for sale are the following:

Panasonic GH2 Body only: $350.00 + 3 batteries, two chargers. Two battery are genuine Panasonic. Other is off brand. $70 for 2nd Panasonic and $40 for off brand. (Original Box is available if you'd like
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F1.8 AIS: $70.00
Nikon Nikkor 24mm F2.8 AIS: $150.00 - protrusion filed down to fit RJ Lens Turbo. Operates perfect! Original buying price. $250
RJ Lens Turbo - Nikon F/G reducer speed booster turbo adapter to m4/3 mft GF5 GF6 GX1 EM5 EM1 BM - $100 (Comes in original box)
Lowell Pro SlingShot 102 : $60.00 TOTAL: $860

Original price for all totals over $1000.

You can opt to BUY ALL for $700. I'll put it all in the Lowell Pro Sling Shot 102.

PM me if interested. US only. Paypal only. Buyer pays shipping. All equipment is well taken care of and maintained. Here are some videos I've made with this little powerhouse!

FS: Canon EF 16-35mm 2.8 L Mark I

crammond — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 03:48:20 +0000

I'm selling my used but perfect Canon EF 16-35mm 2.8 L Mark I lens. It's been in my possession for the last 4 years and it has worked perfectly. Very satisfied with it while using it with 7D, 5D2, 5D3 and 6D bodies. Since than I've switched to C100 and I'd like something with Image Stabilizer.

There are no scratches on the glass elements (front & rear). Wear marks on the lens hood thread on the body (see it on the pictures). A couple of dust particles under the front glass element - they don't affect the picture quality.

It comes with front and back lens cap, UV filter 77mm, 2 lens hoods (one original that shows some wear marks and one knock off which is like new) and a canon lens soft bag.

Possible trade for a 17-55 2.8 IS + cash.

The lens is located in Europe, can ship (almost) worldwide.

700€ + shipping.

What are the benefits of a constant aperture lens?

mpgxsvcd — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:01:39 +0000

It seems like all of the high end lenses are constant aperture. What are the benefits and drawbacks of a constant aperture lens?

The biggest benefit I can think of is that the exposure will stay constant as you zoom. You can fix the shutter speed, focal ratio, and ISO values and then zoom without needing to change them. That sounds great but do we really need that?

With cameras that have Auto ISO available in manual mode can’t you just let the auto ISO control the exposure while you zoom?

Also aren’t all lenses constant aperture, just not always at their wide open apertures? If you stop down to the minimum aperture of the lens then the aperture will remain fixed in aperture priority or manual mode while you zoom even if the lens isn’t a true “Constant Aperture” lens.

What happens as you zoom? Aren’t these lenses still changing the aperture in order to keep it constant? Doesn’t that mean that your depth of field will change as you zoom? If the focal ratio of a not constant aperture zoom lens increases as you zoom in could it then keep depth of field constant as you zoom if so desired? Would that ever be desirable?

Couldn’t a constant aperture zoom lens have a slightly wider aperture or slightly longer focal length if it wasn’t a constant aperture lens wide open? Aren’t they crippling the lens slightly in order to make it constant aperture wide open?

Also what about being parfocal. Isn’t maintaining focus as you zoom more important than maintaining focal ratio especially in cases where you can let Auto ISO solve the changing exposure issue?

I am just curious as to why we insist on having constant aperture lenses. To me the benefits of a constant aperture lens do not outweigh the benefits of a non-constant aperture lens as long as your camera allows auto ISO in the modes you are shooting with.

With that being said the 35-100mm F2.8 is pretty much the only lens I use on my GH4 now. However, I really don’t zoom that often while filming so I am not sure I use it to its full abilities.

48 hrs sale: Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 Lens Brand New $799 + shipping

shungyiu — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:00:45 +0000

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8 Pro Lens Brand New

Photos of actual items:

Price: $799

Location Australia

Ships to Worldwide

Packaging: Original packaging and everything that comes with the lens.

Warranty: Original international warranty.

Price will rise to $829 after sale period.

PayPal only. PM for details.

Shipping method and charges $20 delivered with Australia Registered Post or Pack and Track International

p.s. The photos with an "Elite" E-M5 were from the previous deal, the stock have just arrived yesterday in the afternoon, I will be posting on Monday since the post offices are closed. Thanks to those who had faith in me and in turn you are rewarded with an epic deal. Actually I want to keep one for myself had they not been sold so quickly.

Get GH4 with Olympus 12-40 OR Panasonic 12-35?

Azo — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:26:00 +0000

I sold my Panny 14mm & 20mm primes as I really didn't care for those lenses. I really want to buy at least one decent native M/43 zoom lens. I would really appreciate some advice in regards to the pro's and con's of each lens on the GH4. So those of you that have the GH4 with either lens please chime in with your thoughts.

I am leaning towards the Olympus due to the build quality and manual focus mechanism but want to make sure I have all the facts first before purchasing this lens.

I have some questions for those that may have both lenses.

Olympus lens questions:

When shooting stills and video on the GH4 with the Olympus 12-40 lens does the GH4 correct for distortion, chromatic aberration, etc.
Is there a major difference in color rendition from the Olympus 12-40 compared to Panasonic lenses?
How does the manual focus feel on the Olympus in comparison to the Panasonic?

Panasonic lens questions:

When shooting video on the GH4 with the Panasonic 12-35 does the GH4 correct for distortion, chromatic aberration, etc.
Is there a significant difference in focus speed in comparison to the Olympus 12-40?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 for trade

sarabico — Tue, 20 May 2014 06:30:24 +0000

Will trade my panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 in very good shape, original package and pouch. With front and rear lens caps. No signs of use. For a voigtlander 17,5mm f0.95. I'm in Europe. If anyone interested send me a message.

Music Video GH2: Creating a vintage look

dlzn — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:16:27 +0000

I came up with a concept about a midget traveling around the city, kind of like Alice In Wonderland. Video shot - hand held - and edited by me. Using Panasonic GH2 and just Minolta MD 50mm F1.7. A few close-ups were done with the Sigma 19mm F2.8. Hack Flowmotion 2.

Cheers, D.

Panasonic gh3 + 12-35mm f2.8 + extras Europe

sarabico — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:38:19 +0000

For sale a complete kit

Panasonic gh3, mint condition, no signs of use, original box

Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8, mint condition, no signs of use, original box

Genuine battery grip, mint condition, original box

fotodiox adapter m42 to m4/3

1 extra genuine panasonic battery

1 variable nd filter light craft workshop 58mm

1 step up ring 49mm to 58mm

16GB sdhc class 10 transcend memory card

exakta 70-210mm f4 pk mount

All intems in great condition, located in portugal.

Only selling the full package.

2000€

Fisheye for GH2 : Rokinon 7.5mm f3.5 OR Rokinon 8mm f2.8 with adapter ?

TruHype — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 04:41:27 +0000

Hello everyone,

I just recently wanted to buy a fisheye lens to filming skateboard videos, but I came across 2 different fisheyes :

The Rokinon 7.5mm f3.5 for Micro 4/3

The Rokinon 8mm f2.8 for Sony E-mount (NEX-7, NEX-5, NEX-3...) + Adapter

The thing is I know the Rokinon for M4/3 is going to fit directly on my camera (tried it in a shop), but the Rokinon for Sony is much faster, but maybe a little less wide...

Can you please help me choose ?

Thank you.

50-200mm F2.8-3.5 Zuiko 4/3 zoom, non SWD

theteddy — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:09:49 +0000

Guys, thinking about buying this lens to go with my GH2. Just wondering if anyone has experience, or indeed just opinions about this lens for video use ? Weighing up the pros and cons of this vis a vis the Panasonic 35-100 f2.8. No IS on the Oly, but greater reach and under half the price, but also heavier. Cheers

WB: Zeiss Flektogon 65mm front glass element or damaged lens!

JCVD — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:51:21 +0000

Hi guys!

I hope somebody can help me!

My great Zeiss Flektogon 65mm got damaged, some chemical stuff damaged the front glass element which affects the image quality now, so looking for a front glass element or a damaged lens with untouched front glass element to replace mine!

I really love this lens, want to save it!

Asked a few repair service on the net for parts, but no luck.

Waiting for your messages/help!

Thank you!

14mm Samyang

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:21:46 +0000

It looks like we don't have dedicated topic about this lens. Just many separate posts in wide lenses topics.

Quite good subjective review in Russian (use google translate if you need to) :
http://dmitry-novak.livejournal.com/72897.html

28mm F2.8 Vivitar

AlbertZ — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:46:33 +0000

I've bought this lens (Vivitar MC 28mm 2.8) on ebay for 12$. Anyone can help me to find the adapter for my GH1? I think it should be a Pentax K Mount...

Longboarding

B3Guy — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:45:39 +0000

Here's a short longboarding video that my friends asked me to film for them earlier this summer. As always, I'd love some feedback! I'm still working on my grading skills with Resolve Lite, and on my grain effect, which Vimeo still doesn't seem to be capable of encoding properly.