an example of why the 50-135* doesn't suck

jsherman999 · 07-07-2008, 11:54 AM

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Nice shot, Luna Calor! I always like looking at your website.

Oh, by the way, did someone mention bokeh?

DA* 50-135 @ 135mm f/2.8

metalfab · 07-07-2008, 12:21 PM

50-135 is a...

...Cityscape lens;

...Sunset lens;

...Nature lens;

...Speed lens;

...great for Bokeh lens;

...Wedding lens;

...and anything in between

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f8 · 07-07-2008, 04:09 PM

And of course the 50-135mm lens is also a festival lens:

Click on the images for larger versions. Shot @ Provinssirock, June 13-15, 2008, featuring Stam1na (first two) and Paramore (third)...

There is a slight flare on the first one. That is propably to be expected at these conditions (this is repeated on a few shots from the venue under variable conditions but always relate to the heavy spot lights as far as I can tell) and not so much a lens issue or what do you think..?

leadbelly · 07-08-2008, 04:32 AM

I just got my 50-135... when I shoot at 50mm the image is OOF, but when zoomed up to 135mm, it is sharp (all in f2.8)... I'm thinking BF/FF issues with my K10D, since when I tried it with my K100D, it is tack sharp in all focal lengths, wide open... If my problem is BF/FF, how come it is sharp at 135, yet OOF at 50mm? Is this normal? Thanks...

Talisker · 07-08-2008, 02:29 PM

It will do wildlife
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cosmicheretic · 07-10-2008, 12:19 AM

I was set on waiting for the Sigma HSM 70-200mm to be out soon but now I am torn. LBA DT's coming on.....

gkopeliadis · 07-10-2008, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by cosmicheretic

I was set on waiting for the Sigma HSM 70-200mm ...

I'm afraid prelemenary reports are not favorable for the Sigma lens...

cosmicheretic · 07-10-2008, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by gkopeliadis

I'm afraid prelemenary reports are not favorable for the Sigma lens...

I can't read that language. Any reports in English?

gkopeliadis · 07-10-2008, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by cosmicheretic

I can't read that language. Any reports in English?

You need not to... read the diagrams and examples

ddhytz · 07-20-2008, 01:27 AM

some test shots taken yesterday.

jsherman999 · 07-20-2008, 07:53 AM

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Looks good, dd! Fun lens, huh?

Ran across this 50-135 snapshot that I had overlooked before because
he wasn't in the center of the frame, or something...

135mm f/3.5, no PP except slight contrast adjustment in picasa. Love the
sharpness in the eyes, and the 3-D effect from the specular highlights and the
contrast between center sharpness and the fade to bokeh. And the skin
just has a perfect luster.

Who needs an FA* 85 1.4 for portraits?

k100d · 07-20-2008, 09:52 AM

thanks for bringing this thread back!
i tried out the lens in a store was impressed by the handling and the overall build, but i'm reluctant to move away from primes.

jsherman999 · 07-20-2008, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by k100d

thanks for bringing this thread back!
i tried out the lens in a store was impressed by the handling and the overall build, but i'm reluctant to move away from primes.

I hear ya. If you do decide to get a zoom, though, like I've said before, this
one is the most 'prime-like' I've ever used.

It's worse than good primes in that it's pretty bulky, and it's 'only' f/2.8, but when
it comes to IQ, it's tough to tell the difference between this and a good prime
between 50 & 135mm. And then there's SDM & weather sealing.

It really lives up to it's rep.

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ddhytz · 07-21-2008, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

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Fun lens, huh?
...
Who needs an FA* 85 1.4 for portraits?

Certainly is.
FA* 85 1.4 for portraits? Not really, this one is much better.

Sydney Myer

One more, wish I could get rid of those green leaves, maybe photoshop?

jsherman999 · 07-23-2008, 09:25 PM

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All at 135mm unless otherwise indicated:

Cropped

07-07-2008, 04:09 PM	#93
f8 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Helsinki, Finland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	And of course the 50-135mm lens is also a festival lens: Click on the images for larger versions. Shot @ Provinssirock, June 13-15, 2008, featuring Stam1na (first two) and Paramore (third)... There is a slight flare on the first one. That is propably to be expected at these conditions (this is repeated on a few shots from the venue under variable conditions but always relate to the heavy spot lights as far as I can tell) and not so much a lens issue or what do you think..? Last edited by f8; 07-07-2008 at 07:10 PM.

07-08-2008, 02:29 PM	#95
Talisker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Photos: Gallery Posts: 262	It will do wildlife and cold and wet...

07-20-2008, 07:53 AM	#101
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. Looks good, dd! Fun lens, huh? Ran across this 50-135 snapshot that I had overlooked before because he wasn't in the center of the frame, or something... 135mm f/3.5, no PP except slight contrast adjustment in picasa. Love the sharpness in the eyes, and the 3-D effect from the specular highlights and the contrast between center sharpness and the fade to bokeh. And the skin just has a perfect luster. Who needs an FA* 85 1.4 for portraits? Last edited by jsherman999; 07-20-2008 at 08:03 AM.

07-23-2008, 09:25 PM	#105
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. All at 135mm unless otherwise indicated: Cropped Cropped Cropped Cropped Cropped

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07-07-2008, 11:54 AM	#91
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. Nice shot, Luna Calor! I always like looking at your website. Oh, by the way, did someone mention bokeh? DA* 50-135 @ 135mm f/2.8

07-07-2008, 12:21 PM	#92
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302	50-135 is a... ...Cityscape lens; ...Sunset lens; ...Nature lens; ...Speed lens; ...great for Bokeh lens; ...Wedding lens; ...and anything in between -

07-08-2008, 04:32 AM	#94
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	I just got my 50-135... when I shoot at 50mm the image is OOF, but when zoomed up to 135mm, it is sharp (all in f2.8)... I'm thinking BF/FF issues with my K10D, since when I tried it with my K100D, it is tack sharp in all focal lengths, wide open... If my problem is BF/FF, how come it is sharp at 135, yet OOF at 50mm? Is this normal? Thanks...

07-10-2008, 12:19 AM	#96
cosmicheretic Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkton SK Canada Posts: 25	I was set on waiting for the Sigma HSM 70-200mm to be out soon but now I am torn. LBA DT's coming on.....

07-10-2008, 01:28 AM	#97
gkopeliadis Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATHENS, GREECE Posts: 308	Originally posted by cosmicheretic I was set on waiting for the Sigma HSM 70-200mm ... I'm afraid prelemenary reports are not favorable for the Sigma lens...

07-10-2008, 09:22 AM	#98
cosmicheretic Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkton SK Canada Posts: 25	Originally posted by gkopeliadis I'm afraid prelemenary reports are not favorable for the Sigma lens... I can't read that language. Any reports in English?

07-10-2008, 10:04 AM	#99
gkopeliadis Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATHENS, GREECE Posts: 308	Originally posted by cosmicheretic I can't read that language. Any reports in English? You need not to... read the diagrams and examples

07-20-2008, 01:27 AM	#100
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	some test shots taken yesterday.

07-20-2008, 09:52 AM	#102
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	thanks for bringing this thread back! i tried out the lens in a store was impressed by the handling and the overall build, but i'm reluctant to move away from primes.

07-20-2008, 10:14 AM	#103
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by k100d thanks for bringing this thread back! i tried out the lens in a store was impressed by the handling and the overall build, but i'm reluctant to move away from primes. I hear ya. If you do decide to get a zoom, though, like I've said before, this one is the most 'prime-like' I've ever used. It's worse than good primes in that it's pretty bulky, and it's 'only' f/2.8, but when it comes to IQ, it's tough to tell the difference between this and a good prime between 50 & 135mm. And then there's SDM & weather sealing. It really lives up to it's rep. .

07-21-2008, 01:15 AM	#104
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	Originally posted by jsherman999 . Fun lens, huh? ... Who needs an FA* 85 1.4 for portraits? Certainly is. FA* 85 1.4 for portraits? Not really, this one is much better. Sydney Myer One more, wish I could get rid of those green leaves, maybe photoshop?