Abstract Sharpness

Sharpness · 06:37 AM

I'm amazed by the level of sharp detail this “Gorgeous Lady” can render...

You can actually see on the original DNG the individual brush strokes in the paint near to where the paints missing on the top rail.

tuco · 09-15-2015, 10:56 AM

That's great. But sharp lenses are a dime-a-dozen today. The trend now is for lenses that render other properties nicely as well. And the bokeh looks nice on it too.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-15-2015, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by tuco

But sharp lenses are a dime-a-dozen today

Perhaps what I should have said is that... I'm amazed because I seldom use this lens.

Note to self... use the “Gorgeous Lady” on a more regular basis.

tuco · 09-15-2015, 11:39 AM

It's a great lens. Use it more often.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-15-2015, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Use it more often

I think once the FF gets here it will see more use, as all my "Ladies" will be taking one step to the left in terms of FOV/focal length equivalence.

plantej · 09-15-2015, 07:31 PM

Did you use a tripod? What distance? It looks very clean.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-16-2015, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by plantej

Did you use a tripod?

No hand held, 1/400s, F5.6 @ 100 ISO.

Originally posted by plantej

What distance?

About 30 yards or so.

Originally posted by plantej

It looks very clean.

Yes it is quite amazing, really must use this “Gorgeous Lady” more often.

plantej · 09-16-2015, 04:54 PM

A great result for handheld even with the ratio of length to speed imho.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-17-2015, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by plantej

A great result for handheld even with the ratio of length to speed imho

Thank you, I'm lucky enough to be blessed with fairly steady hands and with Pentax SR when required at slower speeds... job done.

plantej · 09-18-2015, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I'm lucky enough to be blessed with fairly steady hands

And a good testimony to the qualities of a good Scotch single malt.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-18-2015, 12:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by plantej

And a good testimony to the qualities of a good Scotch single malt

Aye but perhaps not so steady after several...

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09-15-2015, 11:32 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco But sharp lenses are a dime-a-dozen today Perhaps what I should have said is that... I'm amazed because I seldom use this lens. Note to self... use the “Gorgeous Lady” on a more regular basis. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 09-15-2015 at 12:08 PM.

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09-15-2015, 10:56 AM	#2
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,030	That's great. But sharp lenses are a dime-a-dozen today. The trend now is for lenses that render other properties nicely as well. And the bokeh looks nice on it too.

09-15-2015, 11:39 AM	#4
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,030	It's a great lens. Use it more often.

09-15-2015, 12:11 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco Use it more often I think once the FF gets here it will see more use, as all my "Ladies" will be taking one step to the left in terms of FOV/focal length equivalence.

09-15-2015, 07:31 PM	#6
plantej Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Photos: Albums Posts: 583	Did you use a tripod? What distance? It looks very clean.

09-16-2015, 12:11 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by plantej Did you use a tripod? No hand held, 1/400s, F5.6 @ 100 ISO. Originally posted by plantej What distance? About 30 yards or so. Originally posted by plantej It looks very clean. Yes it is quite amazing, really must use this “Gorgeous Lady” more often.

09-16-2015, 04:54 PM	#8
plantej Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Photos: Albums Posts: 583	A great result for handheld even with the ratio of length to speed imho.

09-17-2015, 12:41 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by plantej A great result for handheld even with the ratio of length to speed imho Thank you, I'm lucky enough to be blessed with fairly steady hands and with Pentax SR when required at slower speeds... job done.

09-18-2015, 07:28 AM	#10
plantej Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Photos: Albums Posts: 583	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I'm lucky enough to be blessed with fairly steady hands And a good testimony to the qualities of a good Scotch single malt.

09-18-2015, 12:10 PM - 1 Like	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by plantej And a good testimony to the qualities of a good Scotch single malt Aye but perhaps not so steady after several...