A few shots from this Weekend in Charleston, SC

A few shots from this Weekend in Charleston, SC · 08:07 PM

All shot with the FA 24-90 f/3.5-4.5.

Nixarma · 05-28-2007, 08:24 PM

Hi Eddy,

Is there something specific that you did not like about the lens? The photographs look fine, esp. at the posted size. As far as optical properties go nothing particularly alarming nor exceptional, which was my conclusion about this lens.

The photographs of the Custom House and the red shed are really nice. The first two could perhaps be enhanced with a slight boost to the contrast curve.

Nikhil

**NaClH2O** · 05-29-2007, 01:26 PM

Hi Eddy, the lens seems OK to me. You do have a way with architecture! Love the Customs house and the modern building above it. And that tall thin steeple is a great shot too. To echo Nikhil what didn't you like about the lens? Not sharp enough? Also what in the world is that purple thing? It looks sorta like some sort of jelly fish but the wall and leaves give lie to that.
Thanks for posting and haven't seen you in a while, welcome back.

NaCl(they sure look like tentacles to me...betchya it's poisonous!)H2O

Nixarma · 05-29-2007, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Also what in the world is that purple thing? It looks sorta like some sort of jelly fish but the wall and leaves give lie to that.

NaCl(they sure look like tentacles to me...betchya it's poisonous!)H2O

It's a passionflower (Passion flower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) of some kind.

Nikhil

Ed in GA · 05-29-2007, 01:43 PM

Thanks Saltwater and Nikhil.

We were wondering ourselves just what that flower is.

I don't know about the lens. That's the first time I've used it on a shoot and things just never did look, or feel, right when I was shooting.

I'll take it on the next outing and see if I feel better about it afterwards.

One thing, it is virtually impossible to do manual focus as the focus ring has an extremely short throw. Never felt like I got it quite right so I used AF for most of the shots.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-29-2007, 03:16 PM

Eddy, I don't see any thing wrong with that lens unless that there is an operational issue that you don't like.

I took the liberty and gave three of the images a quick make over, hope that you don't mind. I'll leave them up for a few days and than take them down.

IMGP1812a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com

IMGP1738a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com

IMGP1699a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com

Take care, Heinrich

Ed in GA · 05-29-2007, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Eddy, I don't see any thing wrong with that lens unless that there is an operational issue that you don't like.

I took the liberty and gave three of the images a quick make over, hope that you don't mind. I'll leave them up for a few days and than take them down.

IMGP1812a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com

IMGP1738a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com

IMGP1699a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com

Take care, Heinrich

I never mind anyone doing touch up on my photos. Feel free anytime.

In most cases, except for a little bit of cropping when needed, I do very, very little post processing.

If I ever get up the nerve to switch to shooting RAW, I may do more PP.

As far as the lens goes, it could be that I have just become accustomed to shooting with the 16-45 and this one produces a little bit different result.

Photo Tramp · 05-29-2007, 04:10 PM

Eddie,
I don't see anything wrong with the lens either. I would venture to say a little PP would make some of the shots stand out. I think Heinrich did a wonderful job of the ones I thought may be a little lacking in color. but the clarity of the lens and the way you posed the shots there is nothing wrong. In fact it is very nice work.

Get bold my friend and shoot RAW theres a whole new world to open up.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-29-2007, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by EddyinGA

I never mind anyone doing touch up on my photos. Feel free anytime.

In most cases, except for a little bit of cropping when needed, I do very, very little post processing.

If I ever get up the nerve to switch to shooting RAW, I may do more PP.

As far as the lens goes, it could be that I have just become accustomed to shooting with the 16-45 and this one produces a little bit different result.

Eddy, I shoot everything in Raw and it works very good for me but you do not have to shoot in Raw to do PP. On your three images I spent less than five minutes in total, now keep in mind that it is a lot easier to work with the original .jpg than one allready reduced for the web. Just give it a try, you'll be amazed at what you can do.

Take care, Heinrich

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05-28-2007, 08:24 PM	#2
Nixarma Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 288	Hi Eddy, Is there something specific that you did not like about the lens? The photographs look fine, esp. at the posted size. As far as optical properties go nothing particularly alarming nor exceptional, which was my conclusion about this lens. The photographs of the Custom House and the red shed are really nice. The first two could perhaps be enhanced with a slight boost to the contrast curve. Nikhil

05-29-2007, 01:26 PM	#3
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Hi Eddy, the lens seems OK to me. You do have a way with architecture! Love the Customs house and the modern building above it. And that tall thin steeple is a great shot too. To echo Nikhil what didn't you like about the lens? Not sharp enough? Also what in the world is that purple thing? It looks sorta like some sort of jelly fish but the wall and leaves give lie to that. Thanks for posting and haven't seen you in a while, welcome back. NaCl(they sure look like tentacles to me...betchya it's poisonous!)H2O

05-29-2007, 01:31 PM	#4
Nixarma Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 288	Originally posted by NaClH2O Also what in the world is that purple thing? It looks sorta like some sort of jelly fish but the wall and leaves give lie to that. NaCl(they sure look like tentacles to me...betchya it's poisonous!)H2O It's a passionflower (Passion flower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) of some kind. Nikhil

05-29-2007, 01:43 PM	#5
Ed in GA Guest	Thanks Saltwater and Nikhil. We were wondering ourselves just what that flower is. I don't know about the lens. That's the first time I've used it on a shoot and things just never did look, or feel, right when I was shooting. I'll take it on the next outing and see if I feel better about it afterwards. One thing, it is virtually impossible to do manual focus as the focus ring has an extremely short throw. Never felt like I got it quite right so I used AF for most of the shots.

05-29-2007, 03:16 PM	#6
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Eddy, I don't see any thing wrong with that lens unless that there is an operational issue that you don't like. I took the liberty and gave three of the images a quick make over, hope that you don't mind. I'll leave them up for a few days and than take them down. IMGP1812a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com IMGP1738a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com IMGP1699a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com Take care, Heinrich

05-29-2007, 03:46 PM	#7
Ed in GA Guest	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Eddy, I don't see any thing wrong with that lens unless that there is an operational issue that you don't like. I took the liberty and gave three of the images a quick make over, hope that you don't mind. I'll leave them up for a few days and than take them down. IMGP1812a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com IMGP1738a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com IMGP1699a.jpg photo - Heinrich Lohmann photos at pbase.com Take care, Heinrich I never mind anyone doing touch up on my photos. Feel free anytime. In most cases, except for a little bit of cropping when needed, I do very, very little post processing. If I ever get up the nerve to switch to shooting RAW, I may do more PP. As far as the lens goes, it could be that I have just become accustomed to shooting with the 16-45 and this one produces a little bit different result.

05-29-2007, 04:10 PM	#8
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	Eddie, I don't see anything wrong with the lens either. I would venture to say a little PP would make some of the shots stand out. I think Heinrich did a wonderful job of the ones I thought may be a little lacking in color. but the clarity of the lens and the way you posed the shots there is nothing wrong. In fact it is very nice work. Get bold my friend and shoot RAW theres a whole new world to open up.

05-29-2007, 05:38 PM	#9
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Originally posted by EddyinGA I never mind anyone doing touch up on my photos. Feel free anytime. In most cases, except for a little bit of cropping when needed, I do very, very little post processing. If I ever get up the nerve to switch to shooting RAW, I may do more PP. As far as the lens goes, it could be that I have just become accustomed to shooting with the 16-45 and this one produces a little bit different result. Eddy, I shoot everything in Raw and it works very good for me but you do not have to shoot in Raw to do PP. On your three images I spent less than five minutes in total, now keep in mind that it is a lot easier to work with the original .jpg than one allready reduced for the web. Just give it a try, you'll be amazed at what you can do. Take care, Heinrich