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davinci · 04-01-2012, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Nice, davinci. Those both at 18mm?

Thanks! Yes, they both are shot at 18mm.

samtr87 · 04-01-2012, 11:18 AM

**harish** · 04-01-2012, 08:59 PM - **1 Like**

Absolute beginner.
No PP (not because I dont want to, I just dont know where to start yet)

samtr87 · 04-01-2012, 09:34 PM

K-x w/ 18-55. ISO 100 30" exposure.

**baro-nite** · 04-02-2012, 04:05 AM

Originally posted by harish

Absolute beginner.
No PP (not because I dont want to, I just dont know where to start yet)

Nice set, and you really nailed the light in #3, using the building as a reflector, giving the subject depth and soft tones at the same time.

Sagitta · 04-02-2012, 01:39 PM - **1 Like**

C-c-c-c-crossposting...

**tcbubbleleo** · 04-02-2012, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

C-c-c-c-crossposting...

love love love the bule, and sharpness, turely stunning!

**paulh** · 04-02-2012, 01:59 PM

excellent kit lens work on this page!

samtr87 · 04-07-2012, 08:20 PM

kh1234567890 · 04-08-2012, 08:24 AM

gregoriosz · 04-10-2012, 02:01 PM

recently the kit lens has been rediscovered

Code:

nice to see so many great shots by this lens

turboseize · 04-22-2012, 01:41 AM - **1 Like**

fa 1:4-5.6 28-105mm, which opefully qualifies as kit lens (came with MZ5-N?).

twitch · 04-22-2012, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by turboseize

fa 1:4-5.6 28-105mm, which opefully qualifies as kit lens (came with MZ5-N?).

Superb. This is definitely a case of the composition winning out over technical quality.

turboseize · 04-22-2012, 11:16 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you.

Next Picture from that day is a bit trash, I like it nonetheless...

Picture links to blog, where you can compare it to a black-and-white version. I'm not quite sure which version I prefer...
Picture is a bit soft. Low light, long exposure, weak hands. I definitely have to get some artificial light... Or a faster lens. Or both. ;-)

Designosophy · 04-22-2012, 01:24 PM

I lost interest in the kit lens when I discovered primes, but rediscovered it again after using a number of other zooms, including the DA 16-45 and some manual land autofocus zooms from Sigma and Tamron. The kit lens is a worthy piece of equipment. I found the 16-45 to be slightly better in contrast and color, but only slightly. Sharpness was comparable, except for maybe at the corners at larger apertures. I now have the WR version, which I took out in the rain today just for fun. Here's one at 55mm, wide open. I'm also including a 100% crop because the wide-open sharpness is worth noting.

04-02-2012, 01:39 PM - 1 Like	#1146
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	C-c-c-c-crossposting... Last edited by Sagitta; 10-23-2013 at 12:45 PM.

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04-01-2012, 08:49 AM	#1141
davinci Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Alimos Photos: Gallery Posts: 83	Originally posted by baro-nite Nice, davinci. Those both at 18mm? Thanks! Yes, they both are shot at 18mm.

04-01-2012, 11:18 AM	#1142
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246

04-01-2012, 09:34 PM	#1144
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	K-x w/ 18-55. ISO 100 30" exposure.

04-02-2012, 04:05 AM	#1145
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by harish Absolute beginner. No PP (not because I dont want to, I just dont know where to start yet) Nice set, and you really nailed the light in #3, using the building as a reflector, giving the subject depth and soft tones at the same time.

04-02-2012, 01:47 PM	#1147
tcbubbleleo Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temple City CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	Originally posted by Sagitta C-c-c-c-crossposting... love love love the bule, and sharpness, turely stunning!

04-02-2012, 01:59 PM	#1148
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,242	excellent kit lens work on this page!

04-07-2012, 08:20 PM	#1149
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246

04-08-2012, 08:24 AM	#1150
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04-10-2012, 02:01 PM	#1151
gregoriosz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Budapest Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 34	recently the kit lens has been rediscovered *Code:* nice to see so many great shots by this lens

04-22-2012, 01:41 AM - 1 Like	#1152
turboseize Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Autobahn Posts: 123	fa 1:4-5.6 28-105mm, which opefully qualifies as kit lens (came with MZ5-N?).

04-22-2012, 02:18 AM	#1153
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by turboseize fa 1:4-5.6 28-105mm, which opefully qualifies as kit lens (came with MZ5-N?). Superb. This is definitely a case of the composition winning out over technical quality.

04-22-2012, 11:16 AM - 1 Like	#1154
turboseize Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Autobahn Posts: 123	Thank you. Next Picture from that day is a bit trash, I like it nonetheless... Picture links to blog, where you can compare it to a black-and-white version. I'm not quite sure which version I prefer... Picture is a bit soft. Low light, long exposure, weak hands. I definitely have to get some artificial light... Or a faster lens. Or both. ;-)

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