Game Single in November 2013

Jean Poitiers · 11-23-2013, 11:13 PM

Thanks for the update OzzRod ... much appreciated .... merci et salut, J

Bagga_Txips · 11-23-2013, 11:28 PM

OK all, I think I need your help.

Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing?

Sandy Hancock · 11-23-2013, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Bagga_Txips

OK all, I think I need your help.

Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing?

I don't think anyone would mind if you did that. I have certainly committed worse crimes; I recently finished a month with the DA*16-50 compared to the 02 zoom on the Q7

Things I would be comparing:
Central sharpness and edge performance, chromatic aberration in harsh lighting, and bokeh, all using the same aperture - say f/8.0. I know which lens will win though

Minimum focus distance would be interesting too.

mtux · 11-24-2013, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by Bagga_Txips

OK all, I think I need your help.

Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing?

Try testing them in infinity! I mean find a subject far far away and focus on it. also check borders sharpness and performance on infinity subject! make sure your distance from borders and your distance from center part isn't different too much

I did a comparison between my DA 18-135 and DA 50 and F 35-70 today, now going to check the results

mine was a sharpness comparison and my subject is the front building

mtux · 11-24-2013, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by Bagga_Txips

OK all, I think I need your help.

Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing?

Oh, I forgot to tell you don't do that

My copy's weakness is around 70mm! so I won't compare it at 70mm to a limited lens

NKK · 11-24-2013, 12:57 AM

As mentioned i was thinking on doing december with my new Sigma 18-50mm. Was looking forward to be able to go a Little wider, eg. Buildings, landscapes etc. But i will see, december is not the worst month to do bokeh

will think about it

Zorglub · 11-24-2013, 02:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mtux

My copy's weakness is around 70mm! so I won't compare it at 70mm to a limited lens

I'll have to second that. The 18-135 is a great versatile lens, with WR and super handling. But the DA 70 beats it's pants off when it comes to image quality. Do the comparison though! it is a rewarding exercise.

For me it is a great winter lens for when you don't want snow to land on your sensor.

I did a summer month with it back in 2012 too http://www.flickr.com/photos/frylund/tags/singleinjuly2012/ but I like primes more so it's a winter lens for me.

photolady95 · 11-24-2013, 10:51 AM

I'm not sure I'll be in for December either. Surgery starts the 10th on the right eye, my shooting eye, I then go back a week later for checkup on that eye. So if I am in, it wouldn't be until 20th. Guess I'll sit out that month and come back in January. You all have fun.

The theme setting is not for me anyway as the lens of my choice for December would have been my new to me Tamron SP 100mm Macro lens. Haven't used it yet, so don't know how good the bokeh on it is.

WWIFA · 11-24-2013, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

The theme setting is not for me anyway as the lens of my choice for December would have been my new to me Tamron SP 100mm Macro lens. Haven't used it yet, so don't know how good the bokeh on it is.

I see you have a Tamron 90mm Macro in your signature. If that's the one you mean, I think it has a fantastic bokeh and is a real winner. It's a lens i've been meaning to acquire for a long time. Loved all the images I've seen with it. Hope you can jump in with a few. I wish you the best of luck with your eye surgery as well.

WWIFA · 11-24-2013, 11:26 AM

Rod, thanks for the words from Bruce. Encouraging to hear he's still smilin'

photolady95 · 11-24-2013, 02:10 PM

Thanks Rod for the message from Bruce. It's is encouraging to hear he's still in good spirits and still smiling!

Bruce (WWIFA) thanks but the lens of choice is manual focus and because my eyes are so out of focus I can't use a manual focus lens until after the surgery and my eyes have healed, which will probably be some time in January.
Yesterday. I took my kids and went to a local park, while they played, I took some photos. Some flower shots with bees in them, and even though the camera said the bees were in focus, they were not, and I had the shutter speed set high enough, I got them on the computer and ouch! they were so bad you couldn't tell they were bees, just blobs on a flower. So no more photos of nature for me until after the surgery is finished, and eyes are healed.

**WPRESTO** · 11-24-2013, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Thanks Rod for the message from Bruce. It's is encouraging to hear he's still in good spirits and still smiling!

Bruce (WWIFA) thanks but the lens of choice is manual focus and because my eyes are so out of focus I can't use a manual focus lens until after the surgery and my eyes have healed, which will probably be some time in January.
Yesterday. I took my kids and went to a local park, while they played, I took some photos. Some flower shots with bees in them, and even though the camera said the bees were in focus, they were not, and I had the shutter speed set high enough, I got them on the computer and ouch! they were so bad you couldn't tell they were bees, just blobs on a flower. So no more photos of nature for me until after the surgery is finished, and eyes are healed.

Yesterday you were taking pictures of BEES? Jeepers. This morning we were at 18F (minus 10C) with a steady 20mph wind gusting to >40. You've got some latitude.

photolady95 · 11-24-2013, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Yesterday you were taking pictures of BEES? Jeepers. This morning we were at 18F (minus 10C) with a steady 20mph wind gusting to >40. You've got some latitude.

Yep, we had 80F here. Wind was blowing but not real hard, about 20mph. I live in Florida, on the east coast, about 7 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean.

wolfiegirl · 11-24-2013, 04:22 PM

just a quick vent while i wait for flickr to show me everyone's photos so i can comment.

this slow bandwidth malarky is really getting old. 4 more days before my plan ticks over again and flickr doesn't take an age to load. *kicks modem*

i don't think the new layout is helping things much either. grrrrr

p.s. NKK - thanks for the tip on the big picture display. i finally found the option. what *is* the point of changing layouts if it's not user friendly? the box and nearly the triangle were completely hidden by the photo! if you hadn't told me it was there, i would've just continued to sit there pulling my hair out.

and the trick between the linky logo and the thumbtack. on what planet is a thumbtack equivalent to sharing?!

maybe it's just sleep deprivation and baby brain talking, but i swear..... *goes off to change wolfiepup's nappy, muttering*

photolady95 · 11-24-2013, 04:47 PM

You Aussie's must have really bad internet.

Mine is fast and I have never had a problem with flickr loading.

Sorry but you guys sound like you're still on dial up internet which was never made for photos or video. It was made for reading emails, IMO.

11-24-2013, 11:26 AM	#385
WWIFA Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand County, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Rod, thanks for the words from Bruce. Encouraging to hear he's still smilin' Last edited by WWIFA; 11-24-2013 at 11:27 AM. Reason: spelling

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11-23-2013, 11:13 PM	#376
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Thanks for the update OzzRod ... much appreciated .... *merci et salut,* J

11-23-2013, 11:28 PM	#377
Bagga_Txips Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Waterford Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 454	OK all, I think I need your help. Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing?

11-23-2013, 11:47 PM	#378
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Bagga_Txips OK all, I think I need your help. Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing? I don't think anyone would mind if you did that. I have certainly committed worse crimes; I recently finished a month with the DA*16-50 compared to the 02 zoom on the Q7 Things I would be comparing: Central sharpness and edge performance, chromatic aberration in harsh lighting, and bokeh, all using the same aperture - say f/8.0. I know which lens will win though Minimum focus distance would be interesting too.

11-24-2013, 12:00 AM	#379
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by Bagga_Txips OK all, I think I need your help. Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing? Try testing them in infinity! I mean find a subject far far away and focus on it. also check borders sharpness and performance on infinity subject! make sure your distance from borders and your distance from center part isn't different too much I did a comparison between my DA 18-135 and DA 50 and F 35-70 today, now going to check the results mine was a sharpness comparison and my subject is the front building

11-24-2013, 12:30 AM	#380
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by Bagga_Txips OK all, I think I need your help. Tomorrow is the day my new 18-135 officially becomes mine. I am yearning to use it, but I must do 70ltd until end Nov. So what I have decided to do is compare the DA70 with the zoom, at 70mm. I want to test different aspects of the lenses in isolation, so what aspects would you suggest? And how should I go about testing? Oh, I forgot to tell you don't do that My copy's weakness is around 70mm! so I won't compare it at 70mm to a limited lens

11-24-2013, 12:57 AM	#381
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	As mentioned i was thinking on doing december with my new Sigma 18-50mm. Was looking forward to be able to go a Little wider, eg. Buildings, landscapes etc. But i will see, december is not the worst month to do bokeh will think about it

11-24-2013, 02:38 AM - 1 Like	#382
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by mtux My copy's weakness is around 70mm! so I won't compare it at 70mm to a limited lens I'll have to second that. The 18-135 is a great versatile lens, with WR and super handling. But the DA 70 beats it's pants off when it comes to image quality. Do the comparison though! it is a rewarding exercise. For me it is a great winter lens for when you don't want snow to land on your sensor. I did a summer month with it back in 2012 too http://www.flickr.com/photos/frylund/tags/singleinjuly2012/ but I like primes more so it's a winter lens for me.

11-24-2013, 10:51 AM	#383
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I'm not sure I'll be in for December either. Surgery starts the 10th on the right eye, my shooting eye, I then go back a week later for checkup on that eye. So if I am in, it wouldn't be until 20th. Guess I'll sit out that month and come back in January. You all have fun. The theme setting is not for me anyway as the lens of my choice for December would have been my new to me Tamron SP 100mm Macro lens. Haven't used it yet, so don't know how good the bokeh on it is.

11-24-2013, 11:24 AM	#384
WWIFA Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand County, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Originally posted by photolady95 The theme setting is not for me anyway as the lens of my choice for December would have been my new to me Tamron SP 100mm Macro lens. Haven't used it yet, so don't know how good the bokeh on it is. I see you have a Tamron 90mm Macro in your signature. If that's the one you mean, I think it has a fantastic bokeh and is a real winner. It's a lens i've been meaning to acquire for a long time. Loved all the images I've seen with it. Hope you can jump in with a few. I wish you the best of luck with your eye surgery as well.

11-24-2013, 02:10 PM	#386
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Thanks Rod for the message from Bruce. It's is encouraging to hear he's still in good spirits and still smiling! Bruce (WWIFA) thanks but the lens of choice is manual focus and because my eyes are so out of focus I can't use a manual focus lens until after the surgery and my eyes have healed, which will probably be some time in January. Yesterday. I took my kids and went to a local park, while they played, I took some photos. Some flower shots with bees in them, and even though the camera said the bees were in focus, they were not, and I had the shutter speed set high enough, I got them on the computer and ouch! they were so bad you couldn't tell they were bees, just blobs on a flower. So no more photos of nature for me until after the surgery is finished, and eyes are healed.

11-24-2013, 03:40 PM	#387
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by photolady95 Thanks Rod for the message from Bruce. It's is encouraging to hear he's still in good spirits and still smiling! Bruce (WWIFA) thanks but the lens of choice is manual focus and because my eyes are so out of focus I can't use a manual focus lens until after the surgery and my eyes have healed, which will probably be some time in January. Yesterday. I took my kids and went to a local park, while they played, I took some photos. Some flower shots with bees in them, and even though the camera said the bees were in focus, they were not, and I had the shutter speed set high enough, I got them on the computer and ouch! they were so bad you couldn't tell they were bees, just blobs on a flower. So no more photos of nature for me until after the surgery is finished, and eyes are healed. Yesterday you were taking pictures of BEES? Jeepers. This morning we were at 18F (minus 10C) with a steady 20mph wind gusting to >40. You've got some latitude.

11-24-2013, 03:47 PM	#388
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by WPRESTO Yesterday you were taking pictures of BEES? Jeepers. This morning we were at 18F (minus 10C) with a steady 20mph wind gusting to >40. You've got some latitude. Yep, we had 80F here. Wind was blowing but not real hard, about 20mph. I live in Florida, on the east coast, about 7 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean.

11-24-2013, 04:22 PM	#389
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	just a quick vent while i wait for flickr to show me everyone's photos so i can comment. this slow bandwidth malarky is really getting old. 4 more days before my plan ticks over again and flickr doesn't take an age to load. kicks modem i don't think the new layout is helping things much either. grrrrr p.s. NKK - thanks for the tip on the big picture display. i finally found the option. what is the point of changing layouts if it's not user friendly? the box and nearly the triangle were completely hidden by the photo! if you hadn't told me it was there, i would've just continued to sit there pulling my hair out. and the trick between the linky logo and the thumbtack. on what planet is a thumbtack equivalent to sharing?! maybe it's just sleep deprivation and baby brain talking, but i swear..... goes off to change wolfiepup's nappy, muttering

11-24-2013, 04:47 PM	#390
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	You Aussie's must have really bad internet. Mine is fast and I have never had a problem with flickr loading. Sorry but you guys sound like you're still on dial up internet which was never made for photos or video. It was made for reading emails, IMO.