NEX System Pictures Thread

Sirfishalot · 04-27-2012, 10:45 PM

Kenafein,
I hope you will enjoy using the 5N and I look forward to seeing some of your images from it, especially the DA 21 and the Samyang 8mm.
I haven't been very active on these forums since I gave up most of my Pentax gear, but I think I might have to spend a little more time here. I still have a few SMC lenses that I can shoot on the NEX system.

JayT

kenafein · 04-27-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by Sirfishalot

Kenafein,
I hope you will enjoy using the 5N and I look forward to seeing some of your images from it, especially the DA 21 and the Samyang 8mm.
I haven't been very active on these forums since I gave up most of my Pentax gear, but I think I might have to spend a little more time here. I still have a few SMC lenses that I can shoot on the NEX system.

JayT

Thanks, I am loving it already. I borrowed a NEX 5n previously and I liked it, but I had the 16mm and didn't test out the focus peaking. Focus peaking makes it a breeze to focus manual lenses. I feel kind of stupid for selling so many of mine off. My 55/1.2 is going to be used a lot more, and It's a good opportunity to pick up some of the russian M-mount stuff though, and some other oddities.

andi · 04-28-2012, 06:22 AM

Shooting more with Leica M lenses now, those are with the new SE 21 f3.4

bimjo · 04-28-2012, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by andi

Shooting more with Leica M lenses now, those are with the new SE 21 f3.4

The light in these is stunning, particularly in the second shot. Well done!

Sirfishalot · 04-28-2012, 11:30 PM

Here's one from the kit lens on the 5N using the panorama feature.

JayT

Christine Tham · 04-29-2012, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Sirfishalot

Here's one from the kit lens on the 5N using the panorama feature.

Wow, that almost looks like an HDR composited shot!

Emacs · 05-01-2012, 09:15 AM

"Testing" Pentax A50/f1.2 vs Summilux 50 ASPH with NEX-5N.
Left sample is Pentax, right is Leica. Both at f8, 1/1000

kenafein · 05-01-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

Wow, that almost looks like an HDR composited shot!

It certainly does, very nice SirFishALot.

kenafein · 05-01-2012, 09:22 AM

The Leica is dramatically better from this sample, but with the cost difference, and normal viewing sizes, the Pentax is certainly fine. I was always very pleased with my 50/1.7. Thanks for the comparisson.

EDIT: I thought you tested vs the 50/1.7, but I noticed it was the 1.2. Still the bargain goes to the Pentax. I bet the 1.7 would also perform very well at F8.

Emacs · 05-01-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

the Pentax is certainly fine.

Yes, they both look very sharp at the print size (at screen).

DanielT74 · 05-01-2012, 05:41 PM

I am guessing that sharpening it up in PP would remove most of the difference, no?

Emacs · 05-02-2012, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by DanielT74

I am guessing that sharpening it up in PP would remove most of the difference, no?

Some has been applied already for both (equal amount). Enhancing won't give much.

But, this A50/1.2 shot was misfocused. I have just done it again. The difference is quite negligible, with slighly greater contrast of leica.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196364/Screenshot%20from%202012-05-02%2012%3A50%3A23.png

I was amazed with the first comparison, since the A50/1.2 is one of the sharpest pentax lenses ever.

DanielT74 · 05-02-2012, 03:17 AM

Yes, I just saw that the shots were at f8 - I wouldn't expect to see much difference between the lenses at f8. More interesting at f1.4-2.8.

joelR · 05-02-2012, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by Emacs

Some has been applied already for both (equal amount). Enhancing won't give much.

But, this A50/1.2 shot was misfocused. I have just done it again. The difference is quite negligible, with slighly greater contrast of leica.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196364/Screenshot%20from%202012-05-02%2012%3A50%3A23.png

I was amazed with the first comparison, since the A50/1.2 is one of the sharpest pentax lenses ever.

Wow with those focused fixed the shots are even closer. I agree with Leica is slightly better but even staring at the shots side by side I think it is a about a draw. Kinda says to me the Leica isn't worth the extra $$$ unless you plan on shooting wide open. What's the different at say f2?

DanielT74 · 05-02-2012, 07:10 AM

I think most 50mm lenses are excellent at f8. That's not really what differentiates a 4K Summilux ASPH from a $40 M 50/1.7.

04-28-2012, 11:30 PM	#350
Sirfishalot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seattle, Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 200	Here's one from the kit lens on the 5N using the panorama feature. JayT Last edited by Sirfishalot; 04-28-2012 at 11:33 PM. Reason: image size

05-01-2012, 09:22 AM	#354
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	The Leica is dramatically better from this sample, but with the cost difference, and normal viewing sizes, the Pentax is certainly fine. I was always very pleased with my 50/1.7. Thanks for the comparisson. EDIT: I thought you tested vs the 50/1.7, but I noticed it was the 1.2. Still the bargain goes to the Pentax. I bet the 1.7 would also perform very well at F8. Last edited by kenafein; 05-01-2012 at 10:57 AM.

05-02-2012, 01:38 AM	#357
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by DanielT74 I am guessing that sharpening it up in PP would remove most of the difference, no? Some has been applied already for both (equal amount). Enhancing won't give much. But, this A50/1.2 shot was misfocused. I have just done it again. The difference is quite negligible, with slighly greater contrast of leica. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196364/Screenshot%20from%202012-05-02%2012%3A50%3A23.png I was amazed with the first comparison, since the A50/1.2 is one of the sharpest pentax lenses ever. Last edited by Emacs; 05-02-2012 at 02:00 AM.

04-27-2012, 10:45 PM	#346
Sirfishalot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seattle, Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 200	Kenafein, I hope you will enjoy using the 5N and I look forward to seeing some of your images from it, especially the DA 21 and the Samyang 8mm. I haven't been very active on these forums since I gave up most of my Pentax gear, but I think I might have to spend a little more time here. I still have a few SMC lenses that I can shoot on the NEX system. JayT

04-27-2012, 11:02 PM	#347
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Sirfishalot Kenafein, I hope you will enjoy using the 5N and I look forward to seeing some of your images from it, especially the DA 21 and the Samyang 8mm. I haven't been very active on these forums since I gave up most of my Pentax gear, but I think I might have to spend a little more time here. I still have a few SMC lenses that I can shoot on the NEX system. JayT Thanks, I am loving it already. I borrowed a NEX 5n previously and I liked it, but I had the 16mm and didn't test out the focus peaking. Focus peaking makes it a breeze to focus manual lenses. I feel kind of stupid for selling so many of mine off. My 55/1.2 is going to be used a lot more, and It's a good opportunity to pick up some of the russian M-mount stuff though, and some other oddities.

04-28-2012, 06:22 AM	#348
andi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200	Shooting more with Leica M lenses now, those are with the new SE 21 f3.4

04-28-2012, 09:29 AM	#349
bimjo Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 967	Originally posted by andi Shooting more with Leica M lenses now, those are with the new SE 21 f3.4 The light in these is stunning, particularly in the second shot. Well done!

04-29-2012, 12:59 PM	#351
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by Sirfishalot Here's one from the kit lens on the 5N using the panorama feature. Wow, that almost looks like an HDR composited shot!

05-01-2012, 09:15 AM	#352
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	"Testing" Pentax A50/f1.2 vs Summilux 50 ASPH with NEX-5N. Left sample is Pentax, right is Leica. Both at f8, 1/1000

05-01-2012, 09:21 AM	#353
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Christine Tham Wow, that almost looks like an HDR composited shot! It certainly does, very nice SirFishALot.

05-01-2012, 09:57 AM	#355
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by kenafein the Pentax is certainly fine. Yes, they both look very sharp at the print size (at screen).

05-01-2012, 05:41 PM	#356
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	I am guessing that sharpening it up in PP would remove most of the difference, no?

05-02-2012, 03:17 AM	#358
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	Yes, I just saw that the shots were at f8 - I wouldn't expect to see much difference between the lenses at f8. More interesting at f1.4-2.8.

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05-02-2012, 06:50 AM	#359
joelR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: US Posts: 211	Originally posted by Emacs Some has been applied already for both (equal amount). Enhancing won't give much. But, this A50/1.2 shot was misfocused. I have just done it again. The difference is quite negligible, with slighly greater contrast of leica. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196364/Screenshot%20from%202012-05-02%2012%3A50%3A23.png I was amazed with the first comparison, since the A50/1.2 is one of the sharpest pentax lenses ever. Wow with those focused fixed the shots are even closer. I agree with Leica is slightly better but even staring at the shots side by side I think it is a about a draw. Kinda says to me the Leica isn't worth the extra $$$ unless you plan on shooting wide open. What's the different at say f2?

05-02-2012, 07:10 AM	#360
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	I think most 50mm lenses are excellent at f8. That's not really what differentiates a 4K Summilux ASPH from a $40 M 50/1.7.