08-18-2010, 03:33 AM
[quote name='wim' timestamp='1282079518' post='1849']
Thank you, Symple! Very nice indeed, and very nice as an example what is possible with this lens too!
Kind regards, Wim
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Kind of you to say.
I really wouldn't use this lens for close-up myself, especially with tubes because 2cm is a little close for comfort for me on the front element. You can actually see the lens in the reflection off one of the bee's back. I have been doing landscape photos mostly with the 24, and am starting to get over how sharp it is and how fussy the focus can be. I have put up one more link of a night photo where I think this lens really excels. I would put up others that are maybe a little better, but have a look at the detail in the lightning as well as the houses [url="https://cid-d2aa801cea6774c3.office.live.com/self.aspx/PZ%2024%20TS-E%20request%20real%20world/pz%5E_forum%5E_tse24ii%5E_practical%5E_night.jpg"]here[/url]. This shot is wide open at iso 100 and really shows off how well the lens resolves, and handles point light sources without aberrations (again, keep clicking on it to get full size or download it and view on your image software).
I have owned and used the 14L II, 16-35 II, 17-40 and none of them compare to the 24 tse II for night shots. I have been doing 40 minute exposures these past few nights for star trails and the details are incredible. Honestly though, just use the ts-e 90 for close-ups using tilt and shift, just too close with the 24.
Thank you, Symple! Very nice indeed, and very nice as an example what is possible with this lens too!
Kind regards, Wim
[/quote]
Kind of you to say.
I really wouldn't use this lens for close-up myself, especially with tubes because 2cm is a little close for comfort for me on the front element. You can actually see the lens in the reflection off one of the bee's back. I have been doing landscape photos mostly with the 24, and am starting to get over how sharp it is and how fussy the focus can be. I have put up one more link of a night photo where I think this lens really excels. I would put up others that are maybe a little better, but have a look at the detail in the lightning as well as the houses [url="https://cid-d2aa801cea6774c3.office.live.com/self.aspx/PZ%2024%20TS-E%20request%20real%20world/pz%5E_forum%5E_tse24ii%5E_practical%5E_night.jpg"]here[/url]. This shot is wide open at iso 100 and really shows off how well the lens resolves, and handles point light sources without aberrations (again, keep clicking on it to get full size or download it and view on your image software).
I have owned and used the 14L II, 16-35 II, 17-40 and none of them compare to the 24 tse II for night shots. I have been doing 40 minute exposures these past few nights for star trails and the details are incredible. Honestly though, just use the ts-e 90 for close-ups using tilt and shift, just too close with the 24.