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It’s unfortunate that we can’t swap lenses ( removing the native plastic lenses ) on smartphones , as it would open a world of multispectral imaging possibilities not constrained by the plastic one size fits all optics on them. IMSAIGUY has an interesting video on their design. We could recreate the 3CCD cameras quite cheaply.

To my eyes, lens pop tends to be subtle, and I'm sorry to say I don't see much difference between the lenses you used. That being said, I feel the fault might be my own. While I have seen the effect, more often than not it seems to elude me. I was telling a friend the other day it's like I spotted sasquatch and now I'm chasing it down, trying to recreate the experience. While I own many lenses, the truth is I haven't shot with most of them, so maybe it comes down to the lack of experience.

this ligting is good I llike it, the lens also is very nice one of those simera?

I used m43 so much, and now Im with Lumis S1. I loved it, FF only gives you small possibilities and advantages if you know how to use m43, but lenses are inconsistent, lots of lenses are not weather sealed, some are flat, some are not sharp...

Similar experience, but I attribute it to my own stage of life, not technology i general, certainly not photography/videography. I don't get as "excited" as I used to be about much: album from favorite artist, movie from favorite director, book from a favorite author. It's not indifference, it's cynicism and life experience. Also as you have mentioned, IQ has not improved in at least ten years, it's just a little easier to get to it now.

Manufacturers take some 5 to 7 years to develop some substantial improvements in the equipments. Till such time, to stay in the market they offer some incremental improvements to their existing systems.

this is the best video you made so far!

I can't agree more with you

zf is perfect for me, only problem is autoiso on the left knob is missing. I like the colors and bw I only use 1or two lenses. z6III should be interesting, but I not ever trade 1stop of dr for half rolling shutter(who cares) I really would like 36mp for a better apsc crop (couse I can't get further 50mm) So I'dlike it was lighter by 100gr. and sized like the zfc (with silver metal option) I recentrly sold my GM1 and GM5, love them, too limited, I thought about G80 (same 16 sensor) I can see immediately when a picture come from a mft sensor. GRIII is my next. Couse Im selling the 28 ultron 2 and the 21 3.5, too much money. I even bought a 15 heliar II ina a rush of consumism, is goin on sale today too. I settle on 40 and 50 Nokton 1.2 (the 50 will be mounted on a gfx 50r one day) I'll keep the Mr Ding. Selling all the rest and the a7III body too. the 20mm 1.8 G is on line too. with the PK 28 3.5 and the Nokton 58 No need in more gear but lighter faster tripod, a nicer bag, and a flash/light. the GRIII will be my wide angle. I will not buy the 75 1.5 to use it a couple of time a year and btw we are interested in the same type of photography. GFX and a 45 2.8 could be my 35 I never had Nokton 40 and GRIII is may to go now one camera one lens has been the best solution for me for years

Hey mr avocado researcher. This all super fascinating . I attempted a preliminary search on ELD glass and did not find much. My initial impression is that ED glass was primarily intended for or implemented in , binoculars, telescopes, weapons optics, or other situations requiring good contrast but not necessarily pleasing contrast (unless you’re hunting supermodels 😅). Could this be part of the problem? In other words , it was never designed to be used in imaging , thus making it more of a crutch, than a benefit. Sort of like dragging the sharpness slider all the way to the right . Also, are talking all LD glass, including ELD, or just LD. Is lead glass the crown jewel of optical glass - if we’re discussing pleasing images - or is/was there another contender. Do you have any thoughts on electrowetting (liquid, tunable lenses)? One last question: if LD glass serves as a means of correcting- what would happen if we removed those elements ? Are they disposable, or could they be substituted with non LD glass ?

I love when they introduce a new model since it means that the prices on used older models will be coming down further. A camera that could take great pictures 10 years ago will still be able to take great pictures today.

my only concern on your video still lighting.

focal length does offcourse, as photography does

Thank you for taking the time to talk about this subject. I had no idea. Could you give an analysis about the Nikon 58mm 1.4G? It appears to be an outlier. The sample images i have seen truly impress me, yet I havent seen much in depth overviews of it other than a few cursory and unimpressive reviews .thhank you!

Voigtlander was nice, Nikon was too sharp and clinical, viltrox was OK

I much prefer the 35/1.4 G, which I now have (based on your recommendation). Not so much for the rendering, but for its color. Second best here, on my screen, is the Viltrox. Related/unrelated question: you always sit to the side, and assuming you don't crop or sharpen in post, given their different MTF and how close you are to the sensor, the falloff for sharpness would be a factor on your right side. Have you noticed that? Is that a consideration (right ear softer than the left ear) when evaluating lenses used like this?

Thank you for another interesting video. I don’t feel almost any contributions from the lessens in regard to achieving a more personal conversation atmosphere between you and (let’s say me). I did notice that in your previous video you are in frame from waste up and your hands and hand gestures are a bigger part of the conversation and only that in itself contributes to above so much more than the lens gear. Look forward to your next video!!

focal length matters, very much.

I always end up selling the Viltrox lenses for the same reason, no pop. Voigtlander never loses these types of battles, but the autofocus is handy on the Nikon lens. It was sharp too. I'd be using the Nikon G lens :)

Hey! Do you think the Voigtländer 21mm F1.8 is as "poppy" as the F1.4? Cheers :)

Do you prefer the Nikon 35mm F1.4 DSLR lens to the Z mount 35mm F1.8S? BTW there’s a new 35mm F1.4 for the Z mount and it’s cheap but nobody did a good comparison with the 1.8S at F1.8 or F2. The Voigtlander is the first for me out of what you have, the Nikon emphasizes face detail too much.

There are undeniable differences between the various lenses in their ability to convey an image that comes close to the usual human perception. These differences are clearly perceptible. I prefer the Nikkor and Voigtlander. They both give the impression of being a little closer to you, of being almost in the room. The difference with the Viltrox isn't considerable, but it's real. This is certainly the case on my Macbook's 15” screen. The Viltrox's ease-of-use qualities make no difference to the viewer. As for the Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon, it's difficult to judge, as there was a serious focusing problem on the video, which you noticed. Finally, if I had to choose between the Nikkor and the Voigtlander, I'd go for the former, but that's very subjective.

The Viltrox lens is okay but nothing really special indeed: flat colors, not extremely sharp. The Voigtländer is nice indeed: natural colors and depth, sharpness is okay but could be better. The Zeiss is hard to judge, given the shot was out of focus, but the colors are duller/flatter than on the Voightländer. The Nikon is nice but quite analytical due to its sharpness, which is ironic, given you talking about your work being that way and wanting to get away from that for sanity's sake. Colors are nice though: about the same as the Voigtländer.. This is the lens I also preferred the most, like you. :)

I was glad to hear that you nearly ended up recommending the EM1 mkII/III. I have been mulling over this dilemma for sometime now, as a Canon user for years, bags of L glass, and disappointed with where the whole industry is heading, greedy camera companies moving backwards, and around the block, I ended up buying a discontinued camera, the EM1X, and hence counting myself out of this camera rat race .........I think Olympus put their heart and sole into this model, before they sold out..........the rabbit hole goes deep....!!!

Love this creative photography lesson. Tired of relentless videos and lens reviews about sharpness, sharpness, sharpness. I take many of my sharp photos and desharpen them most of the time in post anyway - more pleasing to my eye. Lets create engaging images occasionally and not just factual representations all the time unless that is what is needed. Keep going - thanks 🙏🙏

Nikon Z mount (and very happy)

Old Sony A7 with Canon EF glass, connected with a 7Artisans adapter that gives me all the functions of the canon lenses on my Sony camera. I do this as I cant afford Sony glass, and second hand pro quality EF mount lenses have become quite affordable now that everyone is switching to mirrorless. Before the Sony I was all Canon.

what a great channel..thank you....keep it up

What about weather sealing? For me it is a really great thing to have and with adapters you lose it, right?

Very interesting. The talk about what a rear mounted filter on a lens does is insightful. Thank you.

Fuji x + Canon EF.

The Z mount, specifically the flange distance and throat width allowed Nikon to make some great lenses. Alas, because of those properties they can’t be adapted to other systems. Nikon user, as well as Fuji GFX and a Canon C400 on order.

Hi, I highly recommend change your newer grip to ca079 model with integrated thumb grip

Fuji is primary. Some other older point and shoots for street photography.

I came across your channel a few days ago and can't seem to stop wanting more... So different, so genuine, so refreshing... Thank you for sharing your insights! I'm certain, there are a lot of photographers, in search of the magic, that will appreciate what you have to say, like I do! All the best and keep them coming!!!

fuji is primary , though I'm interested in a pentax monochrome or the sigma sd quattro

I hated the zf. Zfc was half the weight and when I see more than 700gr I was angry. But, 1 its all metal made to resist and 24mpx is all I need, and it's the only FF with those features, will be beautiful when it becomes old with signs of usage instead plastic bodies. 2 yeah nikon metering is another story, coming from a7III 3 WB 90% manual here not a problem, manual wb is so simple once you uesd to. I keep 5500 fixed most of the time. 4 UT kolari vision mod on nikon does not destroy auto wb (as do with sony) 5 TZM02 works in video mode!! (z6 III Auto WB is really better for what I know if crucial you could verify) I found a Dehancer plugin to infuse analog feeling into pictures (best grain ever!)

Despite the Nokton 35 1.2 sooner or later wil be in my set, because I think is the most beautiful serie 35-40-50, and I prefer have variations in normal focal length instead wide or tele, a lens I'm really keen to, more than the 75 Nokton is the Summicron 90mm F2 v3 or M II or "pre-asph" I suggest you to evaluate (focal length is a priority for me and 75 is not enough and I need only one tele )

many people goes crazy for the sonnar-C 50mm 1.5 zm, not my case, sonnar can be poppy but also ugly out of portrait distsnce

I'd like your opinion about the 21 1.4 Nokton

Thank you! Can you tell something about contax zeiss 50 f 1.4 t* ( ninja blades apperture)

this is so interesting

ua-cam.com/video/CiTe9Db3cxs/v-deo.html essentially he explain why I sold the 58 and kept the 50

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ua-cam.com/video/TZEY9CdRENI/v-deo.html This is interesting

Rokkor 40 F2 v2 (no numbers on the front) has it

Z-axis floating autofocus adapter can give not the best image quality when a floating element lens is involved (without prefocusing)

You're a shimmering fountain of insight, analysis, and facts I've never heard before. Your original approaches to your research astound me. Thanks indeed. Some note that your presentation is slow, but I don't mind that at all, given the quality of your knowledge and thought, as you open new worlds to us. I hope to imbibe every video you make. At this early juncture, your channel is a hidden treasure. I hope to watch it grow, so that ever more people can learn your insights and way of thinking. Your work and perceptions are a gift... to us. - Gary

Hey there - Do you perhaps have a list of rather poppy lenses? Maybe even poppy zooms (Really hard to find). Cheers :)

40 1.2 M the tits @ f2 This lens delivers. Glad to see an expert can recognize it. I have also the 50, wich has same design and an abnormal dispersion elenent. I'm looking forward for the 35 1.2, same design but an additional concave front element. Tempted by the 75, but I don't know, did'n convince me, despite a mid tele can be nice to have. Look at the new 7 Artisan 85 autofocus FE Z, you'love it The 40 Classic is wider than the 1.2 is the only reason I'd like it, too contrasty (ok maybe the SC version is less contrasty) also the new 35 1.5, too contrasty but hey @f/2 is superb, exeptional flare resistance, and colors, and so silky oof, but.. no thnx I tried and selling now the 21 3.5 type I The Ultron F2 Type I (incredibile image quality out of this) The 40 1.2 M got me. I'selling the rest of lenses I have, but a couple of 50. Mr Ding 50 1.1 also is interesting in v2, I have one, try it. LLL is working on a 11873 replica, double asperical has many group as you like it (also too much field curvature) I think Ill convert my sensor for that thin stack feature medium.com/rokkorxblog/sony-a7rii-a7riii-a7iii-thin-filter-mod-d854c63fb1a0 Nice channel you have!