Patrick
September 5, 2019
Leica SL Shoot: Black and White Images and Rooftop With Tiffany:
First things first: I really have to remind myself to take some horizontal shots in my next shoots, so I can use them as the title pic, if I plan to do more of these weekly portrait posts :). Cropping an image to fit up there, doesn’t right lol. Anyway, I’m working on several reviews, and trying to finish as much editing as I can from past shoots because I know I’ll a shoot this week, specifically to test the new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f1.5 Aspherical, and the Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary for L Mount. These are two lenses I’ve been really wanting to test. I may even do a 75mm Summilux vs. Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f1.5 comparison. As for the 45mm f2.8, it’s so cool to finally get a new Sigma L Mount lens for my SL. So, I finished editing this set of photos last night from one of my recent shoots, and thought I’d use it in this week’s portrait shoot post. It was taken on a rooftop in Manhattan. [continue reading…]
Patrick
September 3, 2019
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f1.4 II MC Lens Review:
How I ended up reviewing the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.4 II MC is a funny story. Well, maybe not a funny story but you get what I mean ;). Keep in mind that it was around 1am but I was actually looking at some of my portraits, and was thinking it would be nice to change it up a bit. I wanted something with a more classic bokeh, and so I starting googling. I looked around, and came across some info on the first version of the Voigtlander 35mm f1.4. The 35mm focal length is definitely not one of my favorite focal lengths but I love the overall look that this particular lens produced, and then I discovered a version two was recently released. I guess I never paid attention but in fairness, so many things come out these days :). So, I thought I’d see if I could get my hands on one to review, and to try out for myself. I did get one on loan, and shot with it quite a bit. Was I happy with the results? Read on and find out! [continue reading…]
Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f1.4 ASPH Lens Review:
Before the Summilux-SL 50mm f1.4 ASPH was released, there were just the two zooms for the Leica SL system. The zooms are superb but if you wanted a prime, your main option was basically to buy an M adapter, so you could use M lenses. I was an M user at the time but I was at a point where I was seriously considering moving on to another system. I love Leica products, I was a diehard M user, and I’ve used them for decades. My path into photography actually started with an M3 and a 50mm Summicron, so my love for Leica runs deep. But my photography has changed quite a bit; I shoot mostly fashion, portrait, and boudoir now. Also, focusing fast lenses, especially telephotos with an M just became more difficult for me. [continue reading…]
Leica SL Shoot: Blinds And Shadows With Lizzi:
This week’s portrait post (not really a portrait, I guess, but you get what I mean) was taken with my Leica SL, and the model was Lizzi (Insta). This was the first time I met Lizzi but we really clicked. She’s super fun to shoot with, and we even got some bubble tea in the end, which never hurts :). Anyway, this was originally a test shoot but we ended up with some great shots. We did mostly boudoir during this shoot but we also did some shots like these, which are more fashion type. [continue reading…]
Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.4 Lens First Impressions:
Leica M gear is definitely not cheap, and for those maybe entering the Leica world for the first time, the Summarit line of lenses are a great way to do so, and to get a more complete system at the start. While they are still more expensive than say Voigtlander or Zeiss offerings, they are a nice alternative for those who may just want Leica glass to use with their Leica cameras. Furthermore, you’re still getting Leica quality here. The glass is excellent. It’s not as if these lenses are bad in any way. I’ve always been a fan of the Summarit line of lenses and I’ve tried most but there was always one that I didn’t get a chance to try out, and that’s the Summarit-M 90mm f2.4. I’ve finally received a review copy, and here’s my first impressions of it. [continue reading…]
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