First thank you all for participating! It was really interesting to see all your images. For those who don’t know what we are talking about: We posted a Raw (shot with Loxia 21mm 2.8 on A7rII) on our FB page and asked for your interpretations of this scene: There is certainly no right or wrong here, … Continue reading RAW challenge 1- Icy Forest
This is the long promised Sony FE 1.8/85 vs. Sony FE 1.4/85 GM shootout. This article should clarify what the differences between these lenses are. Even the physical appearance sets both lenses apart. Does the FE 1.4/85 GM also punch in a higher class optically, or just in terms of size and weight? Let’s find … Continue reading Sony FE 1.8/85 vs. Sony FE 1.4/85 GM – The Big Shootout
There are many good reasons to adapt manual lenses to the Sony A7 series cameras. To do so you need an adapter and this article will help you to choose the right one. We are three guys from Germany who have adapted manual lenses for many years now. By using several dozen adapters over the years … Continue reading Guide to Adapters for Manual Lenses on the Sony a7 series
B: Hi Simeon, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to use manual lenses? S: Hi! I will start with what I do for a living: I am a graphic designer and photographer based in Bulgaria. I started editing photos long before I had my first experience with a camera … Continue reading THE MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHERS SERIES PART 6: Simeon Kolev
Introduction The shot above can be found in higher resolution here. With the increased High ISO capabilities of even entry level cameras astrophotography has become available to almost anyone. But if you want your files to show low noise and high dynamic range – or you want to print big – it might be worthwhile … Continue reading 4 tips to improve your Astrophotography