Back From Trip: Shot a Lot

2014-10-30 • SEND FEEDBACK |
Related: Nikon, Nikon 20mm, Sony, Sony A7R, Sony A7R II, Sony A7R III, Sony mirrorless, Zeiss, Zeiss Loxia, Zeiss Otus

I’m back from my mountains trip yesterday. A storm moved in today bringing rain (and thus snow) to the mountains, which I’d really have enjoyed. But too long and too much work builds up.

I shot a great deal in the mountains for variety, which gives me a good selection for showing a variety of usage scenarios:

• Many images on the Sony A7R with the Zeiss Loxia 35/2 Biogon and 50/2 Planar, including some comparisons with the Sony/Zeiss 35/2.8 and ZF.2 35/2 Distagon.
• Nikon 20mm f/1.8G (extensive). How much I publish will depend on interest (seems modest so far), but I will be showing some nice images with it.
• Various Zeiss lenses on Nikon D810: 15/2.8, 21/2.8, 28/2, Otus 55/1.4.

The Nikon 20/1.8 makes pleasing images at f/1.8 at dusk or night. These shots left a bit dark and are best viewed at larger size (will do in my review).

Glacial Erratic near Saddlebag Lake, Early Night
Nikon D810 + Nikon 20mm f/1.8G @ f/1.8, 8 sec

Saddlebag Lake Dam with Fire and Stars
Nikon D810 + Nikon 20mm f/1.8G @ f/2, 259 sec