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Sony A7R (36 megapixels)
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Distagon

Examples: Approaching Spring Snowstorm (Sony A7R)

Spring conditions the day prior gave way to one of the most gently beautiful snowstorms I’ve experienced (and as a lad in Wisconsin I have seen a few). It resulted in the best images of the day, perhaps of the trip; I love shooting in exceptional weather, which I hope comes through in the images.

The Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 quickly became spotted by the big wet snowflakes on the front filter, its lens hood being much less protective (as with any wide angle in that range). A lens switch to the Batis 85/1.8 became necessary; follow the progress of the snowstorm on the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Snowstorm examples page.

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Special emphasis is placed on Sony full-frame, including Sony lenses and the high performance Zeiss Batis and Zeiss Loxia lenses plus Rokinon/Samyang and others. Fujifilm X, Olympus and Panasonic M4/3, Sigma dp Merrill and dp/sd Quattro are also covered in depth. Years in the making, it offers a wealth of material for choosing and using a mirrorless camera.

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Waterfall and Mt Conness sub-peak, Hoover Wilderness, June 4 2015
f13 @ 1/320 sec, ISO 80; 2015-06-04 12:26:30
Sony A7R + Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2

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