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"Old Made New"
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
One of the coolest things about mirrorless cameras is how useful they make old, vintage lenses again. That's particularly true of Sony's a6500, which gives you a host of manual focus aids (the best being the ability to magnify the image in the viewfinder) as well as add 5 Axis optical stabilization. The end result is that it is very easy to adapt vintage lenses like this M42 mount Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens, which, as you can see, takes beautiful photos. I've done some processing work here, but the image was beautiful right out of camera. A very old lens, made new again.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #helios442 #sony #a6500
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
One of the coolest things about mirrorless cameras is how useful they make old, vintage lenses again. That's particularly true of Sony's a6500, which gives you a host of manual focus aids (the best being the ability to magnify the image in the viewfinder) as well as add 5 Axis optical stabilization. The end result is that it is very easy to adapt vintage lenses like this M42 mount Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens, which, as you can see, takes beautiful photos. I've done some processing work here, but the image was beautiful right out of camera. A very old lens, made new again.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #helios442 #sony #a6500
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"I Walked Alone"
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is going to be a very, very special lens. Here's another wide open exampe of how the legendary Zeiss color, microcontrast, and sharpness all come together to make something beautiful. I've done some targeted editing here (the vignette on the lens is actually not bad), but I wanted to enhance the mood. I was very happy that my youngest son chose to wear a red shirt. His little form was the perfect color foil to the green forest around. My first look video is available here: http://bit.ly/Milvus1435FL | You can also see more images here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1435
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is going to be a very, very special lens. Here's another wide open exampe of how the legendary Zeiss color, microcontrast, and sharpness all come together to make something beautiful. I've done some targeted editing here (the vignette on the lens is actually not bad), but I wanted to enhance the mood. I was very happy that my youngest son chose to wear a red shirt. His little form was the perfect color foil to the green forest around. My first look video is available here: http://bit.ly/Milvus1435FL | You can also see more images here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1435
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"Coming Up Daisies"
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
This is a crop from a larger image, but it shows off the final detail and wonderful microcontrast that the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is capable of. This is at f/1.4, which gives you an idea of just how sharp the lens is. My first look video is available here: http://bit.ly/Milvus1435FL | You can also see more images here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1435 #canon #5dmarkiv
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
This is a crop from a larger image, but it shows off the final detail and wonderful microcontrast that the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is capable of. This is at f/1.4, which gives you an idea of just how sharp the lens is. My first look video is available here: http://bit.ly/Milvus1435FL | You can also see more images here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1435 #canon #5dmarkiv
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"Verdant Decay"
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
I wanted to share this interesting mix of verdant greenery bisected by the graffiti and rust of urban decay. Scenes like this draw my eye because of the inherit contradictions between clean and dirty, fresh and aged, nature and industry, etc... And yet the two are strangely complimentary, too. I'll be sharing a review of the Zeiss Touit trio of lenses for the Sony E Mount soon.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #touit2850
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
I wanted to share this interesting mix of verdant greenery bisected by the graffiti and rust of urban decay. Scenes like this draw my eye because of the inherit contradictions between clean and dirty, fresh and aged, nature and industry, etc... And yet the two are strangely complimentary, too. I'll be sharing a review of the Zeiss Touit trio of lenses for the Sony E Mount soon.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #touit2850
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Happy 150th, Canada
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
Yesterday was "Canada Day" here in Canada, the day that we celebrate nationhood. This was a special birthday, though, as Canada turned 150. The celebrations and fireworks displays were a little more special than usual, and even in our smaller community the fireworks display was impressive. I traveled light for this night, throwing mirrorless gear into my Peak Design Everyday Backpack (review coming week after next) along with my light Oben carbon fiber travel tripod (which I love!). I used the Sony a6500 for this shot (actually a composite of three shots) and the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 lens.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #canada150 #canadaday #sony #a6500 #zeiss #touit2812
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
Yesterday was "Canada Day" here in Canada, the day that we celebrate nationhood. This was a special birthday, though, as Canada turned 150. The celebrations and fireworks displays were a little more special than usual, and even in our smaller community the fireworks display was impressive. I traveled light for this night, throwing mirrorless gear into my Peak Design Everyday Backpack (review coming week after next) along with my light Oben carbon fiber travel tripod (which I love!). I used the Sony a6500 for this shot (actually a composite of three shots) and the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 lens.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #canada150 #canadaday #sony #a6500 #zeiss #touit2812
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"The Wonderful World of Milvus" (Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4)
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
The Zeiss Milvus lenses with new optical designs have been a real treat to use. The new Milvus Distagon 35mm f/1.4 takes on a very serious challenge - the all important 35mm focal length (and the awesome Canon 35mm f/1.4L II). The Milvus brings something Zeiss is SO good at - a stunning combination of sharpness, bokeh, color, and microcontrast. Look at how soft this background is! Stunning. Find a lot more images from the lens here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1435
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
The Zeiss Milvus lenses with new optical designs have been a real treat to use. The new Milvus Distagon 35mm f/1.4 takes on a very serious challenge - the all important 35mm focal length (and the awesome Canon 35mm f/1.4L II). The Milvus brings something Zeiss is SO good at - a stunning combination of sharpness, bokeh, color, and microcontrast. Look at how soft this background is! Stunning. Find a lot more images from the lens here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1435
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"Ready to Rumble"
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
I've got my hands on an early copy of the upcoming Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 lens. I already own the stunningly good Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II, so I intend to have a serious showdown between these heavyweights. As usual, though, the Milvus arrives ready to rumble - it is big, heavy, expensive, and beautiful...a Maybach to Canon's Lexus. Who will come out on top? Keep watching to find out. You can see many more images of the Milvus 35 and pictures taken with it here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG | P.S. By popular demand I've added a Sony to my kit - the a6500 - and will be working in some Sony -centric reviews. Thanks to Zeiss for loaning me the Touit line since I have no glass for it!
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1450 #touit2850 #sony #a6500
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
I've got my hands on an early copy of the upcoming Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 lens. I already own the stunningly good Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II, so I intend to have a serious showdown between these heavyweights. As usual, though, the Milvus arrives ready to rumble - it is big, heavy, expensive, and beautiful...a Maybach to Canon's Lexus. Who will come out on top? Keep watching to find out. You can see many more images of the Milvus 35 and pictures taken with it here: http://bit.ly/milvus1435IG | P.S. By popular demand I've added a Sony to my kit - the a6500 - and will be working in some Sony -centric reviews. Thanks to Zeiss for loaning me the Touit line since I have no glass for it!
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus1450 #touit2850 #sony #a6500
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Two exciting new camera announcements: - the Canon EOS 6D Mark II and EOS SL2. Get my thoughts here:
#dustinabbott #photography #canon #eos6d2 #eossl2
#dustinabbott #photography #canon #eos6d2 #eossl2
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"Photographing Miss Daisy"
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
It's fabulous to see how much beauty there is right now just out in the ditches by roads. Wildflowers grow with their beautiful colors. The Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 lens does such an amazing job of giving you both the "cream" of defocus plus the incredible sharpness and microcontrast that Zeiss is so famous for. This bright daisy was my target amongst the other flowers. Enjoy a little brightness in your day.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus2135
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
It's fabulous to see how much beauty there is right now just out in the ditches by roads. Wildflowers grow with their beautiful colors. The Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 lens does such an amazing job of giving you both the "cream" of defocus plus the incredible sharpness and microcontrast that Zeiss is so famous for. This bright daisy was my target amongst the other flowers. Enjoy a little brightness in your day.
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #zeiss #milvus2135
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"Nestled"
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
This week I'm delivering my final verdict on the new Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary lens, and I've spent some time with it the last week mounted on an APS-C camera. I was happy to find that my former observations remained true, and the Sigma is a pretty amazing performer for the money. It has exceeded my expectations in most ways. This image shows the amazing compression of 640mm equivalent of focal length, and helps bury this cabin into a framework of forest. I shot this image from about 300+ feet away. Watch for my final review on Wednesday. You can see many more photos here: http://bit.ly/100400CIG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #sigma #100400C
© 2017 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott
This week I'm delivering my final verdict on the new Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary lens, and I've spent some time with it the last week mounted on an APS-C camera. I was happy to find that my former observations remained true, and the Sigma is a pretty amazing performer for the money. It has exceeded my expectations in most ways. This image shows the amazing compression of 640mm equivalent of focal length, and helps bury this cabin into a framework of forest. I shot this image from about 300+ feet away. Watch for my final review on Wednesday. You can see many more photos here: http://bit.ly/100400CIG
#photodujour #dustinabbott #photography #sigma #100400C
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