First time out wih the FE16-35

[Mathias]

First time out with the FE 16-35. Love the quality but I have to get used to anything wider than 24mm, especially below 20.

Used a B&W 10 stop ND filter on this one. It was actually too dark for the 30 seconds maximum exposure time (didn't have the remote with me), so I had to push it quite a bit in post and also had to get rid of some long exposure high ISO noise in Photoshop.

I placed the camera on the pier. Focused manually with an eye on the cameras focus distance. Depth of field would be great to have too in the camera. This is the one situation where the OLED screen on the Batis would be great to have. But I went with the zoom because of the wider focal range and versatility.
I mainly bought it because I will travel down through the Tuscany and stay just outside of Florence for a week, with daily trips to Florence, Rome and the west coast.

Shot with the A7II, FE16-35 @ 16mm, F6.3, 30s

Sundown by Mathias Kappeler, auf Flickr

[Jeffmurray]

Great shot - perfectly tranquil.  I also love this lens.

[Mathias]

Thanks Jeff!

[Vetsky]

Great image!

 

I don't have the 16-35 yet, although it is next on my list.

[Mathias]

Thanks Vetsky!

 

I can only recommend it. I'm more a "fast prime guy", but this lens gives you some nice perspectives and flexibility, plus it is very sharp throughout its range.

[kiawui]

Nice shot. Like you said, if it's not that dark with a slight more details at the side may make the image pop more. Struggling on which A7 to get or wait for the A7RII. I love this lens too. But then that will make my lens choice too wide. Need a walk around which should be the 24-70. Fancy a fast prime maybe the 35 2.8 if I get the A7S. But may need the slightly more light of 55 1.8 if I get the A7II.

 

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[Mathias]

Thanks.

 

I didn't like the 24-70/4 and sold it.

I think the primes are all extremely good. I got 35/2.8, 35/1.4 and 55/1.8 and would buy all of them again. I'm waiting for the rumored 85/1.4 now, but am still looking at the 85 Batis and FE Macro and will decide later.

 

I think the A7II is a great camera, especially for what it costs now. But if you can afford the A7RII, it surely is the one to get!

[kiawui]

How is the 35 1.4 and is it heavy? The Batis 85 1.4 is very enticing.

 

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[Mathias]

Oh I just love the 35mm Distagon!

It is 630g and rather large, but after getting used to and seeing what I can create with this lens I don't mind it anymore. It still balances quite well on the A7II.

[kiawui]

 

I got it today. Couldn't be happier . only adjusted exposure and ooc.

 

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[kiawui]

I am using it with the battery grip though. I feel it's much more comfortable although a tad bit heavier.

Oh I just love the 35mm Distagon!

It is 630g and rather large, but after getting used to and seeing what I can create with this lens I don't mind it anymore. It still balances quite well on the A7II.

 

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[TheCrazyLudwig]

Great results.

[Vetsky]

Great image!

 

I don't have the 16-35 yet, although it is next on my list.

 

So I picked up the 16-35.  Here is a shot from my first session with it this weekend.

 

[Mathias]

So, my said trip to the Tuscany is over. It was a great week. Most of the time I had the 16-35 on the camera and I'm happy about my choice.

 

I'm uploading some of my best travel shots to Flickr. My first batch is up and here are a few of them (all with this lens) - more to follow.

 

Kolossal by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

Pisa by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

On Ponte Vecchio by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

Dome by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

 

To be continued...

[Mathias]

Roman Steps by Mathias, auf Flickr

[Mathias]

2 more of Rome:

 

Somewhere in Rome by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

Kolosseum Portrait by Mathias, auf Flickr

[Mathias]

Enthusiasm by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

The Kolosseum and the Crowd by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

Mulino III by Mathias, auf Flickr

[Mathias]

Here's the last one:

 

The Structure beneath the Dome by Mathias, auf Flickr

 

Cheers

Mat

[Marolou]

A good friend of mine lent me the 16-35mm a couple of days to try it out.

I went on a walk with this lens mounted on my a7R II and I must say: I am impressed. Before this short test, I just smiled at the imagination that this lens could rival my Canon 16-35mm 2.8 Version 2 or even the 24-70mm 2.8 Version 2.

How wrong I was. The results are not short of amazing (Although, max. aperture is one stop below the Canon). 

It well outperformed the Canon 16-35mm 2.8 V2, See here:

 

School (Original file size on Flickr):

School shot with 16-35mm f4

 

 

 

Farm (Original file size on Flickr):

Farm shot with 16-35mm f10   Ok, it’s F10, but check the very good sharpness in the corners.

(shadows +26% enhanced)

 

School:

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Farm:

 

[steve of stonehenge]

Nice shot. Like you said, if it's not that dark with a slight more details at the side may make the image pop more. Struggling on which A7 to get or wait for the A7RII. I love this lens too. But then that will make my lens choice too wide. Need a walk around which should be the 24-70. Fancy a fast prime maybe the 35 2.8 if I get the A7S. But may need the slightly more light of 55 1.8 if I get the A7II.

 

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I have the 35 f2.8 and the 55 f1.8 and love them both.  I just love the 55 and it is my go to lens for general purposes on the A7 ii.  If you were to own only one lens the 55 is the one to get.  But the 35 is great for landscapes.  I have ordered the 85 Batis for portraits.  The Sony/Zeis lenses are just fantastic.

[lluisg]

A7RII with 16-35/4 it's a good tandem for landscapes.

 

06092015-_DSC0071 by Lluís Gardeta, en Flickr

[lluisg]

Sorry, I post my first photo too big.