Some 90%+ of the images in my Monographof 2001 and subsequent 2002 exhibitions were done with the Rollei. My medium format Rollei 6008system has been the mainstay of my landscape work since the mid-90’s. Which Medium Format System for Long Lenses? So, the challenge was, could I use medium format successfully for long-lens wildlife work? Not many people do, and that’s one of the things that made this challenge exciting. Don’t get me wrong‚ I own a lot of 35mm gear, and enjoy using it, but in my experience when it comes to image quality, poor medium format is better than good 35mm. As much as I enjoy using these lenses, and also my Canon 100~400mm f/5.6which I’ve used when portability is paramount, and as pleased as I am with some of my wildlife images, I still missed medium format quality.īecause I’m a fanatic for image quality I only shoot 35mm when the use of medium format is out of the question. I own a Canon 300mm f/2.8L ISsuper-telephoto, and on my late 2001 Bosqueshoot enjoyed using Canon’sexciting 400mm f/4 IS DOlens, which was loaned to me by Canon for testing. If you visit popular wildlife sites like Bosque del Apacheyou’ll see that 400mm f/2.8and 600mm f/4lenses are de rigueur with serious photographers, along with their large size and larger price tags. These include the availability of autofocus, high-frame motor drives, Image Stabilization and in large measure the availability of fast long lenses. Probably 95% of wildlife photographers shoot 35mm, for a variety of reasons. But if this particular lens, or the issue of big fast lenses and how to use them interests you, then this is the article that you’ve been looking for.ĭuring 20 I found myself shooting more and more wildlifein addition to my landscape work. Also, this page has a lot of illustrations and therefore will load slowly. But, to tell the story properly let’s start at the beginning.īe advised though‚ this is a long and involved dissertation, ( big lens‚ big story). The answer to the second part is, to use the right support equipment when dealing with the challenges of weight, bulk and stability. The simple answer to the first part of the question is a desire for exceptional image quality. Why would anyone subject themselves to this, and how on earth does one usesuch a lens? Together with a Pentax 67 IIbody the combo weighs in at nearly 17lbs. It’s 14.5" long and has a front element diameter of 170mm. This subject is featured in Issue #4 of The Luminous Landscape Video Journal.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |