RF for Newbie
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didnt know there is such option.
hmmm
cathay retails the sekonic 208 for $120; so going by zoomp's figures, the set will now set you back below $2k ;p
Royale With Cheese
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Go for 308 then!!!!
:bsmilie:
Hmm... I'm trying to keep the budget as low as 1.5K and at most up to $2400 which I guess should be sufficient to cater for a New Bessa RxA/M and perhaps a 50mm/f1.1 Nokton, 35mm/f1.2 Nokton, 40mm/f1.4 Nokton (S.C / M.C) or 35mm/f1.4 Nokton (S.C & M.C versions)
At the moment I am not jumping into this unless I am pretty sure which Bessa and the Focal length best suit my need.
- I'm look at 35mm f1.2 or f1.4 as this seem to be the best FL for street (at least for me)
- I'm look at 40mm f1.4 as FL is somewhat in between 35 and 50mm and this lens is the cheapest of all three. But I would need to get this with a R3.
- IQ of 50mm/f1.1 Nokton seem to be the best but I already have a DSLR lens that is at this focal length though I am pretty sure the output of the RF should be sharper than a DSLR. I do not really like the ideal of the same focal length on diff camera system which I went through before.
for 35mm, another lens that you may want to consider is the voigtlander 35mm f2.5. slower than the f1.2 and f1.4 of course, but a good performer. same applies to the voigtlander 50mm f2.5.
an r2a/m along with the 35mm f2.5 should be under $1.5k and you would have a good combination to start with. the earlier you get it, the faster you can shoot and enjoy taking pictures
an r2a/m along with the 35mm f2.5 should be under $1.5k and you would have a good combination to start with. the earlier you get it, the faster you can shoot and enjoy taking pictures
Thanks for sharing your thought.for 35mm, another lens that you may want to consider is the voigtlander 35mm f2.5. slower than the f1.2 and f1.4 of course, but a good performer. same applies to the voigtlander 50mm f2.5.
an r2a/m along with the 35mm f2.5 should be under $1.5k and you would have a good combination to start with. the earlier you get it, the faster you can shoot and enjoy taking pictures
Royale With Cheese
Senior Member
Just go for the 35mm F1.4
Go down to Chiif shop's, take a look at the size & weight difference
I'm just bias towards small & fast lenses
Just go for the 35mm F1.4
Go down to Chiif shop's, take a look at the size & weight difference
I'm just bias towards small & fast lenses
Agree with RWC. Just stick to one lens for now, or atleast for the next 10 shoots, then compare your shots with other sifu's pics. Study them against yours, then think again if RF is your thing, and whether your current set up floats your boat.. good luck to you and enjoy!
ps: i resisted buying a 2nd lens till 6 months after my camera+lens purchase, that was a 6 months cold-turkey period for me.
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Royale With Cheese
Senior Member
haha!
I resisted Leica for 3 years before finally getting a M.
For lenses, my resistance for red dot lens still very strong but my resistance for blue dot lens is damn weak
Zeiss :heart:
Went to Chiif shop last night and he spend some of his time with me in providing detail info of using a flim RF.Just go for the 35mm F1.4
Go down to Chiif shop's, take a look at the size & weight difference
I'm just bias towards small & fast lenses
Look like R3A and 40mm f/1.4 might be the way to go for me to go as I prefer the 1:1 VF as oppose to the one on R2A.
Though having some difficulites in seeing the framelines in both R2 especially on R3 but I still prefer what I'm seeing from R3 due to 1:1 view. I guess is only a matter of time to get use to it.
R3A with 40mm f/1.4 is cheaper than R2A with 35mm f/1.4, though not really of a concern for me in the pricing but sure this is welcoming.
Yup, in fact I am looking for 1 RF and 1 Lens for street photography.
However I am not closing the door in getting more lens? Keeping this option open just in case I tio RF Lens BBB poision.
As I tio DSLR poison deep deep.
I feel that one must have hand-on experience before you really know is the system suit ur need.
To me, to explore RF is spend time to use it! To do that you need to own one!
Learning how to use it and trying to get the result you want is what make photography fun!
I'm resisting it now cos I still havent feel the power of RF.haha!
I resisted Leica for 3 years before finally getting a M.
For lenses, my resistance for red dot lens still very strong but my resistance for blue dot lens is damn weak
Zeiss :heart:
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astroboy888
New Member
The VC 50mm f1.1 is a nice lens but remember that it's pretty big. I have the lens and only use it when I'm shooting in the night or dimly lit situations. I find myself bringing out my 35mm 2.5 and also 40mm 1.4 more often then not. The 40mm is such a joy to use (personal opinion). Sharp and small.
Although new to the RF group, I have met so many wonderful characters of diverse backgrounds. They are all brought together by this love of the RF camera and all the charm it holds.
Don't be embarrassed to ask as that is how one learns. Just be weary when they offer you the chance to fondle their 'Red' dot cameras and wonderful array of similarly marked 'Red' dot lenses and start to wax lyrical poetic justification about it's magical healing powers etc....
It can lead to uncontrollable urges to own one, then two, three...... It never stops.
I know how dangerous this poison can get 1st hand.
Although new to the RF group, I have met so many wonderful characters of diverse backgrounds. They are all brought together by this love of the RF camera and all the charm it holds.
Don't be embarrassed to ask as that is how one learns. Just be weary when they offer you the chance to fondle their 'Red' dot cameras and wonderful array of similarly marked 'Red' dot lenses and start to wax lyrical poetic justification about it's magical healing powers etc....
It can lead to uncontrollable urges to own one, then two, three...... It never stops.
I know how dangerous this poison can get 1st hand.
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