tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.comments2023-10-18T19:14:22.308+11:00AI: Artificial ImaginationNikkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-71473982108650004702018-09-05T18:41:02.969+10:002018-09-05T18:41:02.969+10:00I love the way you write and share your niche! Ver...I love the way you write and share your niche! Very interesting and different! Keep it coming! <a href="https://5productreviews.com/best-artificial-christmas-tree/" rel="nofollow">Best Artificial Christmas Trees Review</a><br />Richard H. Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598058396076026111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-69490296299119260902016-09-22T08:00:38.926+10:002016-09-22T08:00:38.926+10:00Hi Ronnie, thanks for your comment. That wrist str...Hi Ronnie, thanks for your comment. That wrist strap is from DSPTCH, you can find it in various colours from https://www.dsptch.com/collections/wrist Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-77985630419779642562016-09-14T15:13:44.220+10:002016-09-14T15:13:44.220+10:00Hi! What wrist strap do you use? looks coolHi! What wrist strap do you use? looks coolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170931570027995496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-41013806802819372162016-07-27T18:30:45.150+10:002016-07-27T18:30:45.150+10:00Hey Matty, that's funny that you managed to co...Hey Matty, that's funny that you managed to come across these photos so many years later. That was back in 2011!<br /><br />I think those 3 photos were the only ones I had of you, but happy to send you higher resolution copies if you'd like.Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-84457759216122153112016-07-27T15:56:00.970+10:002016-07-27T15:56:00.970+10:00I'm so glad I found these, the head got a big ...I'm so glad I found these, the head got a big crack in it when I moved house :( there were humans with "plants" at City Square I spent a good 10 mins playing with, hopefully can find photos of that too - Matty JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-2745010954543011242016-07-27T15:54:13.335+10:002016-07-27T15:54:13.335+10:00That's me!That's me! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-73222526805592969802015-06-17T09:34:54.616+10:002015-06-17T09:34:54.616+10:00Thanks for the comments, and apologies for the lat...Thanks for the comments, and apologies for the late response as I didn't realise there were new comments on this post.<br /><br />I'm fairly certain OSS was disabled for these test shots, but I don't think the EXIF data records that bit of information so I can't confirm now. You are right in that the focal length and aperture combinations I selected must have tested the lens at its least flattering performance.<br /><br />As other comments pointed out earlier, there's also a possibility that my copy of the lens was below average as well.<br /><br />Thanks for offering your thoughts, much appreciated.Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-91915278561824263642015-05-30T00:53:07.785+10:002015-05-30T00:53:07.785+10:00I have the 10-18. I found it a hard choice based o...I have the 10-18. I found it a hard choice based on the annoyingly high price (compared to say, a Canon 10-18 which is excellent even when not regarding the price), but I got it anyway. Partly because the center is very sharp. What I mean to say is, the reason I post a reply here, is because I have not seen a single picture from it (on my Sony 6000) that looks even remotely as blurry as some of the crops I've looked at here. The 18mm center crop (leaves in shade) for example - if that was what I'd got from my lens, I'd not even consider keeping it, even if it was $300. <br /><br />Any lens design is a compromise, which is why any test that rightly tries to compare some lenses will be imperfect as well, unless the lenses are very similar in purpose and design. The 10-18 for example, would score excellent across the frame around 12mm, f/5,6, focussing on anything not too close. This results in almost prime-like sharpness, which is no surprise, given that it's design around that focal length. 10mm will give worse corners, 18mm will give worse anything. 18mm is also the only focal length where I feel f/8 is required for maximum performance.<br /><br />Having said that, still not getting the softness seen here. Are you sure OSS was turned off? The 10-18 genuinely fails when OSS is on, while the camera is static, on a tripod. Also, on 18mm, the difference between f/4 and f/5.6 is HUGE. As in day and night. It is designed for medium to bright applications, such as landscapes, interiors, architecture. Applications which require across-the-frame sharpness and as such typically require a stopped down lens. <br /><br />I just wanted to drop my $.02 here, as I just don't recognize the softness seen here, not even when used on what is certainly the least flattering use case possible for the 10-18: on f/4 18mm + OSS + tripod. <br /><br />I would literally bet, that even an 18mm-equivalent crop+blowup from 12mm / f/5.6 / OSS / handheld will be sharper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-6752467739042393812015-04-06T22:54:27.216+10:002015-04-06T22:54:27.216+10:00I am using Zeiss zoom lens on my Nex 6, I thought...I am using Zeiss zoom lens on my Nex 6, I thought of buying the 10-18mm Sony wide angle lens. But I think the image is not up to par compare to my Zeiss lens. If that happen. I will shy away from the sony lens. The only reason I buy Sony because a Zeiss lens can interface to it. Most Sony Auto function are silly. When I select landscape mode it select a f4. don't you think it is silly. Sony also know that, that is why they incorporate the Zeiss lens. if not, who will buy Sony. Not me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328891946790711982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-31322487419046018272015-04-06T22:49:47.623+10:002015-04-06T22:49:47.623+10:00I am using Zeiss zoom lens on my Nex 6, I thought...I am using Zeiss zoom lens on my Nex 6, I thought of buying the 10-18mm Sony wide angle lens. But I think the image is not up to par compare to my Zeiss lens. If that happen. I will shy away from the sony lens. The only reason I buy Sony because a Zeiss lens can interface to it. Most Sony Auto function are silly. When I select landscape mode it select a f4. don't you think it is silly. Sony also know that, that is why they incorporate the Zeiss lens. if not, who will buy Sony. Not me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328891946790711982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-59560391957730592902014-12-01T09:13:58.367+11:002014-12-01T09:13:58.367+11:00Could I get a copy of this picture, it really is p...Could I get a copy of this picture, it really is pretty, and I would put it up on my wall? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893678775972979597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-10032553516467822012014-04-10T19:23:09.173+10:002014-04-10T19:23:09.173+10:00Sorry for the late response, didn't see your c...Sorry for the late response, didn't see your comment earlier. You might be interested in this other comparison I've done more recently, which has the Sony NEX-7 against the D600 both using high quality primes.<br /><br />http://ai-artificialimagination.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/shootout-fujifilm-x100-vs-sony-alpha.html Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-86656256927940217302013-12-07T08:32:36.666+11:002013-12-07T08:32:36.666+11:00I wonder what the results from the Nex 7 are, if y...I wonder what the results from the Nex 7 are, if you use a quality prime lens, like you did on the D600. My guess is that the Nex 7 will give sharper results then the D600.Dany Quicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-3572256945850559952013-10-11T01:44:59.308+11:002013-10-11T01:44:59.308+11:00I found this helpful - trying to decide if the 10-...I found this helpful - trying to decide if the 10-18 is worth the money over the 16+converter. Thanks.Stewart Grintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694659474158472348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-76814796294157834032013-09-04T02:10:01.798+10:002013-09-04T02:10:01.798+10:00Please can you give me your email adress ? I'd...Please can you give me your email adress ? I'd like to discuss about the price of the pic with the junk. Le Soculturistehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799397268414999116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-42101553089111850052013-06-11T23:02:38.951+10:002013-06-11T23:02:38.951+10:00Great article. Gannets are pretty interesting bir...Great article. Gannets are pretty interesting birds. These can even hunt fish by diving from a height into the sea and pursuing their prey underwater. My dad used to tell me stories about this amazing bird. Hope to see one so soon. Thanks!<br /><br />-<a href="http://www.hankenimports.com/" rel="nofollow">HankenImports.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10986070481495675283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-11996517200264357342013-06-07T11:43:24.078+10:002013-06-07T11:43:24.078+10:00I could be mistaken but it appears that the left s...I could be mistaken but it appears that the left side of the full scene 10-18 images are less sharp than the right. Could the lens be decentered?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-29772378336117351052013-05-23T17:49:57.459+10:002013-05-23T17:49:57.459+10:00OkOkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-59881733527950597942012-07-04T11:07:25.184+10:002012-07-04T11:07:25.184+10:00These picures are fantastic - great work!These picures are fantastic - great work!Melbourne Festivalhttp://www.melbournefestival.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-76694705012712203402012-03-30T22:31:55.345+11:002012-03-30T22:31:55.345+11:00IT'S REALLY WONDERFUL BLOG ALSO " I LIKE ...IT'S REALLY WONDERFUL BLOG ALSO " I LIKE IT "<br /><br /><br />THANKS FOR SHARING VERY GOOD INFO.Wholesale fireworkshttp://www.jakesfireworks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-32764246306175480252012-01-29T15:40:01.362+11:002012-01-29T15:40:01.362+11:00Thanks for the comment, really appreciated :)Thanks for the comment, really appreciated :)Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-79861199717687954462012-01-29T15:39:32.063+11:002012-01-29T15:39:32.063+11:00Thanks ;)Thanks ;)Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-64550820733654189212012-01-29T15:38:55.080+11:002012-01-29T15:38:55.080+11:00Thanks Erikizzle. Yeah, Sydney is a great place to...Thanks Erikizzle. Yeah, Sydney is a great place to visit, as is the rest of Australia :)Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-36035479973276781192012-01-29T15:37:22.477+11:002012-01-29T15:37:22.477+11:00Thanks Michele! I had a look through your blog and...Thanks Michele! I had a look through your blog and really like your work. Portraiture is something I haven't really gotten into.Nikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515881385872046590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263927734989821876.post-58121829468903605182012-01-27T04:07:14.191+11:002012-01-27T04:07:14.191+11:00Magnificent....Magnificent....Debopamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967509738595098541noreply@blogger.com