bocaburger Posted July 25, 2012 Share #21 Ā Posted July 25, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Being American I instantly recognize the nose of an early-50s Chevy pickup, but what the hell is a Zodiac?! I thought I knew English cars fairly well but I never heard of it . Looks vaguely like a '62 Plymouth /Dodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ecar Posted July 26, 2012 Share #22 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 If I remember correctly, the Zodiac is essentially a Ford Zephyr on steroids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted July 26, 2012 Share #23 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 Zephyrs and Zodiacs were large British Fords but with a distinctly American design influence -- particularly the later ones -- built between 1950-72. Also popular in Australia and New Zealand. More like an Anglia on steroids! Ā Ford Zephyr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted July 26, 2012 Share #24 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 35mm is usually just right for cars. Ā The old man from the Age of the Great Depression Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/184364-pictures-of-cars-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2071825'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 26, 2012 Share #25 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 I hope we get to see more of the SS100 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 26, 2012 Share #26 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 Lars, I think that photo illustrates rather well the problems of photographing cars at a public show with a wide lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted July 26, 2012 Share #27 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Posts #18 & #24 illustrate why a moderate wide angle lens such as a 35mm equivalent is not a good idea unless wide angle distortion and environment is really wanted, in which case go much wider to exaggerate the effects. Ā Detail shots are often much more interesting than simple record shots as is shown quite well by comparison in post #20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted July 26, 2012 Share #28 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 Lars, I think that photo illustrates rather well the problems of photographing cars at a public show with a wide lens. Ā I do not photograph veteran cars. I photograph veteran car shows. The surroundings and the people belong, because they are there. Ā The old man from the Age of the Hand Crank Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/184364-pictures-of-cars-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2072232'>More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted July 26, 2012 Share #29 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 I do not photograph veteran cars. I photograph veteran car shows. The surroundings and the people belong, because they are there.Ā The old man from the Age of the Hand Crank Ā Lars, what lens(es) did you use for these two shots? There appears to be flare in both (top left corner of the first, top left and top right corners on the second). Ā /s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleman Posted July 26, 2012 Share #30 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 Take your wife out to dinner instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share #31 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 Here you go, dinner on the side of the door Ā I was impressed how the 35mm Summilux Aspherical dealt with direct sunlight, low in the evening Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/184364-pictures-of-cars-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2072356'>More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share #32 Ā Posted July 26, 2012 Self Catering ? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/184364-pictures-of-cars-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2072369'>More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted July 27, 2012 Share #33 Ā Posted July 27, 2012 Lars, what lens(es) did you use for these two shots? There appears to be flare in both (top left corner of the first, top left and top right corners on the second).Ā /s Ā The lens used was the 35mm Summilux ASPH current version. Yes it does show a bit of flare, but much less than its predecessor, which I also owned. I do rather think that a little bit of local, controlled flare does add a bit of atmosphere ā I rather like it! Ā The old man from the Age B.C. (Before Coating) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share #34 Ā Posted July 27, 2012 I had a dig around and I have used my 28 before with a car or two, but not at a car show or other. This was at f2.8, I should have stopped down to perhaps 4 or 5.6 as this was a 1/2000th Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/184364-pictures-of-cars-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2072672'>More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted July 27, 2012 Share #35 Ā Posted July 27, 2012 There are occasions when a 21mm lens comes in handy (this is the Super-Elmar) but for most shots, a 35mm seems just right. Ā The old man from the Age B.C. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/184364-pictures-of-cars-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2073027'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted July 29, 2012 Share #36 Ā Posted July 29, 2012 Posts #18 & #24 illustrate why a moderate wide angle lens such as a 35mm equivalent is not a good idea unless wide angle distortion and environment is really wanted, in which case go much wider to exaggerate the effects. Ā Detail shots are often much more interesting than simple record shots as is shown quite well by comparison in post #20. Ā I agree with this, though I do like using my 28 mm. Ā As I recall, this was taken with a 21 Summilux in a park in Melbourne on Australia Day, earlier this year. I was unfortunately so fixated on getting it in focus, I failed to stop down slightly. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/184364-pictures-of-cars-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2074065'>More sharing options...
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