Very nice example John,
I also tried the 7-14 (at 7mm for some serious portraits ;-))
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiliam/206712875/in/set-72157600780846558/
The kids loved the effect, but were a bit affraid their nose would touch
the glass.
Wiliam
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: John Hudson [mailto:OM4T@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Verzonden: zondag 12 april 2009 20:26
> Aan: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Onderwerp: Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers
>
>
> the 7-14 digital zoom does nicely without a polarizer.
>
> It also does very well capturing one's spouse, one's shoes
> and the scenery
> up ahead on Prince Edward Island!
>
> See here:
>
> http://www.johnhudsonphoto.com/957.html
>
> jh
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Lazzari" <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "1" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 2:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers
>
>
> > >
> >> I'm of the opinion that using polarizers for the typical
> darkening of
> >> skies
> >> with lenses wider than about 35mm is a fools errand, as
> the effect is
> >> uneven. If that's your goal, get graduated ND filters.
> >>
> > I agree. I've ruined more than a few by cranking up the polarizer
> > effect too much. It's an addiction. However I think one can
> go down to
> > 24mm with a polarizer if you are careful. Beyond 24mm it
> depends upon
> > the lens. The Zuiko 18mm for example doesn't need a polarizer as it
> > has plenty of contrast as does the 16mm. The 21 less which is why I
> > tend to skip over it in favor of the 18mm when going from the 24mm.
> > I'm not saying the 21mm is bad however. Also for me it would seem
> > counterintuitive to stick a big piece of flat glass in front of a
> > highly curved surface. I have no proof but it's gotta be asking for
> > trouble.
> >
> > Second comment: If you plan on shooting architectural interiors go
> > with 18mm. Don't worry about a small sacrifice in
> brightness. A tripod
> > takes care of that.
> >
> > Mike
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