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Daniele Cavadini www.juzaphoto.com/p/DanieleCavadini  |
The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Samyang Premium 14mm f/2.4 Pros: Extraordinary sharpness, solid mechanical construction. Perfectly fluid focus ring. Cons: Smooth finish of the lampshed too delicate. The tire of the focus ring retains dust. Bad front cap. Color rendering with too hot hue. Lack of tropicalization. Lack of Sony attack version. Opinion: I replaced the good Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Asph with this lens about a year ago and I must say that I was immediately impressed by the optical quality. I used it on a Canon 5D Mark III and now on a Sony A7r III that allows me to appreciate its qualities even more. The sharpness is impeccable throughout the area (I tried it with openings up to f16). The distortion for me is absent. Very contained flare. The focus ring is a bit soft but I learned to appreciate it as it allows me to easily perform focus stacking to increase the depth of field on the close-ups Unfortunately it has some incomprehensible flaws for me and I wonder how it is possible that they escaped the manufacturer. The plastic material of the fixed lampshon scratches easily and charges electrostatically (but could not use the one always?). The front cap is made with a bad plastic that like the lampshon charges electrostatically, does not easily release and marks the lampshed at the contact points. The tire of the focus barrel fills with adhesion dust and you can hardly clean it (but what was the need to do it smoothly, they could not make it zigzagged as it has always been done?). I've made up for it with horrible rounds of tape waiting to find a nicer solution. But for me the most difficult defect to accept is the warm shade, which moreover also had the previous one. On interior photos, nocturnal or "autumn" scenes goes unnoticed but on the blue skies it takes a lot of time in post production to correct it and you do not always succeed. Despite these negative notes I remain enthusiastic about its optical qualities. sent on July 30, 2019 |
 | Gitzo Traveler GT1545T Pros: Light, compact and load resistant. Its robustness allows a load for which the upper model was required. Excellent absorption of vibrations often insidious for the micromove. The new leg opening/closing system is great and quick. At maximum extent it allows a standing use. Wide tilt of the legs that allow you to adapt to the uneven ground and get very low shooting points, with the legs inverted you get to ground wire. From closed his ball head remains internal to his legs and protected. Last but not to be underestimated, Gitzo guarantees the lifetime availability of spare parts of all its models. Cons: Clutch adjustment poloto for the rotation of the head too fluid and you risk losing it. Fixed with a teflon round. Finishing the carbon legs too delicate for use in the countryside, needs a cover. The rubber feet tend to unscrew themselves with the risk of losing them. Interesting spare tips but expensive. It costs considerably compared to the competition, but the tripod is one of those purchases that last a long time. The codes are unclear and you risk confusing with the models. Opinion: I totally agree with the judgment of Mada1991 that preceded me. I've been using Gitzo for 40 years and this is the best tripod I've had. If you buy it I recommend you protect the leg sections right away or buy a case. Personally I used the tape for tennis rackets. Gitzos have always been copied by other brands but in my view they still remain at the top. I confess that twice I bought similar tripods from other brands attracted by the cheaper price but then I bitterly regretted it and now they are there unused. I know that many are not found with the closure/opening to vine and prefer the clips but it is a matter of habit and the latter are really more practical, fast and safe. sent on July 26, 2019 |
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