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Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers

Subject: Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers
From: "Wiliam Wagenaar" <wiliam@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:54:13 +0200
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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