Neon Dusk Street Photography with Viltrox 27mm f/1.2

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

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  • @EYExplore
    @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +16

    I was under the impression that full-frame lenses and APSC lenses result in different exposure at the same aperture number (e.g. this Viltrox 27mm at f/2 vs the Nikon 40mm at f/2). In fact, with a simple test at home I realized that at the same aperture they result in nearly the same exposure. The 27mm is a tiny bit darker, but this should be due to the fact that actually 27 * 1.53 (APSC crop factor) = 41.31, not exactly 40. So, perhaps that could account for the ever so slightly dimmer exposure from the Viltrox. But the difference is so tiny that essentially they are identical. Of course the DOF is NOT identical due to the different focal lengths. In conclusion, shooting the 27mm at f/1.2 TOTALLY beats the 40mm f/2 purely in terms of exposure.
    Of course, the image has less resolution (19mp vs 45mp) and therefore noise is more noticeable at the same ISO but this gets so complicated that if you'd like more about crop factor equivalence, check out this detailed article I found: photographylife.com/equivalence-also-includes-aperture-and-iso
    If you're interested in this lens, please consider using our referral link: amzn.to/3xOT5Ug

    • @CobraFast
      @CobraFast 4 месяца назад +4

      Crop factor doesn't change aperture, and thus exposure, at all. Printed photos don't get darker by cropping them with scissors either. It's a common misconception. The smaller image circle means you collect less light in total, but less light on a smaller area is still the same amount of light per area. The only thing crop factor can have an impact on is depth of field, because the crop leads you to choose different focal lengths or subject distances. The small difference in exposure that you do see is likely a side effect of a different optical formula, e.g. some lens element absorbs or reflects a little bit more.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      @@CobraFast Yeah, that's what I realized through this experience. People have said that to me before and I just believed it. In fact I use think exactly as you put it: "less light on a smaller area is still the same amount of light per area."
      This was always very logical to me, but then someone convinced me otherwise. I didn't think about it much though since I always use full frame lenses, but glad to clear this up once and for all (and prove it to myself with some real world results). :)

  • @RobinNoah
    @RobinNoah 4 месяца назад +12

    This video has a different vibe in a positive way. A joy to watch.

    • @redbeard3946
      @redbeard3946 4 месяца назад +3

      Totally agree. This feels like Lukas in his element. So many great snaps in here too.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @MykeBatez
    @MykeBatez 4 месяца назад +11

    I just yelled “Yayyy!” aloud when I saw this pop into my feed. So grateful for your videos, Lukasz and Axel!

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoy them! :)

  • @MarkaustinHasler
    @MarkaustinHasler 4 месяца назад +9

    I love how casually you stroll around getting absolutely fantastic shots and your always like. "Meh" "it's ok 😂 I kind of like it " great work as always guys

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +4

      Hahah, thanks! Yeah, I guess I've spoiled myself over the years. But you know, I'm always striving for something 'extra'. It's kind of like playing a game and you get to the harder levels but if you've been to the final boss a few times the hard levels are 'meh'. The greatest satisfaction is to outdo oneself. :)

    • @MarkaustinHasler
      @MarkaustinHasler 4 месяца назад +1

      @@EYExplore love it !🍻

  • @christopherhuang2442
    @christopherhuang2442 4 месяца назад +3

    Man this focal length and aperture works so well with your style

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +2

      Yes I think so too! It's why I've kind of fallen in love with this lens haha. :)

  • @ebouwens
    @ebouwens 4 месяца назад +2

    I love your videos and am really enjoying the book. And then I'll do the workshop in September!

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much!! I'm looking forward to it! :)

  • @redbeard3946
    @redbeard3946 4 месяца назад +5

    That crop at 7:30 is actually way better than I thought it'd be. I totally get not wanting to crop pictures but that wasn't so bad.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Yeah that's just to show the audience the sharpness and quality at 100%, but you're right it does demonstrate that cropping is not really an issue in terms of losing quality, especially on modern cameras with sharp glass. :)

  • @Mitokomen
    @Mitokomen 4 месяца назад +2

    Great video Lukasz. I did the Cyberpunk Streets workshop with you in February in the same locations. A lot of fun and I came away with some great shots from that evening. Look forward to returning to Tokyo in the future for more workshops. Cheers, Ralph. 👍👍👍

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks Ralph! Yeah, that was fun and one of the first times I tried that reflection shot on the plexiglass. Thank you for trying it out with me, hehe. I look forward to the next one! :)

  • @UKFR
    @UKFR 4 месяца назад +2

    Great video, thanks. Really like your style, both photography and presenting.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much!! :)

  • @JonnoKun
    @JonnoKun 4 месяца назад +5

    All the megapickles!

  • @RayLombardi
    @RayLombardi 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey Lukasz, great video! I'm enjoying your book very much, very inspiring indeed. Nice Vivobarefoot trainers! I've been wearing that brand for the last 2 years! The Nikon Z9 in simply incredible. Keep the good work up and these videos coming please! Kudos to the whole team at EYExplore.
    ...whatever happened to Chica? Haven't seen her for a loooooong time.
    Cheers, Ray from UK.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Got the Vivos a year ago. It's like a workout for my feet but I'm getting more and more used to them! Glad you like the vids! Chica will be back on the channel at some point for sure. :)

  • @alhOOO2O
    @alhOOO2O 4 месяца назад +2

    Another super awesome video, thanks guys

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! :)

  • @TokyoGritandGrain
    @TokyoGritandGrain 4 месяца назад +1

    Great walk. I particularly love the scene and dude at 16:47 - He fits perfectly there!

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes me too! That guy was great and I think that series of images is my favorite from the whole thing. Glad you like them! :)

  • @nad12vivo23
    @nad12vivo23 3 месяца назад +1

    "I know it's just a shot of a lamp... but it is a beautiful shot. Of a lamp." ❤

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  3 месяца назад

      Yeah I agree. Sometimes, a simple photo is just pleasant to look at. Not every image needs to be revolutionary. There is pleasure in creating beauty yourself even if it's cliche. :)

  • @guspangs
    @guspangs 4 месяца назад +2

    Dude, you're snapshots is badass!

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Thanks dude!! :)

  • @jurget
    @jurget 3 месяца назад +1

    Czekam na ciekawsze ogniskowe z AF dla pełnej klatki sony-E od viltroxa to może spróbuję. Gratuluję albumu Tokyo Unseen - piękny.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  3 месяца назад

      Fajnie by było, gdyby zrobili pełnoklatkowy obiektyw z f/1.2. Może kiedyś. I bardzo dziękuję! Cieszę się, że książka się podoba! :)

  • @GordonRunklePhoto
    @GordonRunklePhoto 4 месяца назад +1

    I'd love an acual full-frame version, though I know it would be expensive. Since I have Nikon's 50mm f/1.2 already, though...
    I'm a bit envious of your locale, though! And you're making some lovely photos in it! 👍

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      I would love a full frame version also! Glad you enjoy the photos!! :)

  • @ingoj7040
    @ingoj7040 4 месяца назад +1

    Love those shots. I miss Tokyo and hope to be back soon. I took a similar photo of the udon (soba?) guy in the alley when he had the noodles in his hand.
    Thanks for the phantastic video. Even though I'm not interested in the lens, it's been enjoyable to watch, as always.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @paulm8157
    @paulm8157 4 месяца назад +1

    Enjoyable post and cool pics, Lukasz. Learned new technical term “mega-pickles”😊. If you shoot on FF w/crop lens but keep FF mode so that you see the image circle, as you mentioned, I wonder how PS would complete the image via generative fill. Worth a try?
    Bus pics and shop at 17.19 (layers) my fav.
    Not heard the bit about better AF at wider apertures before. Street with railings at 5.42 - pedestrians in center, reserved for them?
    What did the first red lantern sign translate to? Can only imagine the aromas of that narrow alley w/food shops.
    Overall blue theme in this one, including host t-shirt.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Yeah I would love to try that, but the camera just won't let me select FF mode while using the crop lens. Older Nikon cameras would allow this, so I dunno, I guess they removed this function for no good reason. I love the bus pics too! Was very happy when editing those!
      The better AF thing is just my hunch but it makes sense to me and it feels like I've experienced it in practice. But this is purely anecdotal. Yeah, at 5:42 the railings are just dividing the sidewalk from the street since there are no proper curbs here. The first red lamp says 'yakitori' or grilled chicken, and second one says 'kushiyaki' or grilled sicks (meaning stuff on a stick).
      Haha, yeah I noticed the shirt matched beautifully with the blue hour when I was color grading this one. Was very pleased with that! :)

  • @adamsorgi1457
    @adamsorgi1457 4 месяца назад +1

    This is wild because I was just researching this lens yesterday, I know it’s not old but it’s not super duper new so to see a brand new video on it was cool especially when I’m considering buying this very lens!

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Yeah, we're super duper slow to get anything out hahah. We got the lens from Viltrox a few months ago and finally show a video about in June and then finally posted it in July lol. We move at a glacial pace, but that's okay. :)

  • @GeraldGarcia
    @GeraldGarcia 4 месяца назад +1

    Lots of "banger" snaps in this vid. Also, I noticed Axel taking wider shots whenever Lukasz takes pics which I think I prefer. Awesome upload guys! P.S. That Z9 is a beast, my Zf may not have kept up in the same scenarios.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much!! Yeah, Axel does an amazing job of moving from wide to tight as needed. It's like a ballet. As for the Zf, doesn't it have the same AF system? Maybe I'm mistaken...

    • @GeraldGarcia
      @GeraldGarcia 4 месяца назад +1

      @@EYExplore I'm not sure as well. Used the Zf and 40mm kit for street while traveling and my hit rate was lower than desired. Likely user error on my part. 🥴

  • @AjayKumar-qi7ds
    @AjayKumar-qi7ds 4 месяца назад +1

    Sir your work is always blow my mind

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Thank you kind sir! :)

  • @andrewanyplace
    @andrewanyplace 4 месяца назад +3

    18:35 "I wanted to see the actual fall-off and the vignetting..." I was thinking the same for the first 18 minutes of the video until you explained the camera won't let you!

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Yeah, that was disappointing.

  • @Mudganon59
    @Mudganon59 4 месяца назад +1

    Bought that lens in FX mount for my x-h1. My only complaint is that now i want wide angle😂. From my testing i found that with close focus there is a little bit of loss of contrast and gloom around the whole frame. at 1.8 everything is good and gets even better at 2.8. My only complaint is that sometimes aperture is a bit jumpy and exposure lock randomly darkens image 0.3 of a stop. Maybe its software issue, maybe its x-h1 issue, which is quite old. And sometimes it slightly misses focus even at f8. This is think is old AF tech messing things up.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Hmmm, interesting. It could be that the lenses are a bit different for Nikon/Fuji/Sony. I think they have to be because I'm guessing the flange distance is not the same on all these cameras, so the optic need to adjust for that. As for AF, as I said in the video, it was amazing for me (as usual on my camera) so I felt not difference from my other lenses. If anything, it was better than my 40mm f/2 (which I sold yesterday since this easily replaces it). :)

  • @sn4rl277
    @sn4rl277 4 месяца назад +1

    I have used the Nikon 35mm 1.8g DX on my Nikon D4 and from f/1.8 to f/4 it has very low Vignetting, but as you stomp down it gets worst. It's a great budget ($130 used all day) lens for 35mm on FX if you don't want to fork over the $500 for the FX version.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Nice! I used to have that lens a long time ago. It was one of my first lenses ever! :)

  • @SatanSupimpa
    @SatanSupimpa 4 месяца назад +2

    I wasn't sure if this was an aps-c or full frame lens. 27mm is usually an aps-c focal length, but I've seen Viltrox itself posting a few photos and videos of this lens on full frame cameras.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Yeah, it's APSC. But works great on full frame! :)

  • @mandula10
    @mandula10 4 месяца назад +1

    Yeah, using a a DX lens on an FX body using FX mode is definitely interesting (at least on the Dxxx series). The F-mount Nikon 35 mm f/1.8 DX projects a perfectly usable image circle wide open on full-frame sensors and it's fun that it can be used in FX mode. It projects such a large image circle to the point where I don't understand why they market it as a DX lens, haha! Not sure why they force and limit full frame Z bodies to DX when a DX lens is attached. Takes away the option and therefore also limits creativity, in my opinion. :(

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Yeah I discovered this when I got this lens and found it immensely disappointing. I'm really curious how this lens stacks up. Wide open it may actually fill the frame pretty well! :)

  • @ElevatedThreat
    @ElevatedThreat 4 месяца назад +1

    I use that lens on my Fuji XT5 and I love it... Although with that big lens on the tiny Fuji, it's like towing a container trailer with a Mini Cooper. 😁

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Yeah, that's something I thought too. The lens feels great no the gigantic Z9 but it would be feel ridiculous on a tiny Z50. The balance and weight would be very far forward and I imagine with the tiny grip it would be uncomfortable for me to hold.

  • @phedoz
    @phedoz 4 месяца назад +5

    21:06 megapickles :)

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      That's how I always say it haha! :)

  • @WorldMediaConcept
    @WorldMediaConcept 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video, congratulations!
    27mm become 40.5mm on FX, but f:1.2 remains f:1.2 in both, FX and DX formats. I am sure you know this ;-)

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  3 месяца назад

      Yes, I do, but during the shooting of the video I was a bit unsure. I never use crop lenses or cameras so I never really think about these things until I had to explain them on camera. Shows you how little we prepare for these videos, haha.
      And AKSHUALLY, the crop factor for Nikon lenses is 1.53, so the effective FOV is equivalent to 41.31mm on full frame. 🤓🤓🤓

  • @moncilu
    @moncilu 4 месяца назад +1

    11:51 Love this shot

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! I liked that one too. The guy's look is so cool, haha. :)

  • @snoogly
    @snoogly 4 месяца назад +1

    Use it in square mode and it will work fine full frame.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Ah cool, but the thing is I can't force the camera to shoot this lens in full frame. Not sure if that's a bug, a feature, or something with the settings...

    • @snoogly
      @snoogly 4 месяца назад +1

      @@EYExplore that is very odd. Must be a bug with this particular lens. Usually with Z cameras the freedom is always there. If you tell Viltrox about it they may do a firmware update.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      @@snoogly good idea! Also there may be an update and I just didn't check. I'll look into it.

  • @MrSimonj1970
    @MrSimonj1970 4 месяца назад +1

    I've always been a Nikkor man, but recently got a cheap used Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 and liked it so much I got their 40mm f/2.5 as well - also fantastic and I got both for £375!!
    This one isn't for me, as I've only got a Z6 and it would be 10mp :/

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      I had the 85 for Nikon too and sold it a while back... I kind of regret that! I've been wanting another 'longish' prime for a while, but I'm thinking about getting a 58mm 1.4.... maybe....

  • @johna6968
    @johna6968 4 месяца назад +2

    I miss the compact camera walks

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Do you also watch the ones with do for the Ricoh channel? ruclips.net/p/PLCog7J1TApzN5e3m-QxWXJO-MuehUNMZr

  • @Artur_Musheghyan
    @Artur_Musheghyan 4 месяца назад +3

    Why don't you give the lens to Axel, to test its video capabilities?))

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +2

      Funny you say that because I suggested that we can use this lens to shoot the videos but he prefers wide-angle and with the crop the lens is a bit tight at around 40mm equivalent FOV. However, it DOES inspires us to get a wider APSC lens and use it for video. The crop factor is not an issue for video really.

    • @Artur_Musheghyan
      @Artur_Musheghyan 4 месяца назад +2

      @@EYExplore It's Great to hear that. Also, as you mentioned in the video, there's that cool "circle vignette" effect when you shoot in the full frame mode with a crop lens, I really would love to experiment with it, thanks for reminding it).

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      @@Artur_Musheghyan Yeah, I wonder if the Z6 will allow that. But my Z9 didn't, which is disappointing.

    • @Artur_Musheghyan
      @Artur_Musheghyan 4 месяца назад +2

      ​@@EYExplore That's pity. though I guess they can fix it with firmware update

  • @SomeSkippy
    @SomeSkippy 4 месяца назад +1

    Think you were using that lens when we met in March

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      I think so! I only shot it that one day and then put it on the shelf for a while, but after shooting this video it's been on my camera a lot. I really like it! :)

  • @floroemi
    @floroemi 4 месяца назад +1

    to be honest, I was a little disappointed after realizing that it is an APS-C lens... the 40mm f2 does its job good enough... but as always, nice and inspiring video

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Yeah, actually, I sold my 40 f/2 and this replaced it. 1.2 is nearly 2 stop more light, which is a huge. And I don't miss the pixels as I still end up with 20mp. :)

  • @moncilu
    @moncilu 4 месяца назад +1

    You said mega pickles 😆

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      I do every time! :)

    • @moncilu
      @moncilu 4 месяца назад +1

      @@EYExplore really? I never noticed if they made into the edit.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      @@moncilu Yeah any time I mention resolution I say megapickles haha. :)

    • @moncilu
      @moncilu 4 месяца назад +1

      @@EYExplore how did I not notice. so cute ☺️

  • @Demanufactur3r
    @Demanufactur3r 3 месяца назад +1

    @21:04 one can never have enough mega pickels 🥒

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  3 месяца назад

      Definitely not! :)

  • @Cezarygon
    @Cezarygon 4 месяца назад +1

    Your English is very good, but I think this is Your second language?

    • @yuka-youtube
      @yuka-youtube 4 месяца назад

      your is in a lower scale in the end

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад

      Well, technically it is. I was born in Poland and moved to the US when I was 5 years old. But since then English has become my main language. I think in English and speak English 99% of the time. I am still fluent in Polish, but sometimes I struggle for certain high level words and the English words pop into my head instead.

  • @fincrattanaka4633
    @fincrattanaka4633 4 месяца назад +1

    at apsc,it's just F1.8,but you can take f1.2 shutter speed and use more low 1/3 iso,but i still think ff with 35 1.8 lens is the better choise,they made more little and light body.more quilty at night.

    • @EYExplore
      @EYExplore  4 месяца назад +1

      It's still 1.2, it's just that it's the same at 1.8 with a 40mm. But that's just regarding bokeh. Regarding exposure it's the same, which is great because that's what I really care about. :)

    • @fincrattanaka4633
      @fincrattanaka4633 4 месяца назад +1

      @@EYExplore thank you,hope you make great pic every day