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2024 - Bags of Anthracite Coal

            Tech: Canon 5D Mark III / Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 80-200mm f/4.

After a few days stuck in limbo (as all my recent packages have been) my Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 80-200mm f/4 lens came in the mail. This is a C/Y (Contax/Yashica) mount with an EF adapter. I haven't had any Zeiss glass since I was still shooting on Hasselblad, around six years ago. Even though I just purchased a Canon 70-200 f/4L, I saw this lens and some results and just really wanted it, so here we are. 

I just took a few quick shots in the backyard, all handheld. This has no AE chip and I forgot to take note of what aperture this was at. Nonetheless, happy with the results. This lens should be really sharp when I do an actual composition with it. The colors, are STUNNING. This is a cool lens. While the Canon 70-200L is more practical and does have autofocus for when warranted, I think this Zeiss is the better lens, optically, of the two. But I will do some side-by-side tests on a warmer, less windy day.

Also, a side note - This actual physical copy was used to film some parts of Better Call Saul, which is kind of cool to have a piece from the production of that show. Purchased from a cameraman on the show.

Taken on: March 21, 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 1/8000 sec, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Exposure Time:	1/8000 sec
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 25.0 (Windows)
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