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Vieri Bottazzini

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Phase One XT Rodenstock 32mm f/4 in-depth review
« on: July 10, 2021, 09:07:16 am »

Hello everyone! I completed the second of a series of in-depth reviews dedicated to Rodenstock lenses, in particular used in X-Shutter and on a Phase One XT. This second instalment will analyse the Rodenstock 32mm f/4, an equivalent to 21mm for full-frame medium format.

While lacking automations and other features that we are used to expect from lenses, these days, tech camera lenses such the XT Rodenstock 32mm f/4 are a feat of optical engineering. In particular, the Rodenstock 32mm is considered to be a legendary lens, and it definitely didn't disappoint in my tests.

You can find the whole review here, if interested: ​https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2021/07/xt-rodenstock-32mm-f-4-in-depth-review.html​​​

Looking forward to your comments! Best regards,

Vieri
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Re: Phase One XT Rodenstock 32mm f/4 in-depth review
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2021, 12:21:46 pm »

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review!  Very helpful.  I'm curious about what sharpening you do when you evaluate the lenses.  I assume the capture sharpening is done in C1?  What settings do you typically use?  Do use diffraction correction?  Is so, at what apertures do you use it ?  Thanks!

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Re: Phase One XT Rodenstock 32mm f/4 in-depth review
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2021, 10:08:20 am »

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review!  Very helpful.  I'm curious about what sharpening you do when you evaluate the lenses.  I assume the capture sharpening is done in C1?  What settings do you typically use?  Do use diffraction correction?  Is so, at what apertures do you use it ?  Thanks!

You are very welcome! No sharpening, no adjustments, these have been converted sraight out of the camera, with just lens profile and LCC applied. Hope this helps!

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Re: Phase One XT Rodenstock 32mm f/4 in-depth review
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2021, 10:46:53 am »

Thanks!

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Re: Phase One XT Rodenstock 32mm f/4 in-depth review
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2021, 04:42:01 pm »

You are very welcome! No sharpening, no adjustments, these have been converted sraight out of the camera, with just lens profile and LCC applied. Hope this helps!

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Vieri

Slight misnomer here...

There IS sharpening and there IS adjustments. What you mean is "default sharpening and default adjustments." That is, the default sharpening in Capture One varies varies by camera and is never zero, and the contrast slider position marked "0" does not mean no contrast is being added – it means no additional contrast is being added beyond that of the default Base Characteristic Curve.

Of course, you know this. I point it out mainly for those with less experience than you that might misunderstand.

We cover this topic in greater depth in our https://www.photo-digitaltransitions.com/product/capture-one-masters-workflow-online-video-course/.
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