I purchased a new Viltrox 75mm lens and received it yesterday. I went out last night and took pictures into the setting sun. I got some great images but also a few that had obvious flare. I have never noticed this on other pictures. Is this normal? Here's an example (SOOC, except resized to make it quicker to view).
Thanks
Alan
Hi Alan. what is the lens like shooting it into a street light ?
Alan,
Others will no doubt be able to explain the scientific basis for flare, and maybe how to avoid it in such circumstances; but it seems to me that having the sun in your picture is asking for trouble, so I dont do it. Did you try shielding with your hand?
David
No idea. I'll try tonight if I get a chance.
Alan
No - I didn't notice it until I reviewed the pictures after the walk.
Alan
I often have the sun in the frame during sunrise/sunset shots without lens flare. But lens flare can occur when the light from a very bright source isn't handled properly by the lens (more common in zooms) for whatever reason. Usually lens flare can occur when the camera is pointed at certain angles towards the sun.
A lens hood can sometimes help prevent lens flare.
Apparently, this is a weak point with this lens (even with a hood). But as it's a design flaw and not an issue with my lens, I can live with it. It takes wonderful pictures.
Alan
use the flare to your advantage, video guys pay lots of money for lens with effects like flare.
You can easily add lens flare in post using Photoshop or Premiere/Premiere Elements for video.
The advantage of adding lens flare in post is that you have total control over its size and location.
