Heyo. These two pics were taken with same camera and lens (tokina wide angle), 6 or 7 months apart. I'm thinking it's a light leak of some kind, obviously a camera issue, since the light streak is coming from the same side of the photo, and all. Does anyone have any knowledge they can share on this occurance? What might be wrong? Camera or lens? It has only happened these two times. Funny it was with same model in same area (not exact same spot, but in general vicinity). It's either that, or we make some magical things happen with energy when we shoot. ;)
In my experience light leaks occur at the same place in each frame. That said, it does have the appearance of one. It could be a lens issue instead, seeing as both images are backlit with lens flare. Maybe your lens wasn't quite "in place" and the lighting in those shots displayed it? You might never have the problem again, but I would go and take some more lens flare shots to see if you can replicate it.
My Olympus won't auto-focus if the lens is not on properly. Not sure about other brands. I used to get light problems like this with my old film camera but that was due to the shutter not closing properly.
So, maybe it is ghosts. Just don't watch The Omen, that has some issues with photography and doom!
I would imagine this is simple lens flare. Were you using the lens hood at the time? Also...did you have a UV filter or other filter attached?
Lens flares like these often occur with the Tokina wide angle lenses for two reasons: the lens is really curved, and filters cause ghosts.
I would suggest always using the lens hood because it blocks out unwanted light reflections.
I would also suggest taking any and all filters off the lenses, even the UV filter, when shooting in conditions like these. The light changes angle ever so slightly as it passes through a filter, and that causes ghosting where you see spots or green light in the frame.
Ah, thanks! Mr. Barnette, I was NOT using the lens hood, and I DID have a polarizer filter on (almost always stays on). Sounds like those are the culprits, and I just learned a new trick to create great flare! I happen to like it, just glad that there's most likely nothing wrong with my camera/lens. Thank you kindly! I will, though, refrain from watching The Omen, just in case! :p
I would say you have a small scratch on your lens that is reflecting the lens flare since you have flares in both of these shots.
They can be buffed out.
@meshinka Oh, well damn. You don't think it's Jason Barnette's explanation? I quite like that one, because it involves no damage to my camera at all. :)
I personally don't think its a scratch or light leak because its not in the same spot within the frame. I am only basing this off of my limited experience though.
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So, maybe it is ghosts. Just don't watch The Omen, that has some issues with photography and doom!
Lens flares like these often occur with the Tokina wide angle lenses for two reasons: the lens is really curved, and filters cause ghosts.
I would suggest always using the lens hood because it blocks out unwanted light reflections.
I would also suggest taking any and all filters off the lenses, even the UV filter, when shooting in conditions like these. The light changes angle ever so slightly as it passes through a filter, and that causes ghosting where you see spots or green light in the frame.
Ah, thanks! Mr. Barnette, I was NOT using the lens hood, and I DID have a polarizer filter on (almost always stays on). Sounds like those are the culprits, and I just learned a new trick to create great flare! I happen to like it, just glad that there's most likely nothing wrong with my camera/lens. Thank you kindly! I will, though, refrain from watching The Omen, just in case! :p
They can be buffed out.