Archive 2005 · Nikon 85/1.4 and Canon 500D

Roel
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p.1 #1 · Nikon 85/1.4 and Canon 500D

Hi folks,

I just acquired an 85/1.4D Nikkor which I *love*. I also have a 90mm macro lens which is great, however, sometimes I want to travel light and therefore, try to minimize the lenses (and weight) I carry with me. Since the 90mm macro and 85mm/1.4 are close in focal length, I was wondering what the optical quality of the 85/1.4D with the Canon 500D Close Up lens is like?

That would make my bag much lighter and bulkier...

Any and all feedback is welcome.

Thanks!

Nov 29, 2005 at 03:52 PM

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p.1 #2 · Nikon 85/1.4 and Canon 500D

they play well together

http://homepage.mac.com/jmcfadden/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-04-24%2016.24.22%20-0700/Image-4BD56DD0964611D8.jpg

J

Nov 29, 2005 at 03:57 PM

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p.1 #3 · Nikon 85/1.4 and Canon 500D

Thanks John!

Wanna sell me yours?

(hee hee)

Nov 29, 2005 at 04:25 PM

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p.1 #4 · Nikon 85/1.4 and Canon 500D

Kenko extension tubes are also fun. I have fantastic results with my 50 1.8 lens. They should be great as well with the 85mm. An advantage is that you can get higher magnification factors than the 1:1 you get with a normal macrolens.

Nov 29, 2005 at 04:56 PM

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p.1 #5 · Nikon 85/1.4 and Canon 500D

85 1.4 + 500D 've good quality, but the min focusing distance is still way too far to replace a macro lens.

your 70-200 VR and 500D is a better combo than 85 + 500D.

Nov 29, 2005 at 09:48 PM


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