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p.1996 #1 · p.1996 #1 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

rafaelcasd wrote:
So, the surfboard photo made me nostalgic.

I used to surf Swamis in encinitas every winter for many years. Only made a couple of friends there but they are still some of my best. Art you saw on the deck of DDG-1002 for family and friend day.

Went there yesterday, the place now has many little mementos of people I likely surfed along.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53181661700_635d9d9788_h.jpg Nikon nikkor 5cm 1.4 black RF Z6 golden years at swamis_DSC9175 08 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

It is along one of the more rugged sections of San Diego Coast, even so there used to be sand here, and it would...Show more →

Lovely story with the pics to go with it.

Sep 12, 2023 at 05:31 AM

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p.1996 #2 · p.1996 #2 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

CGrindahl wrote:
The frames are from Silhouette and yes, they are rimless. Sue has worn glasses from this company fo many years. She was with me when I was shopping for frames. I wasn't looking at Silhouette because they cost a pretty penny... well beyond the benefit my HMO provides for glass frames. But after trying three or four different glasses she appeared at my shoulder with the pair in the photo. I tried them on and decided to spend a little money... I'm glad I did, because, as you say, wearing them is like having no glasses on at all. They're...Show more →

I don't no why I said frameless

. They look good on you. I'm not not sure they would stand up against the abuse I put glasses through.

Sep 12, 2023 at 05:35 AM

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p.1996 #3 · p.1996 #3 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

leighton w wrote:
On a happier note, the chickens came through it unscathed.

28mm f2.8 ais.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53177878776_bfa6612eb7_h.jpg Nikon 28mm f2.8 ais by Tom Womack, on Flickr

Were you lying on the dirt for this or does your body have an articulating screen? Great shot either way but extra points if you were prone ! Chickens are so funny.

Andy

Sep 12, 2023 at 06:11 AM

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p.1996 #4 · p.1996 #4 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

rafaelcasd wrote:
You! I already have one.

Me too.

Also, only 1 ? That would surprise me given the number of copies of 50mm of various F stops in your collection Rafael

Andy

Sep 12, 2023 at 06:17 AM

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p.1996 #5 · p.1996 #5 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

pbraymond wrote:
Not quite the right lens, but it was the only one I had with me. Perhaps if time and light permits I'll head back out with the 200 Micro. Highly cropped frames, 50-135 f3.5.

These are great Ray! Natural light presumably too?

Andy

Sep 12, 2023 at 06:18 AM

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p.1996 #6 · p.1996 #6 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Siphiwe, you're making some magic with the Df and 35-70 (who'd have thought!).

huddy wrote:
It's been dry this year, but nothing stops the purple glow of an eryngo:
Nikon 105/2.5 AI-S, on Z6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53181682361_8a9b05c603_o.jpg AKH_5511 by Alan Hudson, on Flickr

Beautifully captured Alan. Great light and the 105 provides a great backdrop.

leighton w wrote:
Great shots on with the 50-135. Were you using the macro mode?
Thanks Leighton. I don't find the macro mode all that useful on the 50-135, from memory (watch, I'm probably embarrassing myself here with the lack of knowledge of my tool). It seems like I get almost the same results pushing the MFD at the long end, and I greatly prefer the long end with respect to controlling the background. In addition, the dragonflies were skittish enough from the distance I was at.

cadman342001 wrote:
These are great Ray! Natural light presumably too?

Andy
Thanks, and yes, natural light (which is lighting for 99% of everything I shoot excepting portraits or events).

milt wrote:
Love it!
Thanks Regina. I've never really photographed dragonflies, but one showed up in my backyard the other day, and piqued my interest. For these shots I was just wandering the by the river when I noticed an abundance of insects hopping / jumping / flying around. And happily that included dragonflies. And for what was forecast as a mostly cloudy day, the sun popped out for a few moments :-).

Sep 12, 2023 at 06:59 AM

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p.1996 #7 · p.1996 #7 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Mary

Sep 12, 2023 at 08:59 AM

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p.1996 #8 · p.1996 #8 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

pbraymond wrote:
Siphiwe, you're making some magic with the Df and 35-70 (who'd have thought!).

Oh thank you for the very kind words. You're too generous with your use of the word magic, but it's nice to know that some times my love for the combo aligns with the output. The lens was indeed a pleasant surprise. It was mint, cheap and devoid of any online positive reviews. For a person who'd never shot manual before 2020, it is lovely to use and handles nicely on the equally lovely Df.

Sep 12, 2023 at 09:17 AM

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p.1996 #9 · p.1996 #9 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

cadman342001 wrote:
Were you lying on the dirt for this or does your body have an articulating screen? Great shot either way but extra points if you were prone ! Chickens are so funny.

Andy

If I got down in the prone position, I may not get back up!

Thanks goodness for articulating screens.

Sep 12, 2023 at 09:27 AM

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p.1996 #10 · p.1996 #10 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

pbraymond wrote:
Siphiwe, you're making some magic with the Df and 35-70 (who'd have thought!).

Beautifully captured Alan. Great light and the 105 provides a great backdrop.

Thanks Leighton. I don't find the macro mode all that useful on the 50-135, from memory (watch, I'm probably embarrassing myself here with the lack of knowledge of my tool). It seems like I get almost the same results pushing the MFD at the long end, and I greatly prefer the long end with respect to controlling the background. In addition, the dragonflies were skittish enough from the distance I was at.

Thanks, and yes, natural light (which...Show more →

You are right about the macro mode on this lens. I'm with you, I'd rather use the long end.

Sep 12, 2023 at 09:29 AM

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p.1996 #11 · p.1996 #11 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

cadman342001 wrote:
Me too.

Also, only 1 ? That would surprise me given the number of copies of 50mm of various F stops in your collection Rafael

Andy

The 50s I was able to get for $50, the 55mm 1.2 for $150, the 135mm 2 was $500 up, so yes, only one!

Sep 12, 2023 at 10:57 AM

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p.1996 #12 · p.1996 #12 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

mjgphotoz wrote:
Rafael, these images have such a special feel and look to them! Love 'em!

Mary

Thank you Mary, and Leighton. The place has a feel to it, it is called Swamis for good reason, and the 5cm 1.4 RF lens adds to the feeling.

Sep 12, 2023 at 10:59 AM

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p.1996 #13 · p.1996 #13 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

leighton w wrote:
You'd probably be better off upgrading your Windows machine. The one thing I hate about Macs is that you can't upgrade the components. My 2019 16" MBP started wigging out everytime I opened Time Machine to browse backups. I took it to the closest Apple store and was told that it looked like the GPU was going on it and that it was not interchangeable, they would have to replace the whole logic board. The price of that repair would be more than what the laptop is even worth. Needless to say I walked out disappointed. The good news...Show more →

This is a fear with the M1/M2 chips, though to be fair, the Windows laptop I purchased last year for travel (replacing a 12-year old Windows laptop) would have had the same problem if the GPU was wonky as well, I doubt it's economical to replace the CPU with integrated GPU. Nowadays, the lightweight Windows laptops also have soldered RAM. Hmmm, I guess laptop-wise it's just dealing with the Apple premium for RAM and SSD vs any sort of reparability. Desktops, on the other hand, advantage Windows. Of course, one could pay the Apple-care tax though I'm not familiar with how long that is available for.

Overall, happy times for computer users, it's a much better landscape I think stability wise than things were a couple of decades ago, no matter which platform one chooses.

Sep 12, 2023 at 11:43 AM

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p.1996 #14 · p.1996 #14 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

rafaelcasd wrote:
You! I already have one.

A walk down memory lane regarding the 135 f/2 AI-s. I paid a premium price for a mint quality lens... one that would meet the exacting Rafael standard...

135 2 AIS.01 by Curtis Grindahl, on Flickr

The 135mm focal length was a favorite so it isn't surprising that I added other lenses including three f/2.8 lenses, an AI, Q.C. and K as well as a couple of f/3.5 Q lenses. (The pre-AI lenses ALL had Nikon conversion kits installed.). Along the way I did a comparison of lens performance that I shared on the thread. I'll share it again.

135LensCompare by Curtis Grindahl, on Flickr

Although I'd actually made the decision before this comparison, it confirmed I could get what I wanted at that focal length without needing to spend so much money OR to carry so much weight. I didn't have the f/3.5 lenses when I did the comparison but I use the lens quite a bit. When I want a bit wider lens it will be the K or the Q.C. I won't sell the f/2 but that is simply because it seems impossible to sell ANY lens. Were I shopping at the moment, I'd be looking for an older lens... something like THIS. (I would note that the slightly heavier/larger Q.C. and K lenses are easier to handle than the smaller AI lens. I feel the same way about the Q.C. version of the 200 f/4 lens)

Nikon 135 f/2.8 K AI for $125

Sep 12, 2023 at 12:45 PM

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p.1996 #15 · p.1996 #15 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Add one more... not including the f/3.5 lenses that came later...

55.1.2.SC.135Family.01 by Curtis Grindahl, on Flickr

Sep 12, 2023 at 12:52 PM

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p.1996 #16 · p.1996 #16 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

CGrindahl wrote:
A walk down memory lane regarding the 135 f/2 AI-s. I paid a premium price for a mint quality lens... one that would meet the exacting Rafael standard...

https://live.staticflickr.com/8781/28677722130_f992ac8d40_o.jpg
135 2 AIS.01 by Curtis Grindahl, on Flickr

The 135mm focal length was a favorite so it isn't surprising that I added other lenses including three f/2.8 lenses, an AI, Q.C. and K as well as a couple of f/3.5 Q lenses. (The pre-AI lenses ALL had Nikon conversion kits installed.). Along the way I did a comparison of lens performance that I shared on the thread. I'll share it again.

https://live.staticflickr.com/8842/28858675432_475c823e76_o.jpg
135LensCompare by Curtis Grindahl,...Show more →

I remember when you first posted this. It help me to decide to buy the QC version, which sadly I don't have anymore.

Sep 12, 2023 at 01:52 PM

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p.1996 #17 · p.1996 #17 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

A little haze in the morning with the 50-135mm.

Nikon 50-135mm f3.5 ais by Tom Womack, on Flickr

Sep 12, 2023 at 01:53 PM

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p.1996 #18 · p.1996 #18 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Really enjoying the shots around your area. Hopefully cooler less humid weather coming in.

leighton w wrote:
A little haze in the morning with the 50-135mm.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53183536105_86b1571c85_b.jpg Nikon 50-135mm f3.5 ais by Tom Womack, on Flickr

Sep 12, 2023 at 03:08 PM

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p.1996 #19 · p.1996 #19 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I do not have the 135 f2 (yet). 135mm f2.8 (wide open):

_DSC5962_587 by Regina, on Flickr

_DSC5960_586 by Regina, on Flickr

Sep 12, 2023 at 03:40 PM

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p.1996 #20 · p.1996 #20 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

leighton w wrote:
A little haze in the morning with the 50-135mm.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53183536105_86b1571c85_b.jpg Nikon 50-135mm f3.5 ais by Tom Womack, on Flickr

Bucolic landscape!! Beautiful.

Sep 12, 2023 at 04:17 PM

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