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MarkdV wrote:
Lieutenant Z wrote:
We have a great variety of wines in France. Not only Bordeaux, Bourgogne or Champagne wich are very expensive (execpt from a few little producers).
For example one can find excellent and traditionnal wines in Loire valley (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur, Vouvray) or in Alsace ( Riesling) for less than USD15.

But what we do best is Cognac!

Just to back up what Philippe says about the Alsace....with the 55mm no less, open wide and MFD

Sounds yummy, time to start saving for a new venture! Thanks for the visual as well! Oh, what is MFD by the way? Thank you and

Cheers!

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:23 PM

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Foggy14 wrote:
Philip, "You've Changed" is terrific. You have a keen eye for very interesting street photos.

Thanks!

Here's one from today's walk to work, with the 50mm f/1.2 AI-s wide open.

MAIL by philipjohnson, on Flickr

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:29 PM

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leighton w wrote:
a.RodriguezPix wrote:
One more this time in B&W!

Cropped
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_DSC3772 by Americo.Rodriguez, on Flickr

Americo, I like the cropped version the best. You have improved your technical skills quite a bit, keep it up!

Thank you very much, Sir!

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:29 PM

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rankamateur wrote:
Had to shoot this through the back door glass. Todays visitor with the 80-200 4.5 Auto. It was shot at 4.5 the exif was screwed up as I had to get the lens on pretty quick before he flew off. Notice the meal residue on the beak.

Great capture!
It that catchup on his beak?

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:38 PM

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montym wrote:
rankamateur wrote:
Had to shoot this through the back door glass. Todays visitor with the 80-200 4.5 Auto. It was shot at 4.5 the exif was screwed up as I had to get the lens on pretty quick before he flew off. Notice the meal residue on the beak.

Great capture!
It that catchup on his beak?

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:38 PM

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p.2277 #6 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

mp356 wrote:
Nice images everyone.

Samy, great moon shot. You and Jose are experts at this.

Chuong, great birthday image.

Chin, the hotel lobby pano is nicely done.

Monty, nice image of Rocky resting. BTW, since you will be winning the powerball lottery this week, any thoughts on buying an 85 1.4 or 35 1.4 for each of us in the group? The holidays are approaching.

Scott

Not a problem, everyone, make you lists!

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:39 PM

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p.2277 #7 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I'll have a 35 f/1.4!

Another from Dundas St West here in downtown Toronto, again w/ the 50 f/1.2 AI-s WO.

Intent by philipjohnson, on Flickr

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:40 PM

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p.2277 #8 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

philipj wrote:
I'll have a 35 f/1.4!

Another from Dundas St West here in downtown Toronto, again w/ the 50 f/1.2 AI-s WO.
r

Great capture. Getting a moving target in focus at f/1.2 takes skill!

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:42 PM

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James Markus wrote:
Ray is right...the 24mm f2.8 ais and 28mm f2.8 ais are very close to performance twins.

I've just borrowed my brother's old 24 2.8 ais - unused for years and also survived a 300 ft fall down a mountain with him! I am amazed how good this lens is - I thought the D800E would find it out but it is remarkably good, corner to corner, with very little diffraction even at f/16. If the 28 is even better I may just have to try one! ;-)

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:47 PM

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James Markus wrote:
I concentrated on a peak performance f-stop comparison. There is no sharpening, distortion correction, chromatic aberration removal, or any adjustments...just SOC. In general, the 28 has stronger contrast at every f-stop, and is sharper...particularly at wider f-stops. From f2.8 to f4 the 28mm ais has it's greatest advantage over the 24mm ais...at f5.6 to f11 it is pretty much a tie. I know I can bring peak performance to the wider apertures by correcting for the aforementioned items that I did not do for this comparison.

Many years ago I use to have a 24mm ais - that I shot real estate on film with...using Nikon F3HP's. It was very beat up. This one has some coating issues, and it needs a good clean and lub, but the image quality is as good as I remember. I have another lens I am interested in checking out, but no experience with...and that is the 35mm f2.0 ai...I have one on the way. I have been using it's AF cousin often in the studio, and though it is a different optical formula - it is a very good performer. I think I remember someone on here took some really sharp images at circular quay in Sydney - at night (not Ben...if I remember right) and I was surprised at the lack of coma distortion. I'm hoping the one I found performs the same.

yeah, not me James - he did a lot of night shots at the Quay and at Darling Harbour with the 35 f2. I shot this the other night - but it doesn't show how it deals with coma:

ben

nikon 35mm f2 ais by benmorgan28, on Flickr

Nov 25, 2012 at 08:59 PM

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John this is one amazing shot!

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Nov 25, 2012 at 09:06 PM

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bruni wrote:
Alan - beautiful stitch with nikki. Love the detail and the colour. ( a couple of sensor spots ?)

ben

nikon 50mm f1.8 AIS by benmorgan28, on Flickr

Wow Terrific shot!

Nov 25, 2012 at 09:08 PM

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NightOwl Cat wrote:
Nikon V1, FT1, 300mm f/4.5 at 4.5

Laura I really like this one!

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Nov 25, 2012 at 09:10 PM

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asiostygius wrote:
A field test of the 216mm f/3.2 (135mm f/2 + TC16A) with a breeding Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis):

This species does not construct an elaborate nest, on the contrary:

D7000 + TC16A teleconverter + Nikkor 135mm f/2 AIS (=216mm f/3.2) hand held.
ISO 320, f/4 at 1/4000s. ~20% crop.

Female brooding the same egg

D7000 + TC16A teleconverter + Nikkor 135mm f/2 AIS (=216mm f/3.2) hand held.
ISO 320, f/8 at 1/1000s. ~50% crop.

On a D7000 this combo is effectively a 324mm f/3.2 telephoto.

Wow the 135mm 2.0 can really take a teleconverter. Well done Jose

Nov 25, 2012 at 09:12 PM

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Nov 25, 2012 at 09:13 PM

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a.RodriguezPix wrote:
James Markus wrote:
I concentrated on a peak performance f-stop comparison. There is no sharpening, distortion correction, chromatic aberration removal, or any adjustments...just SOC. In general, the 28 has stronger contrast at every f-stop, and is sharper...particularly at wider f-stops. From f2.8 to f4 the 28mm ais has it's greatest advantage over the 24mm ais...at f5.6 to f11 it is pretty much a tie. I know I can bring peak performance to the wider apertures by correcting for the aforementioned items that I did not do for this comparison.

Many years ago I use to have a 24mm ais - that I shot real estate on film with...using Nikon F3HP's. It was very beat up. This one has some coating issues, and it needs a good clean and lub, but the image quality is as good as I remember. I have another lens I am interested in checking out, but no experience with...and that is the 35mm f2.0 ai...I have one on the way. I have been using it's AF cousin often in the studio, and though it is a different optical formula - it is a very good performer. I think I remember someone on here took some really sharp images at circular quay in Sydney - at night (not Ben...if I remember right) and I was surprised at the lack of coma distortion. I'm hoping the one I found performs the same.

The one thing I loved and miss about the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS, is its close focus abilities!

Wow Americo, that's a really great sample of that lenses ability and beautifully taken. Well shot!

Nov 25, 2012 at 09:16 PM

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philipj wrote:
I'll have a 35 f/1.4!

Another from Dundas St West here in downtown Toronto, again w/ the 50 f/1.2 AI-s WO.

What a nice shot Philip. BTW I love my 35mm 1.4 I know that a copy will be terrific in your hands. Here's one I took today at F2.0

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Nov 25, 2012 at 09:16 PM

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Here's a shot using the 85mm 1.4 I liked the way the light was softly hitting the flower.

Nov 25, 2012 at 09:23 PM

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a.RodriguezPix wrote:
MarkdV wrote:
Lieutenant Z wrote:
We have a great variety of wines in France. Not only Bordeaux, Bourgogne or Champagne wich are very expensive (execpt from a few little producers).
For example one can find excellent and traditionnal wines in Loire valley (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur, Vouvray) or in Alsace ( Riesling) for less than USD15.

But what we do best is Cognac!

Cheers!

MFD = Minimum Focus Distance. I wouldn't be surprised to find out I just made that up and no-one else uses it, I still don't know what MBP means which Monty keeps using.

And Cheers right back!

Nov 25, 2012 at 09:37 PM

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MDoc9523 wrote:
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I'll have a 35 f/1.4!

Nov 25, 2012 at 09:40 PM

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