The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
p.45 #1The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Iluxa007 wrote:
I love the processing on that one, supermario343
Thanks man, I tried to give it a great depth feeling...as if you were being sucked into the forest.
I love the processing on that one, supermario343
Thanks man, I tried to give it a great depth feeling...as if you were being sucked into the forest.
Oct 09, 2014 at 05:13 AM
p.45 #3The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Iluxa007 wrote:
So my answer to the original question is yes, The only point I use is the center point and I focus & recompose. Works every time.
I make sure I slightly move the focus ring after I shoot the first image; then I focus and recompose the frame again. That way I get two images with focusing recomposing twice. I always do this at weddings; saves me time from looking at the screen a lot.
I don't focus and recompose with this lens because the field curvature means that while the center may be in focus, there is a donut shape band around the center that isn't in the same plane of focus. Not that focus and recompose isn't good and able to get in-focus results, I have just had better luck using my outer focus points. Just another opinion
So my answer to the original question is yes, The only point I use is the center point and I focus & recompose. Works every time.
I make sure I slightly move the focus ring after I shoot the first image; then I focus and recompose the frame again. That way I get two images with focusing recomposing twice. I always do this at weddings; saves me time from looking at the screen a lot.
I don't focus and recompose with this lens because the field curvature means that while the center may be in focus, there is a donut shape band around the center that isn't in the same plane of focus. Not that focus and recompose isn't good and able to get in-focus results, I have just had better luck using my outer focus points. Just another opinion
Oct 09, 2014 at 04:20 PM
p.45 #4The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Hardcore wrote:
I make sure I slightly move the focus ring after I shoot the first image; then I focus and recompose the frame again. That way I get two images with focusing recomposing twice. I always do this at weddings; saves me time from looking at the screen a lot.I don't focus and recompose with this lens because the field curvature means that while the center may be in focus, there is a donut shape band around the center that isn't in the same plane of focus. Not that focus and recompose isn't good and able to get in-focus results, I have just had better luck using my outer focus points. Just another opinion
Completely the opposite for me. I focus & Recompose on my DF. I NEVER use my outer points unless I use my D3s and I need to shoot a subject that’s moving. In that case I try to use outer points but the ones that are closer to the center point.
I fire away my moving subject while holding my AF-ON with the point on where I need the focus to be spot-on.
Iluxa007 wrote
So my answer to the original question is yes, The only point I use is the center point and I focus & recompose. Works every time.I make sure I slightly move the focus ring after I shoot the first image; then I focus and recompose the frame again. That way I get two images with focusing recomposing twice. I always do this at weddings; saves me time from looking at the screen a lot.
Completely the opposite for me. I focus & Recompose on my DF. I NEVER use my outer points unless I use my D3s and I need to shoot a subject that’s moving. In that case I try to use outer points but the ones that are closer to the center point.
I fire away my moving subject while holding my AF-ON with the point on where I need the focus to be spot-on.
Oct 09, 2014 at 04:30 PM
p.45 #5The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Got my 58 today. Maaaan, nailing focus with this thing is next to impossible. Needed +11 adjustment on my D610. Hopefully, it'll get better...
Field test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on Flickr
Field test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on FlickrOct 09, 2014 at 08:41 PM
p.45 #6The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Gotta love the flux of new owners of the 58G! Nice portrait there web!
Oct 09, 2014 at 09:45 PM
p.45 #7The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
low325 wrote:
Gotta love the flux of new owners of the 58G!
Well, I grew up shooting Helios 44 which is 58mm (best focal length ever!). The 58G is soooo amazing that I sold my 50mm 1.2 Ai-S, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.4 ZF .2 and even 85 1.4 ZF .2 -- just like I always wanted -- one "PERFECT" lens for everything
Gotta love the flux of new owners of the 58G!
Well, I grew up shooting Helios 44 which is 58mm (best focal length ever!). The 58G is soooo amazing that I sold my 50mm 1.2 Ai-S, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.4 ZF .2 and even 85 1.4 ZF .2 -- just like I always wanted -- one "PERFECT" lens for everything
Oct 10, 2014 at 08:27 AM
p.45 #8The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
webisweb wrote:
Well, I grew up shooting Helios 44 which is 58mm (best focal length ever!). The 58G is soooo amazing that I sold my 50mm 1.2 Ai-S, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.4 ZF .2 and even 85 1.4 ZF .2 -- just like I always wanted -- one "PERFECT" lens for everything
So, twelve hours ago this lens was nearly impossible to focus with. Now it’s your favorite?
low325 wrote
Gotta love the flux of new owners of the 58G!So, twelve hours ago this lens was nearly impossible to focus with. Now it’s your favorite?
Oct 10, 2014 at 02:45 PM
p.45 #9The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Field test: Day two.
Field test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on Flickr
Field test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on Flickr
Field test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on Flickr
Field test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on FlickrField test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on FlickrField test: Nikon 58mm f/1.4G by discoverfilm, on FlickrOct 10, 2014 at 03:08 PM
p.45 #10The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Did a fall shoot / 1-year anniversary shoot with my wife today. More to come later!
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p.45 #12The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
DontShoot wrote:
Havin' fun with the kids at the park
I like these, very nice!
Havin' fun with the kids at the park
I like these, very nice!
Oct 12, 2014 at 06:50 AM
Oct 12, 2014 at 06:57 AM
p.45 #15The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Great shots everyone! Few from our Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.
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Oct 12, 2014 at 08:43 AM
p.45 #16The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
The focusing issue is definitely Nikon quality control related. My 58G replacement arrived yesterday -- every shot is spot on (even with outer focus points) and very sharp. Needed +3 MFA on D610 and 0 on Df. I couldn't be happier!
Oct 12, 2014 at 08:59 AM
p.45 #18The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
webisweb wrote:
The focusing issue is definitely Nikon quality control related. My 58G replacement arrived yesterday -- every shot is spot on (even with outer focus points) and very sharp. Needed +3 MFA on D610 and 0 on Df. I couldn't be happier!
How did you get your replacement? I find I really only get super sharp shots with live view AF. Currently AF fine tune of +8 on my D800, center focus and recompose is my go to... and I still miss some.
The focusing issue is definitely Nikon quality control related. My 58G replacement arrived yesterday -- every shot is spot on (even with outer focus points) and very sharp. Needed +3 MFA on D610 and 0 on Df. I couldn't be happier!
How did you get your replacement? I find I really only get super sharp shots with live view AF. Currently AF fine tune of +8 on my D800, center focus and recompose is my go to... and I still miss some.
Oct 12, 2014 at 02:03 PM
p.45 #19The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
ash4390 wrote:
How did you get your replacement?
Amazon
How did you get your replacement?
Amazon
Oct 12, 2014 at 02:26 PM
