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Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

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p.3 #1 · p.3 #1 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

eke2k6 wrote:
I think the truth about Elijah's joke is that, why on earth would you spend that much money on a lens like this if you're primarily going to be shooting at f/2.8-f/5.6, when the incredibly sharp and well corrected 105mm f/2.8 macro exists.

Even Nikon's own samples pre-release were predominantly wide open. That's the whole reason you buy a lens like this...for subject isolation.

Ha, that was my thought when I saw that as well. The 105 Macro can be had used/mint for 1/4 the price if you want to shoot @ f/3.2 on up, plus some VR and a kick-ass MFD.

Mar 22, 2017 at 01:18 PM

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p.3 #2 · p.3 #2 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Any close-ups available? To upclose better see micro contrast!

Almass wrote:
WHAT

? You can stop down the 105 E

?? Me thought it only works @ f1.4

http://i.imgur.com/kHSothT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6pqmLV4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/oAFlT66.jpg

Nahhhh. I'll stick to f1.4

Mar 22, 2017 at 02:21 PM

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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

The point of a 105mm F1.4E isn't that one MUST shoot wide open all the time, the above three examples bolster my position.

For torso head shots at F1.4 the DOF is too thin to be practical if one is to get a reasonably sharp face. At my recent boudoir session for giggles I chose to try it wide open as I learn about this new lens. Well, if one only wants one eyelash in focus then you are golden however, to include eyes, at least one, stopping down is the "right tool for the job". At full body length distances F1.4 can give you that right shot where a 105mm F2.8 Micro would be different.

Mar 22, 2017 at 06:29 PM

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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

JBPhotog wrote:
The point of a 105mm F1.4E isn't that one MUST shoot wide open all the time, the above three examples bolster my position.

For torso head shots at F1.4 the DOF is too thin to be practical if one is to get a reasonably sharp face. At my recent boudoir session for giggles I chose to try it wide open as I learn about this new lens. Well, if one only wants one eyelash in focus then you are golden however, to include eyes, at least one, stopping down is the "right tool for the job". At full body length distances...Show more →

That's ridiculous. The subject isolation is *specifically* for that sharp-to-soft look. If you really want both eyes in focus, there are ways you can bring them into the plane of focus by simply changing the pose.

This was shot specifically at f/1.6 so I could have that painterly look. .

Mar 22, 2017 at 07:45 PM

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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

eke2k6 wrote:
That's ridiculous. The subject isolation is *specifically* for that sharp-to-soft look. If you really want both eyes in focus, there are ways you can bring them into the plane of focus by simply changing the pose.

This was shot specifically at f/1.6 so I could have that painterly look. .

I beg to differ. Your example is very different, and effective, from the previous shots, the eyes are not the intended focal point. If one looks carefully at the previous three where the face is visible, the focal point is not even on the face, which looks like an error and not by design.

Mar 22, 2017 at 10:17 PM

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p.3 #6 · p.3 #6 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

JBPhotog wrote:
I beg to differ. Your example is very different, and effective, from the previous shots, the eyes are not the intended focal point. If one looks carefully at the previous three where the face is visible, the focal point is not even on the face, which looks like an error and not by design.

The eye closest to the camera is perfectly in focus in those shots of the girl. Check again.

Mar 22, 2017 at 10:26 PM

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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

eke2k6 wrote:
The eye closest to the camera is perfectly in focus in those shots of the girl. Check again.

Did on my 5k monitor and nope, they are front focused a wee bit. Check the garment stitching, sharpest part of the image.

Mar 22, 2017 at 10:42 PM

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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

JBPhotog wrote:
Did on my 5k monitor and nope, they are front focused a wee bit. Check the garment stitching, sharpest part of the image.

A wee bit? really? Everything else about the photos is Grade A, but you want to make your point via pedantry?

Mar 22, 2017 at 10:47 PM

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p.3 #9 · p.3 #9 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

JBPhotog wrote:
.........I beg to differ. Your example is very different, and effective, from the previous shots, the eyes are not the intended focal point. If one looks carefully at the previous three where the face is visible, the focal point is not even on the face, which looks like an error and not by design.

5k monitor hughh! Please say Hello to your 5k monitor and give it a good wipe as well as your eyes while you're at it.

I merely use a pauper system running a dual monitors set up.

Where did you say my focus was?

Where did you say the error was?

Where did you say " if one only wants one eyelash in focus then you are golden however, to include eyes, at least one, stopping down is the "right tool for the job".

Do you shoot at all. Show us, All are eager to learn from you.

Show Us

SOOC.......(which means Straight out of the camera. Which also means unsharpened.)

Mar 23, 2017 at 02:44 AM

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p.3 #10 · p.3 #10 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Good lord.... you guys are so childish. This thread is lame!!!

Mar 23, 2017 at 06:30 AM

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p.3 #11 · p.3 #11 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

I think he needs to RMA that 5k monitor. Better get Dell on the line.

Mar 23, 2017 at 06:57 AM

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p.3 #12 · p.3 #12 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Errm sorry to interrupt.. I don't get the vaseline thing??

Mar 23, 2017 at 04:49 PM

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p.3 #13 · p.3 #13 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Mmntog wrote:
Errm sorry to interrupt.. I don't get the vaseline thing??

Classic technique for adding a dreamy"look' to portraits. Cheese cloth is also excellent

Mar 23, 2017 at 05:10 PM

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p.3 #14 · p.3 #14 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

What? You rub vaseline on the lens?? No no no......

Mar 23, 2017 at 05:28 PM

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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Mmntog wrote:
What? You rub vaseline on the lens?? No no no......

You have to be pretty dedicated to your craft to rub Vaseline on a $2K+ lens. Most folks would rub Vaseline onto a cheap filter instead . . .

Mar 23, 2017 at 05:36 PM

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p.3 #16 · p.3 #16 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Oh... der.. Haha sorry other really late over here plus I'm in hospital so I'm not thinking straight lol

Mar 23, 2017 at 05:39 PM

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p.3 #17 · p.3 #17 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

This lens is on ebay, from sellers with excellent reputation, for $1800 shipped and listed as US models. That's almost $400 less than B&H. Anyone go this route?

Mar 24, 2017 at 09:38 AM

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p.3 #18 · p.3 #18 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Meet Milou, our youngest member of our family, less than 1 day young.

Happy grandfather.

Mar 24, 2017 at 01:35 PM

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p.3 #19 · p.3 #19 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

^^ Congrats!! (And shocking, an 105 f1.4 lens owner using f5.6!)

Mar 24, 2017 at 02:12 PM

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p.3 #20 · p.3 #20 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread

Charles Loy wrote:
^^ Congrats!! (And shocking, an 105 f1.4 lens owner using f5.6!)

Thanks, yeah I wanted to have more in focus than just one eye.

This one is to please "the crowd"

Mar 24, 2017 at 03:02 PM

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