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Archive 2017The Nikon FX Image Thread
p.18 #1The Nikon FX Image Thread
Smitty,
Nice pics. #2-4 shows versatility of 24-120 very well. I must say, though #1 would have been better served with longer than 120mm, like 200-500. I have not embarked on shooting birds, so you are far advanced in that area, but judging from 200-500 thread, I agree with Charles. That thread may convince her ?
Nice pics. #2-4 shows versatility of 24-120 very well. I must say, though #1 would have been better served with longer than 120mm, like 200-500. I have not embarked on shooting birds, so you are far advanced in that area, but judging from 200-500 thread, I agree with Charles. That thread may convince her ?
Dec 30, 2017 at 06:28 AM
p.18 #2The Nikon FX Image Thread
I thought long and hard between 200-500, 300/4 AFS, 300/4 PF. In the end, for my interest in compression and abstraction, VR and Light weight of 300/4 PF rose to the top, although I really did not like the higher price tag, as it felt like a tad 'rigged' pricing. I almost went with 300/4 AFS from that reason.
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Dec 30, 2017 at 06:46 AM
p.18 #3The Nikon FX Image Thread
Definitely the 200-500 at the minimum. Or ask for the 800. 
cputeq wrote:
So I need some short CC on these -- Generally speaking are they okay? I ask because I'm editing on a 17" 4K laptop. The 'problem' with this is that it simulates prints pretty well, meaning the resolution density is such that many photos look good.
I had to crop heavily on the bird shots because the 24-120 isn't known as a birding lens
I tried to tell my wife I *need* the 200-500 but I don't think she bought it.
cputeq wrote:
So I need some short CC on these -- Generally speaking are they okay? I ask because I'm editing on a 17" 4K laptop. The 'problem' with this is that it simulates prints pretty well, meaning the resolution density is such that many photos look good.
I had to crop heavily on the bird shots because the 24-120 isn't known as a birding lens
I tried to tell my wife I *need* the 200-500 but I don't think she bought it.
Dec 30, 2017 at 07:42 AM
p.18 #4The Nikon FX Image Thread
mshi wrote:
D600 & Nikon 35/1.8G at f/11
I'm a big time sucker for sunlight and shadows it casts. Nothing else fascinates me more.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/14856286052_80dc6a2e8c_c.jpg
You are capturing something special, these evoke Robbe-Grillet's Jealousy!
Great shooting!
-Jay-
D600 & Nikon 35/1.8G at f/11
I'm a big time sucker for sunlight and shadows it casts. Nothing else fascinates me more.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/14856286052_80dc6a2e8c_c.jpg
You are capturing something special, these evoke Robbe-Grillet's Jealousy!
Great shooting!
-Jay-
Dec 30, 2017 at 07:52 AM
p.18 #6The Nikon FX Image Thread
Cold day on Long Island's south shore, giving the 70-200mm FL it's first few shots... what a great match with the D850!
100% Crop from the original
100% Crop from the original
100% Crop from the original
100% Crop from the original
Dec 30, 2017 at 07:59 AM
p.18 #7The Nikon FX Image Thread
Shots from an Aquarium
Pirahna
Paddlefish Tank
Shark and fish
Jellies
Pirahna
Paddlefish Tank
Shark and fish
Jellies
Dec 30, 2017 at 05:27 PM
p.18 #8The Nikon FX Image Thread
Smitty,
What lens are you using?
Are you missing the Fuji ?
Reagan
What lens are you using?
Are you missing the Fuji ?
Reagan
Dec 30, 2017 at 06:58 PM
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p.18 #9The Nikon FX Image Thread
HCE HCE wrote:
I'm a big time sucker for sunlight and shadows it casts. Nothing else fascinates me more.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/14856286052_80dc6a2e8c_c.jpgYou are capturing something special, these evoke Robbe-Grillet's Jealousy!
Great shooting!
-Jay-
Jay, thank you for your kind words. But I think what I try to capture in those images is super banal stuff, sunlight and shadows on a wall that most photographers don't even bother to point their cameras at.
mshi wrote
D600 & Nikon 35/1.8G at f/11I'm a big time sucker for sunlight and shadows it casts. Nothing else fascinates me more.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/14856286052_80dc6a2e8c_c.jpg
Great shooting!
-Jay-
Jay, thank you for your kind words. But I think what I try to capture in those images is super banal stuff, sunlight and shadows on a wall that most photographers don't even bother to point their cameras at.
Dec 30, 2017 at 07:05 PM
p.18 #10The Nikon FX Image Thread
Reagan wrote:
Smitty,
What lens are you using?
Are you missing the Fuji ?
Reagan
The 45mm shots are the Tamron 45 1.8 and the 14mm shots are the Rokinon 14mm 2.8.
Re: Fuji
Honestly I miss the EVF the most --it was nice, especially if I need to quick-check MF on the Rokinon (viewing 100% on the EVF is so superior to using the rear LCD) but overall it's not as missed as I thought it would be.
I am enjoying as good/better AF (depending on circumstances) on the D750 and better noise performance - I don't hesitate to hit 3200 routinely and 6400 is decent enough (I don't like going above 6400 if I can). I really like the 'look' I get from FF and low ISO that I just don't see on my Fuji files, though it's not a HUGE difference, it's there.
I miss my longer lens (had the 55-200 on Fuji) but I like the 24-120 on my Nikon, which is a great lens.
So *overall* there are some aspects I miss about Fuji, but I'd say it's all lateral to me vs. an "upgrade / downgrade" mentality. Better low light, easier to PP files, but worse starting color, larger lenses, etc. etc. etc. I'm not regretting my decision to move to Nikon, so there's that And if/when I get the 200-500 and the 105/1.4, I think I'll really enjoy those.
Smitty,
What lens are you using?
Are you missing the Fuji ?
Reagan
The 45mm shots are the Tamron 45 1.8 and the 14mm shots are the Rokinon 14mm 2.8.
Re: Fuji
Honestly I miss the EVF the most --it was nice, especially if I need to quick-check MF on the Rokinon (viewing 100% on the EVF is so superior to using the rear LCD) but overall it's not as missed as I thought it would be.
I am enjoying as good/better AF (depending on circumstances) on the D750 and better noise performance - I don't hesitate to hit 3200 routinely and 6400 is decent enough (I don't like going above 6400 if I can). I really like the 'look' I get from FF and low ISO that I just don't see on my Fuji files, though it's not a HUGE difference, it's there.
I miss my longer lens (had the 55-200 on Fuji) but I like the 24-120 on my Nikon, which is a great lens.
So *overall* there are some aspects I miss about Fuji, but I'd say it's all lateral to me vs. an "upgrade / downgrade" mentality. Better low light, easier to PP files, but worse starting color, larger lenses, etc. etc. etc. I'm not regretting my decision to move to Nikon, so there's that
And if/when I get the 200-500 and the 105/1.4, I think I'll really enjoy those.Dec 30, 2017 at 09:56 PM
p.18 #12The Nikon FX Image Thread
CMYK Designs wrote:
Cold day on Long Island's south shore, giving the 70-200mm FL it's first few shots... what a great match with the D850!
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charles.K wrote:
Shots this afternoon D850 and 70-200E
Beautiful fox!
Cold day on Long Island's south shore, giving the 70-200mm FL it's first few shots... what a great match with the D850!
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charles.K wrote:
Shots this afternoon D850 and 70-200E
Beautiful fox!
Dec 31, 2017 at 07:50 AM
p.18 #13The Nikon FX Image Thread
HCE HCE wrote:
I'm a big time sucker for sunlight and shadows it casts. Nothing else fascinates me more.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/14856286052_80dc6a2e8c_c.jpgYou are capturing something special, these evoke Robbe-Grillet's Jealousy!
Great shooting!
-Jay-
+1
I love chasing light and shadow too. That is not banal in my book.
mshi wrote
D600 & Nikon 35/1.8G at f/11I'm a big time sucker for sunlight and shadows it casts. Nothing else fascinates me more.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/14856286052_80dc6a2e8c_c.jpg
Great shooting!
-Jay-
+1
I love chasing light and shadow too. That is not banal in my book.
Dec 31, 2017 at 07:57 AM
p.18 #14The Nikon FX Image Thread
Winter Morning. Taken with the 70-200 f4 VR. Thanks for looking.
Scott
Scott
Dec 31, 2017 at 09:49 AM
p.18 #15The Nikon FX Image Thread
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Typical Scott
always very moody
R
Typical Scott
always very moody
R
Dec 31, 2017 at 12:31 PM
p.18 #16The Nikon FX Image Thread
charles.K wrote:
Shots this afternoon D850 and 70-200E
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mp356 wrote:
Winter Morning. Taken with the 70-200 f4 VR. Thanks for looking.
Scott
Scott,
Great shots. So freezing around here isn’t it?
Luka
Shots this afternoon D850 and 70-200E
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mp356 wrote:
Winter Morning. Taken with the 70-200 f4 VR. Thanks for looking.
Scott
Scott,
Great shots. So freezing around here isn’t it?
Luka
Dec 31, 2017 at 06:59 PM
p.18 #17The Nikon FX Image Thread
charles.K wrote:
Shots this afternoon D850 and 70-200E
Charles,
Gorgeous flower shot with 70-200! Love your PP.
Luka
Shots this afternoon D850 and 70-200E
Charles,
Gorgeous flower shot with 70-200! Love your PP.
Luka
Dec 31, 2017 at 07:00 PM
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p.18 #18The Nikon FX Image Thread
D600 & Nikon 28/1.8G
Dec 31, 2017 at 07:16 PM
p.18 #19The Nikon FX Image Thread
Happy New Year to all !!!
Thank you very much Luka
Shots with the D850 and 70-200E on New Years Eve just chilling out and enjoying friends and family. Very low lighting with ISO's around 18000.
Thank you very much Luka
Shots with the D850 and 70-200E on New Years Eve just chilling out and enjoying friends and family. Very low lighting with ISO's around 18000.
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Dec 31, 2017 at 07:45 PM
p.18 #20The Nikon FX Image Thread
One of my daughters as she was going out tonight.
DSC_9552_8x10 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
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