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Archive 2017The Nikon FX Image Thread
p.36 #1The Nikon FX Image Thread
No Regrets wrote:
Luka,
Thank you so much for the very kind words!
I do believe that the Zeiss Distagon 21 is a true classic. I don't shoot with it nearly enough, although, when i do have an opportunity to use it, It has never left me with a feeling of disappointment yet. I feel that when paired with my Df sensor that the colors are rich and vibrant, and that there is plenty of detail and sharpness. The manual focus ring is so smooth, and the build quality is of the typical Zeiss fashion.in that it should last several lifetimes making it a...Show more →
Don,
I too am guilty of not shooting with 21 nearly enough. I still love this lens, but ever since I got 2.8/25, its light weight tends to win over quality for walk around. Also for traveling, 2.8/25 just to keep weight down, or 14-24 for versatility. t tends to be the time when I want the specific quality, 21 comes with me. In comparison to behemoth modern optics, I ZF.2 21 actually is rather small and light weight. I hope to take it out more often now you put a fire on my curiosity.
Another really old shot with ZF.2 21 /D700
Luka,
Thank you so much for the very kind words!
I do believe that the Zeiss Distagon 21 is a true classic. I don't shoot with it nearly enough, although, when i do have an opportunity to use it, It has never left me with a feeling of disappointment yet. I feel that when paired with my Df sensor that the colors are rich and vibrant, and that there is plenty of detail and sharpness. The manual focus ring is so smooth, and the build quality is of the typical Zeiss fashion.in that it should last several lifetimes making it a...Show more →
Don,
I too am guilty of not shooting with 21 nearly enough. I still love this lens, but ever since I got 2.8/25, its light weight tends to win over quality for walk around. Also for traveling, 2.8/25 just to keep weight down, or 14-24 for versatility. t tends to be the time when I want the specific quality, 21 comes with me. In comparison to behemoth modern optics, I ZF.2 21 actually is rather small and light weight. I hope to take it out more often now you put a fire on my curiosity.
Another really old shot with ZF.2 21 /D700
Mar 19, 2018 at 05:56 AM
p.36 #2The Nikon FX Image Thread
Df with Voigtländer 58mm/1.4 SL IIN
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Mar 19, 2018 at 04:18 PM
p.36 #3The Nikon FX Image Thread
Love that Caddy! Nice shot!
akul wrote:
Thank you so much for the very kind words!
I do believe that the Zeiss Distagon 21 is a true classic. I don't shoot with it nearly enough, although, when i do have an opportunity to use it, It has never left me with a feeling of disappointment yet. I feel that when paired with my Df sensor that the colors are rich and vibrant, and that there is plenty of detail and sharpness. The manual focus ring is so smooth, and the build quality is of the typical Zeiss fashion.in that it should last several lifetimes making it a true bargain.
Thanks again!
Best Wishes,
DonDon,
I too am guilty of not shooting with 21 nearly enough. I still love this lens, but ever since I got 2.8/25, its light weight tends to win over quality for walk around. Also for traveling, 2.8/25 just to keep weight down, or 14-24 for versatility. t tends to be the time when I want the specific quality, 21 comes with me. In comparison to behemoth modern optics, I ZF.2 21 actually is rather small and light weight. I hope to take it out more often now you put a fire on my curiosity.
Another really old shot with ZF.2 21...Show more →
akul wrote:
No Regrets wrote
Luka,Thank you so much for the very kind words!
I do believe that the Zeiss Distagon 21 is a true classic. I don't shoot with it nearly enough, although, when i do have an opportunity to use it, It has never left me with a feeling of disappointment yet. I feel that when paired with my Df sensor that the colors are rich and vibrant, and that there is plenty of detail and sharpness. The manual focus ring is so smooth, and the build quality is of the typical Zeiss fashion.in that it should last several lifetimes making it a true bargain.
Thanks again!Best Wishes,
Don
I too am guilty of not shooting with 21 nearly enough. I still love this lens, but ever since I got 2.8/25, its light weight tends to win over quality for walk around. Also for traveling, 2.8/25 just to keep weight down, or 14-24 for versatility. t tends to be the time when I want the specific quality, 21 comes with me. In comparison to behemoth modern optics, I ZF.2 21 actually is rather small and light weight. I hope to take it out more often now you put a fire on my curiosity.
Another really old shot with ZF.2 21...Show more →
Mar 19, 2018 at 05:37 PM
p.36 #4The Nikon FX Image Thread
I have nothing new but 18 hours is too long without a post
Don't want the thread to get archived
So here is some old stuff I never posted
Reagan
"Valley of Fire "
Outside of Vegas
Don't want the thread to get archived
So here is some old stuff I never posted
Reagan
"Valley of Fire "
Outside of Vegas
Mar 20, 2018 at 12:06 PM
p.36 #5The Nikon FX Image Thread
Hi folks.
Wonderful thread, and all coz of mostly wonderful image posts.
http://fursan.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p2780116542-5.jpg
Df, 85/1.8G
Wonderful thread, and all coz of mostly wonderful image posts.
http://fursan.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p2780116542-5.jpg
Df, 85/1.8G
Mar 20, 2018 at 02:52 PM
p.36 #6The Nikon FX Image Thread
Reagan wrote:
I have nothing new but 18 hours is too long without a post
Don't want the thread to get archived
So here is some old stuff I never posted
Reagan
"Valley of Fire "
Outside of Vegas
Yes, keep the images coming! It might be a while until I will be able to post any images myself. I ended up having a stroke at work Monday morning. I never in a million years ever thought I'd have a stroke... but I did. The blockage was in the right side of my brain that controls my motor skills. So now I am experiencing problems on my left side of my body. I can't grip things in my left hand without dropping them like a pen, I have difficulty typing. My brain doesn't tell my fingers to move and hit the correct keys on the keyboard which is frustrating because I could always type at least 50 words per minute without error, i keep tripping over my left foot,my speech is impaired at times.
I have to go in for therapy to re learn how to do things again. I have to be patient. But I am lucky, it could have been much worse. I'm lucky it didn't happen when I was up on those cliffs taking the photos from up above on page 35 with my Zeiss 21... I could have fallen and died.
So it might be awhile before I can get out shooting again and get anything posted. So keep the images coming! I love seeing everyone's work whether it is recent or old. This forum helps keep my spirits up and my mind off of life's obstacles.
Wishing you all the best,
Don
I have nothing new but 18 hours is too long without a post
Don't want the thread to get archived
So here is some old stuff I never posted
Reagan
"Valley of Fire "
Outside of Vegas
Yes, keep the images coming! It might be a while until I will be able to post any images myself. I ended up having a stroke at work Monday morning. I never in a million years ever thought I'd have a stroke... but I did. The blockage was in the right side of my brain that controls my motor skills. So now I am experiencing problems on my left side of my body. I can't grip things in my left hand without dropping them like a pen, I have difficulty typing. My brain doesn't tell my fingers to move and hit the correct keys on the keyboard which is frustrating because I could always type at least 50 words per minute without error, i keep tripping over my left foot,my speech is impaired at times.
I have to go in for therapy to re learn how to do things again. I have to be patient. But I am lucky, it could have been much worse. I'm lucky it didn't happen when I was up on those cliffs taking the photos from up above on page 35 with my Zeiss 21... I could have fallen and died.
So it might be awhile before I can get out shooting again and get anything posted. So keep the images coming! I love seeing everyone's work whether it is recent or old. This forum helps keep my spirits up and my mind off of life's obstacles.
Wishing you all the best,
Don
Mar 20, 2018 at 05:13 PM
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Don, may your recovery be with speed. Hopefully you will be back soon and posting your beautiful captures.
Mar 20, 2018 at 05:26 PM
p.36 #8The Nikon FX Image Thread
Don, I am sorry to hear of your sudden health issue. Wishing you a speedy recovery
Mar 20, 2018 at 05:32 PM
p.36 #9The Nikon FX Image Thread
ariel777 wrote:
Don, may your recovery be with speed. Hopefully you will be back soon and posting your beautiful captures.
Thank you Ariel for your very kind words! Lord willing, I will be able to be back soon In the meantime, while I am recovering I will be enjoying everyone's great images that you all post. I find great joy in visiting this forum and find it very therapeutic to me. I consider you all like family. My wife comments quite often on how much I smile when I am on this forum. I say it's because I am visiting with my "friends"
Best Wishes to you all,
Don
Don, may your recovery be with speed. Hopefully you will be back soon and posting your beautiful captures.
Thank you Ariel for your very kind words! Lord willing, I will be able to be back soon
In the meantime, while I am recovering I will be enjoying everyone's great images that you all post. I find great joy in visiting this forum and find it very therapeutic to me. I consider you all like family. My wife comments quite often on how much I smile when I am on this forum. I say it's because I am visiting with my "friends" Best Wishes to you all,
Don
Mar 20, 2018 at 05:59 PM
p.36 #10The Nikon FX Image Thread
charles.K wrote:
Don, I am sorry to hear of your sudden health issue. Wishing you a speedy recovery
Thank you Charles, for your well wishes! I hope and pray that I can recover as speedily as this had happen. I was taken quite by surprise as I do not smoke, I do not have cholesterol problems, blood pressure issues or any other of the typical high risk factors that would normally contribute to having a stroke. All the more reason to make each day count, don't take anything for granted and live life with " No Regrets"
Best Wishes,
Don
Don, I am sorry to hear of your sudden health issue. Wishing you a speedy recovery
Thank you Charles, for your well wishes! I hope and pray that I can recover as speedily as this had happen. I was taken quite by surprise as I do not smoke, I do not have cholesterol problems, blood pressure issues or any other of the typical high risk factors that would normally contribute to having a stroke. All the more reason to make each day count, don't take anything for granted and live life with " No Regrets"
Best Wishes,
Don
Mar 20, 2018 at 06:03 PM
p.36 #12The Nikon FX Image Thread
Covering Up by Adam Maas, on Flickr
D800, Zeiss ZF.2 1,4/85 Planar
Mar 20, 2018 at 06:52 PM
p.36 #13The Nikon FX Image Thread
Don - speedy recovery my friend. You will be in my daily prayers. Stay strong!
George (from the Manual Focus thread)
George (from the Manual Focus thread)
Mar 20, 2018 at 07:12 PM
p.36 #14The Nikon FX Image Thread
Don,
I am so sorry about what happened to you. I keep hearing about the importance of rehabilitation for strokes. So, it is great that you are starting your rehab. I hope you will be able to put photos as part of your extra rehab program. Start with going through old shots and discover the hidden gems, give some PP love, etc. I hope for your swift recovery, and please hangout around here with or without photos.
Luka
I am so sorry about what happened to you. I keep hearing about the importance of rehabilitation for strokes. So, it is great that you are starting your rehab. I hope you will be able to put photos as part of your extra rehab program. Start with going through old shots and discover the hidden gems, give some PP love, etc. I hope for your swift recovery, and please hangout around here with or without photos.
Luka
Mar 20, 2018 at 08:04 PM
p.36 #15The Nikon FX Image Thread
Sorry to hear that Don. Hope you had signed up for the Long Term Disability insurance at work too! Thankful that you got treated, and make sure you do all the exercises that PT/OT give you to do. When MFNG started, I was just getting ready to have my shoulder surgery so it took a while before I was able to fully participate, but I made sure to do all the exercises I was given, no matter how I felt about doing them. You can still participate, just get that tripod in use!
No Regrets wrote:
Yes, keep the images coming! It might be a while until I will be able to post any images myself. I ended up having a stroke at work Monday morning. I never in a million years ever thought I'd have a stroke... but I did. The blockage was in the right side of my brain that controls my motor skills. So now I am experiencing problems on my left side of my body. I can't grip things in my left hand without dropping them like a pen, I have difficulty typing. My brain doesn't tell my fingers to move...Show more →
No Regrets wrote:
Yes, keep the images coming! It might be a while until I will be able to post any images myself. I ended up having a stroke at work Monday morning. I never in a million years ever thought I'd have a stroke... but I did. The blockage was in the right side of my brain that controls my motor skills. So now I am experiencing problems on my left side of my body. I can't grip things in my left hand without dropping them like a pen, I have difficulty typing. My brain doesn't tell my fingers to move...Show more →
Mar 20, 2018 at 08:11 PM
p.36 #16The Nikon FX Image Thread
Dang Don, prayers for a speedy recovery. We once had a captain in our USAF unit have a stroke, and he was one of the last people you'd think would EVER have one (worked out a lot, fairly young) but it happens. Hoping for the best and you're right to count your blessings in that it happened in the way it did and not much, much worse!.
Mar 20, 2018 at 08:36 PM
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sorry to read this Don, wishing you a speedy recovery
just never know when these kind of things may strike, couple years ago i went out chasing the northern lights, parked my car on the side of the highway and walked out onto a frozen lake, had to get through a deep ditch which was full of snow from the plow trucks driving by, never thought nothing of it as i was going downhill to the lake, i'd sink to my knees, no problem...but coming back, i was busting my arse trying to get back up that hill and with each step i was sinking in the snow almost to my waste, it was a killer, was almost to the point where i was just going to try laying down and roll myself up the hill but i trudged on, by the time i got back to the car i was soaked in sweat, breathing like i ran a marathon and my heart was beating 200mph but i made it, the following friday, sitting at home i had a heart attack
just never know when these kind of things may strike, couple years ago i went out chasing the northern lights, parked my car on the side of the highway and walked out onto a frozen lake, had to get through a deep ditch which was full of snow from the plow trucks driving by, never thought nothing of it as i was going downhill to the lake, i'd sink to my knees, no problem...but coming back, i was busting my arse trying to get back up that hill and with each step i was sinking in the snow almost to my waste, it was a killer, was almost to the point where i was just going to try laying down and roll myself up the hill but i trudged on, by the time i got back to the car i was soaked in sweat, breathing like i ran a marathon and my heart was beating 200mph but i made it, the following friday, sitting at home i had a heart attack
Mar 21, 2018 at 03:26 AM
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brian_sp wrote:
sorry to read this Don, wishing you a speedy recovery
just never know when these kind of things may strike, couple years ago i went out chasing the northern lights, parked my car on the side of the highway and walked out onto a frozen lake, had to get through a deep ditch which was full of snow from the plow trucks driving by, never thought nothing of it as i was going downhill to the lake, i'd sink to my knees, no problem...but coming back, i was busting my arse trying to get back up that hill and with each...Show more →
How unfortunate! I hope all is well now
sorry to read this Don, wishing you a speedy recovery
just never know when these kind of things may strike, couple years ago i went out chasing the northern lights, parked my car on the side of the highway and walked out onto a frozen lake, had to get through a deep ditch which was full of snow from the plow trucks driving by, never thought nothing of it as i was going downhill to the lake, i'd sink to my knees, no problem...but coming back, i was busting my arse trying to get back up that hill and with each...Show more →
How unfortunate! I hope all is well now
Mar 21, 2018 at 06:32 AM
p.36 #19The Nikon FX Image Thread
mawz wrote:
Don, I hope you recover quickly!
Thank you Adam! I've been enjoying seeing your wintry images and am so thankful that I do not need to be worrying about shoveling snow at this point in time. The last week we have been having abnormally warm weather (low 50's) for this time of year and no snow in the immediate forecast!
Don, I hope you recover quickly!
Thank you Adam! I've been enjoying seeing your wintry images and am so thankful that I do not need to be worrying about shoveling snow at this point in time. The last week we have been having abnormally warm weather (low 50's) for this time of year and no snow in the immediate forecast!
Mar 21, 2018 at 09:03 AM
p.36 #20The Nikon FX Image Thread
gbohannon wrote:
Don - speedy recovery my friend. You will be in my daily prayers. Stay strong!
George (from the Manual Focus thread)
Thank you so much for your prayers, George! I am trying to stay strong, but I'm not gonna lie. It is scary, especially as the Neuro Dr's still doesn't know why this has happened and I'm so fearful that I will have another one.
I am fortunate that my wife loves me so much! She has been even helping me at home with my memory, my motorskils etc. , and various things that we have been learning to do in the OT and PT sessions
It truly warms my heart to see the outpouring of all the well wishes from all of my friends here at FM. I feel blessed!
Thank you to you all!
Best wishes,
Don
Don - speedy recovery my friend. You will be in my daily prayers. Stay strong!
George (from the Manual Focus thread)
Thank you so much for your prayers, George! I am trying to stay strong, but I'm not gonna lie. It is scary, especially as the Neuro Dr's still doesn't know why this has happened and I'm so fearful that I will have another one.
I am fortunate that my wife loves me so much! She has been even helping me at home with my memory, my motorskils etc. , and various things that we have been learning to do in the OT and PT sessions
It truly warms my heart to see the outpouring of all the well wishes from all of my friends here at FM. I feel blessed!
Thank you to you all!
Best wishes,
Don
Mar 21, 2018 at 09:15 AM