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Archive 2017The Nikon FX Image Thread
p.45 #1The Nikon FX Image Thread
D850, 840mm, F 5.6 , 1/2000, ISO360
_85O8533 by eric laquerre, sur Flickr
_85O8533 by eric laquerre, sur FlickrApr 12, 2018 at 07:13 AM
p.45 #2The Nikon FX Image Thread
akul wrote:
Float No More by Adam Maas, on Flickr
D800, ZF.2 1,4/85 PlanarLovely shot. At first glance, the bokeh reminded me of Planar 50, then I realized it was shot with Planar 85. It makes me wonder that they may share some attributes. Does focus shift bother you? I never had planar 85, but have read about it many times.
Luka
The focus shift drives me absolutely nuts. It sometimes seems like a lottery to get a properly focused shot, so much so that I've just given up shooting handheld at f2.8 (which is IMHO the best aperture on the lens optically but also the most affected by focus shift).
I've not had a chance to shoot it in LV on a tripod yet, I expect it will perform very well there, at least on a body that respects aperture like my D800.
The 85 is indeed much like the Planar 50 (a lens that's on my list to own, as I miss my old Contax Planar 50's, had both the 1.4 and 1.7 at one point). I love the rendering from these lenses even if it's not technically perfect. The OOF areas are complex enough to have some character without that aspherical crunchiness you see in the newer designs and there's a lovely transition from in-focus to out of focus with that in focus 3D these Contax-derived designs are noted for.
mawz wrote
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/865/40503495915_7fd042a8a7_b.jpgFloat No More by Adam Maas, on Flickr
D800, ZF.2 1,4/85 Planar
Luka
The focus shift drives me absolutely nuts. It sometimes seems like a lottery to get a properly focused shot, so much so that I've just given up shooting handheld at f2.8 (which is IMHO the best aperture on the lens optically but also the most affected by focus shift).
I've not had a chance to shoot it in LV on a tripod yet, I expect it will perform very well there, at least on a body that respects aperture like my D800.
The 85 is indeed much like the Planar 50 (a lens that's on my list to own, as I miss my old Contax Planar 50's, had both the 1.4 and 1.7 at one point). I love the rendering from these lenses even if it's not technically perfect. The OOF areas are complex enough to have some character without that aspherical crunchiness you see in the newer designs and there's a lovely transition from in-focus to out of focus with that in focus 3D these Contax-derived designs are noted for.
Apr 12, 2018 at 08:04 AM
p.45 #3The Nikon FX Image Thread
Hello all I didn't see a place for new members intro so if I post this in the wrong place let me know. I just acquired my 1st digital camera and wanted to share my first numeric images with you. I've been shooting low tech old film cameras and was always intimidated by digital but i finally took the leap, 1st few photos captured with new D810.
Nikon D810 Nikkor 20/1.8g 1.8 1/1600
Nikon D810 Nikkor 20/1.8g 1.8 1/2000
Nikon D810 Sigma 50/1.4 Art 1.4 @ 1/160
Nikon D810 Nikkor 20/1.8g 1.8 1/1600
Nikon D810 Nikkor 20/1.8g 1.8 1/2000
Nikon D810 Sigma 50/1.4 Art 1.4 @ 1/160
Apr 12, 2018 at 08:25 AM
p.45 #4The Nikon FX Image Thread
Welcome! Nice series! Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future😊
Best Wishes,
Don
maximeb wrote:
Hello all I didn't see a place for new members intro so if I post this in the wrong place let me know. I just acquired my 1st digital camera and wanted to share my first numeric images with you. I've been shooting low tech old film cameras and was always intimidated by digital but i finally took the leap, 1st few photos captured with new D810.
Best Wishes,
Don
maximeb wrote:
Hello all I didn't see a place for new members intro so if I post this in the wrong place let me know. I just acquired my 1st digital camera and wanted to share my first numeric images with you. I've been shooting low tech old film cameras and was always intimidated by digital but i finally took the leap, 1st few photos captured with new D810.
Apr 12, 2018 at 09:12 AM
p.45 #5The Nikon FX Image Thread
Was testing my friend's Rokinon 14mm f2.8 on D610. I am not too impressed by the "sun stars" unlike what I am so used to by the Nikkor MF lenses but neverthless it never hurts to have a wider view.
Purple Skies by Ramkumar Sangameshwar, on Flickr
Purple Skies by Ramkumar Sangameshwar, on FlickrApr 12, 2018 at 09:36 AM
p.45 #6The Nikon FX Image Thread
Luka, I’ve really been enjoying your images with the 25mm!
Best wishes,
Don
akul wrote:
2.8/25 D700
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/1070/U1070I1523310365.SEQ.1.jpg
Best wishes,
Don
akul wrote:
2.8/25 D700
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/1070/U1070I1523310365.SEQ.1.jpg
Apr 12, 2018 at 12:52 PM
p.45 #7The Nikon FX Image Thread
Lip Smack-in Good 
Nikon Df / 200f2VRII
DSC_2677 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Don
Nikon Df / 200f2VRIIDSC_2677 by Don Sawall, on FlickrThanks for looking
Don
Apr 12, 2018 at 07:47 PM
p.45 #8The Nikon FX Image Thread
Bathurst and Queen by Adam Maas, on Flickr
D800, Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 on 1.2x crop
Apr 12, 2018 at 08:21 PM
p.45 #9The Nikon FX Image Thread
D600 with 600mm f/4.0 EDIF AIS and TC-14e II - been a while since I last used that setup
Benetton B198
Benetton B198
Apr 12, 2018 at 08:48 PM
p.45 #11The Nikon FX Image Thread
mawz wrote:
Float No More by Adam Maas, on Flickr
D800, ZF.2 1,4/85 PlanarLovely shot. At first glance, the bokeh reminded me of Planar 50, then I realized it was shot with Planar 85. It makes me wonder that they may share some attributes. Does focus shift bother you? I never had planar 85, but have read about it many times.
LukaThe focus shift drives me absolutely nuts. It sometimes seems like a lottery to get a properly focused shot, so much so that I've just given up shooting handheld at f2.8 (which is IMHO the best aperture on the lens optically but also the most affected by focus shift).
I've not had a chance to shoot it in LV on a tripod yet, I expect it will perform very well there, at least on a body that respects aperture like my D800.
The 85 is indeed much like the Planar 50 (a lens that's on my list to own, as I miss...Show more →
Thank you. So, the focus shift is a pretty real issue then. Too bad as rendering is lovely, but that makes me shy away from going there. If I get it, I would not get that lens for LV portrait type, but for walking around. I have 1.8G/85, which is ok, but somehow have not captured me after three years of owning it, but I will keep working on that lens. May be that is my next week's lens. Regarding planar 50. My only experience is based on Contax MM lens, and not the ZF line. I believe ZF line has warmer rendering, may be due to the difference in coating, or the difference in glass spec.
Lula
akul wrote
mawz wrote
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/865/40503495915_7fd042a8a7_b.jpgFloat No More by Adam Maas, on Flickr
D800, ZF.2 1,4/85 Planar
Luka
I've not had a chance to shoot it in LV on a tripod yet, I expect it will perform very well there, at least on a body that respects aperture like my D800.
The 85 is indeed much like the Planar 50 (a lens that's on my list to own, as I miss...Show more →
Thank you. So, the focus shift is a pretty real issue then. Too bad as rendering is lovely, but that makes me shy away from going there. If I get it, I would not get that lens for LV portrait type, but for walking around. I have 1.8G/85, which is ok, but somehow have not captured me after three years of owning it, but I will keep working on that lens. May be that is my next week's lens. Regarding planar 50. My only experience is based on Contax MM lens, and not the ZF line. I believe ZF line has warmer rendering, may be due to the difference in coating, or the difference in glass spec.
Lula
Apr 13, 2018 at 05:35 AM
p.45 #12The Nikon FX Image Thread
No Regrets wrote:
Welcome! Nice series! Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future😊
Best Wishes,
Don
+1 !! Actually, digital is far easier, once you get over the hump of dealing with computer part. Beautiful shots. Keep them coming
Welcome! Nice series! Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future😊
Best Wishes,
Don
maximeb wrote
Hello all I didn't see a place for new members intro so if I post this in the wrong place let me know. I just acquired my 1st digital camera and wanted to share my first numeric images with you. I've been shooting low tech old film cameras and was always intimidated by digital but i finally took the leap, 1st few photos captured with new D810.+1 !! Actually, digital is far easier, once you get over the hump of dealing with computer part. Beautiful shots. Keep them coming
Apr 13, 2018 at 05:38 AM
p.45 #13The Nikon FX Image Thread
No Regrets wrote:
Luka, I’ve really been enjoying your images with the 25mm!
Best wishes,
Don
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/1070/U1070I1523310365.SEQ.1.jpg
Don,
Thank you so much !
Luka
Luka, I’ve really been enjoying your images with the 25mm!
Best wishes,
Don
akul wrote
2.8/25 D700https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/1070/U1070I1523310365.SEQ.1.jpg
Don,
Thank you so much !
Luka
Apr 13, 2018 at 05:38 AM
p.45 #14The Nikon FX Image Thread
No Regrets wrote:
Lip Smack-in Good Nikon Df / 200f2VRII
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/873/41420776421_cd50d0b03c_b.jpgDSC_2677 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Don
Hee hee !
He is really becoming your friend isn't he ? Great shot.
Luka
Lip Smack-in Good
Nikon Df / 200f2VRIIhttps://farm1.staticflickr.com/873/41420776421_cd50d0b03c_b.jpgDSC_2677 by Don Sawall, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Don
Hee hee !
He is really becoming your friend isn't he ? Great shot.
Luka
Apr 13, 2018 at 05:39 AM
p.45 #15The Nikon FX Image Thread
ZF.2 f2.8/21 D810
Probably the recent heavy snow ripped the tree in half.
Probably the recent heavy snow ripped the tree in half.
Apr 13, 2018 at 06:21 AM
p.45 #16The Nikon FX Image Thread
akul wrote:
Best Wishes,
Don
+1 !! Actually, digital is far easier, once you get over the hump of dealing with computer part. Beautiful shots. Keep them coming
Thank you both, yes you nailed it dealing with computer parts is what always scared me, I didn't even have a cell phone until about 3 years ago. But the possibility of digital by far outweigh the inconvenience of learning to "walk again" lol.
One of the thing I love is to be able to change ISO on demand.
Great community here, incredible talent, I have been lurking for a little bit before I signed up and received my numeric gear.
No Regrets wrote
Welcome! Nice series! Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future😊Best Wishes,
Don
maximeb wrote
Hello all I didn't see a place for new members intro so if I post this in the wrong place let me know. I just acquired my 1st digital camera and wanted to share my first numeric images with you. I've been shooting low tech old film cameras and was always intimidated by digital but i finally took the leap, 1st few photos captured with new D810.Thank you both, yes you nailed it dealing with computer parts is what always scared me, I didn't even have a cell phone until about 3 years ago. But the possibility of digital by far outweigh the inconvenience of learning to "walk again" lol.
One of the thing I love is to be able to change ISO on demand.
Great community here, incredible talent, I have been lurking for a little bit before I signed up and received my numeric gear.
Apr 13, 2018 at 06:41 AM
p.45 #17The Nikon FX Image Thread
Some shots from Spain late last year visiting family
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Apr 13, 2018 at 07:13 AM
p.45 #18The Nikon FX Image Thread
Charles,
Oh man, look at the color ! Gorgeous shots and capture of atmosphere.
Luka
Oh man, look at the color ! Gorgeous shots and capture of atmosphere.
Luka
Apr 13, 2018 at 04:29 PM
p.45 #20The Nikon FX Image Thread
Here is a tree portrait with ZF.2 2.8/21 @f5.6 on D810
Apr 13, 2018 at 04:36 PM