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Archive 2017The Nikon FX Image Thread
p.56 #1The Nikon FX Image Thread
Twilight From Tower Bridge by D R, on FlickrMay 23, 2018 at 06:58 AM
p.56 #2The Nikon FX Image Thread
@Ayas
Ive been using it for about a year now. I love this lens. I love the big chunky metal and glass that make its components, but to me it is has a character that is undeniable. especially up close in situations like the dog portrait i posted. This lens the 58mm and the 135D are three of my favorite character lenses.
Ive been using it for about a year now. I love this lens. I love the big chunky metal and glass that make its components, but to me it is has a character that is undeniable. especially up close in situations like the dog portrait i posted. This lens the 58mm and the 135D are three of my favorite character lenses.
May 23, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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@anitrone
Wow first time I've gotten a tag notification. Didn't know about that feature, thanks for putting us on to that
I love hearing about lenses that have character. That's more important to me than outright sharpness or being optically flawless. I have the 58G so I think I know what to expect from the 85/1.4D. This week's Assignment will suit it perfectly
Here's another one from yesterday that I quickly took just before leaving the park because my parking meter was running out; $6.50 an hour!
Wow first time I've gotten a tag notification. Didn't know about that feature, thanks for putting us on to that
I love hearing about lenses that have character. That's more important to me than outright sharpness or being optically flawless. I have the 58G so I think I know what to expect from the 85/1.4D. This week's Assignment will suit it perfectly
Here's another one from yesterday that I quickly took just before leaving the park because my parking meter was running out; $6.50 an hour!
May 23, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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Thanks a bunch folks.
http://fursan.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p2871714775-6.jpg
Df, 85/1.8G
May 23, 2018 at 07:50 PM
p.56 #5The Nikon FX Image Thread
55/3.5 D700
Yellow counterpart
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527129020.0.jpg
Yellow counterpart
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527129020.0.jpg
May 23, 2018 at 08:48 PM
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B+W mural in an old Albuquerque neighborhood
D810 Sigma 50 1.4 art f2.8 1/250s
https://photos.smugmug.com/Albuquerque-NM/i-w65Qm2P/0/8a5b97bb/X2/_DSC1668-X2.jpg
D810 Sigma 50 1.4 art f2.8 1/250s
https://photos.smugmug.com/Albuquerque-NM/i-w65Qm2P/0/8a5b97bb/X2/_DSC1668-X2.jpg
May 24, 2018 at 08:12 AM
p.56 #7The Nikon FX Image Thread
@Ayas i think you will enjoy the 85, creative pic too with the 35 Zeiss Distagon
May 24, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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This morning I received a mint copy of the Nikon 50 f/1.2 AIS for 290 USD. It is wonderful lens on the D850 and it is so easy to MF even without the focus confirmation dot. I suspect since you have f/1.2 it is very clear as to the point of focus. Here are just a couple quick shots this morning 
As miss focusing is due to body movement!
D850 50 f/1.2 AIS @f/1.2
My preference in comparing the 58G and 50 f/1.2 AIS, it is the 58G without question. The slightly longer FL 58 at f/1.4 emulates very closely to the 50 f/1.2 AIS but the 58G just does it better
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As miss focusing is due to body movement!D850 50 f/1.2 AIS @f/1.2
My preference in comparing the 58G and 50 f/1.2 AIS, it is the 58G without question. The slightly longer FL 58 at f/1.4 emulates very closely to the 50 f/1.2 AIS but the 58G just does it better
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May 24, 2018 at 07:00 PM
p.56 #9The Nikon FX Image Thread
55/3.5 micro D700
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527129020.1.jpg
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527129020.1.jpg
May 24, 2018 at 07:41 PM
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Couple more shots this evening
D850 and 50 f/1.2 AIS @f/1.2
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May 25, 2018 at 02:19 AM
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Shots this evening of my ever reliable model
D850 and 50 f/1.2 AIS @ f/1.2 SB 5000's
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May 25, 2018 at 02:58 AM
p.56 #13The Nikon FX Image Thread
Charles,
50/1.2 really shines in your hand. Great sets. Flower shot is gorgeous with the silky blur and deep saturated color, and focus point is right where my eyes want to go.
Luka
50/1.2 really shines in your hand. Great sets. Flower shot is gorgeous with the silky blur and deep saturated color, and focus point is right where my eyes want to go.
Luka
May 25, 2018 at 06:05 AM
p.56 #14The Nikon FX Image Thread
@charles.K Nice grab with the 50/1.2 Ai-S! Looks impressive; very sharp wide open. The poor man's Noct if you will
Took the Milvus 85/1.4 out for a spin yesterday at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. I like this lens
Took the Milvus 85/1.4 out for a spin yesterday at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. I like this lens
May 25, 2018 at 03:08 PM
p.56 #15The Nikon FX Image Thread
akul wrote:
Charles,
50/1.2 really shines in your hand. Great sets. Flower shot is gorgeous with the silky blur and deep saturated color, and focus point is right where my eyes want to go.
Luka
Thank you for the kind words Luka Love the lighting in your shot! Having come from an era of Fujichrome film, I really appreciate the strong emphasis of light and darks.
The more time I spend with this lens the more I love it. I noted that Matt Granger has this lens in his array of favorites. Personally I would love the 58 f/1.2 AIS but it is up there in pricing with the M 50 Nocti f/1.0
Ayas, thank you! Very nice capture The M 50 Noct f/1.0 and 75 Lux were my all time Mandler favorites. I personally feel the 58G is a superb lens and very closely emulates the 50 Nocti f/1.0. The think the frustration of the 58G is that it is a speciality lens no different than the M 50 Nocti f/1.0 and you really have to understand the lens. It is not so simple that you put the 58G, calibrate it and then expect the lens to perform. With fast lenses regardless of type, it is the photographer that has to perform. He must understand how to calibrate it, the lenses strengths, lighting, composition and then when to use it. Personally the more time I am spending with the 50 f/1.2 AIS the more I love this lens. It is very different again and by f/2.0 this lens is sharp even on the D850!
Charles,
50/1.2 really shines in your hand. Great sets. Flower shot is gorgeous with the silky blur and deep saturated color, and focus point is right where my eyes want to go.
Luka
Thank you for the kind words Luka
Love the lighting in your shot! Having come from an era of Fujichrome film, I really appreciate the strong emphasis of light and darks.The more time I spend with this lens the more I love it. I noted that Matt Granger has this lens in his array of favorites. Personally I would love the 58 f/1.2 AIS but it is up there in pricing with the M 50 Nocti f/1.0
Ayas, thank you! Very nice capture
The M 50 Noct f/1.0 and 75 Lux were my all time Mandler favorites. I personally feel the 58G is a superb lens and very closely emulates the 50 Nocti f/1.0. The think the frustration of the 58G is that it is a speciality lens no different than the M 50 Nocti f/1.0 and you really have to understand the lens. It is not so simple that you put the 58G, calibrate it and then expect the lens to perform. With fast lenses regardless of type, it is the photographer that has to perform. He must understand how to calibrate it, the lenses strengths, lighting, composition and then when to use it. Personally the more time I am spending with the 50 f/1.2 AIS the more I love this lens. It is very different again and by f/2.0 this lens is sharp even on the D850!May 25, 2018 at 04:42 PM
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This morning quick comparison shots with the 50 f/1.2 AIS and 50 Art both at f/5.6 with the D850
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May 25, 2018 at 08:19 PM
p.56 #17The Nikon FX Image Thread
Charles
Beautiful place ! At 5.6, they are both very sharp. The lighting on the first one is superb, which gives more edge to the image.
3.5/55 micro, D700
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527212305.0.jpg
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527212305.1.jpg
Beautiful place ! At 5.6, they are both very sharp. The lighting on the first one is superb, which gives more edge to the image.
3.5/55 micro, D700
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527212305.0.jpg
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1100/U1100.1527212305.1.jpg
May 25, 2018 at 08:41 PM
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Luka, thank you Very nice street shots!
The shots are looking towards the hinterland this morning as the rain storms were passing through and explains the different lighting. The 50 Art is sharper but the 50 f/1.2 AIS is surprisingly sharp too
Very nice street shots!The shots are looking towards the hinterland this morning as the rain storms were passing through and explains the different lighting. The 50 Art is sharper but the 50 f/1.2 AIS is surprisingly sharp too
May 25, 2018 at 09:12 PM
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D850 and 50 f/1.2 AIS this afternoon. All @ f/1.2. Still learning how to use this lens!
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May 26, 2018 at 12:17 AM
p.56 #20The Nikon FX Image Thread
@charles.K Nice shots and comparison of the 50/1.2 Ai-S with the 50 Art. The lighting played a role here but the Nikkor shot looks better with more of a 3D feel. Seems like a good copy, plus you got your focusing down which is the hardest part about using f/1.2 lenses.
It seems like Mandler lenses are your benchmark. I imagine it's difficult for lenses to stand up to that. It's impressive the 58/1.4G compares favorably, makes me respect and appreciate it more. It's a specialty lens and demands a lot from the shooter. I've yet to learn how to use it properly.
With that being said, here's another shot from the Conservatory that didn't take much effort for it to render so nicely.
P.S. I bought this copy from @Elijah who if you ever looked at The 58mm F/1.4G Thread really showed what it can do. I'll try my best to do the same
It seems like Mandler lenses are your benchmark. I imagine it's difficult for lenses to stand up to that. It's impressive the 58/1.4G compares favorably, makes me respect and appreciate it more. It's a specialty lens and demands a lot from the shooter. I've yet to learn how to use it properly.
With that being said, here's another shot from the Conservatory that didn't take much effort for it to render so nicely.
P.S. I bought this copy from @Elijah who if you ever looked at The 58mm F/1.4G Thread really showed what it can do. I'll try my best to do the same
May 26, 2018 at 05:44 PM