DeltaSigma wrote:
We have public footpaths, bridle-ways and by-ways.
Footpaths are narrow meant for walking only - but you do get cyclists using them. Sometimes dirt-bikes. Aargh.
Bridle-ways are for walkers, cyclists & equestrian. Generally wider than a footpath. Cyclists were permitted to use Bridle-ways a few decades ago.
By-ways are open season. Great for mountian biking, dirt bikes and 4x4s. Rough, non-tarmac terrain.
The UK is criss-crossed with these since most existed before roads were built.
Your You-Tubers will likely use all types.
Colin
I must be an Anglophile, I also love all the canals and the narrow boats.
Bridleways, horses in infrared, and some cool film shots, will have to come back and look at them when I have more time. Dean, made a note of the high tech lab box lid. I had not seen that before.
Absolutely loving some of these recent very atmospheric pix
As I said, I have been digitising some more old negs and slides (D810 + PB-6 + PS-6 + 55mm f2.8 micro + SB-700)
This popped up and as I converted it from neg to pos it sort of made me think of hiding in plain sight
A picture should not need to be explained. But my thought went along the lines of tussocks of grass and the fringe on the Highland cow (coo - for the Scottish among us)
I know .... twisted mind .... but as I get less young .... it sort of does that
Taken on Nikon F2A + 80-200mm f4.5 near Strome Castle on Loch Carron, Scotland about 30 years ago
A bit grainy on ISO400 (400ASA) Kodak Extar film
BTW .... got rid of the non Nikon lens ..... can't find a use for it, and it burned my hand
Recently got some Zeiss classic ZF.2 lenses and was thinking to expand my manual focus setup.
Are the Distagon 2/25 or maybe the Distagon 1.4/35 recommendable lenses? Are they better than Nikon AI-S alternatives?
Is the Voigtländer Nokton 58mm 1.4 SL II-S or the Color Skopar 28mm SL good lens?
Are Nikon’s AI-S super telephotos good by today standards. For example the 300mm 2.8 AI-S, 500mm 4.0 AI-P and 800mm 5.6 AI-S? And do they function well with Nikon TC’s?
Do AI-S lenses operate well with focus assistance and aperture priority? What limitations do they have compared to AI-P, ZF.2 and SL lenses?
What manual focus lens is recommendable in the 180-200mm range?
Igor Sotelo wrote:
Recently got some Zeiss classic ZF.2 lenses and was thinking to expand my manual focus setup.
Are the Distagon 2/25 or maybe the Distagon 1.4/35 recommendable lenses? Are they better than Nikon AI-S alternatives?
Is the Voigtländer Nokton 58mm 1.4 SL II-S or the Color Skopar 28mm SL good lens?
Are Nikon’s AI-S super telephotos good by today standards. For example the 300mm 2.8 AI-S, 500mm 4.0 AI-P and 800mm 5.6 AI-S? And do they function well with Nikon TC’s?
Do AI-S lenses operate well with focus assistance and aperture priority? What limitations do they have compared to AI-P, ZF.2 and SL lenses?
What manual focus lens is recommendable in the 180-200mm range?...Show more →
That is quite a range of questions, I have only used Nikon lenses my entire life so I can offer just a little information: Others will surely offer an opinion.
Don't know what today's standard is, but the long lenses you mention are all excellent, very satisfactory to use.The 400mm 3.5 and 800mm 5.6 are excellent with TCs.
The 180mm 2.8 ED AIS and the 200mm 2.0 ED ais are both outstanding.
It's been a rough month here, working window like mad, and touched any camera once the whole month Can't believe August is completely gone! Had a day off yesterday with plans to pick up a camera and go shoot something... phone rang at 6:45am asking me to come in and work, so no camera yesterday either.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(I'm almost afraid to ask for 2020 to be over though, we all thought last year was bad till 2020 came and said "Hold my beer!")
Igor Sotelo wrote:
Recently got some Zeiss classic ZF.2 lenses and was thinking to expand my manual focus setup.
Are the Distagon 2/25 or maybe the Distagon 1.4/35 recommendable lenses? Are they better than Nikon AI-S alternatives?
Is the Voigtländer Nokton 58mm 1.4 SL II-S or the Color Skopar 28mm SL good lens?
Are Nikon’s AI-S super telephotos good by today standards. For example the 300mm 2.8 AI-S, 500mm 4.0 AI-P and 800mm 5.6 AI-S? And do they function well with Nikon TC’s?
Do AI-S lenses operate well with focus assistance and aperture priority? What limitations do they have compared to AI-P, ZF.2 and SL lenses?
What manual focus lens is recommendable in the 180-200mm range?...Show more →
I happen to agree with Rafael
In addition the one great thing about all Nikon lenses that I have used. They all have the same colour balance, and in a set of pix you will not need to change the colour settings even if you use different lenses. That in my book is a great selling point.
I have used other manufacturers lenses and if you do anything like events or weddings etc you will have to try to balance the colours. So for me a no brainer - Nikon all the way.
The lenses you mention are indeed excellent lenses and sharp as you like, so no faulting Zeiss or Voigtlander on quality.
The long Nikons with TC's are excellent, though I have not been as long as 800mm - 600mm f4 being my longest. Then 500mm f4, 400mm f3.5, 300mm 2.8 and 200mm f2 ..... all perform excellently with Tc's. You will also see that from Rafael, he has vast experience with long stuff.
180mm - 200mm both are fantastic the 180mm f2.8 Ai-s is a great carry round lens and at very reasonable prices. The 200mm f2 (if you can afford such a beast) comparatively inexpensive compared to new price. This lens is a superb portrait lens, the separation and out of focus bokeh is beyond compare IMHO.
In addition the one great thing about all Nikon lenses that I have used. They all have the same colour balance, and in a set of pix you will not need to change the colour settings even if you use different lenses. That in my book is a great selling point.
I have used other manufacturers lenses and if you do anything like events or weddings etc you will have to try to balance the colours. So for me a no brainer - Nikon all the way.
The lenses you mention are indeed excellent lenses and sharp as you like, so no faulting Zeiss or Voigtlander on quality.
The long Nikons with TC's are excellent, though I have not been as long as 800mm - 600mm f4 being my longest. Then 500mm f4, 400mm f3.5, 300mm 2.8 and 200mm f2 ..... all perform excellently with Tc's. You will also see that from Rafael, he has vast experience with long stuff.
180mm - 200mm both are fantastic the 180mm f2.8 Ai-s is a great carry round lens and at very reasonable prices. The 200mm f2 (if you can afford such a beast) comparatively inexpensive compared to new price. This lens is a superb portrait lens, the separation and out of focus bokeh is beyond compare IMHO.
I wanted a macro/portrait hybrid lens for my Nikon DSLR’s, and the Makro Planar 2/100 ZF.2 seemed a logical choice, since I didn’t need 1:1 magnification. After using, I noted I like my Nikon and also Canon lenses a lot, but I love using those Zeiss classic lenses. A part from the optical excellence, built quality is excellent and the lens looks great too.
Based on that experience I was looking for a 50mm lens, more of artistic than sharp type and the three candidates were the Planar 1.4/50, the Nikon 50mm 1.2 AI-S and the Voigtländer Nokton 58mm 1.4 SL II-S. But the Nikon lacked AI-P functions of the other two lenses and has usually very critical reviews. Also, the Zeiss was easier to find and try.
Nikon built quality is be the best actually, but they stopped developing their manual focus lenses, having great optical designs in plastic lenses to cut weight and costs probably. I think they could have tweaked the 50mm 1.2 AI-S and some other manual focus lenses long time ago.
I think to go with Nikon for long telephoto lenses, though I feel the 200mm 2.0 AI-S is tremendously overpriced due to scarce offer, compared to the 300mm 2.8 AI-S. What I’m not sure if how focus assist works with AI-S lenses, otherwise the only option are the AI-P lenses and those are few (I think the 500mm 4.0 AI-P and the 45mm 2.8 AI-P, and some exotics that cost a lot).
It was easy to focus with microprisms and split screen in the past, on a modern DSLR that’s terrible without electronic assistance.
Igor Sotelo wrote:
Recently got some Zeiss classic ZF.2 lenses and was thinking to expand my manual focus setup.
Are the Distagon 2/25 or maybe the Distagon 1.4/35 recommendable lenses? Are they better than Nikon AI-S alternatives?
Is the Voigtländer Nokton 58mm 1.4 SL II-S or the Color Skopar 28mm SL good lens?
Are Nikon’s AI-S super telephotos good by today standards. For example the 300mm 2.8 AI-S, 500mm 4.0 AI-P and 800mm 5.6 AI-S? And do they function well with Nikon TC’s?
Do AI-S lenses operate well with focus assistance and aperture priority? What limitations do they have compared to AI-P, ZF.2 and SL lenses?
What manual focus lens is recommendable in the 180-200mm range?...Show more →
I generally prefer Zeiss lenses, even though I am very happy with many Nikon and Canon lenses.
I've owned the ZF.2 35/2, as well as two copies of the ZE 35/2, and never had a compelling need to investigate the f/1.4 version. I realized I would prefer AF on a fast 35mm, so bought a Canon 35/1.4L and find it works well for me.
I own the ZE version of the 25/2, having previously owned the ZF 25/2.8. The f/2 version is a tremendous lens, a huge upgrade over the 25/2.8.
I currently own only ZE versions of 18/3.5, 25/2, 28/2, 35/2, and 50/1.4. I've previously also owned the 21/2.8, but hated its vignetting creating a central hotspot even in smaller apertures.
I also own Zeiss Loxia lenses for Sony E mount. Their 21/2.8 is an amazing lens, far better (and incredibly smaller) than the ZE/ZF.2 version. The 25/2.4 is equally excellent, topping the ZE.ZF.2 25/2 by a noticeable amount. The 35/2 is a favorite of mine, but it has some who dislike it. The 50/2 is fine, but not class-leading, although it holds true to the "Zeiss look."
I love Zeiss color and contrast -- probably my favorite across brands.
Many newer Cosina Voigtlander lenses are excellent as well. I favor the 40/1.2 in E Mount, and have seen excellent results from others on the 21/1.4. Both are incredible and have most modern designs and coatings. Also have excellent color and contrast, slight different from Zeiss, but excellent nonetheless.
I also own and love the Nikon 180/2.8 ED IF AIS -- one of the top Nikon lenses I've used. I often adapt it for both Canon and Sony bodies. Regarding focusing AIS lenses: using a mirrorless body with EVF greatly improves the focusing experience. Magnified viewing at eye level is a huge advantage over the old wonky dots or arrows in normal DSLR viewfinder.
Nothing wrong with Nikon AF and AIS lenses, especially if you are staying strictly within the Nikon universe. I tend to wander, and enjoy using lenses on multiple brands as much as possible. I don't have any experience with the new Nikon Z lenses.
Can't believe August is completely gone! Had a day off yesterday with plans to pick up a camera and go shoot something... phone rang at 6:45am asking me to come in and work, so no camera yesterday either.
