the solitaire wrote:
The range on this one was 100 yards. We used some SR-1C targets and had a bit of fun with an M1 Garand and 100 rounds of surplus 30.06 ammo. Got some nice close groupings with that, using the standard iron sights on the Garand.
Adjecsent to the left was a pistol range and to the right another shorter range. I would love to try the Garand on a longer range, but those are hard to find over here.
Great rifle, but HEAVY! I remember shooting one as a kid and I could barely lift it to my eye.
leighton w wrote:
Some like the 3.5 version better. But never ever owning one, I have always loved my 2.8 version. I think the bokeh really looks nice from it. Maybe Reagan can give you some pointers on letting things go.
leighton w wrote:
Some like the 3.5 version better. But never ever owning one, I have always loved my 2.8 version. I think the bokeh really looks nice from it. Maybe Reagan can give you some pointers on letting things go.
I did get rid of a number of my F mount lenses to fund the rangefinder stuff. But now picking and choosing which to let go will be much harder. But this last trip did show me how much I can get by with.
Very nice Mark and I completely agree with your comment on the 24mm. I used to have the 24-70mm AF and realized I shot wide with it most of the time so I sold it and just use the 24mm AIS. I see no difference with it at 24 and is much nicer to carry around just for that focal length.
Yesh, time to shine! Here to fill the void for farmer's market photos!
They're not common here in land scarce Singapore but there are local farms, and a small market scene.
I always look forward to Leighton's photos because I'm a huge fan of farmers' markets; I try to make my way to one wherever on my travels because they have an unbeatable uniqueness to them. From handmade tagliatelle in Denver and kombucha in Brissy, you never know what you're gonna find. And I coulda sworn he once mentioned awhile back that market regulations don't allow for meat of any sort... but recent photos have a butchery and also seafood.
So when my wife showed me their Facebook events page, I knew I had to go, regardless of weather (after days of sweltering heat, it poured and poured starting when I backed into the parking lot). And with a MF Nikon. 28/2.8 AIS.
gbohannon wrote:
I did get rid of a number of my F mount lenses to fund the rangefinder stuff. But now picking and choosing which to let go will be much harder. But this last trip did show me how much I can get by with.
G
Make three groups
The ones you want The ones you don't want and The ones your not sure of
Get rid of The ones you don't want and The ones your not sure of because they will be The ones you don't want next time
I do that with everything I have
Watch out Diane
gbohannon wrote:
I did get rid of a number of my F mount lenses to fund the rangefinder stuff. But now picking and choosing which to let go will be much harder. But this last trip did show me how much I can get by with.
G
I know what you mean. That's one reason I only have 3 Fuji lenses and 2 Nikkors.
Zichar wrote:
Yesh, time to shine! Here to fill the void for farmer's market photos!
They're not common here in land scarce Singapore but there are local farms, and a small market scene.
I always look forward to Leighton's photos because I'm a huge fan of farmers' markets; I try to make my way to one wherever on my travels because they have an unbeatable uniqueness to them. From handmade tagliatelle in Denver and kombucha in Brissy, you never know what you're gonna find. And I coulda sworn he once mentioned awhile back that market regulations don't allow for meat of any sort... but recent photos have a butchery and also seafood.
So when my wife showed me their Facebook events page, I knew I had to go, regardless of weather (after days of sweltering heat, it poured and poured starting when I backed into the parking lot). And with a MF Nikon. 28/2.8 AIS.
Always love market photos, especially from other countries. You're right, each mark is unique from any other, that's what makes them so great!
If you were referring to me about no meat, we can sell any meat that's been USDA inspected and frozen. We just can't sell meats hanging fresh in the open-air.
leighton w wrote:
Some like the 3.5 version better. But never ever owning one, I have always loved my 2.8 version. I think the bokeh really looks nice from it. Maybe Reagan can give you some pointers on letting things go.
In my case, I have found my 3.5 AI version has lower resolution than my 2.8 AI-S copy
By the way, Here's a listing for a really nice Nikkor-Fisheye 16/3.5 AI from German seller if someone in EU interested.
Steve S was in this neighborhood a few weeks ago - Rob Roy MacGregor country.
This is Rob Roy's final resting place at Balquidder near the head of Loch Voil, Scotland.
I had the 16mm 3.5 on the D80 IR and the 24mm NC 2.8 on the D610.
I had taken my father out for a Sunday drive and although photography was not the main agenda I had a plan to run a tripod-based color versus IR comparison at the graveyard. The rainy conditions put paid to a controlled comparison.
leighton w wrote:
How does this present itself in the image? Could you take an example of the same subject using both lenses?
I just love my 55 (thanks again Jack). Back when I had my old 55/2.8 and a 50/1.2, I would reach for the 55 more often than not.
I already gave the Micro 55/3.5 AI to my brother-in-law and he agreed with me on that. Will take some photos to compare again when he bring it with him to me.
gbohannon wrote:
I did get rid of a number of my F mount lenses to fund the rangefinder stuff. But now picking and choosing which to let go will be much harder. But this last trip did show me how much I can get by with.
G
I went to the opposite direction in 2006 get rid of all my Nikon RF collection at its peak time but still love the smoothest of all Nikon RF/SLR bodies from the S2 (chrome and black dial) advance level with uncluttered viewfinder. The S3 Millenium set and an early SP with cloth shutter both were just a shelf queen.
Thanks for the likes and comments on the last images. My wife and I both want to get a 2006 mini cooper S now :-)
We have a new farmers market nearby, and I went with the 50mm f1.2 ais for a look see. Thought it was wide open, but apparently I bumped the f-ring and shot everything at f 1.4. It appears I'm not steady enough for wide open fast lens shooting yet. My numbers (blood) are moving the right direction, but I'm months away from reaching whatever potential recovery that is possible.
So, we bought some herb plants (tyme and oregano) and a bunch of sunflowers to shoot in the studio. There was one bunch with a green center area instead of the more typical brown center variety.
I wish Nikon would do a firmware update to the D800 that beeped like the Canon 5D mkII does when it achieves focus. The green dot works, but the added beep would help me a lot.
James Markus wrote:
Thanks for the likes and comments on the last images. My wife and I both want to get a 2006 mini cooper S now :-)
We have a new farmers market nearby, and I went with the 50mm f1.2 ais for a look see. Thought it was wide open, but apparently I bumped the f-ring and shot everything at f 1.4. It appears I'm not steady enough for wide open fast lens shooting yet. My numbers (blood) are moving the right direction, but I'm months away from reaching whatever potential recovery that is possible.
