I am on my way to a local camera store where they have a used but pristine 85 mm F/1.4 manual focus AIS lens. For those of you on this forum that have used or have that particular lens, what do you think about it? How well does it work on a Nikon D810? Do you feel a sharp enough for portrait work etc.?
Todd wrote:
I am on my way to a local camera store where they have a used but pristine 85 mm F/1.4 manual focus AIS lens. For those of you on this forum that have used or have that particular lens, what do you think about it? How well does it work on a Nikon D810? Do you feel a sharp enough for portrait work etc.?
Todd, I found it to be "superb." Check in with Reagan. He bought my copy when I sold it, and, as you can see is a helluva good photog
anthonysemone wrote:
Todd, I found it to be "superb." Check in with Reagan. He bought my copy when I sold it, and, as you can see is a helluva good photog
Tony
Where have you been?
When did you move to "Filthadelphia"
Reagan
Wonder how many others might show up this week
Maybe even Curtis will make an appearance
Todd wrote:
I am on my way to a local camera store where they have a used but pristine 85 mm F/1.4 manual focus AIS lens. For those of you on this forum that have used or have that particular lens, what do you think about it? How well does it work on a Nikon D810? Do you feel a sharp enough for portrait work etc.?
Todd - outstanding lens and is great on the D810 (used it a lot before I sold my 810, now using it on my Df and adapted to my X-T2).
I do recommend picking up a HN-20 hood and use it. Those are still available new and easy to find used. Helps with contrast and flare as well as protect that big hunk of glass
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback regarding the Nikon 85mm f/1.4 Ai-s model. I took a look at it this afternoon and it sure was nice and clean. The deal breaker for me was a few scratches on the front element, that was disappointing. The lens wasn't cleaned before put on display and I saw the scratchs after cleaning. I tested it a lot, both green dot AF and live view. It was nice, but near as nice as my Sigma 85 1.4 Art. I merely wanted the the lens for collection and nostalgia purposes. But I wanted it to be close to perfect. In the end, I passed on it. Couldn't get past the scratches. I have the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E and Sigma 135mm Art, so those are my favorite, but I'll keep looking for a nice, near mint 85mm ai-s.
I haven't had time this week to process any photos for posting, but I sure have been enjoying the photos posted by others recently! Colin, that "lost garden" you found (see what I did there? ) makes a stunning IR shot, perhaps largely due to your excellent composition. Peter from Knysna, your monochrome church photo is also very nicely rendered.
The main reason I am posting today is to let you guys know that I now identify as "lens-gender." With some guidance from a fellow lens-gender member of the MFNG community, I have become the proud and extremely happy owner of a shiny new Fuji X-T2.
When I set out to add a Fuji to my stable of gear, I figured it would take a back seat to my D800E and be used only for a few specific functions. But after taking it out on a hike this evening to a local waterfall, this X-T2 has me smitten! My five-year affair with the D800E is under serious threat! The X-T2 is just a joy to use; it's lightweight, even with the vertical grip; it fits my hand so well that it feels like an extension of it; and it gets along extremely well with my MFNG, especially with the focus peaking. And to top it all off, it looks totally retro-sexy with its various knobs and dials! I have a focal reducer coming in the mail, so the Nikkors will soon regain something very close to their proper angle of view.
So if you hear reports of a person-shaped UFO over Vancouver Island, that'll be me, floating on air!
Had to take the 20mm f2.8 out and decided on a 1 hour drive to the mountains for some night sky shot. Came back with a couple. Here is the first one I have processed.
) makes a stunning IR shot, perhaps largely due to your excellent composition. Peter from Knysna, your monochrome church photo is also very nicely rendered.