USS Elmo Zumwalt returned from a tour of the western Pacific ocean yesterday.
Please come with me as we follow her home through San Diego Bay, and celebrate her return.
Nikkor 35-200mm 3.5 ais, a lens I thought I would never use.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
The rain from Nicole finally stopped and made for some interesting skies. First two with the 28mm f/2.8, last with the 50mm f/1.2.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
The rain from Nicole finally stopped and made for some interesting skies. First two with the 28mm f/2.8, last with the 50mm f/1.2.
Very nice work on the tonality in these, Matt!
Joseph. wrote:
A couple with the Df and 55 1.2
I especially like the mood of your first shot, Joseph.
Here is my next grouping of infrared photos, taken at the Forbidden Plateau and brought to you by the 590nm-converted Fujifilm X-T2 with the 24 f/2.8 NC and the Mitakon Zhongyi Lens Turbo II focal reducer (which is permanently mounted on this camera to prevent sensor dust, due to the necessary removal of the automatic sensor cleaning mechanism during the IR conversion).
AdaptedLenses wrote:
The rain from Nicole finally stopped and made for some interesting skies. First two with the 28mm f/2.8, last with the 50mm f/1.2.
Very nice set, as well as the previous one. You have a great eye.
rafaelcasd wrote:
And for balance another one of mine left all geared up. 35mm was not wide enough but the 35-200mm sure handled the bright setting sun well.
That looks like an enjoyable birch lined path, Scott.
Another beautiful first time view of a mountain, Andy. Thanks for Mount Taranaki.
Glen, that last 24mm monochrome IT is a standout.
I think Ken uses the 35-200 quite a bit, and now I see Rafael mention first use. The 35-200 has always intrigued me for times when I don't want to change lenses (say shooting in snow or rain, or very cold conditions). In your experience (any anyone else on here for that matter) how does it compare to say the 50-135, or perhaps the first generation AI primes? (I have personal experience with the 50-135 / first generation AI primes to be able to relate).
pbraymond wrote:
That looks like an enjoyable birch lined path, Scott.
Another beautiful first time view of a mountain, Andy. Thanks for Mount Taranaki.
Glen, that last 24mm monochrome IT is a standout.
I think Ken uses the 35-200 quite a bit, and now I see Rafael mention first use. The 35-200 has always intrigued me for times when I don't want to change lenses (say shooting in snow or rain, or very cold conditions). In your experience (any anyone else on here for that matter) how does it compare to say the 50-135, or perhaps the first generation AI primes? (I have personal experience with the 50-135 / first generation AI primes to be able to relate).
I have owned this 35-200mm forever. My experience is that it can be an excellent lens but it can easily get misaligned. It was expensive when new. I only use it on a sunny day at f/8 or 11. Under those conditions I like what I get even tough one or the other edge may be a tad soft. Saves me from carrying the heavy 50-300 mm ED. A far superior lens. And is a bit wider for a 600ft ship pier side. . Find a cheap one and give it a try. At f/8 it competes with old primes at any focal length. IMHO. Actually, I am home with a cold. Let me test the lens at full aperture, all focal lengths, and macro. Will post results. Will test with Z6 as the D810 is harder to focus and this is not a critical high megapixel lens.
Barb and I had a cold but magical walk yesterday afternoon. As we were returning to the car we passed a tree with two mature bald eagles perched. Then a rainbow formed right before our eyes, and then a corn snow blizzard began. All in the space of just a few minutes. Barb got the rainbow shot with her cell phone (3-image stitch), and I got the eagles with the D7200 and the 180mm f2.8 AF linked due to non-MF
[]rafaelcasd wrote:
[]pbraymond wrote:
That looks like an enjoyable birch lined path, Scott.
Another beautiful first time view of a mountain, Andy. Thanks for Mount Taranaki.
Glen, that last 24mm monochrome IT is a standout.
I think Ken uses the 35-200 quite a bit, and now I see Rafael mention first use. The 35-200 has always intrigued me for times when I don't want to change lenses (say shooting in snow or rain, or very cold conditions). In your experience (any anyone else on here for that matter) how does it compare to say the 50-135, or perhaps the first generation AI primes? (I have personal experience with the 50-135 / first generation AI primes to be able to relate).
OK, here is a test of my 35-200mm 3.5 ais fully open, a casual test for casual users. You can see these at 100% on Flickr, form your own opinion.
My only comments: large central area very sharp and contrasty, extreme edges and corners soft, this goes away at f/8. 'macro' usable, goes to 1:4.
. Find a cheap one and give it a try. At f/8 it competes with old primes at any focal length. IMHO. Actually, I am home with a cold. Let me test the lens at full aperture, all focal lengths, and macro. Will post results. Will test with Z6 as the D810 is harder to focus and this is not a critical high megapixel lens. 
