GroWeb wrote:
I am of two minds about this subject. On the one hand, there were really three reasons why I sold off all of my AF lenses, which were, a) that they were getting no use, b) that there was a fair bit of cash tied up in them, and 3) they created a visual distraction from the MF lenses that I was using and some confusion in my mind regarding the purpose of the camera bodies I had in my photo gear cupboard. This perspective is in keeping with what you have said, Ray and Leighton.
On the other hand, the fact that an MF lens has not received recent use does not on its own, for me, constitute enough of a reason to sell it. If I really like what the lens can do and intend to use it periodically, or if I otherwise foresee using it in some future circumstance, I tend to hang onto that lens. Now, I don't have such a huge number of lenses that there are very many that sit unused for a long time, nor are any of the ones I have worth many hundreds or thousands of dollars. If there were a whole lot of them cluttering my cupboard, it would likely lead to a degree of uncomfortable confusion. If I had a pile of money tied up in them, I would feel some pressure to either use them or sell them. But, as it is, the amount of curating I do with my humble collection is pretty limited. (I ended up withdrawing some of the lenses I recently listed in the B&S forum, because they were drawing insufficient interest at prices that were as low as I could afford to sell them at. I believe that I will eventually find them useful, and they are not causing clutter.)
For today's image post, here are a few photos in the visible spectrum, all taken at the Coombs classic car show with the 5.8 f/1.4 S....Show more →
What Leighton said, Glen. It's how I keep myself from buying too many lenses, I can see myself just pulling them out and mounting them on a body, and just playing with focusing. I need to do more than that. Absolutely no judgement on anyone collecting or keeping a large stash of lenses, because I'm just as guilty. I know everyone here just simply enjoys the lenses, which is why we are all here.
Ballard wrote:
A couple of shots of tricolor sage with the 55/1.2 SC that Curtis graciously sold to me some months back. First shot at f/1.2; second at 1.4. Loads of residual spherical aberration. As is common in fast normal lenses, OOF highlights have harsher edges wide open than stopped down even a little bit.
pbraymond wrote:
What Leighton said, Glen. It's how I keep myself from buying too many lenses, I can see myself just pulling them out and mounting them on a body, and just playing with focusing. I need to do more than that. Absolutely no judgement on anyone collecting or keeping a large stash of lenses, because I'm just as guilty. I know everyone here just simply enjoys the lenses, which is why we are all here.
Yes indeed, Ray; we are all here enjoying these lenses together. And there is an inspiring spectrum of styles of how we enjoy them, both as users and as owners or collectors. The variety makes for a rich community!
Here are a few more IR images from Coombs, all taken with the 24 f/2.8 NC on my Fuji X-T2.
This cat adopted us in 2010, after my next door neighbor (whom one of my sons nicknamed "uncle Fester") threw him out for digging house plants. Personally, I think the neighbors kids were suspect, because they were always digging in the dirt. Even though the evidence was merely circumstantial against Charlie (what we named him) - we gave into his persistent desire to live with us, and let him move in. 5DS-R with the Nikon 35mm f1.4 ais
Haven't had it printed yet Andy. I need to log in and order it though, stay tuned.
And other than tempting Alan, since he caused that 500 to fall in my cart... I've been good...
And yes I have an 85 f/1.4 AI-s as well as an 85mm f/1.4 AF-D....
I need to organize my house, it's a nightmare...
cadman342001 wrote:
Let's hope it stays that way Chris. Fingers crossed for Curtis and his teeth, Rafael and his eyes, Leighton and his liver etc etc etc !
On another note, just ordered a 135/2.0 AI (AI has a larger rotation for more accurate focusing, 270 degrees IIRC) and a 105/1.8 ais off ebay.
I thought I knew who to blame but that list suddenly got longer once Laura went on her spree !
(BTW - have you printed that pic of the church I took yet Laura? Inquiring minds etc.! Remember our deal, I sent you the file on condition that when you printed it posted a pic of it on your wall on here)
I have lots of lenses I don't use, I just like looking at them. Then selling them cos I don't use them/need the cash. Then buying them again. Then selling them again. etc. !
Silly really as I rarely use anything between 28mm and the 180ED. Maybe I'll use them on the GFX though ?
I would have bought an 85/1.4 but for the outrageous price of them too even though I have an 85/1.4 AF-S version
Ballard wrote:
PS6 may not be current, but I wouldn't call it "obsolete." I've been using using it for years, and it still does everything and more than I need. I don't doubt that the updates are "phenomenal." I just question whether I need them and could justify the expense. So far I have refused to capitulate to Adobe's subscription business model. BTW, I started using PS with v.2 and migrated to newer versions as the were introduced. If I can keep my present hardware functioning, I don't plan on moving to a newer version.
For what it's worth, I'm using CaptureOne v.12 for Z6 RAW conversion since LR6 doesn't support Z6 NEF files. For Df RAW files I use both LR6 or CaptureOne.
I'm not criticizing anybody else's choices. I've just found what works for me. ...Show more →
cadman342001 wrote:
Here in the 3rd World my provider had to refund me as they couldn't achieve the 20Mbps promised. Australia's NBN is a joke (the incoming government decided to downgrade the roll out from fibre to the door to fibre to the node, Leaving copper the rest of the way)
That doesn't even make sense why they would go to copper. I would think fiber cable would be cheaper than copper.
James Markus wrote:
I still get misty thinking about the weird tones of my 14.4 baud modem negotiating a connection with my ISP so I could talk via a MIRC channel to my lovely now wife in Hobart Tasmania on the other side of the planet in 1996. Then came 56k modems - talk about fast!
GroWeb wrote:
Yes indeed, Ray; we are all here enjoying these lenses together. And there is an inspiring spectrum of styles of how we enjoy them, both as users and as owners or collectors. The variety makes for a rich community!
Here are a few more IR images from Coombs, all taken with the 24 f/2.8 NC on my Fuji X-T2.
I love the perspective of the first image. It looks like you're walking into a 1930's used car lot.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Really? Didn't feel that heavy when I got it. The case is solid....
The one time I saw this lens in action the day was brutally hot and humid and we were on a tramp through the Florida swamp. A friend had this lens mounted on a monopod and this top heavy rig with mud and gators on the trail resulted in several near carrying disasters. I tried hefting it at a dry spot on the trail and was glad I was only had a 300mm on a sling!
GroWeb wrote:
Yes indeed, Ray; we are all here enjoying these lenses together. And there is an inspiring spectrum of styles of how we enjoy them, both as users and as owners or collectors. The variety makes for a rich community!
Here are a few more IR images from Coombs, all taken with the 24 f/2.8 NC on my Fuji X-T2.
I had a funny thought hit me on the way into work, an F3HP with a nice selection of Nikon MF would make a great fidget toy don't you think? I wonder if that could pass as a healthcare expense for mental health?
I went from 6Mbs using a wireless hotspot to 2Gbs upload and download when they installed fiber. It's unbelievably fast. We got rid of DirecTv (cable isn't available in my area) and now we stream everything. It's amazing how quickly you get used to the superfast speeds, though. My internet at work is much slower than at home and it drives me crazy!
I used it as well for the D850 raw files which were not supported by my Ps & Lr versions + the Win/mac thing. $10 a month is a bargain - compared to the thousands I spent since 1989 on almost every version of Ps released. I read that I can install this new one on 2-3 machines, but only use one at a time. For the second install I'm thinking Windows (my decades long preference), but the M2 TSMC/Apple designed CPU/GPU SOC has got me rethinking that.
Glen, I love the third photo. It has an almost chromed look - like something out of Twilight Zone.
GroWeb wrote:
Yes indeed, Ray; we are all here enjoying these lenses together. And there is an inspiring spectrum of styles of how we enjoy them, both as users and as owners or collectors. The variety makes for a rich community!
Here are a few more IR images from Coombs, all taken with the 24 f/2.8 NC on my Fuji X-T2.
spoupard wrote:
I went from 6Mbs using a wireless hotspot to 2Gbs upload and download when they installed fiber. It's unbelievably fast. We got rid of DirecTv (cable isn't available in my area) and now we stream everything. It's amazing how quickly you get used to the superfast speeds, though. My internet at work is much slower than at home and it drives me crazy!
Wow, 2Gbs up and down. 1gbs is the highest my provider offers.
pbraymond wrote:
The 180 does BIF, if only for the common Canada Goose. Need to figure out an effective way to mitigate the LoCA from the 180 when shooting over water. My efforts in LR only are not too successful.
Ray,
Have you tried the manual defringing sliders (purple/green) in the lens correction tool in LR?
