With this lucky accidental find I have entered Nikkor heaven, my right eye is healing nicely too, we will have a good time.
Glad to hear your eye is healing well. As for having "entered Nikkor heaven," just make sure that is only Nikkor heaven and that you stay firmly situated here on earth.
I always look forward to your contributions to this thread.
HCE HCE wrote:
Well, thank you Raphael, this was taken with my usual 24mm f/3.5 PC-E. The scene is Sarasota Florida.
The unsullied version is attached, the vintage look was applied with plenty of negative radial clarity and negative exposure, a saturation boost and then 20% radial and zoom blurs applied with just enough opacity to stop short of overdoing it.
Had me fooled, thought you used an early Nikon F lens!
Ballard wrote:
Glad to hear your eye is healing well. As for having "entered Nikkor heaven," just make sure that is only Nikkor heaven and that you stay firmly situated here on earth.
I always look forward to your contributions to this thread.
Thank you Ken. You are right. Entered heaven on earth, when I enter real heaven will make sure my family knows exactly what is on all those lens cases and that the equipment ends in good hands. I also look forward to your contributions. Most others here, including you, are much better at composition and find more interesting subjects than I; and this is OK.
Love that Elmer Jeep, Glen. Did not know such a thing existed.
Great gentle Df colors, Siphiwe.
Congrats on that 500 Laura. Let's see some more! Handheld, very impressive.
Scott, I prefer the B&W version for this image.
Agree with showcasing the character of these MF lenses. I've started to dial back on my usual processing and to try to capture some of these qualities, and the aberrations wide open are a part of them at time, depending on the shot.
Have yet to watch the video, but that's cool about the video, Colin.
pbraymond wrote:
Was really excited to see this on a walk the other day. Then when I looked it up, of course, it was considered "invasive". Autmn Olive with the 85mm f2.0 AI.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Last week I gave the old 24/2.8 NC another spin on the D610 IR.
Jets, heading into Heathrow or Gatwick airports, split the rippled clouds like a hot knife thru butter but by the time I ran into the house to get a camera the effect had dispersed somewhat.
That's an interested effect, I don't remember ever seeing anything like that. The IR really highlights it. Thanks for taking the time to capture and share it.
I've not seen this ancient site by Bjørn Rørslett mentioned lately but I have found it a most reliable source of lens reviews: http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html
With rare exceptions his findings agree with my experience, like his assessment of the 24mm f/2.
He is not pleased with the forum favorite 55mm f/1.2, but at least he gives his reasons.
On a personal note, I'd use caution when buying a 180mm f/2.8, the early versions I tried have all been horrible fuzzy low contrast performers.
Jim - I'm not a fan of IR but you certainly do a great job with your tonalities avoiding harshness.
I like the consistency of your images, Regina. One of a few that I don't have to see the name to know whose picture it is. Not much of a sea/ocean person but it sure makes for wonderful backdrops.
SiMuMe wrote:
I like the consistency of your images, Regina. One of a few that I don't have to see the name to know whose picture it is. Not much of a sea/ocean person but it sure makes for wonderful backdrops.
Just missed a 180mm locally. Must be only the second time I have seen one for sale in three years. The first one was pristine, but with a pristine price too. Back then I had the AF-D and thought no ways. This one just went too quick. Now there are two 50-300 f/4.5, one ED, one Auto. ED is a bit beat up, auto's been converted to AI. Decisions.
