Coltrane wrote:
Haven't posted here in quite a while as I haven't shot with my old Nikon lenses for a few years. Several of these were cross posted in the Fuji forum. After using my old Nikon 100mm 2.8 series E, I'm reminded what a wonderful, small, light, sharp lens this is.(not to mention inexpensive). Does anyone ever use this lens anymore? Also, one photo with the 24mm 2.8 ais.
While coming back to this forum and looking over recent pages, I'm saddened to read about the passing of Reagan. For years I've enjoyed his photos and his humor. My condolences to his family....Show more →
I have a 100mm Series E that I got very, very cheap because the aperture blades had become loose and no longer worked. I took the lens apart and fixed the aperture blade problem. I also gave it a good cleaning and lube. Once reassembled, it works like new and I really like it. It's just not a focal length that I use that often, so it doesn't get a great deal of use.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I took the 24/2.8 NC out for a spin on the D610 IR.
The mushy corner performance of the lens on the FX sensor reminds me why the 24mm sits at the back of the cupboard. Best reserved for DX.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Thanks Leighton. I do process my IRs to be contrasty. I usually chose whichever of LR's B&W presets gives the best contrast.
Today, my first day of not working, sees me with the high pressure washer blasting the patio. Messy job.
It gets an annual clean but now I can do such things at a more leisurely pace rather than trying to cram it all in over the weekend.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Thanks Leighton. I do process my IRs to be contrasty. I usually chose whichever of LR's B&W presets gives the best contrast.
Today, my first day of not working, sees me with the high pressure washer blasting the patio. Messy job.
It gets an annual clean but now I can do such things at a more leisurely pace rather than trying to cram it all in over the weekend.
Coltrane wrote:
Haven't posted here in quite a while as I haven't shot with my old Nikon lenses for a few years. Several of these were cross posted in the Fuji forum. After using my old Nikon 100mm 2.8 series E, I'm reminded what a wonderful, small, light, sharp lens this is.(not to mention inexpensive). Does anyone ever use this lens anymore? Also, one photo with the 24mm 2.8 ais.
While coming back to this forum and looking over recent pages, I'm saddened to read about the passing of Reagan. For years I've enjoyed his photos and his humor. My condolences to his family....Show more →
A grandkid murmuration (of sorts) occurred yesterday. If not for the TC-16A, I doubt anything would be in focus. D800 with the Nikkor 135mm f2.0 ai & the TC-16A
I do a lot of concert photography (mostly jazz and traditional music) and recently started bringing the Nikkor 85/1.4 Ai-S into the mix of lenses I use. It suits my style; here are a few from a concert last night. The last one was shot through a window, which is often the only way I can get good pictures of the drummer and bass player at this club. Usually I do those window shots at night, but could only stay for the first set last night and it wasn't yet dark out so the street reflections were stronger than usual....but I ended up liking the result.
bjhurley wrote:
I do a lot of concert photography (mostly jazz and traditional music) and recently started bringing the Nikkor 85/1.4 Ai-S into the mix of lenses I use. It suits my style; here are a few from a concert last night. The last one was shot through a window, which is often the only way I can get good pictures of the drummer and bass player at this club. Usually I do those window shots at night, but could only stay for the first set last night and it wasn't yet dark out so the street reflections were stronger than usual....but I ended up liking the result.
Love to see more event and concert photos here. Welcome to the most friendly thread on the internets! The 85 1.4 AIS is absolutely a well suited lens for this kind of shooting. Look forward to see more from your other lenses too!
bjhurley wrote:
I do a lot of concert photography (mostly jazz and traditional music) and recently started bringing the Nikkor 85/1.4 Ai-S into the mix of lenses I use. It suits my style; here are a few from a concert last night. The last one was shot through a window, which is often the only way I can get good pictures of the drummer and bass player at this club. Usually I do those window shots at night, but could only stay for the first set last night and it wasn't yet dark out so the street reflections were stronger than usual....but I ended up liking the result.
James Markus wrote:
A grandkid murmuration (of sorts) occurred yesterday. If not for the TC-16A, I doubt anything would be in focus. D800 with the Nikkor 135mm f2.0 ai & the TC-16A
saph wrote:
Love to see more event and concert photos here. Welcome to the most friendly thread on the internets! The 85 1.4 AIS is absolutely a well suited lens for this kind of shooting. Look forward to see more from your other lenses too!
Thanks so much for the welcome! Actually my workhorse lens for concerts for the past year or more is the original Nikkor PC 105/2.5 LTM, the Sonnar design, made in the mid 1950s. I managed to get one in great condition some years back and it is probably my most-used and most reliable lens for these events. Here are a few examples.
