mp356 wrote:
OffTrail, nice image with the 75-150.
Both the 85 f2 and the 75-150 f3.5 are great lenses! They always fight for space in my lightweight kit. Usually the decider is the 85 for super compact and lightweight and the 75-150 for versatility. You can't go wrong with either. Also I find the 4T closeup lens works very nice on the 75-150.
Scott
Thanks! The 85's size definitely makes it a winner when space is at a premium. In my case, it's actually balance that's at a premium as my plan was to pair with the 35 f/2.8 Ai'd on the F3. The F3 lives on a rope strap, so the physically longer lenses just don't balance right. Looking forward to picking up another copy at some point.
And thanks for the tip on the 4T, I'll have to check that out.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Okay I have to ask… I thought the 85/2 was poorly regarded and most wanted the AI’d 85/1.8? What’s I miss?
The 85mm f/2 is quite weak at f/2, very low contrast, the 85mm f/1.8 at f/1.8 is better; maybe this is the reason it's poorly regarded, in the film era you could not easily increase contrast in PP.
Buti it sharpen up quickly and at f/2.8 it is about the same.
If you look at the corners the f/2 version is better from f/4 and at f/5.6 it is perfect (excellent lens for landscape pictures in my opinion), the f/1.8 never reach the same sharpness.
I like it very much because f/2.8 is more than enough for me, and it is very light and small, nice lens for traveling.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Okay I have to ask… I thought the 85/2 was poorly regarded and most wanted the AI’d 85/1.8? What’s I miss?
On another note, rather like the K mount 28/2 close up…
I just wanted the smallest 85 Nikon had.
I knew it had a less than stellar reputation, but I can't complain. It's not a lens I plan to use at f/2 that often anyway, it'd be for more compressed compositions and stopped down on film. Basically, I'm super pleased with my Leica 90 f/2.8 for that kind of thing, and the 85 seems like a good solution for my SLR's. It's between a 50/55 that can still feel a bit too wide to be worth carrying with a 35, or the 100 Series E which can feel a bit long.
serge07 wrote:
Roberto, your copy of the 85/2 is certainly sharp. Great scenery, the boat at left seems larger than the majority of the historical buildings.
Glen, great to see you photography of classic automobiles.
Hi Serge - that "duck" is an Egyptian Goose and they are Africa's equivalent o Canada Geese. Huge flocks and a real pest - only good news is that their droppings are smaller
rolubich wrote:
The 85mm f/2 is quite weak at f/2, very low contrast, the 85mm f/1.8 at f/1.8 is better; maybe this is the reason it's poorly regarded, in the film era you could not easily increase contrast in PP.
Buti it sharpen up quickly and at f/2.8 it is about the same.
If you look at the corners the f/2 version is better from f/4 and at f/5.6 it is perfect (excellent lens for landscape pictures in my opinion), the f/1.8 never reach the same sharpness.
I like it very much because f/2.8 is more than enough for me, and it is very light and small, nice lens for traveling.
Our camera club has a bi-monthly set subject - this month it is "Shades of White" !!!
I'm not a great fan of contrived images but decided to try a capture using the 80-200 f4 and some flash.
This is more of a "have to do" image than an inspired choice but I'm sharing FWIW
Such a classic film camera combo.
Back in the day when I was shooting film with my Pentax Spotmatic I shot Panatomic X, and Plus X but my go to film was always Tri X
Oosty wrote:
Hi Serge - that "duck" is an Egyptian Goose and they are Africa's equivalent o Canada Geese. Huge flocks and a real pest - only good news is that their droppings are smaller
Peter, thanks for the information.
After a bit of reading, it makes sense that my first encounter with the Egyptian Goose was in St. James Park, London. This was the first time to spot one in Italy.
‘Monthly Subject’ is an interesting idea for the NMFG thread…
Oosty wrote:
Our camera club has a bi-monthly set subject - this month it is "Shades of White" !!!
I'm not a great fan of contrived images but decided to try a capture using the 80-200 f4 and some flash.
This is more of a "have to do" image than an inspired choice but I'm sharing FWIW
AdaptedLenses wrote:
‘Monthly Subject’ is an interesting idea for the NMFG thread…
Matt,
Fred does have Monthly and Weekly "Assignment" forums - You just need to shoot the topic within the allotted time period. It's a good way to get out and use your gear. You could participate (again), the rules are easy (800 pixels on the longest axis) and the time period.
Jim
