As you were Raphael. I like the lens even though it appears some Hollywood Marine must have cumshawed it either for his own personal use or took it directly to a pawn shop. Remember I have first dibs!
I've just picked up, locally, this MINT 15mm f/3.5 AI-S with all original accessories for USD 600:
can't wait to mount it on my D850 tomorrow for some architecture images...
I've just picked up, locally, this MINT 15mm f/3.5 AI-S with all original accessories for USD 600:
can't wait to mount it on my D850 tomorrow for some architecture images...
I've just picked up, locally, this MINT 15mm f/3.5 AI-S with all original accessories for USD 600:
can't wait to mount it on my D850 tomorrow for some architecture images...
The sun came out for the first time in a couple of weeks today, so I grabbed a camera and drove around town and took a few photos. Nothing special, but it sure felt good to shoot a little.
All photos taken using Fuji X-T2 and Nikkor 24mm f/2.8. I used the Zhongyi Lens Turbo II on a couple of photos, but not on others. Acros w/ red filter simulation almost SOOC. I made some minor tweaks and crops. I sure do love the look of the Acros simulation.
spoupard wrote:
The sun came out for the first time in a couple of weeks today, so I grabbed a camera and drove around town and took a few photos. Nothing special, but it sure felt good to shoot a little.
All photos taken using Fuji X-T2 and Nikkor 24mm f/2.8. I used the Zhongyi Lens Turbo II on a couple of photos, but not on others. Acros w/ red filter simulation almost SOOC. I made some minor tweaks and crops. I sure do love the look of the Acros simulation.
Since my photography journey is in doubt in going forward, I picked up a used D600 to stay in the game, but not out much. Should be here next week. Will be nice having more pixels to play with and a little less weight over the D700. I still have my little Fuji, for when I want something different. Anyone still use a D600 or D610? Any tips with the manual glass? Also looking for an AF zoom for family outings. Something that will cover 24-70mm ish. Doesn’t have to be a constant aperture if the output is good. Suggestions?
kwoodard wrote:
Since my photography journey is in doubt in going forward, I picked up a used D600 to stay in the game, but not out much. Should be here next week. Will be nice having more pixels to play with and a little less weight over the D700. I still have my little Fuji, for when I want something different. Anyone still use a D600 or D610? Any tips with the manual glass? Also looking for an AF zoom for family outings. Something that will cover 24-70mm ish. Doesn’t have to be a constant aperture if the output is good. Suggestions?
Get a good supply of sensor wet cleaning wipes and fluid. Not much difference between the D600 and D810 in my use, as long as AF isn't required (slow). Same number of MF lens presets.
kwoodard wrote:
Since my photography journey is in doubt in going forward, I picked up a used D600 to stay in the game, but not out much. Should be here next week. Will be nice having more pixels to play with and a little less weight over the D700. I still have my little Fuji, for when I want something different. Anyone still use a D600 or D610? Any tips with the manual glass? Also looking for an AF zoom for family outings. Something that will cover 24-70mm ish. Doesn’t have to be a constant aperture if the output is good. Suggestions?
Yup - the D610 is still my workhorse. The green focus dot works well enough for me.
I program a FN button for CPU lens selection via the CMD wheel.
For a general AF all-in-one solution I couple it with a 24-120 f/4 VR
As you have used both the Nikon Df and the Z, which is a better option for Manual lenses and why? Thanks in advance.
Venkat
Venkat,
Hard question that does not have a single answer. In my opinion it is two different shooting experiences and really comes down to your shooting style and where you get enjoyment in shooting. From a pure “get the shot” perspective I get more critical focus “keeper” shots with the Z6 over the Df no doubt about it. The focus peaking and 100% zoom in the EVF is almost can’t miss. Couple that with the in body stabilization with longer lenses and you have new life in those old MF lenses.
But from a user interface perspective, I feel the Df wins out. I loved the analog controls and optical viewfinder experience, especially after I added the split prism finder. The Df gave me the closest experience to my early shooting days with the manual lenses. But… to get that experience now, I can always shoot film in my old FM body. As Samy shows us on a regular basis, film is not dead
I also have my Leica M for true old school shooting.
Below is a short list of how I see things re: Df and Z6. I owned the Df from the first day it was released until late this past summer and took many many images with it.
This is my view, your requirements and preferences may be different.
Df Pluses over the Z6
Native F mount for the Nikkor manual focus lenses with aperture coupling. The Nikkor manual focus lenses look like they just belong on the Df vs having to use the FTZ adapter on the Z6
Aperture information is written to EXIF data
Optical viewfinder (EVF in Z6 is outstanding, but nothing beats optical from a user experience. But see Z6 pluses below )
Analog controls
Body style (but do like the Z grip better).
Z6 pluses over the Df
EVF focus peaking, ability to zoom in EVF (almost impossible to miss focus). But I still like optical viewfinders. See my conflict.
Image stabilization
Low light shooting (ISO sensitivity)
Resolution (Df - 16MP, Z6 - 24MP, Z7 - 45MP)
Grip
Tilt LCD screen
There are many other features that the Z has that the Df doesn’t, but here is the big one for me…
Flange distance - with a flange distance of only 16mm, there is hardly a lens made of any format that cannot be adapted to use on the Z and achieve total range of focus. I can use all the Nikkor Rangefinder and LTM lenses with full function on a “full frame” sensor. Plus the full range of other manufacturer lenses in M mount, M42, Exacta, etc…. Possibilities are almost endless. That was the tipping point for me. I know you can do this on other brand cameras, but Nikon was my choice. Also the quality of the native Z mount lenses are incredible and I can’t wait for future lenses.
But it really comes down to how YOU enjoy shooting and what you will be happy with. If I wasn’t fortunate enough to also have the Leica for going back to that slow and methodical process of shooting, I may have kept the Df and to be honest would be completely satisfied. I am not making a living shooting. But I do do a lot of projects for people and organizations in both stills and video. So the features of the Z outweighed the Df. Plus the sale of the Df provided the funds to purchase the Z6
Hope this provides a little of the information you were looking for.
kwoodard wrote:
Since my photography journey is in doubt in going forward, I picked up a used D600 to stay in the game, but not out much. Should be here next week. Will be nice having more pixels to play with and a little less weight over the D700. I still have my little Fuji, for when I want something different. Anyone still use a D600 or D610? Any tips with the manual glass? Also looking for an AF zoom for family outings. Something that will cover 24-70mm ish. Doesn’t have to be a constant aperture if the output is good. Suggestions?
Kevin, you could try an AF-D 28-105 for cheap. It is a terrific lens, with a nice closeup capability as well.
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