I started this asventure Februery 25th, where I called dibs on the piece of realestate. So pretty much in the same ballpark.
We spent the first two nights in the new home. Without furniture and without pretty much anything. No internet either so I have a bit of a hard time arranging creature comforts. Have to do everything the old fashioned way. No mobile internet in the area either.
I spend most of my time on the road, picking up and delivering our things, and most of all, the animals.
Today I took a moment to decide on whether or not to bring the mirror. Looking into that, what looked back resembled a cro mag on LSD more then anything so I decided it is high time to buy a new mirror... And take time for a shave.
No time to take pictures, let alone post them.
Zichar wrote:
How long would it take to finalise the sale? It took me almost 3 months for me to sell off my property; the banks, the government, then our lawyers talking to the buyer's lawyers, phew.
Happened across this beauty, most likely Rafael quality since they rate it as EX. If I had the $$, it would be mine, but this is too nice to let it escape.
V1 + FT1 + Nikkor 200mm f/2 Ai EDIF + tripod; ISO 100, wide open at 1/1000s.
Some places at internet state we need to multiply f/ number with crop factor of sensor, so the 200/2 + V1 (2.7x) would be an equivalent to FX as a 540mm f/5.6; but for my eyes and experience, I suppose a 500/5.6 wide open never can get the bokeh above, at least under the same subject to background distances (?!)
Spring has finally come to western Montana - about 3 weeks behind schedule after quite a long winter.
The cottonwoods are only just leafing out, but not the willow bushes along the river. here is an "early" spring shot from the Flathead River with the National Bison Range and the Mission Mtns behind. Also, one from mid-Nov as a comparison.
It's always difficult to get a clear atmosphere at these times of year as there is a lot of burning going on - including slash piles from prior logging operations. In fact, right before sunset yesterday, a big bank of smoke moved in from the west obscuring the sun during "golden hour"
graytrekker wrote:
Spring has finally come to western Montana - about 3 weeks behind schedule after quite a long winter.
The cottonwoods are only just leafing out, but not the willow bushes along the river. here is an "early" spring shot from the Flathead River with the National Bison Range and the Mission Mtns behind. Also, one from mid-Nov as a comparison.
It's always difficult to get a clear atmosphere at these times of year as there is a lot of burning going on - including slash piles from prior logging operations. In fact, right before sunset yesterday, a big bank of smoke moved in from the west obscuring the sun during "golden hour"
Played around with the 105 2.5 at 1/25th and f16 to attempt to capture "Motion" for a club assignment. Some quite interesting results - The wake from a skiboat captured by panning
I have been following this thread on and off for about a year now. It is a great resource for Nikkor manual lenses. However, in that time I have not seen anything on the 35-200 f3.5-4.5 AIS zoom. Well, I am here to change that.
I got mine in the early 90s, along with my 24mm f2.0, just prior to an extended trip to Ecuador. I figured those two lenses on my Nikkormat FTN would cover my needs (I think I also took my 55mm f2.8 micro).
In looking at internet reviews, I was a little disappointed. This was amplified by the low resale value of this lens that I think originally went for over $700 new. In Bjorn's review he states "Opinions are highly divided on this 6X zoom design." and "On digital bodies this lens performs even better and I have used it with great success on my D1X. However, it didn't like D2X or vice versa." So it sounds like he was OK with it.
Fast forward to my entry into the full frame digital world last spring. Last spring I ended up getting a used Sony A7RII, but had no lens. I was interested in their 24-105, but there was a wait. I had a business trip to Sitka, so I picked up a cheap-o dumb adapter and took the 35-200 just to see what it would do. Below are 3 photos from that trip - none over 100mm I think (no exif data)
Doug I have been on the road and have used the 35-200 a lot. If you look at some of my previous posts you’ll see it paired up with the Df and Z6. While its not the sharpest lens in the drawer it’s sharp enough and gives great color rendition. I think it is truly a “jackknife.” I’ve used it while traveling and I’m pleased.
