Wow what an amazing three pages and glad to see the guys in Virginia had a swell time.
Colin what can I say … simply magnificent scenery and the beauty of Scotland never ceases to amaze.
Steve wonderful capture of the Alps and although I am NOT a foody the restaurant shots did look very tempting … particularly the blueberry and ice cream combo.
More and I promise maybe only one or two more sets from Boeing with the NOCT. An F4F Wildcat and an F4U Corsair
Love the lens conversation in and around Staunton.
Blessedly, I'm not shooting mirrorless so I can completely avoid those early/alternative versions of early Nikon lenses being talked about. What I did with the pre-AI lenses was criminal and I have no intention of repeating that. I've spent enough time in 12 Step rooms that I am NOW capable of acknowledging my powerlessness over some forms of commerce... as in buying more camera lenses.
I understand, of course, that shopping for new gear is one way to keep the juices flowing around a hobby... the latest and greatest will do it but so will the old exotics. Of course, I have great respect for folks like Samy and George who go adventuring in the ways they do. But in the same way I seem incapable of using a tripod, there are just some things that won't happen. Film is one and shooting with a camera that doesn't recognize the lens I'm mounting well enough to meter is another. Focus peaking may be great but until/unless Nikon develops a mirrorless camera that doesn't play games with old manual focus lenses, I'm staying put. I know the word... troglodyte... and for Reagan...
a person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned.
NNL. wrote:
What would you guys recommend for the 35mm focal length? Is the pre-AI 35mm f/2 any good?
It's my favorite Nikon lens (I assume you're talking about the Nikkor-O). I love the rendering and it is a very sharp lens. I generally use it stopped down to f/8 or 11, but it's still pretty darn good wide open.
spoupard wrote:
It's my favorite Nikon lens (I assume you're talking about the Nikkor-O). I love the rendering and it is a very sharp lens. I generally use it stopped down to f/8 or 11, but it's still pretty darn good wide open.
That's 2 in favor of the 35/2 O. I'd love to see some images.
CGrindahl wrote:
Love the lens conversation in and around Staunton.
Blessedly, I'm not shooting mirrorless so I can completely avoid those early/alternative versions of early Nikon lenses being talked about. What I did with the pre-AI lenses was criminal and I have no intention of repeating that. I've spent enough time in 12 Step rooms that I am NOW capable of acknowledging my powerlessness over some forms of commerce... as in buying more camera lenses.
I'd prefer to think of myself as discerning...
Curtis, there is an easier way to solve the problem, just buy them all! No withdrawal, no more wanting.. it really works!
I have travelled to France with two bags of lenses. One Mf, the other AF ..... so far hundreds of pix on MF, only about 30 on AF and only two of the five I have brought with me been used. 14-24mm and 200-500mm
The options on MF ar 15mm, 28mm, 50-135mm, 105mm Micro, TC-201, TC-14, of which all four lenses have been used, but the most used is that very versatile lens the 50-135mm Leighton lens
It's perhaps a sad reflection of having some gorgeous AF lenses, but not using them because I am such an old fashioned geezer ..... Though I have not used the F or F2 or F3 recently ..... must remedy that one day soon.
Currently in the Tour de France territory ....
Someone once sang what a difference a day makes .... 24 little hours ..... cloudless skies today !!
Steve
Nikon on Nikon always
Stokesey 2019
View on the way to Col du Glandon
Stokesey 2019
Some of the storm water perhaps
Stokesey 2019
Cyclist getting down to some lunch in garden chairs up high on the Glandon
