dimitris Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 Nice photos. Is the vignetting added in the first couple?
dimitris Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 I have setup my own website lately if you guys are interested to take a peak. www.dimitriszervas.com
The Expanding Man Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 Very nice, Crappyjones. I have to ask what lens/es you used.
crappyjones123 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 Thank you The portrait was with the nikkor 85/1.8 and the others were with the sigma 35/1.4 art series.
crappyjones123 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 It has spoilt me. Nothing comes close in sharpness. Even at f1.4 it is disgustingly sharp. I got the nikkor 85/1.8 for a longer focal length and typically the focal length has the sharpest lenses but I have to stop it down to f4 to get anything usable which to me is a waste of money. I'm sending it back for a replacement to see if maybe I just got a bad copy but if the second one is poor as well I will likely wait for the sigma art version of 85mm. What I really want is their 135/1.8 so might just wait for that. I tried the 135/2 dc from nikon but wide open it was very soft without any dc.
The Expanding Man Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Trying out my new lens - a very old Elmarit 90mm. No adjustments in lightroom, other than to convert raw to jpeg: Both shot at f2.8.
dimitris Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 These are really nice. I find that using some of my old lenses on my digital camera has a different not too plasticky look.
roadtonowhere08 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Panoramic Ball, anyone? : http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/panono-panoramic-ball-camera I prefer to take my own (and no matter how convenient they are, I would not be caught dead taking pictures with a smartphone style camera anywhere I want to remember), but the idea is pretty cool. Just not $500 bucks cool. Those are some rather homely looking sample photos.
blessingx Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 I've been debating for the last week or so coming up with fun uses. Only $100 off expected MSRP though which makes the risk less interesting than some other Kickstarter/Indiegogo campaigns.
nikongod Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 With the trend towards "I never crop" I think the sphere camera will be quite popular. Indeed, it is the only obtainable camera that captures 360*x360* FOV. I wonder how it will work indoors or in "less than full sunlight" light.
Salt Peanuts Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) The new Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G to be priced at $599.95. $100-200 too much, IMO. Edited January 6, 2014 by Salt Peanuts
Cankin Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 New Sigma 50mm f1.4 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2014/01/06/sigma-announces-all-new-50mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-art-lens?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=news-list&utm_medium=text&ref=title_0_1
padam Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 I am sure it will be great optically (potential AF issues with the thin DOF), but it is neither going to be cheap nor being small and light, which is what a 50 should be - at least for my uses. I recently got an APO Lanthar 180mm which has the same weight but smaller than this I still haven't upgraded to a proper NEX with a viewfinder on it, so it is challenging to use (plus the focus turns the wrong way round which is very annoying, damn you Nikon!) but sharp as heck.
Salt Peanuts Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 I am sure it will be great optically (potential AF issues with the thin DOF), but it is neither going to be cheap nor being small and light, which is what a 50 should be - at least for my uses. I recently got an APO Lanthar 180mm which has the same weight but smaller than this I still haven't upgraded to a proper NEX with a viewfinder on it, so it is challenging to use (plus the focus turns the wrong way round which is very annoying, damn you Nikon!) but sharp as heck. The new Sigma 50/1.4 is actually bit lighter than their previous 50/1.4, though it is bit longer. I'm guessing the pricing will stay the same ($500), which is in the same range as Nikon 50/1.4, though decent chunk more pricey than Canon 50/1.4, at least until Canon introduces 50/1.4 IS. Speaking of 180mm, Nikon 180/2.8D is the next lens I want to try/get.
nikongod Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 Speaking of 180mm, Nikon 180/2.8D is the next lens I want to try/get. DO. IT! It is a very under appreciated lens. Such Bokeh! Please ignore clipped ear
padam Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) The new Sigma 50/1.4 is actually bit lighter than their previous 50/1.4, though it is bit longer. I'm guessing the pricing will stay the same ($500), which is in the same range as Nikon 50/1.4, though decent chunk more pricey than Canon 50/1.4, at least until Canon introduces 50/1.4 IS. Speaking of 180mm, Nikon 180/2.8D is the next lens I want to try/get. There are much more elements and also more exotic glass in the new one so I think it will be more expensive to manufacture so close to the 35/1.4 in price. Like most of the brands in the car industry, they are trying to go more upmarket. The best performing m43 lens the 75/1.8 is also designed by Sigma but it ain't no bargain. Edited January 7, 2014 by padam
Salt Peanuts Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 DO. IT! It is a very under appreciated lens. Such Bokeh! Please ignore clipped ear Don't tempt me. I really should get rid of the couple of lenses I haven't been using first, though.
crappyjones123 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 Holy crap... DO. IT! It is a very under appreciated lens. Such Bokeh! Please ignore clipped ear
shellylh Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Hmm, the Op/Tech sounds like it might be nice when using a quick release plate.
Salt Peanuts Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) I've got both as well and I prefer BlackRapid for one reason - their sliding locking buckles. BlackRapid has locking buckles on the strap that prevents camera from sliding up/down the strap - this comes in handy when you need to bend over with both hands free (something I often have to when I'm chasing around my daughter while carrying my camera). One thing to note is I have one of their Sport models with an underarm strap so I don't have a problem with the shoulder strap not staying in place. I still prefer just using a wrist strap, though, and generally avoids using shoulder straps/slings altogether if I can help it. Edited January 9, 2014 by Salt Peanuts
nikongod Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 (Ari's died due to temp!), NOOOOOOOOOOO!
MexicanDragon Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Can you not just offload via USB? It may be slower, but it'd be faster than waiting on a new reader, no? **BRENT**
nikongod Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 I gotta reply to like a zilion PMs sorry. Can you not just offload via USB? It may be slower, but it'd be faster than waiting on a new reader, no? **BRENT** Since even the great and wise company Nikon has to do one stupid thing in their existence the D700 will not upload from the camera*. The L-plate will also need to be loosened to slide over and access the port. Less of an issue, but still. * It MAY work with proprietary Nikon software, but has never worked in Linux. The D200/300 both said "durrrr, I'm just an external hard drive" and hook up to anything perfectly. Because nobody ever leaves their CF card reader home.... Fuckers.
MexicanDragon Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/28753134 I think this may work for reks. **BRENT**
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