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05/12/2005 07:35:57 PM · #1 |
this lens is very fun, and I promise to use it's razor thin DOF only for good - well I'll try, accidents do happen.
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05/12/2005 07:50:50 PM · #2 |
beautiful shots.
solid focus around the eyes
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05/12/2005 08:22:40 PM · #3 |
Great B&W. I really like the second one. i agree with maxj, great focus on the eyes.
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05/12/2005 09:54:43 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by digitalknight:
this lens is very fun, and I promise to use it's razor thin DOF only for good - well I'll try, accidents do happen.
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And what lens might that be?
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05/12/2005 10:01:00 PM · #5 |
| Very nice. Mine is on its way. Maybe tomorrow?... |
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05/12/2005 10:06:19 PM · #6 |
| It's still amazing to me that the 50mm at 1.8 usually has more dof than my 80-200 at 200 with 2.8. I can't imagine the dof of the 400L at 2.8! |
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05/14/2005 12:09:55 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
And what lens might that be? |
Sorry, it's a Nikkor 50mm 1.8 D - best hundred bucks I ever spent
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05/14/2005 03:18:47 AM · #8 |
| It is nice to see the 50mm shota. |
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05/14/2005 07:57:28 AM · #9 |
I'm mostly a Nikkor shooter (I have the 50 f1.8D also), but my mouth is watering for the new Sigma 30mm f1.4. I've been checking B&H's website every day since I heard about it.
DOF will probably not any less than the 50 f1.8, but talk about the ultimate low light carry round lens. |
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05/14/2005 08:10:59 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
I'm mostly a Nikkor shooter (I have the 50 f1.8D also), but my mouth is watering for the new Sigma 30mm f1.4. I've been checking B&H's website every day since I heard about it.
DOF will probably not any less than the 50 f1.8, but talk about the ultimate low light carry round lens. |
Sounds interesting. Got any idea how much it will sell for?
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05/14/2005 08:49:50 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
I'm mostly a Nikkor shooter (I have the 50 f1.8D also), but my mouth is watering for the new Sigma 30mm f1.4. I've been checking B&H's website every day since I heard about it.
DOF will probably not any less than the 50 f1.8, but talk about the ultimate low light carry round lens. |
Yummmm. Ditto on the "anyone know how much it'll sell for?" q... |
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05/14/2005 09:05:22 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by drewmedia:
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
I'm mostly a Nikkor shooter (I have the 50 f1.8D also), but my mouth is watering for the new Sigma 30mm f1.4. I've been checking B&H's website every day since I heard about it.
DOF will probably not any less than the 50 f1.8, but talk about the ultimate low light carry round lens. |
Yummmm. Ditto on the "anyone know how much it'll sell for?" q... |
You should also look at the Nikkor 28mm f1.4D. I own this lens and it is an amazing piece of glass. I also have the 85mm f1.4D, which is equally fast and just as impressive optically, although pushing the focal length longer compared to the width of the 28mm.
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05/14/2005 09:10:19 AM · #13 |
| D'oh... $449 @ Adorama (shipping May 2005) |
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05/14/2005 09:59:22 AM · #14 |
| digitalknight, was that $100 new? And where did you purchase it? |
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05/14/2005 10:39:03 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Morgan:
You should also look at the Nikkor 28mm f1.4D. I own this lens and it is an amazing piece of glass. I also have the 85mm f1.4D, which is equally fast and just as impressive optically, although pushing the focal length longer compared to the width of the 28mm. |
I've shot with the 28 1.8D (love the finish. I wish my 12-24 had it) and I own the older ai manual focus version of the 85 1.4D, but those, while word-class lenses, are also really large and heavy lenses.
I wish Nikon would update one of my favorite lenses of all time the 35 f1.4ais to an AF or a P version.
What I'm excited about besides the speed is it̢۪s really lightweight and size. A lens I could keep on a camera in the glove box or in a jacket pocket.
I was thinking about picking up a D50 and the 30 f1.4, but the lack of DOF preview and no compact flash support will probably spoil that deal.
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05/14/2005 10:56:42 AM · #16 |
very nice pictures, digitalknight! left you comments on both...
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05/17/2005 11:59:15 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by Judith Polakoff:
digitalknight, was that $100 new? And where did you purchase it? |
yep, brand new, and I got it at B&H //www.bhphotovideo.com/
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05/17/2005 02:06:52 PM · #18 |
My wife would like to thank you Doug (sarcasm)...as I just ordered one as a result of this post. Will have it by the weekend :o) |
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05/17/2005 04:31:11 PM · #19 |
i just got one myself but have barely used it. LOVE IT, though.
first shot with the 50mm 1.8
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05/17/2005 05:18:42 PM · #20 |
Thanks, Doug. I'm ordering one, too. :)
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05/17/2005 05:53:55 PM · #21 |
| Those are some awesome shots. I gotta get one of those lenses. |
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05/17/2005 06:11:15 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by drewmedia:
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
I'm mostly a Nikkor shooter (I have the 50 f1.8D also), but my mouth is watering for the new Sigma 30mm f1.4. I've been checking B&H's website every day since I heard about it.
DOF will probably not any less than the 50 f1.8, but talk about the ultimate low light carry round lens. |
Yummmm. Ditto on the "anyone know how much it'll sell for?" q... |
I've seen the 28mm F1.8 version of the Sigma for sale at //www.keh.com for $172 new. I buy all my used equiptment from there.
Message edited by author 2005-05-17 18:12:51.
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05/17/2005 06:47:42 PM · #23 |
| Finally got my 50mm 1.8 yesterday! I'm going to play with it tonight to see what I can come up with for an Apple entry... |
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05/17/2005 06:53:40 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by alansfreed:
Finally got my 50mm 1.8 yesterday! I'm going to play with it tonight to see what I can come up with for an Apple entry... |
You'll have to post some outtakes or other pictures with your new toy. |
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05/18/2005 11:44:57 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by rmtm333:
You'll have to post some outtakes or other pictures with your new toy. |
Here's one of some weeds I'm attempting to get rid of in my back yard :)
The DOF at 1.8 is indeed REALLY tight. It's nearly impossible to get anything in focus, especially with a slight breeze, wide open:
Message edited by author 2005-05-18 11:45:27. |
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