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**dadipentak** · 08-24-2012, 01:18 PM

I'm with bickrs--both are stellar!

**Deimos** · 08-24-2012, 04:17 PM

Cheers guys!

Sage97 · 08-24-2012, 10:29 PM

These didn't turn out as I had hoped but I think I'm getting the gist.

43mm.

bossa · 08-24-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Sage97

These didn't turn out as I had hoped but I think I'm getting the gist.

43mm.

Surreal shot there. I like it.

Sage97 · 08-25-2012, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by bossa

Surreal shot there. I like it.

Thanks so much bossa. I'm learning from everyone here. I'll try to take some more pics later.

**Deimos** · 08-25-2012, 07:36 AM

I put the Raynox 150 on the hood of the FA43 for fun:

bossa · 08-26-2012, 03:40 AM

Very nice indeed Deimos.

**Deimos** · 08-26-2012, 07:43 AM

Cheers bossa.

________________

bit of a funny story I was out with a good buddy (who avidly shoots Canon) and his family. I think I sold his dad (who used to have a spotmatic) a k-5 hahaha

Everybody was super impressed by the build/size of the k-5 + 43 combo, and tellingly, I was the only person who brought my camera to the event. A guy who had just bought a D7000 + 35mm was especially enamoured by the k-5's size/weight and bemoaned the lack of wide primes for Nikon AF-S. My friends dad is likely at the camera store now buying his first DSLR a Pentax haha

Sage97 · 08-26-2012, 07:47 AM - **1 Like**

I especially like that red leaf.

My friends messaged me on Facebook too asking what camera I use as it takes great pics. I told them they should get on this forum to see what real greatness looks like.

I kinda like this lonely tree from the 43mm but I may have already posted this on here.

sanjeevdas · 08-26-2012, 10:28 AM

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Chaos_Realm · 08-26-2012, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by Sage97

My friends messaged me on Facebook too asking what camera I use as it takes great pics. I told them they should get on this forum to see what real greatness looks like.

I have had a few people ask me the same thing. I think the most important thing to tell people like this, is 80% of the photo is the photographer (ie composition, timing lighting) the remaining 20% is equiptment. A lot of (non photographer) people don't realise that you can get very decent results with a middle of the road point and shoot (depending on the scene of course). Obviously DSLR's have a few attributes that will set them apart from others namely sharpness, better low light performance and dynamic range. But if you are a poor photographer it won't matter what camera you use, you will still produce poor images.

I was very disapointed when I first started shooting with my SLR, Infact the P&S's were giving me better results.

bossa · 08-26-2012, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Deimos

Cheers bossa.

________________

bit of a funny story I was out with a good buddy (who avidly shoots Canon) and his family. I think I sold his dad (who used to have a spotmatic) a k-5 hahaha

Everybody was super impressed by the build/size of the k-5 + 43 combo, and tellingly, I was the only person who brought my camera to the event. A guy who had just bought a D7000 + 35mm was especially enamoured by the k-5's size/weight and bemoaned the lack of wide primes for Nikon AF-S. My friends dad is likely at the camera store now buying his first DSLR a Pentax haha

I have a Nikon 35/1.4G and a Zeiss 21/2.8 for my D800E and both of those lenses are incredible. I intend buying a Samyang 14/2.8 as that is a very nice lens too. Super-wides don't really need AF so it's no big deal that the Samyang and Zeiss are MF.

I originally intended buying the Samyang 35/1.4 but I figured (rightly) that the Nikkor 35/1.4G would end up being my standard lens and decided the AF was important for that purpose and FL. From my shots I'd say the Nikon 35/1.4G is as good or better than the 31LTD, especially wide open.

**Deimos** · 08-26-2012, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by bossa

I have a Nikon 35/1.4G and a Zeiss 21/2.8 for my D800E and both of those lenses are incredible. I intend buying a Samyang 14/2.8 as that is a very nice lens too. Super-wides don't really need AF so it's no big deal that the Samyang and Zeiss are MF.

I originally intended buying the Samyang 35/1.4 but I figured (rightly) that the Nikkor 35/1.4G would end up being my standard lens and decided the AF was important for that purpose and FL. From my shots I'd say the Nikon 35/1.4G is as good or better than the 31LTD, especially wide open.

He has the 35 1.8

bossa · 08-26-2012, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by Deimos

He has the 35 1.8

That's meant to be a very nice lens.

gtl · 08-26-2012, 11:19 PM

But the nikon 35mm f1.4 is much bigger and heavier no? That's my issue with f1.4 glass for dslrs

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08-24-2012, 01:18 PM	#4486
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	I'm with bickrs--both are stellar!

08-24-2012, 04:17 PM	#4487
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08-24-2012, 10:29 PM	#4488
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	These didn't turn out as I had hoped but I think I'm getting the gist. 43mm.

08-24-2012, 10:54 PM	#4489
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Sage97 These didn't turn out as I had hoped but I think I'm getting the gist. 43mm. Surreal shot there. I like it.

08-25-2012, 05:50 AM	#4490
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	Originally posted by bossa Surreal shot there. I like it. Thanks so much bossa. I'm learning from everyone here. I'll try to take some more pics later.

08-25-2012, 07:36 AM	#4491
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	I put the Raynox 150 on the hood of the FA43 for fun:

08-26-2012, 03:40 AM	#4492
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Very nice indeed Deimos.

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Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Cheers bossa. ________________ bit of a funny story I was out with a good buddy (who avidly shoots Canon) and his family. I think I sold his dad (who used to have a spotmatic) a k-5 hahaha Everybody was super impressed by the build/size of the k-5 + 43 combo, and tellingly, I was the only person who brought my camera to the event. A guy who had just bought a D7000 + 35mm was especially enamoured by the k-5's size/weight and bemoaned the lack of wide primes for Nikon AF-S. My friends dad is likely at the camera store now buying his first DSLR a Pentax haha

08-26-2012, 07:47 AM - 1 Like	#4494
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	I especially like that red leaf. My friends messaged me on Facebook too asking what camera I use as it takes great pics. I told them they should get on this forum to see what real greatness looks like. I kinda like this lonely tree from the 43mm but I may have already posted this on here.

08-26-2012, 10:03 PM	#4496
Chaos_Realm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by Sage97 My friends messaged me on Facebook too asking what camera I use as it takes great pics. I told them they should get on this forum to see what real greatness looks like. I have had a few people ask me the same thing. I think the most important thing to tell people like this, is 80% of the photo is the photographer (ie composition, timing lighting) the remaining 20% is equiptment. A lot of (non photographer) people don't realise that you can get very decent results with a middle of the road point and shoot (depending on the scene of course). Obviously DSLR's have a few attributes that will set them apart from others namely sharpness, better low light performance and dynamic range. But if you are a poor photographer it won't matter what camera you use, you will still produce poor images. I was very disapointed when I first started shooting with my SLR, Infact the P&S's were giving me better results.

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08-26-2012, 10:24 PM	#4497
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Deimos Cheers bossa. ________________ bit of a funny story I was out with a good buddy (who avidly shoots Canon) and his family. I think I sold his dad (who used to have a spotmatic) a k-5 hahaha Everybody was super impressed by the build/size of the k-5 + 43 combo, and tellingly, I was the only person who brought my camera to the event. A guy who had just bought a D7000 + 35mm was especially enamoured by the k-5's size/weight and bemoaned the lack of wide primes for Nikon AF-S. My friends dad is likely at the camera store now buying his first DSLR a Pentax haha I have a Nikon 35/1.4G and a Zeiss 21/2.8 for my D800E and both of those lenses are incredible. I intend buying a Samyang 14/2.8 as that is a very nice lens too. Super-wides don't really need AF so it's no big deal that the Samyang and Zeiss are MF. I originally intended buying the Samyang 35/1.4 but I figured (rightly) that the Nikkor 35/1.4G would end up being my standard lens and decided the AF was important for that purpose and FL. From my shots I'd say the Nikon 35/1.4G is as good or better than the 31LTD, especially wide open.

08-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#4498
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by bossa I have a Nikon 35/1.4G and a Zeiss 21/2.8 for my D800E and both of those lenses are incredible. I intend buying a Samyang 14/2.8 as that is a very nice lens too. Super-wides don't really need AF so it's no big deal that the Samyang and Zeiss are MF. I originally intended buying the Samyang 35/1.4 but I figured (rightly) that the Nikkor 35/1.4G would end up being my standard lens and decided the AF was important for that purpose and FL. From my shots I'd say the Nikon 35/1.4G is as good or better than the 31LTD, especially wide open. He has the 35 1.8

08-26-2012, 10:32 PM	#4499
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Deimos He has the 35 1.8 That's meant to be a very nice lens.

08-26-2012, 11:19 PM	#4500
gtl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 349	But the nikon 35mm f1.4 is much bigger and heavier no? That's my issue with f1.4 glass for dslrs