[bossa]

The minimum focus on the DA*200 F2.8 is 120cm whereas the 70-200 VRII is at 140cm. That's quite a lot if you're trying to dissolve the background.

[itshimitis]

Finally got the 50 1.8 G today and took a few shots with it. A great inexpensive very sharp lens:

Nikon D800 50mm f/1.8 G at f/5.6 1/320 ISO 100




same settings




On my way up to the lake district. I should have a little time in Birmingham to pick up a 85mm f/1.8 D. they also have a 60mm micro, but suspect this is close to my 50mm

[nibutto]

AF-S 80-200 f/2.8
It lacks completely VR, but IMO is in the same IQ of the 70-200VRII without shrinking actual focal length as you get closer.

@200


@175

[itshimitis]

Some from last night including one with the new 85 f/1.8D

Nikon D800 Nikkor 85 1.8D at f/5.6 1/15 ISO 400 (on a tripod but wanted to catch the reflection of a car in the boat's side)




Salmon Mousse - a small boat resting on the shores of Windermere:

Nikkor 50 1.8G at f/8 1/20 ISO 100




Windermere sunset

Nikkor 14 - 24 at 24mm f/16 1/6 ISO 100

[apisto]

While shooting Pentax, one of my most relied upon lenses is the DA*50-135. There does not seem to be a suitible replacement in Nikon FF land. The Tokina 70-200/4 has been shown as a mock-up, but it is not something that should be counted upon until it is released and and in the hands of users. I could shoot a Sigma 50-150 or Tokina 50-135 in DX mode, but that defeats the purpose of shooting FF. Although the D800's 1.2x crop mode makes it somewhat more viable.

Have any of you Nikon FF shooters used a Nikon 70-210/4? Users seem to be pretty happy with the IQ, but find the autofucus to be unreliable with this lens.

Any other suggested substitutes for the 50-135?

[bossa]

While shooting Pentax, one of my most relied upon lenses is the DA*50-135. There does not seem to be a suitible replacement in Nikon FF land. The Tokina 70-200/4 has been shown as a mock-up, but it is not something that should be counted upon until it is released and and in the hands of users. I could shoot a Sigma 50-150 or Tokina 50-135 in DX mode, but that defeats the purpose of shooting FF. Although the D800's 1.2x crop mode makes it somewhat more viable.

Have any of you Nikon FF shooters used a Nikon 70-210/4? Users seem to be pretty happy with the IQ, but find the autofucus to be unreliable with this lens.

Any other suggested substitutes for the 50-135?

A 50-135 f/2.8 APS-C lens is basically a 75-203 f/4 lens on FF. I don't see the point (apart from size perhaps?) for wanting the slower lens (f/4) when a FF F/2.8 is equivalent to a f/1.8 APS-C lens. You really can see the difference in that DOF IMO.

[apisto]

A 50-135 f/2.8 APS-C lens is basically a 75-203 f/4 lens on FF. I don't see the point (apart from size perhaps?) for wanting the slower lens (f/4) when a FF F/2.8 is equivalent to a f/1.8 APS-C lens. You really can see the difference in that DOF IMO.

Yes, size is the reason I am seeking out such a lens. If I completely switch over to Nikon, a 70-200/2.8 is in my future. But there will also be times where I would choose to take a 70-200/4 instead, if available. For example on a long hike, or if I am chasing all 3 of my kids at the same time at the zoo, etc.

[Frogfish]

Any other suggested substitutes for the 50-135?

I bought the 80-200/2.8 D (not AF-S). It cost me just under US$1,000 used. Superb lens and takes a Kenko Pro 300 x1.4 TC beautifully. Very fast AF, no VR (never noticed I need it), smaller and not as heavy as the 70-200 lenses. Superb lens, it's the equivalent of your 50-135.

[apisto]

I bought the 80-200/2.8 D (not AF-S). It cost me just under US$1,000 used. Superb lens and takes a Kenko Pro 300 x1.4 TC beautifully. Very fast AF, no VR (never noticed I need it), smaller and not as heavy as the 70-200 lenses. Superb lens, it's the equivalent of your 50-135.

Thanks for the tip. I will look into this lens.

[itshimitis]

back in the Lake District giving the D800 a good work out. Got up fairly early as rain forecast for tomorrow

Nikon D800 Nikkor 14 - 24 at 14mm f/8 1/320 ISO 100




Wateredge Hotel in Morning

same camera/lens:

f/16 21mm 1/60 ISO 50




Viewing the hotel from its pier:

17mm f/16 1/25 ISO 50




View to North west from pier:

17mm f/16 1/30 ISO 50




Bog Lane a minor road from Clappersgate to Skelwith Fold:

16mm f/8 1/60 ISO 100 converted in Silver efex pro2




Time for tea (except for me it's time for a flat white and a bakewell slice):

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 at f/9 1/60 ISO 100

[Frogfish]

Those two pier shots are outstanding Itshimitis !

[itshimitis]

Those two pier shots are outstanding Itshimitis !

Thanks

Another two from the last few days,

Morning at Waterhead looking to the West

Nikon D800 Nikkor 14 - 24 at 15mm f/16 1/50 ISO 100




Sunset at the boathouse looking towards the Langdale Pikes

Nikkor 14 - 24 at 14mm f/16 1.6 secs ISO 50

[mark lj]

Rather like the mono. Excellent stuff. Some great scenes.

Thats a small piece of cake considering you were at Chesters by the River :-)

Get my D800 & 16-35 on Friday and there will be more D800 Lakes shots floating around this weekend :-)

[itshimitis]

Rather like the mono. Excellent stuff. Some great scenes.

Thats a small piece of cake considering you were at Chesters by the River :-)

Get my D800 & 16-35 on Friday and there will be more D800 Lakes shots floating around this weekend :-)

They run out of the brilliant meringue roulades in the mornings. Their wood fired oven pizzas are very good indeed. Hope the weather is better for you than it is today. Long range forecast says showers.

[mark lj]

Bloody awful today. Might do a waterfall wander tomorrow. Could be wild.

Their food & coffee are both excellent. I usually treat folk to a coffee and cake there if I'm doing a course/wander in the area.