Some Full-frame shots & thoughts

**Porga** · 10-15-2013, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by mark lj

Like that Porga - nice bit of space and great tones.

Thank you, very much.

That place has a potential, but with longer lens 8this one was cropped a lot) and with better weather/light conditions.

mark lj · 10-15-2013, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

Great shot of the pooch, Mark!

Well, I've officially joined this club. See you all in a bit once my D800E arrives :-)

Looking forward to your images. What lens are you starting with?

v5planet · 10-15-2013, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Congrats

What glass at first?

Originally posted by bossa

Well done you won't regret the camera.

Originally posted by mark lj

Looking forward to your images. What lens are you starting with?

Thanks guys, I'm looking forward to shooting with it.

I'm starting out with the 16-35 for now, and then I'll think about other glass once I see how it all suits me. Also, waiting for the bank account to recover a bit -- time to start selling off some of the Pentax glass I don't use!

mark lj · 10-15-2013, 07:39 AM

The 16-35 is quite an unwieldy beast when you are used to the compact nature of the Pentax. I bought the wee 24mm 2.8D first and found it to be a great landscape lens at around f8. Brilliant value for money - great focal length on FF as well. Even bought the 24mm f1.4 I liked the focal length so much (and I'm coping okay on one kidney).

Nesster · 10-15-2013, 08:20 AM

I'm somewhat surprised how much I like the AF-D 24-120 lens on the D600

twilight_samurai · 10-15-2013, 10:51 AM

A random bicyclist near the top of Mount Seymour, Vancouver:

D700 + 85 f/1.4D @ f/2.5

tuco · 10-15-2013, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

I'm somewhat surprised how much I like the AF-D 24-120 lens on the D600

Not bad. That's a pretty compact zoom

twilight_samurai · 10-15-2013, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by bossa

Water:
D800E & Sigma 150 OS Macro

Neat photos bossa.. I can't really tell what's in the photos (I'm assuming water as per your description). It'd be interesting to see a non-macro shot pulled back to reveal the mystery and to add context.

bossa · 10-15-2013, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by twilight_samurai

Neat photos bossa.. I can't really tell what's in the photos (I'm assuming water as per your description). It'd be interesting to see a non-macro shot pulled back to reveal the mystery and to add context.

Thanks for commenting TS, I'm glad you found them interesting.

It was only a few drops of water sloshing around on a DVD in sunlight - the spectra are caused by the DVD.

I mounted the DVD data side up on my old Slik tripod and took a few shots from varying angles to try and make some abstract expressionist type images. I would have liked to have had someone helping out by pouring more water and vibrating the disc a bit but I was working alone.

I wanted to get some clouds reflected in the disc but DOF didn't extend that far whilst focusing about 2" from the front element of the lens. LOL But I'd like to explore a few more setups and to include more surroundings in the shots if possible.

In this image you can see part of my house and a tree but they aren't very clear. This image wasn't abstract enough anyway because you can see it's a pool of water on the edge of a disk and my idea was to try and capture the nature of the material rather than just take a picture of a drop of water.

Cheers
Steve

digitalCG · 10-16-2013, 05:33 AM

ISO 8000 snapshot, processed in DXO filmpack 3.

I thought that this might not end well....

...and it didn't.

v5planet · 10-16-2013, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by mark lj

The 16-35 is quite an unwieldy beast when you are used to the compact nature of the Pentax. I bought the wee 24mm 2.8D first and found it to be a great landscape lens at around f8. Brilliant value for money - great focal length on FF as well. Even bought the 24mm f1.4 I liked the focal length so much (and I'm coping okay on one kidney).

I had considered one of the fast 24s, particularly for wide angle narrow depth of field shots and night photography (the latter of which I do a fair amount nowadays). But I figured something with a bit more versatility would be a better entry point, and I've gotten used to using progressively larger lenses on my Pentax the past year, so it's the 16-35 for now. I've also been looking at the new 70-200/4, though frankly I don't know what my next purchase will be yet.

Usually when I'm in this thread I'm just admiring peoples' work and not noticing what gear was used, but I'm going to have to start observing what all are everyone's favorite lenses in Nikon-land to give myself some ideas. :-)

The only question is how the K-5 fits into this brave new world :-(

Wired · 10-17-2013, 08:24 PM

here are some Pentax lenses adapted onto the D800

P.S. there is a lot of softness created with the fotidox adapter.

tuco · 10-17-2013, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by Wired

here are some Pentax lenses adapted onto the D800
P.S. there is a lot of softness created with the fotidox adapter.

What lenses did you shoot? I've given thought to trying my Super Taks without infinity focus and just shoot things and people at closer focusing range if that would work at all.

bossa · 10-18-2013, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by Wired

here are some Pentax lenses adapted onto the D800

P.S. there is a lot of softness created with the fotidox adapter.

They look great on my 27" monitor. I might try one of those adapters.. cheers for uploading.

Wired · 10-18-2013, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by tuco

What lenses did you shoot? I've given thought to trying my Super Taks without infinity focus and just shoot things and people at closer focusing range if that would work at all.

First one was FA77 @ f8. Second was DA15 fully stopped down as there's no A-ring on the adapter.

I'd like to see if there is an adapter without the optical element to correct for infinity. I find that it does soften the images quite a bit.

10-15-2013, 11:11 PM	#4329
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by twilight_samurai Neat photos bossa.. I can't really tell what's in the photos (I'm assuming water as per your description). It'd be interesting to see a non-macro shot pulled back to reveal the mystery and to add context. Thanks for commenting TS, I'm glad you found them interesting. It was only a few drops of water sloshing around on a DVD in sunlight - the spectra are caused by the DVD. I mounted the DVD data side up on my old Slik tripod and took a few shots from varying angles to try and make some abstract expressionist type images. I would have liked to have had someone helping out by pouring more water and vibrating the disc a bit but I was working alone. I wanted to get some clouds reflected in the disc but DOF didn't extend that far whilst focusing about 2" from the front element of the lens. LOL But I'd like to explore a few more setups and to include more surroundings in the shots if possible. In this image you can see part of my house and a tree but they aren't very clear. This image wasn't abstract enough anyway because you can see it's a pool of water on the edge of a disk and my idea was to try and capture the nature of the material rather than just take a picture of a drop of water. Cheers Steve Last edited by bossa; 10-15-2013 at 11:24 PM.

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10-15-2013, 01:53 AM	#4321
Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	Originally posted by mark lj Like that Porga - nice bit of space and great tones. Thank you, very much. That place has a potential, but with longer lens 8this one was cropped a lot) and with better weather/light conditions.

10-15-2013, 02:17 AM	#4322
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Originally posted by v5planet Great shot of the pooch, Mark! Well, I've officially joined this club. See you all in a bit once my D800E arrives :-) Looking forward to your images. What lens are you starting with?

10-15-2013, 07:27 AM	#4323
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by jsherman999 Congrats What glass at first? Originally posted by bossa Well done you won't regret the camera. Originally posted by mark lj Looking forward to your images. What lens are you starting with? Thanks guys, I'm looking forward to shooting with it. I'm starting out with the 16-35 for now, and then I'll think about other glass once I see how it all suits me. Also, waiting for the bank account to recover a bit -- time to start selling off some of the Pentax glass I don't use!

10-15-2013, 07:39 AM	#4324
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	The 16-35 is quite an unwieldy beast when you are used to the compact nature of the Pentax. I bought the wee 24mm 2.8D first and found it to be a great landscape lens at around f8. Brilliant value for money - great focal length on FF as well. Even bought the 24mm f1.4 I liked the focal length so much (and I'm coping okay on one kidney).

10-15-2013, 08:20 AM	#4325
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I'm somewhat surprised how much I like the AF-D 24-120 lens on the D600

10-15-2013, 10:51 AM	#4326
twilight_samurai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 288	A random bicyclist near the top of Mount Seymour, Vancouver: D700 + 85 f/1.4D @ f/2.5

10-15-2013, 10:56 AM	#4327
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Nesster I'm somewhat surprised how much I like the AF-D 24-120 lens on the D600 Not bad. That's a pretty compact zoom

10-15-2013, 10:15 PM	#4328
twilight_samurai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 288	Originally posted by bossa Water: D800E & Sigma 150 OS Macro Neat photos bossa.. I can't really tell what's in the photos (I'm assuming water as per your description). It'd be interesting to see a non-macro shot pulled back to reveal the mystery and to add context.

10-16-2013, 05:33 AM	#4330
digitalCG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 249	ISO 8000 snapshot, processed in DXO filmpack 3. I thought that this might not end well.... ...and it didn't.

10-16-2013, 04:48 PM	#4331
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by mark lj The 16-35 is quite an unwieldy beast when you are used to the compact nature of the Pentax. I bought the wee 24mm 2.8D first and found it to be a great landscape lens at around f8. Brilliant value for money - great focal length on FF as well. Even bought the 24mm f1.4 I liked the focal length so much (and I'm coping okay on one kidney). I had considered one of the fast 24s, particularly for wide angle narrow depth of field shots and night photography (the latter of which I do a fair amount nowadays). But I figured something with a bit more versatility would be a better entry point, and I've gotten used to using progressively larger lenses on my Pentax the past year, so it's the 16-35 for now. I've also been looking at the new 70-200/4, though frankly I don't know what my next purchase will be yet. Usually when I'm in this thread I'm just admiring peoples' work and not noticing what gear was used, but I'm going to have to start observing what all are everyone's favorite lenses in Nikon-land to give myself some ideas. :-) The only question is how the K-5 fits into this brave new world :-(

10-17-2013, 08:24 PM	#4332
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	here are some Pentax lenses adapted onto the D800 P.S. there is a lot of softness created with the fotidox adapter.

10-17-2013, 09:00 PM	#4333
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Wired here are some Pentax lenses adapted onto the D800 P.S. there is a lot of softness created with the fotidox adapter. What lenses did you shoot? I've given thought to trying my Super Taks without infinity focus and just shoot things and people at closer focusing range if that would work at all.

10-18-2013, 04:21 AM	#4334
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Wired here are some Pentax lenses adapted onto the D800 P.S. there is a lot of softness created with the fotidox adapter. They look great on my 27" monitor. I might try one of those adapters.. cheers for uploading.

10-18-2013, 04:59 AM	#4335
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by tuco What lenses did you shoot? I've given thought to trying my Super Taks without infinity focus and just shoot things and people at closer focusing range if that would work at all. First one was FA77 @ f8. Second was DA15 fully stopped down as there's no A-ring on the adapter. I'd like to see if there is an adapter without the optical element to correct for infinity. I find that it does soften the images quite a bit.