Some Full-frame shots & thoughts

bossa · 08-11-2012, 12:51 AM

Hey Simmo.

Yeah, Shonky is the word. It was clear from almost every shot that the VC was crapping out on everything above 1/60sec. What's the point of VC/VR/SR/IS if you have to remember to turn it off above 1/100th sec On the other hand, the 35/1.5G was awesome on almost every shot. I think it's important to buy what you'll never need to replace. The Samyang 35/1.5 is probably optically as good as the Nikkor but it lacks AF (and lens correction profiles for LR) so the extra money is probably worth it in the end.

bossa · 08-11-2012, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Yeah Ive read that the Tamron VC is a bit shonky, the 35mm 1.4G is very nice, Im thinking about selling the rest of my Pentax gear to buy one too.....\

D700 180mm 1/800 ISO400 f/2.8

Nice shot Simon. APS-C would need a 120mm lens at F/1.8 to match that ;-)

noons · 08-11-2012, 06:47 AM

Really nice shot Simon.
I'll have to post something here soon.. haven't for a while now! - life is getting away with me atm, trying to sort out finance for a new home build.

bossa · 08-11-2012, 05:28 PM

I need to explain my comments re' the Tamron 24-70. It seems to be optically brilliant but the VC doesn't seem to work correctly on the copy I tried. At least 1/2 of my shots were 'double exposed' if you like and about another 30% were borderline. I'll try some more shots tomorrow with VC switched off and report back about the optics at least.

TOUGEFC · 08-12-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by bossa

Nice shot Simon. APS-C would need a 120mm lens at F/1.8 to match that ;-)

Originally posted by noons

Really nice shot Simon.
I'll have to post something here soon.. haven't for a while now! - life is getting away with me atm, trying to sort out finance for a new home build.

Thanks guys

Had a huge day out today, going to have quite a lot to upload in the coming days, a one for now and Im off to bed.

D700 85mm 1/100 f/1.8 ISO400

the swede · 08-12-2012, 11:08 AM

Great one Simon!

axl · 08-12-2012, 01:58 PM

Just a few family snaps from Crystal Palace park:

bossa · 08-12-2012, 09:26 PM

I just bought a Nikkor 35/1.4G so I'll have to sell off a good deal of my Pentax stuff now. I can't see the point of owning a separate APS-C system when my D800 can shoot in FF, 1.2, 1.5 and 4x5 aspect and formats. I was set on the Samyang but due t my lousy eyesight (AF would be better for on a F/1.4 lens), the size difference and there being no lens profiles for LR I decided to go the Nikon.

TOUGEFC · 08-13-2012, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by the swede

Great one Simon!

Thanks mate

Nephew,

Had this entire sequence at 8FPS total of about 20 shots, just the keyshots for now-

bossa · 08-13-2012, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Thanks mate

Had this entire sequence at 8FPS total of about 20 shots, just the keyshots for now-

Top shots!

#1, #5 and the Portrait of the Mrs are my favourites.

TOUGEFC · 08-13-2012, 01:44 AM

Thanks Steve! Yeah #1 is also my fav from that set, still have many many more to go... I will post up some more as I go later.
Looking foward to seeing some from the 35G mate

bossa · 08-13-2012, 02:20 AM

I've only had the lens for a few hours and the light has been pretty bad so I've just been doing a few 'tests' to familiarize myself with it.

Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/1.4

Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/2

noons · 08-13-2012, 02:36 AM

Beautiful bokeh in #3 Steve - looks like a painting.
Simon, #3 is my fav of your set - brilliant timing.

TOUGEFC · 08-13-2012, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by bossa

I've only had the lens for a few hours and the light has been pretty bad so I've just been doing a few 'tests' to familiarize myself with it.

Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/1.4

Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/2

Looks like a keeper Steve

Originally posted by noons

Beautiful bokeh in #3 Steve - looks like a painting.
Simon, #3 is my fav of your set - brilliant timing.

Thank mate!

A few more....

Sinister · 08-13-2012, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by bossa

I've only had the lens for a few hours and the light has been pretty bad so I've just been doing a few 'tests' to familiarize myself with it.

Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/1.4

Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/2

Mooooooore

Pleaaaaase!

A 35/1.4 is one of the few reasons to turn my back onto pentax (correct English?) .... The isolation it delivers just cannot be achieved by APS-C and current lenses available. If there is nothing substantial announced at the Photokina, I'll get a 5DII and a 35L

08-12-2012, 01:58 PM	#2107
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	a trip to Crystal Palace park Just a few family snaps from Crystal Palace park:

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08-11-2012, 12:51 AM	#2101
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Hey Simmo. Yeah, Shonky is the word. It was clear from almost every shot that the VC was crapping out on everything above 1/60sec. What's the point of VC/VR/SR/IS if you have to remember to turn it off above 1/100th sec On the other hand, the 35/1.5G was awesome on almost every shot. I think it's important to buy what you'll never need to replace. The Samyang 35/1.5 is probably optically as good as the Nikkor but it lacks AF (and lens correction profiles for LR) so the extra money is probably worth it in the end.

08-11-2012, 01:08 AM	#2102
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Yeah Ive read that the Tamron VC is a bit shonky, the 35mm 1.4G is very nice, Im thinking about selling the rest of my Pentax gear to buy one too.....\ D700 180mm 1/800 ISO400 f/2.8 Nice shot Simon. APS-C would need a 120mm lens at F/1.8 to match that ;-)

08-11-2012, 06:47 AM	#2103
noons Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 164	Really nice shot Simon. I'll have to post something here soon.. haven't for a while now! - life is getting away with me atm, trying to sort out finance for a new home build.

08-11-2012, 05:28 PM	#2104
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I need to explain my comments re' the Tamron 24-70. It seems to be optically brilliant but the VC doesn't seem to work correctly on the copy I tried. At least 1/2 of my shots were 'double exposed' if you like and about another 30% were borderline. I'll try some more shots tomorrow with VC switched off and report back about the optics at least.

08-12-2012, 04:47 AM	#2105
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by bossa Nice shot Simon. APS-C would need a 120mm lens at F/1.8 to match that ;-) Originally posted by noons Really nice shot Simon. I'll have to post something here soon.. haven't for a while now! - life is getting away with me atm, trying to sort out finance for a new home build. Thanks guys Had a huge day out today, going to have quite a lot to upload in the coming days, a one for now and Im off to bed. D700 85mm 1/100 f/1.8 ISO400

08-12-2012, 11:08 AM	#2106
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Great one Simon!

08-12-2012, 09:26 PM	#2108
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I just bought a Nikkor 35/1.4G so I'll have to sell off a good deal of my Pentax stuff now. I can't see the point of owning a separate APS-C system when my D800 can shoot in FF, 1.2, 1.5 and 4x5 aspect and formats. I was set on the Samyang but due t my lousy eyesight (AF would be better for on a F/1.4 lens), the size difference and there being no lens profiles for LR I decided to go the Nikon.

08-13-2012, 12:55 AM	#2109
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by the swede Great one Simon! Thanks mate Nephew, Had this entire sequence at 8FPS total of about 20 shots, just the keyshots for now-

08-13-2012, 01:27 AM	#2110
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Thanks mate Had this entire sequence at 8FPS total of about 20 shots, just the keyshots for now- Top shots! #1, #5 and the Portrait of the Mrs are my favourites.

08-13-2012, 01:44 AM	#2111
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Thanks Steve! Yeah #1 is also my fav from that set, still have many many more to go... I will post up some more as I go later. Looking foward to seeing some from the 35G mate

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08-13-2012, 02:20 AM	#2112
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I've only had the lens for a few hours and the light has been pretty bad so I've just been doing a few 'tests' to familiarize myself with it. Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/1.4 Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/2

08-13-2012, 02:36 AM	#2113
noons Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 164	Beautiful bokeh in #3 Steve - looks like a painting. Simon, #3 is my fav of your set - brilliant timing.

08-13-2012, 05:30 AM	#2114
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by bossa I've only had the lens for a few hours and the light has been pretty bad so I've just been doing a few 'tests' to familiarize myself with it. Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/1.4 Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/2 Looks like a keeper Steve Originally posted by noons Beautiful bokeh in #3 Steve - looks like a painting. Simon, #3 is my fav of your set - brilliant timing. Thank mate! A few more....

08-13-2012, 07:04 AM	#2115
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Originally posted by bossa I've only had the lens for a few hours and the light has been pretty bad so I've just been doing a few 'tests' to familiarize myself with it. Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/1.4 Nikon 35/1.4G @ f/2 Mooooooore Pleaaaaase! A 35/1.4 is one of the few reasons to turn my back onto pentax (correct English?) .... The isolation it delivers just cannot be achieved by APS-C and current lenses available. If there is nothing substantial announced at the Photokina, I'll get a 5DII and a 35L