Nikon D750 & D780

rookies said:
What wrong with the Art version that is one hell of a lens.
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As above, price. It's not a lens I'll use much so don't want to pay a lot, but wasn't happy with the f1.8g until around f2.8 or so.
 
minnnt said:
I had one, needed +20 to get it anything like but it was still off. It went back the day after. Nice rendering though.
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So the same issue I had with the 85mm then? :(
 
Sir SR said:
If you want wide open performance you'll have to pay for it eg the art. The 1.8 g was pretty good wide open and excellent closed down a smidge
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Is the f1.4g no sharper than the f1.8g then?
 
Sir SR said:
I looked at which Nikon 50 to get and ruled out the 1.4 g as it wasn't significantly better than the 1.8g.

The 1.4 art is a different kettle of fish wide open though
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Thanks. I'm not willing to shell out £500 on a lens that'll barely get used though :(
 
snerkler said:
Thinking about getting the Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX (non Art) lens for the occasional portrait when space is limited, has anyone any experience with this lens and would like to share their views on rendering, AF speed and AF accuracy please?

It's between this and the Nikon 50mm f1.4g as both are similar prices used, but I think I have a slight preference for the Sigma's rendering.
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Would take the 1.8g TBH. I find it a wonderful little lens. Impossibly small and light. I find it produces really good results. Sharp, nice colours and rendering IMO.

The 1.4g was one of my first ever primes before the 1.8g came out. I'm not sure if I would choose it even if they were the same price TBH. The AF speed difference is actually noticable, which of course is probably not an issue for portraits.

But... If you want f1.4... it's a cheapish option.

I had the 85mm but used it once. Just didn't get on with it.
 
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Think I am going get the 50 1.8 Nikon too as I did like it what I had one.
 
I haven't posted images for a while, I took these in the Lakes back in November.

The first was taken from Loughrigg Fell looking south.

Loughrigg Fell Sunset by -Rob'81-

The second is from Holme Fell looking towards Hodge Close Quarry. It was a really wet morning, everything was soaked.

Holme Fell clouds by -Rob'81-
 
snerkler said:
Thinking about getting the Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX (non Art) lens for the occasional portrait when space is limited, has anyone any experience with this lens and would like to share their views on rendering, AF speed and AF accuracy please?

It's between this and the Nikon 50mm f1.4g as both are similar prices used, but I think I have a slight preference for the Sigma's rendering.
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I've got one but thinking of outing it after Christmas as never really gelled with it and the d750. Bought it when I had my d7000 and thought it was ok but nothing special, renders really nice but very soft wide open and that's how I tend to use it mostly. Not to bad stopped down a little and AF is reasonable but think I'll try the 85m art when funds allow.
 
Haven't posted any pics for a while, infect haven't taken many lately, lost a bit of motivation and have become a little frustrated as the end result rarely lives up to what I had envisioned. Still managing some of my favourite model, my 3yr old youngest grandson, and although I have never really liked most HiKey stuff I thought I would give it a go.
stanaged3thoughtful by Andy Foakes, on Flickr
Standreamy by Andy Foakes, on Flickr
Standreamy2 by Andy Foakes, on Flickr
 
Really liking the first portrait, Andy. Looks like he`ll be a real heartbreaker when he grows up ;)
 
AndyFo said:
Haven't posted any pics for a while, infect haven't taken many lately, lost a bit of motivation and have become a little frustrated as the end result rarely lives up to what I had envisioned. Still managing some of my favourite model, my 3yr old youngest grandson, and although I have never really liked most HiKey stuff I thought I would give it a go.
stanaged3thoughtful by Andy Foakes, on Flickr
Standreamy by Andy Foakes, on Flickr
Standreamy2 by Andy Foakes, on Flickr
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Love the first one. [emoji106]
 
Prison camp or holiday camp? :LOL:

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@snerkler - hi, don't know if this is the right place to be asking this, but what the hell...

How does your Fuji compare to the D750, aside from the obvious differences, I mean?

I'm contemplating "downsizing" and I like the look of the X-T Series, but wonder if I'd regret it. For what I shoot, and my technical ability, I'm sure the Fuji's are more than good enough but was hoping someone who actively uses both could point out the pros and cons? There's only so many Youtube videos I can watch before they all start repeating each other. :)

TIA.

I await the flaming with baited breath. :coat:
 
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Chuckoir said:
@snerkler - hi, don't know if this is the right place to be asking this, but what the hell...

How does your Fuji compare to the D750, aside from the obvious differences, I mean?

I'm contemplating "downsizing" and I like the look of the X-T Series, but wonder if I'd regret it. For what I shoot, and my technical ability, I'm sure the Fuji's are more than good enough but was hoping someone who actively uses both could point out the pros and cons? There's only so many Youtube videos I can watch before they all start repeating each other. :)

TIA.

I await the flaming with baited breath. :coat:
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In terms of the final image there's not a huge difference, except the difference between Fuji and Nikon colours and of course in low light. AF-S in good light on the XT1 is nearly as fast as the D750, but in low light (and it doesn't have to be extreme) the differences quickly become larger. Also, forget using AF-C on the Fuji, it's a royal PITA. I recently went to London to visit my brother and I took some pics of my Niece and Nephew whilst they were playing. OMG what a pain. I'd press the shutter and it would take an age before if would lock focus and take the shot, very often missing what I wanted to capture. I know folk say that you can adapt and that you can take moving stuff with the Fuji, but honestly if you're coming from a camera with good AF-C you will pull your hair out with the Fuji. It'd be OK for panning where you have time and the subject distance doesn't move much, but I can't recommend it for anything else. We also went to winter wonderland and I tried to take my Nephew on various rides, I think of the ones that it did actually decide to capture less than half were tack sharp, and I would say at least 1/3 were missed focus all together.

I believe that I know how to get the best out of the Fuji in terms of AF, I have played with every setting going in different scenarios so don't believe this is down to user error. The difference in AF-C is absolute night and day.

The Fuji IQ is really nice though, very pleasing rendering and it has really nice skin tones. You have to PP Fuji RAWs differently in terms of sharpening and NR though as you can easily end up with painterly effect with certain landscapes. Now I've figured this out it's no longer an issue. The controls on the XT1 are nice, I like having everything on dials. However, the back buttons don't feel as good as I think they should (they're not bad at all, but for a 'pro' body I think they could be better) and also the rear control dial is slightly too recessed imo which means it feels ever so slightly awkward to rotate it (this is minor, but I'm very picky ;))

There's no way I'd swap my D750 for one, but as a backup/travel camera I really like it. The XT2 has apparently fixed a lot of the AF-C issues, but whether I'd swap my D750 for one I'd have to try it first. I doubt it though as for what I do I need that initial AF acquisition speed. Neil (Nuzik) did the swap to the XT2 and he's been most disappointed and in fact has just sold it again and probably coming back to Nikon. That been said, there's a pro F1 tog on the Fuji thread that's dumped all the company's Nikon gear (D4s's and stuff I believe) in favour of the XT2.
 
Thanks, Toby, knew you'd give an honest account (and thorough!).

I was leaning more towards the X-T2, because as you've said, if they AF is bonk with X-T1 I'd be bitterly disappointed trying to get shots of the little one - something which the D750 excels at.

I'd have to have a play with one be before committing as coming back to Nikon if it didn't work out would be expensive.

MPB have given me a fairly respectable quote for my gear, so at least I know what I'd be looking at.

Cheers again, I'll give it some more thought and see if I can get my mitts on an X-T2 after Christmas to have a play.

Going down to Cornwall this weekend and my sister has just had a baby, so I expect I'll fall in love with the D750 all over again!

Merry Christmas!
 
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Chuckoir said:
Thanks, Toby, knew you'd give an honest account (and thorough!).

I was leaning more towards the X-T2, because as you've said, if they AF is bonk with X-T1 I'd be bitterly disappointed trying to get shots of the little one - something which the D750 excels at.

I'd have to have a play with one be before committing as coming back to Nikon if it didn't work out would be expensive.

MPB have given me a fairly respectable quote for my gear, so at least I know what I'd be looking at.

Cheers again, I'll give it some more thought and see if I can get my mitts on an X-T2 after Christmas to have a play.

Going down to Cornwall this weekend and my sister has just had a baby, so I expect I'll fall in love with the D750 all over again!

Merry Christmas!
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No worries :) Would be interested to hear your thoughts on the XT2, especially how quick AF acquisition is in AF-C on randomly moving targets (y)
 
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