Nikon D800......

David Woodyatt said:
Got myself a 24-85 VR from the classifieds on here. Needed a walk around lens for my travels and could noway afford a 24-70 F2.8. Away in Wales soon on a narrowboat for a few days so looking forward to testing it out.
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It's a great little lens, I got mine as a walk about, have fun on the canals [emoji3]
 
Agreed resolution and ease of use of the d800 is fantastic coming form canon I must admit
 
macvisual said:
Niel, that's another sublime landscape capture, the details in the clouds and colours are superb, love the composition. The pastel colours are exquisite, great photography and talent Sir.

Totally agree, the 28-70/2.8 is a belter of a lens, it never gets much press but is outstanding quality glass.
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NeilA1975 said:
Thanks Peter! Love my 28-70 although i don't really use it enough!
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Lovely photo Neil.

I read somewhere that some of the older D lenses are quicker to focus than some of the AFS SWM lenses due to the motor being bigger in the camera rather the one in the lens. I tried my 80-200mm lens over the weekend for group area AF and to me, it was lightening and stayed tracking for BIF.
 
Swanseajack said:
Lovely photo Neil.

I read somewhere that some of the older D lenses are quicker to focus than some of the AFS SWM lenses due to the motor being bigger in the camera rather the one in the lens. I tried my 80-200mm lens over the weekend for group area AF and to me, it was lightening and stayed tracking for BIF.
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Cheers Simon - not entirely sure on the quicker focus to be honest, I know the focus on my recently acquired 80-200 probably wouldn't cut the mustard for a wildlife logger, but for me speed isn't overly important!

Funnily enough, heres one from today I took of some Bluebells at the Great Wood, Blickling Estate, Norfolk with that very lens, the last generation of the push pull series, fantastic optics though and bought mint at a bargain price at a smidge under £300.
I'm also going to try and put a pretty unknown FF vintage Tokina through its paces tomorrow, a 17mm manual prime lens that i picked up for about £140 quid from a bloke in Switzerland. I took some images today with it, more of a test, its pretty rubbish at f3.5 and 5.6, but f8 and f11 its sensational. Great bit of glass and very easy to focus.
 
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NeilA1975 said:
Im on a '1 photo per day' ATM until I go back to work.
This is todays one taken on the 24-70s predecessor, the Nikkor 28-70 2.8 - an outstanding lens (was £2k I think when they first came out) and you can pick these monsters up for not too much cash now - the IQ you can judge for yourself.

Stop Over by Neil Almond, on Flickr
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Must have missed this one Neil, "Cracking" shot, plain simple comp', nice sky, and for me just about the right amount of movement in the water.(y)

George.
 
NeilA1975 said:
Cheers Simon - not entirely sure on the quicker focus to be honest, I know the focus on my recently acquired 80-200 probably wouldn't cut the mustard for a wildlife logger, but for me speed isn't overly important!

Funnily enough, heres one from today I took of some Bluebells at the Great Wood, Blickling Estate, Norfolk with that very lens, the last generation of the push pull series, fantastic optics though and bought mint at a bargain price at a smidge under £300.
I'm also going to try and put a pretty unknown FF vintage Tokina through its paces tomorrow, a 17mm manual prime lens that i picked up for about £140 quid from a bloke in Switzerland. I took some images today with it, more of a test, its pretty rubbish at f3.5 and 5.6, but f8 and f11 its sensational. Great bit of glass and very easy to focus.

Blue Carpet by Neil Almond, on Flickr
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That's nice Neil, with well controlled exposure giving detail in the shadows & highlights. Love the way the sunlight kinda spotlights some of the bells.(y)

George.
 
Greggster said:
I know what you mean, there's not much to compete with the D8xx's [emoji3][emoji106]
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You probably need to move on up to Medium Format to better the detail that can be obtained from the D8xx's.(y)

George.
 
NeilA1975 said:
Cheers Simon - not entirely sure on the quicker focus to be honest, I know the focus on my recently acquired 80-200 probably wouldn't cut the mustard for a wildlife logger, but for me speed isn't overly important!

Funnily enough, heres one from today I took of some Bluebells at the Great Wood, Blickling Estate, Norfolk with that very lens, the last generation of the push pull series, fantastic optics though and bought mint at a bargain price at a smidge under £300.
I'm also going to try and put a pretty unknown FF vintage Tokina through its paces tomorrow, a 17mm manual prime lens that i picked up for about £140 quid from a bloke in Switzerland. I took some images today with it, more of a test, its pretty rubbish at f3.5 and 5.6, but f8 and f11 its sensational. Great bit of glass and very easy to focus.

Blue Carpet by Neil Almond, on Flickr
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Very nice image again Neil.

I managed to pick up a mint twin ring 80-200mm version for very good money, it's boxed with leather type case, paperwork, inc warranty card etc.......... I hadn't realised until recently, as they are such good lenses, they are still manufactured and sold in some parts of the world. (see below links). I also bought the 35-70mm f2.8 for a walkabout, optically excellent, but I didn't like the push pull zoom, although I loved it on previously owned 75-300mm lenses.

When I was using Fuji, I probably owned over 60 legacy lenses and enjoyed trying them out, not sure I would be any good using them now without a EVF. Have fun with the 17mm.

BH 80-200mm >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/124669-USA/Nikon_1986_AF_Zoom_Nikkor_80_200mm_f_2_8D.html

Panamoz 80-200mm > http://panamoz.com/index.php/lens/nikon/nikon-80-200mm-f-2-8d-ed-af-zoom-nikkor-lens.html
 
thanks all, it was taken with a 17-35 lens so hardly a portrait lens. I do now have a 24-85 so hopefully I can start getting some solid practice in
 
Cracking Pete [emoji106][emoji106]

Finally my work is becoming a bit quieter so hopefully I'll be able to get out and take some pics soon, also got a loooong Europe trip coming up [emoji3][emoji3]
 
Cheers @Swanseajack the owner booked a shoot with me a few months ago then on the day dropped that on me lol... thanks for the comment appreciate it I really do love the d800 glad I made the change
 
Bought a Sigma 70-300mm lens this week, as a lightweight going out option for me. I have owned one before and found them okay for the money, plus they have a Macro mode which can come in handy at times. I have owned the Tamron & Nikon 70-300mm lenses and I think some of my best photos was with the Sigma, so thought worth trying again.

Anyway, some shots from today from Gnoll Country Park.

Gnoll Country Park by Swansea Jack, on Flickr

Gnoll Country Park by Swansea Jack, on Flickr

Courting Swans by Swansea Jack, on Flickr

DSC_1723 by Swansea Jack, on Flickr
 
I'm after some help here folks, Im going travelling for a couple of months and wanted to look at getting insurance for my camera. I don't have any household insurance, is there a company anyone can recommend? I'll be taking the D800, 24-85, 17-35 and also a tripod.
 
David Woodyatt said:
I'm after some help here folks, Im going travelling for a couple of months and wanted to look at getting insurance for my camera. I don't have any household insurance, is there a company anyone can recommend? I'll be taking the D800, 24-85, 17-35 and also a tripod.
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I have seen Photoguard mentioned on here in the past. Probably others if you search the forum > https://www.photoguard.co.uk/
 
Perfect DOF Pete [emoji106]

And not a hint of fluff in sight [emoji38]
 
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