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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:35:07 AM EDT
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Amazing collection. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:39:54 AM EDT
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No tilt-shifts? You have me beat...and I'm one of the highest paid commercial photographers in the country. ;) 
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:40:53 AM EDT
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Wheres the long range primes? No 300 f2.8? No 400 f2.8? No 500 f4? No 600 f4? No 800 f5.6? https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_big.gif What I love about Nikon? They don't do that stupid "L" lens crap Canon uses to designate a "pro lens". Canon fanboy friend of mine gets all into that. Asked me why Nikon doesn't have pro lenses, I told him all Nikon lenses are pro lenses. He got pissed. Then again it doesn't take much to get him all bent out of shape since he fanboys everything.  Also -- I rarely am far enough away from my subject to make use of anything longer than 400.
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:45:34 AM EDT
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I wouldn't say ALL Nikon lenses are pro lenses. I would say that all their FX (full frame) lenses are pro grade. And I have nothing negative to say about most of their DX lenses as well. I just don't have the discriminating eye that would cause me to find fault with any modern Nikon DX lens. They all seem to do a great job when used for the photography they're intended for. As for Canon, I hold both Nikon and Canon in equal regard. They're both first rate companies and highly competive with each other and while I'm a Nikonian, it's only because I got a good Nikon camera FIRST and have made a decision not to have to duplicate a lens collection in a second brand. Tell your fanboi friend this. Nikon and Canon are worthy competitors to each other. They both make great cameras and lenses and as for who's the best, that seems to change every time a new product is released. You can't go wrong with either. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:46:19 AM EDT
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Which would you recommend for taking the most flattering dick pics? 
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:47:00 AM EDT
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What did you take the photo with...?  |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:51:39 AM EDT
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Give me the 24.70 2.8 with a 850 body and Im good. you don need much to shoot naked chicks... lol
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:57:06 AM EDT
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Give me the 24.70 2.8 with a 850 body and Im good. you don need much to shoot naked chicks... lol
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:29:02 AM EDT
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you talking about the MF 135 f2 on the left? Not DC. The AF 105 f2 on the right is DC. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mmm... 135mm f/2 DC. Old but sexy lens. One of them is on my list.  |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:31:42 AM EDT
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Which would you recommend for taking the most flattering dick pics? 
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:55:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Laowa 24mm f/14 probe 2:1 macro lens.
https://www.dentalphotomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Laowa.jpg 
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Posted: 6/9/2019 5:06:01 AM EDT
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H_S.
Regarding the F3 HP. Galen Rowell was the inspiration for my first venture into the Nikon line. Previously, had utilitized my Grandfather's Rolliflex's 2.8, and Rollicord 3.5, as well as old 4x5 Speed Graphic, all mint, which I yet have) along with the then early Canon offering of AE-1P. Nikon seemed the next logical progression given their F mount backward capability, so Canon was abandoned, Still, I can use a 500P f4, good lens of long ago, with current bodies, on occasion for birds. (of course not auto focus) ETA. have from 8-500mm for my own "amateur" use now. No longer have the physical capabilities to haul a heavy Gitzo and Studio Ball, along with pack full of bodies and lens' to remote locations to engage in photo shoots. Alas... |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 11:50:12 AM EDT
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@edwardavila @proto3  I only work with cameras that are rentals
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Posted: 6/9/2019 11:53:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oooh, my bad. I just saw the f/2. Didn't even know the did a MF 135mm f/2. I just have a love for those DC lenses, even if I don't do anywhere near enough people photos to justify one. They're just so damn nice though. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 11:53:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Laowa 24mm f/14 probe 2:1 macro lens.
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:01:42 PM EDT
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H_S. Regarding the F3 HP. Galen Rowell was the inspiration for my first venture into the Nikon line. Previously, had utilitized my Grandfather's Rolliflex's 2.8, and Rollicord 3.5, as well as old 4x5 Speed Graphic, all mint, which I yet have) along with the then early Canon offering of AE-1P. Nikon seemed the next logical progression given their F mount backward capability, so Canon was abandoned, Still, I can use a 500P f4, good lens of long ago, with current bodies, on occasion for birds. (of course not auto focus) ETA. have from 8-500mm for my own "amateur" use now. No longer have the physical capabilities to haul a heavy Gitzo and Studio Ball, along with pack full of bodies and lens' to remote locations to engage in photo shoots. Alas... |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:05:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh mama... I only work with cameras that are rentals
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:06:29 PM EDT
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also -- how did this thread make it to page 3 without someone busting me for the laminate flooring?
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:07:06 PM EDT
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if it weren't for box checks, I never would have made it this far. don't know how AC's do it on just a disto and stick of chalk. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Oh mama... I only work with cameras that are rentals
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:22:04 PM EDT
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No worries. The 105 2.0 dc may show up in the EE sometime in the near future if you want me to give you a shout? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Oooh, my bad. I just saw the f/2. Didn't even know the did a MF 135mm f/2. I just have a love for those DC lenses, even if I don't do anywhere near enough people photos to justify one. They're just so damn nice though. 
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:28:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: oh we get our box rentals too. Carts, batteries, computers, tools, monitors etc. 
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:28:45 PM EDT
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There have been four separate instances in my past where an optic has impressed me beyond belief.
One was a TDS when i was a chainman on a land surveying crew. One was a riflescope at a industry demonstration. One was through a photographer buddy's camera. One was a higher end amateur grade telescope. All four had one thing in common. Nikon glass. Impressive optics, to say the least. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:45:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Shame you might be selling it. Unfortunately it's been an expensive few months, so I'm tapped out in the near future. One of those 'if it can break' months. It's a sound thing. The Z6 + ftz with F-mount af glass is too loud for my needs as I work in a sound restricted environment. Both the servo focus noise and the diaphragm pulse noise become noticeably evident when everything else is quiet. The new mirrorless native S-series glass however is reportedly much much better, and no need for the ftz obviously...and this makes the ergos and weight distro better for all-day hand holding. That's why a lot of guys doing what I do switched from Canon/Nikon to Sony/Fuji...and the XT3 in particular is dead quiet in ES mode. So, even if Nikon comes out with a Z9 that I love and I decide to go forward in that direction, it will be with the new S-glass and not the F-mounts. Now, that being said for the time being I'm keeping the d850 for ad work with a selection of specialty glass (gonna keep the MF's, the AF 1.4 primes and the three trinity zooms to get me from 24-500). I've already got the 200-400 f4 listed as it's just not needed anymore and I can use those funds to smooth this transition. I'm also thinking seriously about getting into the new Fuji gx100 which will require all new glass as well. Incidentally the fujinon 100-400 (150-600 equiv) mm on the XT3 is an epic sports lens. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:46:21 PM EDT
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I'm surprised to see you have both a 200-400 and a 200-500. Which gets more use? I have the 200-500 and have been very, very happy with it.
ETA. Should have read that you were going to sell the 200-400. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 12:48:51 PM EDT
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I'm surprised to see you have both a 200-400 and a 200-500. Which gets more use? I have the 200-500 and have been very, very happy with it. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:12:26 PM EDT
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Wheres the long range primes? No 300 f2.8? No 400 f2.8? No 500 f4? No 600 f4? No 800 f5.6? https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_big.gif What I love about Nikon? They don't do that stupid "L" lens crap Canon uses to designate a "pro lens". Canon fanboy friend of mine gets all into that. Asked me why Nikon doesn't have pro lenses, I told him all Nikon lenses are pro lenses. He got pissed. Then again it doesn't take much to get him all bent out of shape since he fanboys everything. @Rob940 |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:18:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As someone who is solidly in the Nikon camp, allow me to say N. @Rob940  Gotcha - It's not a Camera, It's a Nikon |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:22:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:27:43 PM EDT
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In a previous life I was a photographer. As in, that's what I did to live.
I hated it but I was good at it. Wages were shit. I had much of what the OP displays. I sold it all to my SIL. He was happy to have it and was happy to get rid of it. Now I just use my phone. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:29:08 PM EDT
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In a previous life I was a photographer. As in, that's what I did to live. I hated it but I was good at it. Wages were shit. I had much of what the OP displays. I sold it all to my SIL. He was happy to have it and was happy to get rid of it. Now I just use my phone. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:31:24 PM EDT
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In a previous life I was a photographer. As in, that's what I did to live. I hated it but I was good at it. Wages were shit. I had much of what the OP displays. I sold it all to my SIL. He was happy to have it and was happy to get rid of it. Now I just use my phone.
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:46:04 PM EDT
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It is not hard to bring in 6 figures in camera department. Do what you love for a living, and you'll never work a day in your life. Turn your hobby into a living, and you'll end up hating your hobby.
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Posted: 6/9/2019 1:58:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love photography as a hobby, but I have a hard time rectifying two maxims. Do what you love for a living, and you'll never work a day in your life. Turn your hobby into a living, and you'll end up hating your hobby. So here I am, 30 years later trying to figure out if I can get lightning in a bottle twice.  I wouldn't say I hate photography at all....hate the politics of many of my clients, sure. Hate some of my subjects, probably. So now I just need to find new clients and new subjects based on my current passions and hobbies. Should be simple
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:01:32 PM EDT
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I love photography as a hobby, but I have a hard time rectifying two maxims. Do what you love for a living, and you'll never work a day in your life. Turn your hobby into a living, and you'll end up hating your hobby. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It is not hard to bring in 6 figures in camera department. Do what you love for a living, and you'll never work a day in your life. Turn your hobby into a living, and you'll end up hating your hobby. Some things we would say on Stranger Things when we were miserable.. " Dad I want to work in the movies!" "Shut the fuck up and get a real job!" "You wanted this shit!" "People would kill to be here you little bitch." |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:04:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: haha I can't say you're wrong... Some things we would say on Stranger Things when we were miserable.. " Dad I want to work in the movies!" "Shut the fuck up and get a real job!" "You wanted this shit!" "People would kill to be here you little bitch." "they told me it would be all sunglasses & blow jobs. they didn't tell me I would have to pay for my own sunglasses and give the blowjobs" 'come to california they said. make a few photos they said'... |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:08:35 PM EDT
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"livin' the dream" "they told me it would be all sunglasses & blow jobs. they didn't tell me I would have to pay for my own sunglasses and give the blowjobs" 'come to california they said. make a few photos they said'... Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: haha I can't say you're wrong... Some things we would say on Stranger Things when we were miserable.. " Dad I want to work in the movies!" "Shut the fuck up and get a real job!" "You wanted this shit!" "People would kill to be here you little bitch." "they told me it would be all sunglasses & blow jobs. they didn't tell me I would have to pay for my own sunglasses and give the blowjobs" 'come to california they said. make a few photos they said'... |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:09:53 PM EDT
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So here I am, 30 years later trying to figure out if I can get lightning in a bottle twice. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:20:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If it doesn't run the risk of Arocking you, would you care to share the time you caught lightning in a bottle? |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 2:29:32 PM EDT
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When I stopped getting paid for photographic work I switched to micro four thirds equipment. I traded in a bunch of my Canon lenses and sold a few others. The trade equipment meant no sales tax on the Olympus kit I picked up and even after spending $6500 on the new kit I got a 4 figure check back from the camera shop.
And the stuff I sold privately would have paid for a nice used car (of course it helps that all of my glass was mint and that Canon had significantly increased prices on primes like the 300 2.8L since I had bought them) Of course I now have a significant collection of high-end micro four thirds lenses and a new, $2500 body coming on Wednesday since I started getting back in photography as a serious hobby (leaving on vacation Thursday). What's that Godfather quote again?
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Posted: 6/9/2019 3:16:26 PM EDT
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When I stopped getting paid for photographic work I switched to micro four thirds equipment. I traded in a bunch of my Canon lenses and sold a few others. The trade equipment meant no sales tax on the Olympus kit I picked up and even after spending $6500 on the new kit I got a 4 figure check back from the camera shop. And the stuff I sold privately would have paid for a nice used car (of course it helps that all of my glass was mint and that Canon had significantly increased prices on primes like the 300 2.8L since I had bought them) Of course I now have a significant collection of high-end micro four thirds lenses and a new, $2500 body coming on Wednesday since I started getting back in photography as a serious hobby (leaving on vacation Thursday). What's that Godfather quote again? 
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Posted: 6/9/2019 3:40:31 PM EDT
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I'm a hack who dreamed of doing more photography, but never really dug in. I have a MF Nikkor 50mm 1.2f lens that I thought was special when I bought it. Tell me its desirability among those who know how to use it.
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Posted: 6/9/2019 4:11:39 PM EDT
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I wouldn't say ALL Nikon lenses are pro lenses. I would say that all their FX (full frame) lenses are pro grade. And I have nothing negative to say about most of their DX lenses as well. I just don't have the discriminating eye that would cause me to find fault with any modern Nikon DX lens. They all seem to do a great job when used for the photography they're intended for. As for Canon, I hold both Nikon and Canon in equal regard. They're both first rate companies and highly competive with each other and while I'm a Nikonian, it's only because I got a good Nikon camera FIRST and have made a decision not to have to duplicate a lens collection in a second brand. Tell your fanboi friend this. Nikon and Canon are worthy competitors to each other. They both make great cameras and lenses and as for who's the best, that seems to change every time a new product is released. You can't go wrong with either. I just laugh at the "You don't have have L lenses" garbage I get from some Canon people. My rule is, if a professional is using it, its a professional lens (or camera). Had some idiot at an AMA Arenacross event tell me I cant use 'professional cameras' there (my D70). You on NikonCafe by any chance? Was a member of Nikonians in the early to mid 2000's until they went nuclear on requiring memberships. Nothing they had in their forum was anything you couldn't find on other free photography forums. Culled some of the photography forums I've been a member on. Photocamel I dropped out of, DPReview I left, FM I just rarely used, POTN seemed to die on the vine after the owner wrote his own forum software to use. I shot some weddings back in the film days, last 2 were a fucking nightmare with the brides mothers trying to run the show. First one was funny watching the bride tell her own mother to "Shut the fuck up", other one was I just looked at the brides mother and handed her my camera and said "so you can do it better?". She just looked at me. Her daughter was laughing like crazy. Both the last 2 were friends weddings I was doing as a gift for them. Just don't care to do that anymore. Lots of respect for anyone who can do that now for a living and deal with the idiocity. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 5:16:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I shot Canon since I got my 1st SLR in 83. Still have my AE-1P. When I went digital in 2004, I tried both the EOS Rebel and D70. D70 felt better, better button layout for my big thumbs. Either way I had to start with all new lenses. Now I still use a pair of D300's. 20K on one, 40k on the other. I just laugh at the "You don't have have L lenses" garbage I get from some Canon people. My rule is, if a professional is using it, its a professional lens (or camera). Had some idiot at an AMA Arenacross event tell me I cant use 'professional cameras' there (my D70). You on NikonCafe by any chance? Was a member of Nikonians in the early to mid 2000's until they went nuclear on requiring memberships. Nothing they had in their forum was anything you couldn't find on other free photography forums. Culled some of the photography forums I've been a member on. Photocamel I dropped out of, DPReview I left, FM I just rarely used, POTN seemed to die on the vine after the owner wrote his own forum software to use. I shot some weddings back in the film days, last 2 were a fucking nightmare with the brides mothers trying to run the show. First one was funny watching the bride tell her own mother to "Shut the fuck up", other one was I just looked at the brides mother and handed her my camera and said "so you can do it better?". She just looked at me. Her daughter was laughing like crazy. Both the last 2 were friends weddings I was doing as a gift for them. Just don't care to do that anymore. Lots of respect for anyone who can do that now for a living and deal with the idiocity. |
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Posted: 6/9/2019 5:55:46 PM EDT
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I'm a hack who dreamed of doing more photography, but never really dug in. I have a MF Nikkor 50mm 1.2f lens that I thought was special when I bought it. Tell me its desirability among those who know how to use it. |
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Posted: 6/10/2019 2:15:06 AM EDT
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I'm one of the lowest ! |
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Posted: 6/10/2019 2:17:39 AM EDT
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In a previous life I was a photographer. As in, that's what I did to live. I hated it but I was good at it. Wages were shit. I had much of what the OP displays. I sold it all to my SIL. He was happy to have it and was happy to get rid of it. Now I just use my phone. |
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Posted: 6/10/2019 2:45:46 AM EDT
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When I sell off my kidney and pay off other debts I'm really wanting the 14-24. It's been my dream lens for quite some time now, but it's so absurdly expensive. My daily walk around lens is the 35mm 1.8, but it feels lacking some of the time. Especially since my two other lenses are kit lenses and I often only have the 35mm with me.
Very nice collection. |
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Posted: 6/10/2019 2:57:14 AM EDT
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When I sell off my kidney and pay off other debts I'm really wanting the 14-24. It's been my dream lens for quite some time now, but it's so absurdly expensive. My daily walk around lens is the 35mm 1.8, but it feels lacking some of the time. Especially since my two other lenses are kit lenses and I often only have the 35mm with me. Very nice collection. |
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Posted: 6/10/2019 3:06:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The 14-24mm f/2.8 goes on sale down to $13-1400 on refurbs sometimes. It really is a fantastic lens and one of my most used. For $1200 or so, the Sigma gives it a strong run for the money though. Before I spend an arm and a leg on a holy trinity lens I'd rather update my body to a nice FX. My D7100 has been far too amazing to upgrade and still outshoots me so I'll probably run it into the ground before upgrading. |
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Posted: 6/10/2019 11:07:55 AM EDT
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I doubt that. What do you shoot for work? Events/portraits/people? I'm mostly model homes, communities and shopping/dining. eta: PM sent fail. your in box is full, sorry. |
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