I'm on it! Someone else mentioned that one too, I've been renting a lot lately, that lens will be next. Thanks for the tip!
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I'm on it! Someone else mentioned that one too, I've been renting a lot lately, that lens will be next. Thanks for the tip!
Andrew Brinkhaus
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Yeah, i've shot a few times with the 70-200 VR, it's tack sharp, and has great bokeh.
...I don't know though, I've never drooled as much as when I look at shots from the 85mm 1.8. I am definitely in lens-love.
...I don't know though, I've never drooled as much as when I look at shots from the 85mm 1.8. I am definitely in lens-love.
dougspice
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Weird, I've never had any problem posting Flickr images on any other site. Must be something in the BBcode. Well, whatever.
The 70-200 and its older cousin are indeed brilliant lenses. Back when I was spending a lot of money on such things, it was next on my list to buy. Maybe someday!
The 70-200 and its older cousin are indeed brilliant lenses. Back when I was spending a lot of money on such things, it was next on my list to buy. Maybe someday!
Jeremy Ordan
Major Contributor
I have only played with the 85mm 1.8 for an afternoon and never done any straight A/B comparisons with the 1.4. That being said the 1.4 was the ONLY lens I was using for headshots for about 4 months (then the person who loaned me the 1.4 asked for it back... *****!)
Andrew Brinkhaus
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That must've been a very sad day. :beer:
I shoot all my current headshots on my 50mm 1.8, and it's great, but I want the features of the 85mm. The great thing about the lens is that it was engineered to be used for portraits, so the sharpest spot in the lens, is at wide open!
I shoot all my current headshots on my 50mm 1.8, and it's great, but I want the features of the 85mm. The great thing about the lens is that it was engineered to be used for portraits, so the sharpest spot in the lens, is at wide open!
I started out using that 50mm for headshots but learned that many clients were uncomfortable with me right up in their grill. It was showing in some of my shots. Once I changed up and got a little distance between me and the client, the images began to pop. Just an interesting note on that lens. Not to mention you gotta be careful with the big-nose factor with that lens.
Andrew Brinkhaus
Veteran
Hmm, thats a good point you bring up. I wonder what the distance in feet is between the two lenses where you could still compose the same shot. It's 35mm extra reach, so almost double the distance away from the subject...
"Big nose" factor?
"Big nose" factor?
Well, using the 85mm gave me enough room between me and the client, and maintained the buttery background needed, even better results than the 50mm. Both are great primes, but the 85 was the stronger of the two for headshots, for me anyway.
As for the nose factor, if the subject happens to have a large nose, you need to take a little more consideration when shooting with the 50mm up close, depending on the angle. Just something to keep in the back of your mind.
As for the nose factor, if the subject happens to have a large nose, you need to take a little more consideration when shooting with the 50mm up close, depending on the angle. Just something to keep in the back of your mind.
poopnoodle
Active member
well, i've been playing with my flash, i'm still working on the fine tuning, today was the first time i've gotten to shoot in a week or so... enjoy
one of my best and most patient subjects, verdi:
and a late christmas morning image:
-brad
one of my best and most patient subjects, verdi:
and a late christmas morning image:
-brad
Vidular
Member
First time posting here. I enjoy everyone’s photos and have an interest in HDR. Got my first DSLR, a D80 this Christmas :happy:. Finally went outside to shoot today, half hour before sunset and a rich yellow sun just over the horizon. Used three bracketed photos and Photomatix to combine them into an HDR image with tone mapping. No CC or other corrections, just default import and HRD, reduced to an 800x600 jpg frame for posting here.
I liked how the low angle of the sun painted its warmth on the cold trees and gazebo. Of all my photos of the gazebo today, my daughter insisted that the HDR ones are the best. Asked why she could not explain other than that they seem brighter and just look better. Comments appreciated. I am a photography newbie so be gentle.
Nikon D80, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens, photos taken at 52mm, ISO-100, F4.8, -.7 baseline exposure, Aperture Priority. Exposures and times were -2.7 @ 1/1000 sec, -.7 @ 1/250 sec, and +1.3 @ 1/60 sec.
I liked how the low angle of the sun painted its warmth on the cold trees and gazebo. Of all my photos of the gazebo today, my daughter insisted that the HDR ones are the best. Asked why she could not explain other than that they seem brighter and just look better. Comments appreciated. I am a photography newbie so be gentle.
Nikon D80, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens, photos taken at 52mm, ISO-100, F4.8, -.7 baseline exposure, Aperture Priority. Exposures and times were -2.7 @ 1/1000 sec, -.7 @ 1/250 sec, and +1.3 @ 1/60 sec.
ilauzirika
Boring Senior Member
colors are great. but it's too soft IMO some sharpening would make it better (for me).
Andrew Brinkhaus
Veteran
It also appears tilted. Was this intentional? It is somewhat flat, contrast wise. Everything is right around the same zone. Keep it up though!
ilauzirika
Boring Senior Member
well sometimes you get lucky and you snap at the best moment.
This photo remainds me of the early school days when our fingers were like explorers looking for the green elixir inside a deep cave... But in this case the tool is the tounge.
This photo remainds me of the early school days when our fingers were like explorers looking for the green elixir inside a deep cave... But in this case the tool is the tounge.
Andrew Brinkhaus
Veteran
Some shots from this morning, shooting some headshots.
Nikon D80 | 50mm f/1.8 | Nikon SB-600
Nikon D80 | 50mm f/1.8 | Nikon SB-600
NC17z
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
I'm completely besides myself this evening... My girlfriend has always known that I'm DVX this and DVX that... "Hey they shot that with the DVX100, you know what I mean kind of stuff" anyways... I own a Redrock M2 with a Nikon mount... and like 6 months ago we were talking about higher end digital cameras and I guess I mentioned that I will only buy a Nikon because I have already invested some money in the lenses... Wouldn't you know, this morning she handed me a D80 Outfit and said this one will work with your existing lenses right?... Yea, I cried like a baby... I'm still crying... I can't believe I have a D80... and best of all I get to share my experiences with everyone in this thread... I love the DVX forurm... and my new D80... I can't wait to try the 30second shot... man that is so cool...
I'm completely besides myself this evening... My girlfriend has always known that I'm DVX this and DVX that... "Hey they shot that with the DVX100, you know what I mean kind of stuff" anyways... I own a Redrock M2 with a Nikon mount... and like 6 months ago we were talking about higher end digital cameras and I guess I mentioned that I will only buy a Nikon because I have already invested some money in the lenses... Wouldn't you know, this morning she handed me a D80 Outfit and said this one will work with your existing lenses right?... Yea, I cried like a baby... I'm still crying... I can't believe I have a D80... and best of all I get to share my experiences with everyone in this thread... I love the DVX forurm... and my new D80... I can't wait to try the 30second shot... man that is so cool...
Andrew Brinkhaus
Veteran
Cool man, congrats! Now, get shooting! :beer:
ilauzirika
Boring Senior Member
Take a great photo of her!!! And have fun.
DeadEyesSmiling
Well-known member
Hey all!
I have a D80 and some questions....
1. I was playing around with it the other day, and noticed that the Depth of Field Preview Button doesn't seem to do anything. I should notice a change in the viewfinder based on the Aperture setting, right? I'm thinking it might be broken, but I figured I'd ask here first.
2. Also I'm new to the SLR scene, and I've heard rumblings that the image sensor on a digital SLR is a different size (smaller) than the 35mm film plane. So does that limit the types of lenses one can use? I'm planning on getting an HVX with 35mm adapter, and was hoping that I could kill two birds with one stone and get fully manual lenses that would work for both.
3. Kinda related to the last question, but is there a digital SLR camera out there that doesn't have a smaller image sensor?
Thanks so much for all your help! I look forward to sharing some of my pics!
-DES
I have a D80 and some questions....
1. I was playing around with it the other day, and noticed that the Depth of Field Preview Button doesn't seem to do anything. I should notice a change in the viewfinder based on the Aperture setting, right? I'm thinking it might be broken, but I figured I'd ask here first.
2. Also I'm new to the SLR scene, and I've heard rumblings that the image sensor on a digital SLR is a different size (smaller) than the 35mm film plane. So does that limit the types of lenses one can use? I'm planning on getting an HVX with 35mm adapter, and was hoping that I could kill two birds with one stone and get fully manual lenses that would work for both.
3. Kinda related to the last question, but is there a digital SLR camera out there that doesn't have a smaller image sensor?
Thanks so much for all your help! I look forward to sharing some of my pics!
-DES
Jeremy Ordan
Major Contributor
Go into aperture priority mode and stop down your aperture down to f/11 then hit the button. Does anything change? If not then you have an issue
The D80 has a small sensor than a traditional 35mm film camera. This is refered to as a crop camera, essentially meaning that your focal length has a 1.5x factor on the camera. A 50mm lens on a crop camera acts like a 75mm lens (50x1.5=75). This is a great thing for sport shoots and wildlife shooters who want that extra reach (look at how expensive long lenses are). For people who shoot wide angle then it isn't a great thing causing people to have to buy lenses wider than 18mm (which equals 18x1.5=27mm, not wide) such as the Sigma 10-20mm (which acts like a 15-30mm lens on a 35mm camera). There are some great choices so it doesn't matter though.
As to which lenses you can use on your 35mm adapter, every nikon lens made has the same mount and will work on your D80 and your adapter without problem except for the DX lenses. DX lenses are specifically designed for use with crop cameras and most do not have an aperture ring for you to be able to adjust.
That being said, since you wanted fully manual lenses they will bother operate perfectly on your adapter and your camera. A good lens is a Nikon 50mm 1.4, look through this thread and you will find tons of examples.
In Nikon, yes, the D3. From Canon the 5D and the other big $6k one.