The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here)

[dj_mocok]

Everyone wants a fast ultra wide. They are just saying that because they can't afford it or jealous.
That very lens you own (Tokina 11-16mm 2.8) was right on top my 'to buy list' a few months ago until I suddenly got hit by a 'buying a new tv' bug.

The story began when I asked my partner who was going to Japan to grab me that Tokina, but she thoguht it's too much hassle for her and asked me to get something else from here instead of asking her to buy stuff from Japan. I ended up using close to 4 grand to buy a Plasma and PS3 and Bluray discs. lol.

But at least she can also appreciate it unlike the lens which I'll be the one using it. But my next lens purchase is defenitely that Tokina though. After that, I am done for awhile in terms of lenses.

[darkninja67]

Originally Posted by bigshot

I read a lot of folks online who said that they didn't see a need for a fast ultra wide, because they didn't do architectural shooting at night... so I took my new Tokina 11-16 f2.8 out and shot this night architectural shot...


Full resolution: http://www.animationarchive.org/pics...de01-jumbo.jpg

I also abused my friends by taking portraits of them five inches from their noses. You can see the results on my blog... late night coffee shops

I'll try the lens out with more suitable conditions soon.

See ya
Steve

Is that with no flash? That lens is at the top of my list specifically for night time city usage. Supposed to be the best fast wide for Canon bodies.

[lan]

Originally Posted by poo

Depends what you mean by 'true'...

The camera is coming, and it will be formally announced soon, but the image is BS.

If you can be without a camera for a month or two, sell up

Unless something is proven and not buggy, I'm not switching to anything. I also have to like the image quality so I need to see enough of people's photos.

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I went to the store to try the SB400, 600, and 800. I didn't find the Nikon flashes all that powerful when bouncing compared to my Canon flashes. I'm still using all my current flashes in full manual mostly so I won't be using the Nikon creative lighting system yet and I like the portability / stealthness of the SB400 so I went with that. It's really cute.

Here's some sample photos in normal and bounce mode using my new Tokina 100-300 f4 at 100mm and 300mm both at f4. Overall I'm pleased with this lens especially since I got it cheap. Weighs like a brick though. Sorry for the not so exciting subject. Hopefully I'll go see some live music tomorrow outside and I can get some good ones.





Here's something shot with the 300mm f/2.8 through a glass. I need to work out more to hand hold this.

[Iron_Dreamer]

Originally Posted by darkninja67

Is that with no flash?

I hope that's a rhetorical question

Of course, assuming you use a tripod, you don't necessarily need an F/2.8 lens for such a shot, not that it doesn't make it easier, though.

[bloodydoorknob]

Here's my latest walk-around rig, the d300+24-70. This combo is massive, but I really like the IQ, especially at f2.8. I've stopped doing shrugs at the gym because of this rig.

[lan]

Nice combo.

I got rained out this weekend so no pics. I wish I had my weather resistant rig.

[2deadeyes]

D700? Anyone think this will materialize?

Nikon D700 ... - FM Forums

[milkpowder]

Who knows. First the D10, now the D700. All we know is that eventually, there will be a prosumer Nikon FF DSLR. The question is when. I'm putting my money on a 24.4MP D3x and a D90 release in the very near future. The D90 is long overdue and a D3x entry is apparently already present in the newest firmware. Maybe Nikon has the funds to develop and/or possess the manufacturing capacity to deal with the sudden surge of orders for three new bodies, all of which will definitely sell very well.

Originally Posted by bloodydoorknob

Here's my latest walk-around rig, the d300+24-70. This combo is massive, but I really like the IQ, especially at f2.8. I've stopped doing shrugs at the gym because of this rig.

Oh my, what a nice rig. I already feel very self conscious carrying around my D300/70-300VR with lens hood on. Do you ever feel insecure walking around with such a substantial rig? I always think it attracts too much unwanted attention, but maybe I'm too vain

[RYCeT]

Originally Posted by 2deadeyes

D700? Anyone think this will materialize?

Nikon D700 ... - FM Forums

Yeah, I've been reading that thread too. It will be a nice complement to my D300, I can see myself carrying D700 w/ 24-70 and D300 w/ 70-200. Nice.

[stuartr]

If there is a D700 with a smaller body than the D3, but the same sensor, I will probably sell the D3 and go with that. The D3 is an AMAZING camera, but it is a monster. It really is huge, and I would be very willing to sacrifice several fps for a smaller and lighter body, as long as it maintained the same professional feature set. I would be completely happy with a D300 with the D3 sensor...that is the only reason I didn't just go with a D300.