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<p>135DC is my favorite lens. Very usable even wide open. Don't use DC at all...<br>

<img src="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8623/dsc12771280.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3159/dsc75831280.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9686/dsc22201280.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8625/8bcdff3696ee4228b5ec972.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/2240/efa840b6746d48aa8309686.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5136/dsc2266cb21280.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/8830/dsc3544920.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6383/dsc8647900.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/2734/87d529b68381492ea7162dc.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Street portrait from behind. :)<br>

<img src="http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/8105/streeto.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Nikon D700 + Sigma 20mm f/1.8<br>

<img src="http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6388/ringzm.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6229/11658581lg720.jpg" alt="" />Nikon D700 + AF Nikkor 135mm f/2.0DC</p>

<p><img src="http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2397/dsc7895700.jpg" alt="" />D700 + AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX in FX mode</p>

<p>Anticipation. Decisive moments... :)</p>

<p><img src="http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3812/8929432lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9449/8929981lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/766/9547335lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/958/8929911lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4946/9039491lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Thanks! :) Before I bought my Sigma 20 1.8, I had been reading a lot about that lens, hoping I would find some positive reviews. But after reading all that storys about softness wide open I wasn't optimistic at all... Fortunately, a friend photographer was selling that lens in mint condition and I got the chance to try it before buying. I was pleasently surprised with its performance. My copy of Sigma is sharper wide open (at 1.8) than AF-S Nikkor 17-35/2.8D (I had it before) wide open (at 2.8). I'm using that Sigma mostly wide open (from 1.8-2.0) and all pictures I posted here are within this range... I had a legendary AF-S Nikkor 14-24/2.8G before also. Great great lens, but very limited. Sold it and for that money I bought Sigma 20/1.8, AF-S Nikkor 28-70/2.8D and Tamron 90/2.8macro. I've never regreted that decision. :)</p>

<p>And one more example of D700 + Sigma 20/1.8<br>

<img src="http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1192/10144031lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>And one portrait with D700 + AF-S Nikkor 14-24/2.8G (I had that lens before)</p>

<p><img src="http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/46/8629085lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

 

<p>Thanks Nicolaie! A few more examples with my D700 + Sigma 20/1.8 combination:<br>

<img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/880/10450178lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6400/10304390lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9213/10143993lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>I'm very satisfied with D700 + Sigma 20/1.8 combination even wide open and even for portraits.<br>

<img src="http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7319/10304374lg.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/279/10143994lg.jpg" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/158/10143991lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

 

<p>D700 + AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G<br>

<img src="http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/4903/15916.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/7448/weddingcake700.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Wedding Cake</p>

 

<p><img src="http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9061/bikecity.jpg" alt="" /> <br>

Nikon D700 + AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G</p>

 

<p>Nikon D700 + AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D<br>

<img src="../photo/8929432" alt="" /></p>

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<p>I find 14-24 very useful for street and concert photography, and even in portraits. :)<br>

http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=900256<br>

http://www.photo.net/photo/8954866<br>

http://www.photo.net/photo/7809757<br>

http://www.photo.net/photo/8005113<br>

http://www.photo.net/photo/8238352<br>

http://www.photo.net/photo/8672646</p>

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<p>This was my first wedding few months ago... Nikon D200 + AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 at f/2.8, ISO 800</p>

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Ups! :)

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6291673

http://www.photo.net/photo/6251125

http://www.photo.net/photo/6344536

http://www.photo.net/photo/7253032

http://www.photo.net/photo/6412328

http://www.photo.net/photo/7225984

http://www.photo.net/photo/6481118

http://www.photo.net/photo/7640637

I have AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D version, and it's excellent, light and compact, and optically brilliant. Here are some shots that I made with my 180/2.8 on D70 or D200:

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6291673

http://www.photo.net/photo/6251125

http://www.photo.net/photo/6344536

http://www.photo.net/photo/7253032

http://www.photo.net/photo/6412328

http://www.photo.net/photo/7225984

http://www.photo.net/photo/6481118

http://www.photo.net/photo/7640637

I still have AF 180mm f/2.8D, and i often use it for long distance portraits. Here are examples with my D70 + AF 180mm f/2.8D:

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6251125

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6291673

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6344536

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6676156

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6314467

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/6412328