davebecker

<p>When I was shooting 35mm film on the street, having the ability to shoot in low light hand held with ISO 100 film made this lens a very important part of my lens selection. The 28mm f/1.4 is a superb lens but I don't find the need to use it as often when shooting a full frame Nikon digital body at higher ISO's. If you like the 28mm view, either the MF AIS version or the AF version does the job. Kick the ISO up a bit and barely notice the difference with either the D3, D3x or D700. If you can work with MF, I'd suggest the 28mm f/2.8 AIS - stellar on these 3 Nikon cameras.<br>

If you can afford and find a "deal" on the 28mm f/1.4, go for it. Mine is a great performer even wide open. <br>

Regards,<br>

Dave</p><div></div>

<p>"Unfortunately, this is yet another case that early samples of a new model develop problems". <br>

Let's not speculate Shun.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, this is yet another case that early samples of a new model develop problems". <br>

Let's not speculate Shun.</p>

<p>For $200-$300 used the Nikkor 200mm f4 ais, (not the Macro version) is a great light weight alternative. About 1/3 smaller and half the weight of the 180mm f2.8 AFD. A very nice alternative. Sharp wide open. Sounds like a great place to spend your summer Hugh.</p>

<p>Peter,<br>

That seemed to do the trick. I don't recall seeing these specific instructions in the Owners manual. Thanks for your ssistance.<br>

Regards,<br>

Dave</p>

<p>Peter,<br>

That seemed to do the trick. I don't recall seeing these specific instructions in the Owners manual. Thanks for your ssistance.<br>

Regards,<br>

Dave</p>

<p>I've been working successfully with this software on my CS 9000 but now have a problem I'm sure you can help me with. When I open the software the only window that opens is "Tool Palette 1". None of the other controls are visible. Any idea why I'm not seeing the Scan Window and other controls?<br>

I tried a re-install - same problem.<br>

Thanks for your comments.<br>

Dave Becker</p>

<p>Mark,<br>

The 50-135 mm is a fine lens. I've used it on both a D3, D700 and Fuji S5 body. Happen to have one posted in the PN Classifieds that has had the chip added.<br>

Regards,<br>

Dave</p>

<p>Mark,<br>

The 50-135 mm is a fine lens. I've used it on both a D3, D700 and Fuji S5 body. Happen to have one posted in the PN Classifieds that has had the chip added.<br>

Regards,<br>

Dave</p>

Since when did photography become a competitive sport? If YOU like the photograph that's all that matters. I've found it amusing particularly

in the British photography magazines how photography has become a competitive event. Shoot what YOU are passionate about (or getting

paid to shoot) and enjoy the process.

Mihut,

I have both and can say from experience that they are excellent, professional quality lenses. I

really don't see a difference when compared at the same focal lengths. I will be selling the

28-70 mm (at a good price) as I'd rather have the substantially wider view of the 24-70 mm.

Both are among the best Nikon optics available.

Regards,

Dave

DXO Software is an excellent way to de-fish the Nikkor 10.5 mm. Not sure which Nikon body you are using - DXO supports a number of Nikon digital bodies. You may also want to try the sample download of Fisheye Hemi which works as a Photoshop plug in.

If I had referred to the classified ad as my own, the posting would likely have been deleted.

I'll be sticking with my asking price.

Regards,

Dave

Again, why all the agony over this? Most of us agree that E-Bay is like a rough neighborhood; one must know what they are doing in order to have a hassle free transaction. At least with Photo.Net classifieds we area a smaller community with a feedback forum and the ability to give the boot to those that don't abide by the rules. As stated previously, there is a Nikkor 28-70 F/2.8 listed in the PN classifieds.

I see one in the PN Classifieds. Why not buy from a member of PN?

Dave

Actually it's not white - it's light grey. I purchased mine as this was all that was available

at the time. It is in fact a Nikon USA model. Has a small Nikon USA black and yellow tag

to the right of the gold lens plate.

Never ceases to generate comments from Canon users.

My own theory as to why Nikon offered several lenses with this option (300 f4 AFS, 28-70

F/2.8, 70-200 F/2.8 perhaps others) was probably because Canon was running print

advertising that showed a group of sports photographers all with light colored lenses

saying something to the effect that all of the light colored lenses were Canon and of

course referring to the dominance of Canon in the world of sports photography. In a print

ad it would be difficult to tell the difference between the light grey Nikon and white Canon

lenses. I don't believe Canon runs this particular ad anymore.

Not sure if it remains cooler in direct sun versus the standard black version, but it's a

great performer in either color.

Yes there is.

Dave

Not if it's the older AF version. You'll find the optics good on the older one however the AF is very slow.

Dave

I had a Nikon D70 converted a couple of years ago.Some samples on my Gallery page. Very pleased. Keep in mind that focusing does change with IR conversion- some of your lenses may need a bit of MF assistance. Along with the conversion have the camera calibrated with a lens you use most often. In the case of the D70, the camera was calibrated for the Nikkor 18-70mm zoom. Sometimes a bit of + EV gives improved IR results. You don't want to go the filter route; expensive and difficult to use hand held. Make sure the person doing the conversion has access to a clean room or something close. Dust on the sensor and then sealed under the IR filter will be visible on every shot.

You'll have a great time shooting IR.

Regards.

Rob,

Casey's Cameras on E. Tropicana (1550) would be a good start. Just east of the strip, Las

Vegas Blvd. If you don't have a car, it's a short cab ride. I believe you will find their prices

far below UK retail. As much as I like to try to buy from brick and mortar retailers,

selection and delivery via online sources is much easier with generally good return

options. Independent retailers just can't afford to carry a wide selection of professional

gear.

If LA is part of your travel agenda, you'll find the selection at Samy's to be very good.

Several locations in LA, Venice and Santa Barbara. Their mail order service is also very

good.

Hope your dates coincide with the Nellis AFB Air Show, early November, just north of Las

Vegas.

Dave

I use both a D200 and Fuji S5 but for very different purposes. Certainly not as a backup to

the other. I use the D200 as a backup to my D2xs. The Fuji is a very specific tool. For me it's

a camera for portraits/people. If you were to use it as a backup to the D200 on a project,

first off the colors would not match and secondly you would likely find yourself frustrated

when switching between the two bodies as the operation/menus are very different.

That said the S5 is a fine camera for a specific use.

 

Dave

Get either the Leica or Panasonic 4/3rds bodies in your hands and you'll see what I mean. For me it's a 'take it slower' approach to capturing images. Probably in part to the cameras film like controls and layout. I'm speaking specifically about the Leica Digilux 3 and Lumix LC-1 cameras. For me it's my way of relaxing and capturing images for myself. I tend to associate my (wonderful) Nikon gear with stress and deadlines.

Regards,

Dave

It never ceases to amaze me how you guys can offer comments on products you don't

have any real trigger time with. I shoot Nikon as well as a Leica/Panasonic/Olympus

4/3rds system. Yes, smaller sensors generally create more noise at higher iso's however,

their are fast lenses available for this system from both Leica and Olympus. It's a great

system capable of producing great images.

When the action is fast; the Nikon system meets my needs. The 4/3rds system (Leica and

Lumix bodies) for a slower, more focused approach to photography.

Without first hand experience, why offer opinions?

Dave

It is an excellent lens. Two years ago I added the chip and electrical contacts which enable aperture changes with the command wheel on most late model Nikon film and digital bodies. Functions as before on your older MF Nikon bodies, F3 etc.

Dave

Regarding the viewfinder,it's not the best, a bit dim. I'm used to the very bright viewfinders on the D2Xs or F6. No real problems. I like the fact that I'm working slower. Gordon Webster who started this thread has more experience with this camera. Hopefully he'll say a bit more.

There really is not much information on the web from actual users; couple of brief reviews if you look. Apparently selling well with the current incentive. I would not have purchased without the $699 price break.

Dave