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<p>Compared to the supposedly optically superior (Nikkor) 14-24mm f2.8, <strong>the (Nikkor) 17-35mm f2.8 focal length is an ideal partner for your newly acquired D700</strong>. Flare and ghosting is minimal and the fact that it readily accept filters (ND grads especially); helpful in your quest for better out-of-camera landscapes, sunsets, beachscapes pics, is just the icing in the cake.<br>
Unfortunately, Nikon is slow in replacing their wide (AF + FX) primes.... if you need a lightweight alternative for hiking, etc. Not that the existing AFs, Ai-S, etc ain't up to it but nothing comes close (in most areas) to the (Nikkor) 17-35mm f2.8.<br>
Yes, I am loving my D700 + 17-35mm. I had been missing the "wide perspective" since dropping my F100 for the D70s between 2005 and 2008.</p>
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<p>This, as already been pointed out earlier, is the weakness of incorporating the Multi-CAM 3500 AF on an FX body such as the D3X, D3 and D700.</p>
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<p>Hi Francis,<br>
There will be vignetting below 20mm if you "use it as it's meant to be used". To minimise it (it's absent at 18-19mm & almost negligible @ 17mm), I forgo the adapter ring and "rest" the P-wide holder on the 17-35mm itself.<br>
Of course, if you are handholding the combo and is pointing the lens downwards, there's a chance of the holder falling off.</p>
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Thank you for all the feedbacks. My doubts have been cleared.
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Good day.
I came from the FM, F100 and am using a D70S with the AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 for most of my photography. I am
mainly into landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. Occasionally, I throw in the AF 85mm f/1.4D to the mix.
The current price of the D700 makes me want to get back into that kind of SLR I was so used to: large VF, familiar
focal length (DOF), etc.
Please clear my doubts:
Compared specifically to my above combo (6MP DX + 17-35mm f/2.8), would I see a performance boost by moving to
the 12MP D700 FX + 17-35mm f/2.8 especially for landscapes and seascapes where most of my photo-taking would
be on a tripod and at base ISO. I.E. it is a given that FX scores highly in the high ISO range but will the D700 have a
noticeable advantage over my D70S at base ISO?
6MP D70S vs 12MP D700:
Of course, a 12MP D300 has higher pixel density compared to a 12MP D700 although both have similar
resolution -- thus the D300 may be better suited for landscapes (forget about lens for this particular point) and I may
not upgrade so soon if I have a D300 now -- BUT what about a 6MP DX vs a 12MP FX? Is there a performance gain
(or enough of a performance gain) to justify the upgrade?
P.S. I know that MF is the way to go if I am critical of landscapes but let us just keep to 35mm SLRs.
Lastly, will the AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 be compromised on the D700? Granted that the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 is said the
be "much better" but it just does not "fit" my focal length.
Thank you.
Nikon Capture NX2.3.0 is out ...
in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing
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<p>Good day,<br>
I've updated from NX2 2.2.8<br>
My optional picture controls ~ landscape & portrait ~ are missing. Tried installing and it throws me a message that a same version exists. If I force it (continue installing), an error message '... \License_EN_OPC100.rtf was not found'.<br>
I am running a 64-bit W7.<br>
Any help please? Thank you.</p>