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<p>Thanks a lot guys:) love this forum because i always get an answer that is helpful, i appreciate that very much!<br>

Will look up those suggestions you had on Vanguard and used market. I see that there are many factors that will decide if it suits my need of course. Still, it cannot be worse than what i have now hehe. I think my old has a fliplock though as Jeff pointed out. But i havent tried the other kind so really cant say whats my prefference yet. But Mark had a good point about the weight of the tripod and that i wanted something light. So will look into those carbonfiber ones and see if they are not costing a fortune!<br>

/Cheers!</p>

<p>I know many sigh and roll their eyes at the question "best" tripod for me;) But i am going to ask anyway but try to narrow it down to make it easier for anyone wanting to help out with a tip or two.<br>

I own a D700 and usually use Portrait lenses and my biggest is a prime 180. I almost never use my other tripod an old Manfrotto for amateurs i got way back and that might be a reason i seldom take it with me. I realise its time to step up and get something i can carry with me more often then not.<br>

I was looking at the Manfrotto 055 XPROB and it seemed to fit my needs a bit. But im a pure novice and only read a few reviews about them and still not sure.<br>

My budget would be around 150-300 Euros, and of course i would want the best that money could buy even if its not that much, i realise that hehe.<br>

My wish would be something pretty light, easy to carry around but still effective when it comes to release it and keep it steady but at the same time easy to maneuver when its attached.<br>

Any reccomendation for this lost swede? ;)<br>

/Martin.</p>

 

<p>Hey! Just making a quick post before todays post. Im doing this portrait shoot today where im going to shoot maybe 5 people in different settings and poses. I dont usually shoot more than two if its not in a documentary fashion kinda thing.<br>

This time they want something like a playful potrait invilving all the girls. Just thought you guys might have some links to good photagraphers doing this kind of a thing?<br>

Just in need of some inspiration on this one. Lighting and equipment is allready taken care of.<br>

/Thanks, Martin.</p>

<p>Yeh in the end i got the 28/1,8. I think im going to like it. The few pictures i toom with it allready made me more satisfied than with my zoom! </p>

 

<p>hehe, i might just do that Andy:)<br>

/Martin.</p>

<p>In the end i got the 28 mm f1,8 G. I havent tried it that much yet, but so far i like it. And im sure it will be great! Will write a review later hehe.<br>

/Thanks guys!</p>

<p>Actually found this add a minute ago. Seems to be the lens you guys are mentioning?<br>

/Martin.<br>

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Nikon_ai_ais_objektiv__24__28__35__135mm__47357435.htm?ca=11&w=1</p>

<p>Wow, im very happy with all the respons. Lots of good insight and experience being shared. I heard about the Ais lenses in past and actually think i woned one several years ago. But dont think it was the 28 one with f2. I searched for it around the forums here in sweden to see if i could get ahold of a good sample. But currently the ones i have seen is the 20 mm one and a tele lens.<br>

I was just offered the price of 350 EURO for the 28 G lens though and its kind of hard to resist hehe. As i can see many people seem to like it and the reviews for it are great as well.<br>

But will keep a cool head and wait a few more days to see if a Ais lens show up.<br>

/Martin.</p>

<p>Thanks a lot for your input guys:) very intresting reading. I cannot make up my mind but i am looking at either the AIS one of the 28 1,8 G currently.</p>

<p>I have a D700:) I recently saw a couple of AIS lenses for a good price. And no, AF isnt a must for me. Altough in some situations it could be nice.</p>

<p>Actually read your review on it. Was a great review. Also i checked the sigma 35 as well although i want something a little bit more wide angle. But that also seems like a fine lens.</p>

<p>Just curious about this lens. Got a pretty good offer on one and i just want to hear some opinions from people that used it a lot. I saw some reviews and it seems to do well.<br>

/Martin.</p>

<p>Any of you guys have any experience with Nikons 28 mm f1,8 G AF-S?<br>

Got an offer from a guy on a very good second hand for about 350 EURO. Im not using my 18-35 that much and allready have a little bit more wideangle in my other zoom but i tend to like the primes a lot!<br>

/Martin.</p>

<p>Thanks again for the respons. Some good suggestions and that is all i was after. As i said i had some freetime and was thinking ahead on what i need or dont need in the future and sometimes you get a good suggestion or get inspired by someone else that might have similar gear or take similar shots to get something and try it out.<br>

For Kent: No problems, i dont take it personal at all. My post was like making casual conversation about something you love. I love photography and also like everyting you are passionate about you like discussing gear and technique around that subject. So sometimes i throw something like this out there to get a little feel about what other people like or think about stuff.<br>

Puting it out there on the internet i expect ALL kinds of responses, both positive and negative. That goes with the territory hehe. My post was a bit vague and might give you the idea that i dont really know much and was shooting straight into the air to get help about my future photography.<br>

I have a pretty good idea of what i want these days when it comes to my photos and what to use. And like you said, most of the time i end up using the same lens or lenses all the time.<br>

I am most satisfied with my portrait lenses though and find i get the pictures i want the most with those.<br>

What i feel i get disappointed in from time to time is my wide angle department. And sometimes i would like to take something with macro but lack a lens with that thus far.<br>

I do all sorts of stuff so its hard to sell all my stuff and only keep the two lenses though as i want to be prepared to be able to take other kind of photos as well. I work and sell pictures from time to time and then i need those extra lenses although i seldom use them when doing the stuff i like myself.<br>

In my opinion posts like these doesnt have to be useless and backwards cause sometimes you DO get a few good suggestions and good conversations out of them:)<br>

About the lighting i misunderstood your question a bit. I do have umbrellas as well as stands for those. I could use a softbox though. Mainly i use natural light but with a reflector or minimal flashlight as i preferr that kind of lighting.<br>

/Martin.</p>

 

thanks for the responses:).The 35 seems like a nice option actually.To clarify i have a nikon D700.

I use mainly natural light but also sb 900 and 800. And the 180 is not the macro.

/martin.

<p>@BeBu I did have a nikon 24 mm f2,8 but wasnt overly impressed with it. Any other prime you could reccomend?<br>

/Martin.</p>

<p>@Mark, heheh....yeh i know. I keep selling and trading to get new lenses all the time. Yeh it is probably a good suggestion. I might get it as a 40 year old gift in 2 years. Guess il have to wait hehe.<br>

/Regards Martin.</p>

<p>Got some freetime and lately been musing about what my next lens should be.<br>

I take a lot of portraits but also love Documentary photagraphy and take snapshots when i bring my camera along.<br>

I currently own: nikon AF180 mm f2,8 Nikon AF85mm f1,4 Nikon AF18-35mm f3,5 nikon AF50 f1,8<br>

Nikon AF24-85mm f3,5 AF-s <br>

Im contemplating getting another wideangle lens, either a better zoom or a great prime lens.<br>

Anyone have any good suggestion for upgrades?<br>

On my wishlist is also a 24-70 of course. But currently i dont have that amount of cash!<br>

/Martin.</p>

 

<p>@John. I just browsed quickly in your portfolio and will look closer when i have time. You have some great shots in there for sure. Will be a pleassure looking through your photoes later on.<br>

/regards Martin.</p>

Thank you,that was easier!

/martin.

Thank you,that was easier!

/martin.

<p>ok thanks:) Was looking for maybe a button somewhere on the same page as the photo so you could make a quick reply, but now i know it doesnt exist.<br>

/Cheers, Martin.</p>

<p>Just a quick question, is there a way to respond to messages and critique under photoes?<br>

Would be nice to give a thanks or say hi back etc:)<br>

/Martin.</p>

<p>Thank you Per! Nice to see a fellow scandinavian:) Are u a longtime member? if so how do you find your stay here thus far?<br>

/Martin.</p>

<p>Thank you so much for that response:) kind of you to be so quick!<br>

I found the tabs etc and got it now. Thanks!<br>

/Martin.</p>