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Hey, is that my yellow Dynalight head cover I lost on a shoot not all that long ago? LOL! Guy I forgotnthe name of the brand for the moment, but there is a brand of neoprene covers that B&H sells, where different avaialble sized fits over the lens or the hood (inverted or not inverted). this was what I used with the 200 f2. Of course it wasn"t as fashionable as the one you're usingMy 180 was pretty darn nice but I'm a gear slut and got the 200. Shooting a corporate portrait here in a few. Thing is a freaking laser and AF fine tune was-5 so worked out nice. The hood is a monster. Thinking of collapsible one instead. Oh lens cap for it a Dynalite head cover in fashion yellow. Priceless
Steven, I hope you get a good sample. Did you getbthe more compact Sigma 150 without OS (just discontinued) or the much more expensive bulkier OS version? Both also are exceptionally good with Sigma's own 1.4x . Keep us posted on how it goes.Dave I ordered a Sigma 150 from amazon today to try out.
I sent my Nikon 180/2.8 back to B&H.
In the mean time I picked up a used Nikon 200/4 AI-S lens for $175.00 so far at F8 it runs circles around my now sent back to B&H 180/2.8
Go figure
Steve
Yea I ordered one of those a couple days ago. Hoodie or sOnething like that. I'll shoot some shots of it all next week. BTW have I mentioned how sharp thIs lens really is . It's eating mpx for a snack. Holy ****Hey, is that my yellow Dynalight head cover I lost on a shoot not all that long ago? LOL! Guy I forgotnthe name of the brand for the moment, but there is a brand of neoprene covers that B&H sells, where different avaialble sized fits over the lens or the hood (inverted or not inverted). this was what I used with the 200 f2. Of course it wasn"t as fashionable as the one you're using
Dave (D&A)
Steven, I hope you get a good sample. Did you getbthe more compact Sigma 150 without OS (just discontinued) or the much more expensive bulkier OS version? Both also are exceptionally good with Sigma's own 1.4x . Keep us posted on how it goes.
Dave (D&A)
We told you soBTW have I mentioned how sharp thIs lens really is . It's eating mpx for a snack. Holy ****
Nice Steven! Hope you're impressed with the Sigma's performance. I wouldn't lament that the new 180 isn't available yet...whereas the 150mm has univesal acclaim for its performance, the previous 180 didn't. So until there is feedback regarding the 180...hopefully you picked up a lens that will perform well at infinity.I got the newer more expensive version. Should have it next Tuesday, It's coming from Amazon so if it's a bad copy very easy to return and they pickup the return shipping also.
Wish I could afford the Nikon 200/2 on one hand yet at the same time it's enormous and would hate to hike around with it.
I hope Nikon comes out with a new 180 at some point or a 200/4 AF-S G lens would be great also for my needs.
Oh well in the mean time here is my Nikon D800 setup, Zeiss 35/2, Nikon 50/1.8g, Voigtlander 90/.8 which btw is fantastic, and my cheapo Nikon 200/4 AIS.
I will see how the Sigma 150 performs, I was hoping that ther new 180/2.8 OS macro was shipping but there is no eta yet on this lens.
Oh yeah on a separate note that is what this thread started off with,
I tried the latest version of C1 which I also own and used Jack's USM numbers that bring the D800 to D800/E lever of sharpness, and for me, using my images I have taken so far, I like the results better from LR4, with sharpening set at:
amount 60
radius .7
detail 80
Mask 20
Clarity +15
Lastly I have to decide on whether to get a Series 2 Carbon Fiber tripod or just keep using my series 3 Carbon tripod, with a RRS BH55, nice setup but again heavy to carry.
Steven
Lol thanks Dave and the 1.4 converter is like no loss of IQ. Very nice my offset is diffrent but that's okay. So glad they put AF fine tune on these things.Guy,
We're excited for you in getting what is arguably one of Nikon's finest and no doubt you're going to love and be impressed by it. Yet at the same time, Graham, myself and others have experienced what I guess might be termed "lugaphobia"...a new term for those that owned this lens but eventually beacme exhaused lugging the darn thing around for extended periods of time. Graham left it in the trunk...me in my car and no telling where everyone else left it...LOL...but many eventually end of selling it. Maybe one can say the 200 f2 is both a blessing and cursed. My advice like good medicine...take it in moderate doses and don't overdo it....and it will serve you well. Seriously though....have fun and keep drooling!
Dave (D&A)
Guy,Lol thanks Dave and the 1.4 converter is like no loss of IQ. Very nice my offset is diffrent but that's okay. So glad they put AF fine tune on these things.
Now I need a second body for backup. Not getting the E version either. Wish the D 600 was out. I honestly just need a emergency backup so even a D7000 would be fine.
Dave I second that: my 7000 got sold after a few months. Pardon the pun but it never really clicked.Guy,
The 1.4x is fantastic with the 200 f2 and the current 2x will surprise you (providing 400 f4 if necessary).
As for a back-up body, no telling what the D600 will be like as of yet, but I never "clicked" with the D7000. Maybe a personal thing with me, but a bunch of things I wasn't all that thrilled about with regards to its use in relationship to my own particular needs. Subsequently, the files I felt could have been better. Exposure in direct sunlight is a common complaint but thats just one of a number of things.
Dave (D&A)
Hi Jack.RG posted nefs from the D800 and D800E, best direct comparison shots we can process from raw up that I've seen so far: Rob Galbraith DPI: Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E
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I downloaded the first set (image above) with the shoes and motorcycles and been playing with them in C1. He used the excellent 85/1.4 at optimal f5.6 aperture for both captures, conditions remained almost the same for both.
Cheers,
Welcome to the forum!SNIP
We'll, isn't that the exact same thing with the D800 vs D800E? In the end, the E rarely suffers from the moire issue, so isn't it better to get the sharpest data possible from the sensor itself?