Nikon D800......

SFTPhotography · 19 Jan 2016

The D800 in Glencoe

_DSC4557 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC4554 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC4319 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC3052 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

SFTPhotography · 19 Jan 2016

The D800 in Glasgow

_DSC6645 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC2202 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC2637 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC2836 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC3139 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC3138 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

SFTPhotography · 19 Jan 2016

The D800 in London:

_DSC3971 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC3906 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC3757 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

macvisual · 19 Jan 2016

Superb Steve, those D800 files/captures ooze Clean--Clear--Clarity photographs. Looking forward to mine.

SFTPhotography · 19 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
Superb Steve, those D800 files/captures ooze Clean--Clear--Clarity photographs. Looking forward to mine.

At 100% they hold so well.
You had one, IMHO its the best digital camera you can buy without spending 5-6 figures on larger sensor digital cameras.

Greggster · 19 Jan 2016

Quality images Steve. [emoji106][emoji106]

Greggster · 19 Jan 2016

Here's another from Sunday, I love the clarity this camera gives. Handheld with the 85 1.8g.

20160430-20160430-DSC_2091.jpg by -Gregg Gorman-

macvisual · 19 Jan 2016

Stop it stop it these images are brill.........can't sleep waiting on my D8** body arriving. That's a tight shot there Gregg, crazzzy detail.com

macvisual · 19 Jan 2016

D8** shooters, which Nikon 'portrait' lens would you suggest I look at? Any image samples would be great, thanx.

Sir SR · 19 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
D8** shooters, which Nikon 'portrait' lens would you suggest I look at? Any image samples would be great, thanx.

Depends on your space, natural light vs flash, subject number (groups/single).

You won't go too far wrong with a 24-70

The 70-200 is great of you've the room

85 is a lovely focal length

35 can be good for environmental portraits.

It depends really!!

Probably not very helpful! Sorry.

A bit more info will narrow it down!

SFTPhotography · 20 Jan 2016

I have sigma art 35mm and 85mm f1.8g which are good event/portrait lenses but stopped down they are wonderfully sharp and useful for other things

macvisual · 20 Jan 2016

Sir SR said:
Depends on your space, natural light vs flash, subject number (groups/single).

You won't go too far wrong with a 24-70

The 70-200 is great of you've the room

85 is a lovely focal length

35 can be good for environmental portraits.

It depends really!!

Probably not very helpful! Sorry.

A bit more info will narrow it down!

Thanks for that.

The portraits would mainly be outdoors using available light to capture head shots and dogs etc, I've got a Yongnuo 560III flash but not used it yet. I'm going to order the Nikkor 85mm f1.8G soon. Been looking closely at the Nikkor 135mm f2 DC which doesn't seem to be mentioned much as a portrait lens, strange that...

Thanks;
pete

SFTPhotography · 20 Jan 2016

The D800 in Autumn

_DSC6430 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6318 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6288 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6369 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6248 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6233 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC5831 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6032 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

minnnt · 20 Jan 2016

There are a lot of reviews on YouTube about it (and its' smaller brother, the 105) and there are plenty of pics on Flickr to back up the quite frankly beautiful bokeh.

G.K.Jnr. · 20 Jan 2016

ST4 said:
The D800 in Autumn

_DSC6430 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6318 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6288 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6369 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6248 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6233 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC5831 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6032 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

"Excellent" set of images Steve, nothing more to be said.

George.

SsSsSsSsSnake · 20 Jan 2016

Just realised I've never had a FF Nikon body

OldCarlos · 20 Jan 2016

Another really good selection, Steve, but #4 is fantastic! Love the detail, tones, movement in the water + the scene itself. Luuuuuverly.

macvisual · 20 Jan 2016

Not sure if I've posted this before, shot this nearly 2yrs ago when I owned D800/Zeiss 21mm;

The boat house by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

G.K.Jnr. · 20 Jan 2016

Greggster said:
Here's another from Sunday, I love the clarity this camera gives. Handheld with the 85 1.8g.

20160430-20160430-DSC_2091.jpg by -Gregg Gorman-

That is "Very Nice" Gregg, great angle on a familiar subject, and really good detail & colours.

George.

-aurorae- · 20 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
D8** shooters, which Nikon 'portrait' lens would you suggest I look at? Any image samples would be great, thanx.

I'm an amateur but got a 24-70 with my d810 and love it. I prefer some zoomability with dogs.

macvisual · 20 Jan 2016

D800/50mm f1.8

Dreamy by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

yamahatdm900 · 21 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
D800/50mm f1.8

Dreamy by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

Love that Peter

yamahatdm900 · 21 Jan 2016

ST4 said:
The D800 in Autumn

_DSC6430 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6318 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6288 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6369 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6248 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6233 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC5831 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6032 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Superb stuff Steve

G.K.Jnr. · 21 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
D800/50mm f1.8

Dreamy by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

That's very nice Peter, lovely soft colours and great comp'.

George.

Greggster · 21 Jan 2016

I agree with George, the processing on that one is spot on Pete

macvisual · 21 Jan 2016

Appreciate the comments re the floral photo, thanks. Going to get another 50mm f1.8D at some stage, a great cheapo lens.

Phiggys · 21 Jan 2016

ST4 said:
The D800 in Autumn

_DSC6430 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6318 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6288 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6369 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6248 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6233 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC5831 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC6032 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Stunning set but no:4 is outstanding fantastic work !

Phiggys · 21 Jan 2016

It's certainly mine and many others pick of Nikon 50mm prime lens
It's a bargain ATM £75 is a no brainier !

macvisual said:
Appreciate the comments re the floral photo, thanks. Going to get another 50mm f1.8D at some stage, a great cheapo lens.

Sorry correction it's gone up to £79
http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/nikon-50mm-f18d-af-lens-299-p.asp

chuckles · 21 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
Been looking closely at the Nikkor 135mm f2 DC which doesn't seem to be mentioned much as a portrait lens, strange that...

I've been playing about with one but not had the time to devout to it... took this back in the summer, she's a live wire and portraits? Well, I gave up! This is at f2.8

Indy by Barry Cant, on Flickr

Phiggys · 21 Jan 2016

chuckles said:
I've been playing about with one but not had the time to devout to it... took this back in the summer, she's a live wire and portraits? Well, I gave up! This is at f2.8

Indy by Barry Cant, on Flickr

LOL I find child photography to be among some of the most challenging to shoot especially the hyper active ones

As for the !35mm f 2.0 DC I almost let mine go last night but had a change of heart at the last minute

sad for my mate but

for me!
I always regretted letting my 105mm f2.0 DC go but with having the 85mm f1:1.4 I didnt expect to miss it but having just let the stunning AFS-VR 200mm f2.0 go I had to say no on the 135mm.

GHP · 21 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
Thanks for that.

The portraits would mainly be outdoors using available light to capture head shots and dogs etc, I've got a Yongnuo 560III flash but not used it yet. I'm going to order the Nikkor 85mm f1.8G soon. Been looking closely at the Nikkor 135mm f2 DC which doesn't seem to be mentioned much as a portrait lens, strange that...

Thanks;
pete

The 135 DC really is a fantastic lens for portraits.
For me it is the ideal focal length for portraits, due to it's compression.
The bokeh is beautiful, but it isn't just the bokeh which makes it special.
This lens was designed ( back in the 1990's) to focus the red wavelength on a slightly different plane to give a rendering to skin tones which is unique.
It's old, takes a bit of practice to get the best out of it, but when dialled in correctly (mine needs + 16 micro adjust) it is unrivaled.
It is also extremely sharp. Anyone who says otherwise isn't doing it properly!
It also suffers from green/purple fringing in certain shots. Easily fixable in post though.
I don't have a D8*** yet, but on my D700 it shines.
Shame you don't live closer, you could have a go with mine !

(Having said all that, I still want a 200 f2 !!)

chuckles · 21 Jan 2016

chuckles said:
I've been playing about with one but not had the time to devout to it... took this back in the summer, she's a live wire and portraits? Well, I gave up! This is at f2.8

Link to the file above (which is in itself cropped) can found here

macvisual · 21 Jan 2016

D800/Zeiss 21mm;

Water reeds by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

Taken two years ago, one from my D800 library

John Soliven · 21 Jan 2016

Seeing your images @ST4, wants me to drive up north!

SFTPhotography · 22 Jan 2016

John Soliven said:
Seeing your images @ST4, wants me to drive up north!

You should, just get a forecast before you go. Crap weathers not what you want

minnnt · 22 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
D800/Zeiss 21mm;

Water reeds by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

Taken two years ago, one from my D800 library

After seeing all the bright and zingy images in this thread, that is quite a refreshing image! Nice feel to the PP.

macvisual · 22 Jan 2016

Thanks David, it shows my subtle side.

Appreciated.

G.K.Jnr. · 22 Jan 2016

macvisual said:
D800/Zeiss 21mm;

Water reeds by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

Taken two years ago, one from my D800 library

That's another very nice shot Peter, with some lovely subtle tones, and good comp'.

George.

Greggster · 22 Jan 2016

A few from last night, I only took the 20mm g lens for ease, and I'm so impressed with the crop-ability of these files

This is the original image

20160121-20160121-DSC_2202.jpg by -Gregg Gorman-

And with a 100% crop

20160121-20160121-DSC_2202.jpg by -Gregg Gorman-

And another one of the usual suspect!

20160121-20160121-DSC_2198.jpg by -Gregg Gorman-

macvisual · 22 Jan 2016

Holy moly Gregg;

An amazing set of quality night shoots, stunning work! Love them both but the bottom image is exquisite, you could easily see those all day long. Would look awesome professionally printed and hung on wall space.

That Nikkor 20mm G is a corker of a lens it seems, I must have a closer look at it. On the bottom image where was your focus point?

Regards;
pete

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