262 pages should convince you
Though not all of it is about the D750262 pages should convince you
loosely based around the D750 and random tangents!Though not all of it is about the D750
or any other camera thread, they all tend to follow the same random tangents!!
I have one but I've not used it much on the D750 or other cameras. I use an app called 'Long Exposure Calculator' on my iPhone, for anything over 30 seconds there is a timer function built into the app I just use that and the standard cable release. Time lapse could be good but doesn't the D750 have that built in?
There is definitely an active D750 community on here, the D7200 I follow has a lot less activity.Still more than the D810 page
Oscar by mark kingston, on Flickr
I've owned 4 different 70-200 (1 VR1, 2 VR2s and a f4 VR) in the last 4 years! First bought VR1 that I sold for a VR2 when I moved to full frame, then sold that VR2 to help fund a 200-400, missed the 70-200 range so picked up the f4 version (excellent lens by the way) but sold it to buy a as new VR2 f2.8 off the classifieds as I missed the f2.8 and use of the 1.4tc to give a useable 280mm f4. I've decided I'm not selling the VR2 f2.8 ever again as it's great for close up wildlife. My use (wildlife) may differ to yours as I see the 70-200 as a lighter option.With terrible weather and no opportunity to shoot anything new, all sorts of random ideas coming to my mind and I am sure some of you are no exception. Thought of sharing my excuse to bad weather thoughts since we discuss everything related to the D750
I have managed to reduced my camera gear down to the D750 and two lenses below
1. 24-85 VR – For all sort of general purpose
2. 85 F1.8 G – For portraits
I's like to think a prime will complete my setup and the screen protector. A 35 1.8 or 50 1.8. Considering the Tamron 35 VC,
Now the dilemma. I sold my 70-200 F4 as it was not getting any use. I bought a Tamron 70-200 2.8VC on behalf of a friend who is away from UK on work. The lens is with me since then and I started testing it as opportunities arose (shooting models etc.). Problem is, I have started liking it. The lens produces brilliant images (so did the Nikon 70-200 F4). Since it is purchased on my name and it does not require any AF adjustments, I am thinking of keeping it.
My intended use will be portraits and headshots. I don’t shoot sports or birds . My worry is I might give in to momentary GAS and then the lens (twice as heavy as the 70-200 F4) will just sit there on my shelf and I will regretfully sell it later.
My other choice is a Samyang 135 F2 - manual only and fixed FL, but produces great images and not as expensive as the 70-200 2.8.
I know the 70-200 2.8 lenses are workhorse fav of pros, but I want to understand what it means to others like me who may use it occasionally. I see many others here who are either enthusiast or amateurs and have the 70-200 2.8 lens (Nikon/Sigma/Tamron).
What do you guys think of the 70-200 2.8 from a long term ownership and value point of view? Do you get much use or are you happy with what you get from occasional use? I know no one can answer for me, but just asking in general to check some personal opinions here who own the 70-200 2.8 lens
I hope the weather improves and all these random ideas will go out of my head
Looks good to me
I think you should get the 24mm and 58mm, you'll not be happy until you do <devil>Bloody 58.
TBH i love the distortion a 24mm offers for 'close' portraits. It would also be the obvious choice of FL for landscapes although i do like my 70-200 for that also.
Yet more rain means plenty of time in the van building up my GAS.
...and a D810I think you should get the 24mm and 58mm, you'll not be happy until you do <devil>
I had this dilema, went with the D750 in the end due to flippy screen (great for low level landscapes), better ergonomics (for me) and then obviously weight saving is a bonus. I don't tend to crop too much though. My initial want was the extra MP but when I realised that most of my viewing was done on a 1.7mp screen (1680 x 1050) I really don't need it. Lucky me now has the 5k iMac which has a 14.7MP screen (5120 x 2880) but even then the D750 is enough unless cropped heavily, and even then it's no trauma if the pic doesn't completely fill the 27" screen
D750 is more than enough to print A3+ at 300dpi too.
Yep, go through thoughts like this on a daily basis. As I posted earlier since buying the RX100-III I'm contemplating selling all of my Olly gear (thinking the RX100 will replace the Olly as my travel camera) and funding a walkabout for my D750. So once I've made this choice I have yet another choice, 24-70mm f2.8 or 24-120mm F4. I've always wanted the 24-70mm but thinking that the 24-120mm would be more useful. I love subject isolation, and so the f2.8 is more appealing, plus I like some of the other attributes of the 24-70mm such as micro contrast and OOF areas (although this is based on others' images as I've never tried either myself). However, if I really want the creme de la creme images I have my 70-200mm f2.8. Also I'm thinking that the extra reach on the 24-120mm might help gain back some of the subject isolation lost vs the f2.8 on the 24-70mm. And finally, since getting the RX100 with 24-70mm eq lens it's made me realise just how short 70mm is.With terrible weather and no opportunity to shoot anything new, all sorts of random ideas coming to my mind and I am sure some of you are no exception. Thought of sharing my excuse to bad weather thoughts since we discuss everything related to the D750
I have managed to reduced my camera gear down to the D750 and two lenses below
1. 24-85 VR – For all sort of general purpose
2. 85 F1.8 G – For portraits
I's like to think a prime will complete my setup and the screen protector. A 35 1.8 or 50 1.8. Considering the Tamron 35 VC,
Now the dilemma. I sold my 70-200 F4 as it was not getting any use. I bought a Tamron 70-200 2.8VC on behalf of a friend who is away from UK on work. The lens is with me since then and I started testing it as opportunities arose (shooting models etc.). Problem is, I have started liking it. The lens produces brilliant images (so did the Nikon 70-200 F4). Since it is purchased on my name and it does not require any AF adjustments, I am thinking of keeping it.
My intended use will be portraits and headshots. I don’t shoot sports or birds . My worry is I might give in to momentary GAS and then the lens (twice as heavy as the 70-200 F4) will just sit there on my shelf and I will regretfully sell it later.
My other choice is a Samyang 135 F2 - manual only and fixed FL, but produces great images and not as expensive as the 70-200 2.8.
I know the 70-200 2.8 lenses are workhorse fav of pros, but I want to understand what it means to others like me who may use it occasionally. I see many others here who are either enthusiast or amateurs and have the 70-200 2.8 lens (Nikon/Sigma/Tamron).
What do you guys think of the 70-200 2.8 from a long term ownership and value point of view? Do you get much use or are you happy with what you get from occasional use? I know no one can answer for me, but just asking in general to check some personal opinions here who own the 70-200 2.8 lens
I hope the weather improves and all these random ideas will go out of my head
I think you should get the 24mm and 58mm, you'll not be happy until you do <devil>
...and a D810
Sounds good to me. Just think you could add the 200mm f2 too, D810 with 24mm, 58mm and 200mm f2 what else could you possibly want
That's a dead cert
I don't tend to crop too much though. My initial want was the extra MP but when I realised that most of my viewing was done on a 1.7mp screen (1680 x 1050) I really don't need it. Lucky me now has the 5k iMac which has a 14.7MP screen (5120 x 2880) but even then the D750 is enough unless cropped heavily, and even then it's no trauma if the pic doesn't completely fill the 27" screen
Spoilt for choice and we all are victims of it. That sense of owning something and getting the most out of it knowing its limitation is almost gone and we are also becoming bit too impatient to try something else without even trying out the one we have. And I tell my wife that our daughter is given too many choices, we never had so manyMy god whatever happened to the days of seeing something, buying it and being happy? Now it's see something, look at every other available option, weigh up the pros and cons of each, look to see if there's any more options available since you first looked, ask advice on forums, weigh up the pros and cons again, look for little while longer, visit another forum and ask the same questions again, wait a bit longer as a new lens has just been announced
.
(Could've done with better light but you get the idea)
