Anyone using prime Z lenses? I like the flexibility of the zooms but thinking a Z prime would be fun to shoot with.
Potentially either the 35mm or 50mm. Anyone have any thoughts having shot either?
Introduced my 14-30 to Wales on Bank Holiday Monday. We headed off for a walk up Moel Eilio, away from the hordes that would descend upon Snowdon. Driving through Capel Curig found the lake still and calm so a short stop for Wales' ultimate 'chocolate box' shot. My first images with the 14-30.
Llynnau Mymbyr by Jason, on Flickr
Last sliver of sunlight on The Idwal Slabs, Snowdonia. Was glad to have the 14-30 to hand.
Idwall Slabs and Rocks, Last Light by Jason, on Flickr
Does anyone else see a fish in that rock?
I do!
Love this..
Simply fabulous capture...!! wOw
Simply fabulous capture...!! wOw
Excellent photography Sir.
Best regards;
Peter
30mm? Pah. Should have got in close at 14mm - lens is water-sealed.
Just messing. It’s a cracking image with great drama.
Pretty good thank you Duncan. My bodies making too much iron/ferritin, so booked in once per month to get a pint of blood drained off for the next year.....all good.Cheers Peter! How ya doing mate?
Pretty good thank you Duncan. My bodies making too much iron/ferritin, so booked in once per month to get a pint of blood drained off for the next year.....all good.
Cheers;
Peter
How is everyone getting on with the 24-200? My copy seems soft to me, I used to have a 70-200 and a 24-85 and it isn't as sharp as those. Maybe I'm doing something wrong?
That's interesting, I'm looking at the examples on here and they all seem great, I'm a bit of a pixel peepers but I can definitely notice a difference. Is there anywhere I can share an example with someone, email or google drive maybe? I don't have Flickr anymoreMine is sharper than my previous 24-85.
At the long end it is a bit softer than my 70-300 AF-P but you can't have everything.
Might be copy variation?
Love my 24-200mm, I'm no pixel peeper but it seems fine to me. Used it an awful lot on Skye this week...
Z5A_4249 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
I think I'm going back to my 24-85
Love my 24-200mm, I'm no pixel peeper but it seems fine to me. Used it an awful lot on Skye this week...
Z5A_4249 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
If you want tack sharp in that range get the Z 24-70 f/4. It's a bargain at its price point, too.
I'm waiting for the 24-105 and 100-400, but I'm expecting both to be expensiveI'm not sure I have the equipment to pixel peep, and my photos are all cut down for sharing online, but I've been very happy with the 24-70. I bought my Z5 with the kit 24-50 lens, which I sold and bought the 24-70. I managed to get it for £399 at the time.
I have at times regretted not getting the 24-200 for the extra reach, but will no doubt buy some additional lenses later. I'd particularly like some of the long lenses not yet released, if the price isn't eye-watering.
I'm waiting for the 24-105 and 100-400, but I'm expecting both to be expensive
No 1 is a great shot, moody and very evocative of SkyeLove my 24-200mm, I'm no pixel peeper but it seems fine to me. Used it an awful lot on Skye this week...
Z5A_4249 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
Also been playing with the Viltrox 20mm 1.8, seems like a pretty solid lens (and is lovely to use manually)
DSC_2353 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
ive checked out your Flickr and it’s good to see what is possible from the combo. You have some really nice photos on there.Love my 24-200mm, I'm no pixel peeper but it seems fine to me. Used it an awful lot on Skye this week...
Z5A_4249 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
Also been playing with the Viltrox 20mm 1.8, seems like a pretty solid lens (and is lovely to use manually)
DSC_2353 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
I’ve come across the the Nikon Z5 and I’m having a long think about whether it would suit me for the photography I actually do. Cost wise its much better and looks like it with the 24-200 would suit landscape photography. I’m not sure what wildlife lens options there would be.
After a week away I’m currently re-evaluating my camera gear (been think of it for a while). If I’m honest with myself I need to look at reducing the amount and value of kit I have. I’m no longer a prolific photographer and I can’t really justify having so much money tied up in camera kit that isn’t used enough (pretty much used when away on holiday for some landscapes and a bit of wildlife such as deer and red squirrels).
I’ve come across the the Nikon Z5 and I’m having a long think about whether it would suit me for the photography I actually do. Cost wise its much better and looks like it with the 24-200 would suit landscape photography. I’m not sure what wildlife lens options there would be.