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Lens Talk / Re: Start saving up -- again --
« Last post by Roland Vink on May 10, 2026, 23:34:02 »There is already a Nikkor 100-400mm f4.5Z VR ...Sony is rumored to be releasing such a lens. The Nikkor is f4.5-5.6
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Lens Talk / Re: Z7ii + 135/1.8 Plena
« Last post by MEPER on May 10, 2026, 22:14:44 »For me the Z7ii is large as it replaced the Z50 (which I still have).
The Plena does not feel nose heavy. It is easy to support with the "other" hand and it feels nice to grab around it (good grib).
I think the weight + IBIS makes it a very steady combination.
The Plena does not feel nose heavy. It is easy to support with the "other" hand and it feels nice to grab around it (good grib).
I think the weight + IBIS makes it a very steady combination.
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Lens Talk / Re: Start saving up -- again --
« Last post by Birna Rørslett on May 10, 2026, 22:14:30 »Akira: I stand corrected. The 100-400 Nikkor is f/4.5-5.6. My bad. Keith has to continue dreaming (or praying)
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Lens Talk / Re: Start saving up -- again --
« Last post by toups on May 10, 2026, 22:13:11 »Slightly off topic, but this is great news; that means more nice previous generation lenses will be available at even more affordable prices!
Being economical (or is it cheap), I have found that one can get a lot of bang for the buck using older generation lenses and cameras. This is coming from someone who is having fun using older equipment. For telephoto usage, I am having lots of fun with a Nikon D610 and a Nikon ED AF Nikkor 180mm 1:2.8 and also a manual focus Nikon Nikkor ED 600mm 1:5.6 and when I want/need semi-autofocus, I pair it with a modified Nikon TC-16A 1.6x autofocusing teleconverter.
Maybe it is just me, but I have found a pair of primes covering the zoom range is generally lighter to carry and has better performance. Of course not quite as convenient (or maybe the solution is carry another camera body.)
Being economical (or is it cheap), I have found that one can get a lot of bang for the buck using older generation lenses and cameras. This is coming from someone who is having fun using older equipment. For telephoto usage, I am having lots of fun with a Nikon D610 and a Nikon ED AF Nikkor 180mm 1:2.8 and also a manual focus Nikon Nikkor ED 600mm 1:5.6 and when I want/need semi-autofocus, I pair it with a modified Nikon TC-16A 1.6x autofocusing teleconverter.
Maybe it is just me, but I have found a pair of primes covering the zoom range is generally lighter to carry and has better performance. Of course not quite as convenient (or maybe the solution is carry another camera body.)
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Birna Rørslett on May 10, 2026, 22:12:46 »Ok, there is some Fons magic going on here.
(Unless the ai-nikkor 35mm f1.4 routinely produces bokeh like this?)
Lovely work Fons
Fons utilised the "temperamental" property of the AiS 35/1.4
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Frank Fremerey on May 10, 2026, 22:04:27 »Parking garage construction
Fujifilm Finepix S2 Pro - Nikkor AFS 28-300/3.5-5.6 vr
what a lovely whacky edit!
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Lens Talk / Re: Z7ii + 135/1.8 Plena
« Last post by Frank Fremerey on May 10, 2026, 22:01:47 »looks like a decent lens.
My question. How does the huge chunk of a lens balance on the smallish camera?
My question. How does the huge chunk of a lens balance on the smallish camera?
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Lens Talk / Re: Start saving up -- again --
« Last post by Akira on May 10, 2026, 21:35:32 »There is already a Nikkor 100-400mm f4.5Z VR ... thus your prayers are answered
Keith wants a lens with the constant aperture throughout the zoom range, I guess?
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Lens Talk / Re: Z7ii + 135/1.8 Plena
« Last post by MEPER on May 10, 2026, 21:35:06 »Focus + Release is the option I use. That is also the reason why the camera often refuses to trigger.......I am sure.
It is more challenging to take image of people as it requires faster action and camera control.
It seems the young ladies gets attracted by the Plena. I will try that again and find out the best camera settings for such images.
It is more challenging to take image of people as it requires faster action and camera control.
It seems the young ladies gets attracted by the Plena. I will try that again and find out the best camera settings for such images.
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Lens Talk / Re: Start saving up -- again --
« Last post by Anthony on May 10, 2026, 21:19:52 »Nikon is blowing away the other manufacturers in the tele/telezoom area.
Last week I went shooting kingfishers with some friends, Sony and Canon users. I had to bite my tongue. Friendship is more important than scoring technology points.
Last week I went shooting kingfishers with some friends, Sony and Canon users. I had to bite my tongue. Friendship is more important than scoring technology points.