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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #150 on: May 01, 2018, 20:24:15 »
It has been a while since I last abused the 135DC :)
Let me know which is your favorite!

140802 is my favourite!   

Superb image Jakov, you have almost got me scouring ebay for a 135. I have the 105DC in the back of a cupboard somewhere. I will have to go and find it.

Cheers 
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #151 on: May 01, 2018, 21:12:51 »
I like the last one, but admire the new red tail light bokeh technique!
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #152 on: May 01, 2018, 22:10:35 »
It takes talent to make make abuse beautiful. Love them all, especially that first dandelion...
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #153 on: May 01, 2018, 22:29:45 »
Spring joy  :-*
Wonderful
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #154 on: May 01, 2018, 23:44:42 »
Jakov, Jakov, Jakov
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #155 on: May 02, 2018, 10:23:32 »
Beautiful  Jakov.

140802 is also my favo. But 140906 comes close ;)

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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #156 on: May 02, 2018, 11:14:41 »
Overwhelmed by all you comments, thank you!

Bjørn, it seems that most agree with your favorite. Who am I to dispute your selection.

BEZ, get that 105DC out and misuse it. The only reason why chose the 135DC is because I don't have that focal length in any of my lenses, unlike 105.

Akira, I think the last one is best, too. It has the minimalist element with flare on top. 

Ashlandish, thank you so much for your praise.

Erik, yes, spring and romance are in the air. We must take full advantage!

Keith, Keith, Keith :D

Thank you John! You see why I had difficulties choosing one.

Thankfully I have you around to point out the créme de la créme for me :)
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #157 on: May 06, 2018, 21:46:42 »
I couldn't resist more abuse tonight.
Returned from Amsterdam, saw the tulips close to my crib, parked my car, grabbed the gear and approached the subjects.

Which one this time :)
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #158 on: May 06, 2018, 22:10:16 »
#2, definitely and last a close second but they are all great
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #159 on: May 07, 2018, 04:02:18 »
Number four for me Jakov, but in truth I like all of them. 

I need the colours, such as these, as our colder weather has started down here and we slide into late autumn and winter.
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #160 on: May 07, 2018, 09:06:40 »
Beautiful. Number 2 and 4 for me :)

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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #161 on: December 24, 2018, 06:26:28 »
While the kids were decorating the Christmas tree a few nights ago I got a chance for some fun with the 135mm f/2 ... The first is with the DC set to zero, the second to full rear defocus and the third to full front defocus.  The last is with the 180mm f/2.8 AiS.  A pattern of little diffraction blemishes can be seen on the blur circles in the 135mm images - any idea where these might originate?  The 180mm image is quite a bit cleaner.  Merry Xmas to those who celebrate it, and all the best to everyone else! 

John

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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #162 on: December 24, 2018, 08:17:21 »
  A pattern of little diffraction blemishes can be seen on the blur circles in the 135mm images - any idea where these might originate?  The 180mm image is quite a bit cleaner.

Dust/dirt in side the lens?

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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #163 on: December 24, 2018, 09:22:58 »
dust on rear element
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Re: Nikkor 135 AF DC f/2 D
« Reply #164 on: December 24, 2018, 15:50:07 »
John,

These are lovely images which, along with Jakov's DC photos of the tulips, have caused me to put Nikkor DCs on my list. Just curious, what aperture were you using for the photos taken with the 135 DC? Perhaps F2.8/4.0 or so.

To All: Enjoy the holidays...Robert