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Introductions => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: John Koerner on February 18, 2016, 19:46:27

Title: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: John Koerner on February 18, 2016, 19:46:27: Just wanted to say hello. Was referred to this site and am anxious to learn more about Nikon gear as it applies to my interests.

Have been shooting exclusively Canon since 2008, but last month I changed platforms from the Canon 7D to the (now) Nikon D810.
I do primarily wildlife macro photography.
I was using a Sigma 180 APO macro on the end of my Canon 7D, but now I'm going to be using a Nikon 300 mm at the end of the D810 for close-up work.

For even closer macro shooting (1:1 and beyond), involving subjects that don't tend to move much, I am going to be using the Voigtländer 125 APO, as well as all-manual Nikon primes (50mm, 35mm, 28mm) mounted on reverse-rings.

Hope to learn more about Nikon gadgetry and techniques here, thank you.
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 19:54:03: Welcome to the ever growing Californian Community here!!!
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on February 18, 2016, 19:57:03: You have indeed come the right spot in cyberspace. To be honest, also had been if you kept your Canon gear. Nikons are nice but not a prerequisite for participating on NG. As long as you, the photographer, are well served by our camera, all is well no matter what brand label it carries.

I think the population density of APO-Lanthars is pretty high here on NG as well.
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: John Koerner on February 18, 2016, 19:58:34: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on February 18, 2016, 19:54:03
Welcome to the ever growing Californian Community here!!!

Gracias 8)
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: John Koerner on February 18, 2016, 20:00:31: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on February 18, 2016, 19:57:03
You have indeed come the right spot in cyberspace. To be honest, also had been if you kept your Canon gear. Nikons are nice but not a prerequisite for participating on NG. As long as you, the photographer, are well served by our camera, all is well no matter what brand label it carries.

Appreciate that.

Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on February 18, 2016, 19:57:03
I think the population density of APO-Lanthars is pretty high here on NG as well.

I noticed ... you told me you had 3 8)

I am very excited to try out my new lens, for the first time, this weekend ;D

Thanks again!

Jack
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on February 18, 2016, 20:06:04: There are several discussions on the 125 APO-Lanthar

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,528.0.html

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,14.0.html

Michael Erlewine has 3 copies, so had I but now am down to just 2. Sold the third sample a few days ago. A number of our European members own the 125 APO too. Plus the two other siblings, 90/3.5 and 180/4 APO-Lanthars are seen as well.
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: John Koerner on February 18, 2016, 20:32:52: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on February 18, 2016, 20:06:04
There are several discussions on the 125 APO-Lanthar

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,528.0.html

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,14.0.html

Michael Erlewine has 3 copies, so had I but now am down to just 2. Sold the third sample a few days ago. A number of our European members own the 125 APO too. Plus the two other siblings, 90/3.5 and 180/4 APO-Lanthars are seen as well.

Wonderful links, thank you.

I hope to contribute to them in the passing weeks :)

Jack
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: Gary on February 18, 2016, 23:16:47: Bienvenido al foro John Koerner. (From one Californian to another.)

Gary
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: Tristin on February 19, 2016, 00:44:12: Welcome from the bay area! A lot of California people here.
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: richardHaw on February 19, 2016, 03:08:27: welcome! this is probably one of the better forums that i have been so i bet that you are going to get your answers here :o :o :o
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: John Koerner on February 19, 2016, 04:57:31: Quote from: Gary on February 18, 2016, 23:16:47
Bienvenido al foro John Koerner. (From one Californian to another.)
Gary

Quote from: Tristin on February 19, 2016, 00:44:12
Welcome from the bay area! A lot of California people here.

Quote from: richardHaw on February 19, 2016, 03:08:27
welcome! this is probably one of the better forums that i have been so i bet that you are going to get your answers here :o :o :o

Thanks gents (https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenaturephotographer.club%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fhatsoff.gif&hash=06c40af4c7202eecae5c53ee40d4e2b714ee00cb)
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: Erik Lund on February 19, 2016, 08:43:53: Welcome! Please feel at home here on NikonGear ;) Looking forward to some pictures
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: John Koerner on February 20, 2016, 05:38:55: Quote from: Erik Lund on February 19, 2016, 08:43:53
Welcome! Please feel at home here on NikonGear ;) Looking forward to some pictures

Thank you good sir (https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenaturephotographer.club%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fsaludos.gif&hash=095958b0563926cf80630d3c111d6716a97b0282)

Appreciate the welcome!
Title: Re: Hi - also from So CA
Post by: Olivier on February 20, 2016, 08:31:31: Welcome John. It is the diversity that makes the place so interesting.
Vive la différence!