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Images => People, Portraits, Street, PJ & Cityscapes => Topic started by: gryphon1911 on July 08, 2016, 14:35:48

Title: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 08, 2016, 14:35:48: After scaling down my Nikon kit, I realized that I only have fast zooms and one prime left. The Nikon Df is my all time favorite camera to use for everyday carry or general shooting use. I wanted to get some smaller in size lenses that I could keep with me but also not spend a lot of money on them.

Went to the local camera store and they had a few options. For under $200, I was able to get the Nikon 35-135/3.5-4.5~~5.6~~(for general one lens use) and a 70-210/4-5.6(for use with my 28-85/3.5-4.5 when I want a 2 lens option).

Very happy with them, even though they are the push-pull variety of lenses. I find the IQ just what I like and the sizes fit nicely into my Lowepro transit 250 sling bag.

Here are some examples:

***Edited to correct aperture range on 35-135 lens listed above***
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 08, 2016, 14:37:35: A few more:
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 08, 2016, 14:51:08: Apparently they work splendidly for you.

A nit-pick: the 35-135, if a Nikkor, has to be f/3.5-4.5. It came in manual and AF versions, similar in size, but very different optically.
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 08, 2016, 16:47:13: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on July 08, 2016, 14:51:08
Apparently they work splendidly for you.

A nit-pick: the 35-135, if a Nikkor, has to be f/3.5-4.5. It came in manual and AF versions, similar in size, but very different optically.

Not a nitpick, but a good catch/correction. Thank you for that.

Both lenses are the AF versions, but not "D". They work great for my intended purpose, that is for sure.
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: Frank Fremerey on July 08, 2016, 22:32:27: I know your work for a long time now and I do not see any lens you can not make shine. It is your eyes, hands and experience!
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 10, 2016, 18:26:45: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on July 08, 2016, 22:32:27
I know your work for a long time now and I do not see any lens you can not make shine. It is your eyes, hands and experience!

Thank you for the kind words, Frank!
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on July 10, 2016, 23:34:42: great street pictures as ususal from you
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 11, 2016, 14:26:47: Quote from: Thomas Stellwag on July 10, 2016, 23:34:42
great street pictures as ususal from you

Thank you! Appreciate the look and comment.
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: tommiejeep on July 11, 2016, 15:00:23: Andrew, quite a selection, great. I particularly like the Lady Artist and the guy working on his bike. I just picked up a mint 50 1.8 E , mint 100 2.8 E and Konica Hex 40 f2 for under $200. Bought them for the Sony a7II (for size and weight) but they will obviously make it to the Df also ;) . Most of the time I shoot the Sony and Df in tandem :)
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 12, 2016, 22:23:44: Quote from: tommiejeep on July 11, 2016, 15:00:23
Andrew, quite a selection, great. I particularly like the Lady Artist and the guy working on his bike. I just picked up a mint 50 1.8 E , mint 100 2.8 E and Konica Hex 40 f2 for under $200. Bought them for the Sony a7II (for size and weight) but they will obviously make it to the Df also ;) . Most of the time I shoot the Sony and Df in tandem :)
Cheers,
Tom

I always on the lookout for a good lens deal, so we shall see what else I can find at this new local store. :D
Title: Re: Nikon DF with some older lenses (image heavy)
Post by: gryphon1911 on July 17, 2016, 15:55:56: Some more from 7/16/2016 - Nikkor 35-135/3.5-4.5 AF