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Lens Talk / Re: Nikon AI 135 3,5
« Last post by pluton on Today at 07:35:35 »
I often take my copy, which has the highest--presumably the last--serial number for this model on Roland's site, with me when i want tele but minimal weight.  The very slight bluish haze that appears at full aperture disappears at about 1/2 stop down from wide open.  This shot was at f/5.6 or f/8.  Alas, the EXIF doesn't record the aperture.
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Hugh_3170 on Today at 06:28:23 »
Hey, and what a nice photo that you got.  And with lots of nice Nikon yellow as well.

Good luck with your recoveries - may they be both swift and and complete.

Quote from: aerobat on Today at 00:20:56
Pogi at TdR - Z5ii & Z 24-120mm

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Hey but I got my photo ... and I should be back on the bike very soon.
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Lens Talk / Re: Nikon AI 135 3,5
« Last post by David H. Hartman on Today at 01:09:16 »
Many years ago the only lens longer than a 105/2.5 Nikkor that I could afford was a 135/3.5 Nikkor. I bought it in winter and before I got home the sun had set. I set up a tripod and took a 7 minute exposure at f/5.6. I could not believe how bitingly sharp that lens was in the absents of camera vibration and movement. The 135/3.5 Nikkor is a sleeper.

Dave

In the absence of VR forget the 1/focal length rule. It's probably only good for 3x5" prints.
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Lens Talk / Re: Lens advice for a Nikon Z8 please...
« Last post by David H. Hartman on Today at 00:48:46 »
Thank you everyone for your replies!
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Lens Talk / Re: Lens advice for a Nikon Z8 please...
« Last post by David H. Hartman on Today at 00:46:06 »
Any feed back on the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR Nikkkor?

I viewed Photography Life's review of the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR lens. It would be a stop gap that I'd find useless above f/5.6. I could use it on my D850. I found one on KEH.com in Ex condition for $261.00. Not a low enough price for me for this old a lens.

I may have to wait for next November for sales. I should have bought the Z8 kitted with the Z 24-70/4.0 S but I didn't.

Dave
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Thomas Stellwag on Today at 00:39:02 »
Quote from: aerobat on Today at 00:20:56
Pogi at TdR - Z5ii & Z 24-120mm

Today I went to the French part of Switzerland by train to photograph Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de Romandie. Glad it finally worked out despite some hurdles. In the morning I cycled from the Train Station to the Start place and was in midst the security motorbikes - tried a one handed video with my handy and fell over at a bump in the street. There's no better place to crash than a pro race. So off to the para medic to get the wounds sorted. Then I knocked at the Tudor Pro Racing team bus door and asked the mechanic if he would please repair my bike which he gladly did. Then off to the arrival location to get this picture. Luckily my two cameras in the backpack survived the crash :)
On the train home the shoulder and fingers got more and more sore so that I decided to visit the hospital for a check-up.
A luxated finger, another finger (camera release finger) with chipped bone and the shoulder needs further exams by MRI.
Hey but I got my photo ... and I should be back on the bike very soon.


good luck in bad luck—get well soon!
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by aerobat on Today at 00:20:56 »
Pogi at TdR - Z5ii & Z 24-120mm

Today I went to the French part of Switzerland by train to photograph Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de Romandie. Glad it finally worked out despite some hurdles. In the morning I cycled from the Train Station to the Start place and was in midst the security motorbikes - tried a one handed video with my handy and fell over at a bump in the street. There's no better place to crash than a pro race. So off to the para medic to get the wounds sorted. Then I knocked at the Tudor Pro Racing team bus door and asked the mechanic if he would please repair my bike which he gladly did. Then off to the arrival location to get this picture. Luckily my two cameras in the backpack survived the crash :)
On the train home the shoulder and fingers got more and more sore so that I decided to visit the hospital for a check-up.
A luxated finger, another finger (camera release finger) with chipped bone and the shoulder needs further exams by MRI.
Hey but I got my photo ... and I should be back on the bike very soon.
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Ian Watson on Today at 00:06:15 »
Meet River, a new addition to our family.

Nikon Zf, 24-70/4S
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from Verona - Italy
« Last post by Frank Fremerey on Today at 00:03:27 »
Photoni is a superb name. Welcome in our friendly corner
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Lens Talk / Re: Lens advice for a Nikon Z8 please...
« Last post by Frank Fremerey on May 02, 2026, 23:58:58 »
Ay, David! If the Z8 is similar to the Z9 I would sure recommend some of the incredible prime lenses in the Z/S-Line. My current favourite is the Z 1.2/50mm S, but the Z 2.8/105 MC works very well and to my great pleasure the oldish 1.4/24G and 1.8/85G work very well on the FTZ
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