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Birna Rørslett

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #195 on: July 24, 2023, 09:05:47 »
Calystegia x spectabilis. Now recognised as an aggressive invasive species showing very rapid expansion around built-up areas. The hoverfly just enjoyed its dinner :)


I'm very pleased with the 400/4.5 Z, by the way. It is a featherweight as far as long lenses go and very sharp.

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #196 on: July 24, 2023, 11:41:41 »
Out of sheer nostalgia, i replaced the old IR-modified D40X with another similarly modified body, as the first was returned in non-working order from a "friend".

The D40x works well with the AFS 18-140/3.5-5.6 ED G Nikkor and the AF is spot on. Those-- by today's standards -- meagre 10MPix pack a lot of detail so the combination is fun to use.


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Re: July 2023
« Reply #197 on: July 24, 2023, 11:58:00 »
Out of sheer nostalgia, i replaced the old IR-modified D40X with another similarly modified body, as the first was returned in non-working order from a "friend".

The D40x works well with the AFS 18-140/3.5-5.6 ED G Nikkor and the AF is spot on. Those-- by today's standards -- meagre 10MPix pack a lot of detail so the combination is fun to use.

Birna seems to have a soft spot for electrical power lines ;D. Well done !
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Re: July 2023
« Reply #198 on: July 24, 2023, 12:30:59 »
July 23

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #199 on: July 24, 2023, 13:14:01 »
Calystegia x spectabilis.
 The hoverfly just enjoyed its dinner :)

I'm very pleased with the 400/4.5 Z, by the way. It is a featherweight as far as long lenses go and very sharp.

I loved the closeup Birna.
Beauty, colour, clarity and biological interest

Maybe the 400/4.5 Z would be the ticket if I migrate to the "Z" side from my 300mm PF.....

I've already loved nearly all the 105mm Z macro images ice seen.
But the 400 would help me more with working distance (my preferred subjects all move in split second)

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #200 on: July 24, 2023, 13:30:18 »
I wonder whether the 180-600 Z might be even more tempting. Price is nearly half of my 400/4.5Z and of course, even "cheaper" if you need up towards 600mm as the rather expensive TC-14Z is superfluous.  Its max.aperture range f/5.6-6.3 is approximately what the 400/4.5+TC-14Z delivers. I have no real need for the 180-600 however it is tempting to run some test shots with it later this autumn. Perhaps it works well for IR?

If a slightly closer approach is required, the 400 by the way can tolerate additional extension quite well (infinity focus is lost of course).

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #201 on: July 24, 2023, 15:16:06 »
No crying over spilt spirit.
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Re: July 2023
« Reply #202 on: July 24, 2023, 15:44:26 »
Are you talking about the AF-S  G version?

No, the F/4 Z-mount one.

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #203 on: July 24, 2023, 15:48:14 »
No crying over spilt spirit.

Well spotted, Akira!

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #204 on: July 24, 2023, 17:03:39 »
Well spotted, Akira!

Thank you, Ian.  That happened right in front of me!  :D
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Re: July 2023
« Reply #205 on: July 24, 2023, 21:05:43 »
I wonder whether the 180-600 Z might be even more tempting. Price is nearly half of my 400/4.5Z and of course, even "cheaper" if you need up towards 600mm as the rather expensive TC-14Z is superfluous.  Its max.aperture range f/5.6-6.3 is approximately what the 400/4.5+TC-14Z delivers. I have no real need for the 180-600 however it is tempting to run some test shots with it later this autumn. Perhaps it works well for IR?

If a slightly closer approach is required, the 400 by the way can tolerate additional extension quite well (infinity focus is lost of course).

Birna, what do you think about the Z 100-400mm ?
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Re: July 2023
« Reply #206 on: July 24, 2023, 22:37:35 »
I wonder whether the 180-600 Z might be even more tempting.

More food for thought, thank you Birna.
A smaller, lighter setup might let me use it more when out on walks though.
I've not used any zoom teles for years and have come to accept framing may be non-optimal from time to time.

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #207 on: July 25, 2023, 05:02:00 »
Monarch in clover.

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #208 on: July 25, 2023, 08:15:04 »
Young male Nio

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Re: July 2023
« Reply #209 on: July 25, 2023, 08:45:16 »
Beautiful Fons.

My grandson is growing steadily ;)
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