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Nikon D600 & Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 |
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Nikon D600 & Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Series E |
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Nikon D600 & Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM |
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Nikon D600 & Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM |
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Nikon D600 & Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 |
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Nikon D600 & Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Series E |
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Nikon D600 & Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM |
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Nikon D600 & Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM |
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DIY Lenskirt attached to a window, with a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 inside it. |
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DIY Lenskirt with nothing inside it (this is how well it holds its form, because of the super glue + fold + duct tape). |
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DIY Lenskirt, holding a D7100 + Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 inside. |
I've thought this long and hard.. but my opinions are not going to change.
So here are my top 2 lenses for a Nikon DX -body:
#1
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 (older version without the focus motor)
There is just nothing better than this. Sharp at f/2.8, only gets sharper when stopped down. Focal lenght optimal for landscapes, night time star-photos, minimal distortion, built almost likeba tank, lightweight (no internal focus motor).. list goes on..
If you shoot landscapes, action photos, or pretty much anything where you might need a wide field of view, definitely get this lens. As a bonus, it's been said that this lens also works on FX-bodies at 16mm, but I havent had a chance to test this out.
#2
Nikon 35mm f/1.8g DX
Optimal focal lenght on a DX body for pretty much anything (field of view equivalent of a 50mm on an FX body), fast aperture f/1.8 which gathers a lot of light, enabling you to use lower ISOs ( less grain ) and faster shutter speeds ( less camera shake ).
Pre-owned price around 100€ - 130€, buy it new for around 200€
If you are in need for a longer focal lenght, Tokina also has a 50-150mm f/2.8 lens, but I haven't had a chance to test this lens yet.
I recently bought a used D300 along with some accesories. The camera worked like new, So I wanted to take it out for a spin.. I took about 700 frames of timelapse footage with the optimal settings (or what I considered optimal when checking the frames in-camera).
I was not impressed at all, I understand tha the D300 is much older than the D7100 that I'm used to at the moment.
I felt like I had no choice than to get rid of it, fortunately I managed to get the same amount from it, than what I paid.
Now, come sunday, I'll be getting a used D7000..
Oh, also, I bought Kenko's extension tube set.
So.. last friday I had an operation done on my left earleaf.. because it kept getting infected for some reason.
At first I was supposed to go to TAYS for the operation, but apparently there had been an error (human or other) with the reservation of the operating room. I ended up having to go to Valkeakoski for the operation.
The operation itself was over in about 30 minutes. Fortunately they did not make me sleep during it.
Funny thing, in my opinion, was that there was no interview with the surgeon regarding the sick-leave required to have it heal enough for me to get back to work.. they just wrote 2 days (friday and saturday) and told me to go to my doctor paid by my employer on monday.
So, I ended up taking painkillers for the weekend (Panacod & 800mg Burana) along with antibiotics (Kefexin).
Monday I headed out to Mehiläinen (which is the healthcare paid by my employer) to see the doctor. He noticed slight bleeding from the wound and gave me 2 days of sick-leave..
Today, I'm back at work, still eating antibiotics and painkillers, but had to skip out on Panacod because of work. I had to take a bit more of Burana to compensate.
Obviously it still hurts like a b***h, but I also noticed slight bleeding this morning.
But hey, the doc knows best, eh?
Can't be bothered to go back the for this..
Hopefully it'll heal. Stitches get taken out this friday.
So.. today I bought the pre-owned Nikon D300, with the Nikon MB-D10 battery grip, 3 Nikon EN-EL3e batteries, 2 Nikon chargers and an 8Gb CF card.
I already had a screw-driven Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 on the shelf reserved for it.
My plan was to head out tonight to test the camera, but I won't be doing that for 2 reasons..
#1 the sensor is a bit dirty, and as I didn't bring my kit with me..
#2 the sky is completely covered with clouds
Hopefully someday, not too far in the future, we'll see some stars (with no moon washing them out ).
Well.. it is a used camera, but a new one for me..
I found a great deal online for a Nikon D300 + battery grip + 3 batteries + 2 chargers ( all Nikon ) and an 8gb cf memory card, which I'm going to go pick up tomorrow.
The D300 is going to be my secondary timelapse "gun", alongside my D7100.
I already have a #lens for the camera on the shelf. A Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 screw-driven. It will work nicely, since the D300 has a focus motor built in.
I also purchased an external mic earlier this week. A Zoom H2next. No actual experiences with it just yet, but I will upload a quality test pretty soon.
First of all, I need to apologize for not posting for awhile.
A lot has happened since my last update.
After I got back from my parents's summer cabin back in November, I edited the photos and the light-painting video, uploaded them, got back to work and continued onwards in life as usual.
However, early December I was presented with an opportunity to purchase a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR-ED lens with a bargain of a price (no, it wasn't stolen or broken). So, I managed to procure enough cash to get it (beast for a lens by the way).
Also, I ended up giving 200€ to charity during christmass, for 2 families with small children and in need of assistance.
This week was also pretty hectic, monday (Jan. 5th) it was -22celsius, almost full moon and completely clear skies, so me and the missus headed out to Siikaneva National Park in Ruovesi, Finland to enjoy fresh air and the scenery next to a bonfire. Ended up making a short timelapse of it.
This gave me the idea, to get a second dslr as another point of view next to my D7100.
Today I found a good deal..
A Nikon D300 (53k shutter count), Nikon battery grip, 2 Nikon chargers and 3 Nikon batteries.. for a bargain.
Ordered a cheapo intervalometer and a 32gb cf card from ebay aswell.
Hobo, my mixed breed dog also turned 4 on Dec. 26th, she got to do her favorite things.. running, eating lamb-bones and going to a hot sauna with me.
I kinda made a couple new year's resolutions aswell:
I will up my photography a notch and be more active in social media regarding my photography.
Get out to take pictures/timelapse/video even more.
Eat atleast a bit helthier.
Spend more time with my girlfriend (hopefully combining all of the above at the same time).
What kind of resolutions/goals did you make for yourself for this year and/or the future?