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A d700 and a small prime

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Uncle Frank, Aug 3, 2009.

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  1. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    The d700 is a terrific full featured camera for for weddings, studio, and other professional work. But if you want to use it for casual photography without being conspicuous, just take off the battery grip and mount a small lens on it. For some, a small lens means a zoom with something less than an f/2.8 aperture... perhaps a 24-85/3.5-4.5. For me it means a midrange prime.

    I was a guest at a small housewarming party on Saturday, and my rig consisted of the d700, AF-S 60/2.8G, and sb400. That's as inconspicuous as I can get without sacrificing image quality or functionality. Here's some samples.

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    Uncle Frank, Aug 3, 2009
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  2. yemmi

    yemmi Subscribing Member

    388
    Aug 5, 2008
    China
    Great Shots, Frank.
     
    yemmi, Aug 3, 2009
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  3. pgdsm

    pgdsm

    174
    Jan 30, 2009
    Edmonton ab
    some really nice shots there
     
    pgdsm, Aug 3, 2009
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  4. soxOZ

    soxOZ

    6,580
    Feb 4, 2006
    On a Big Island Down Under...
    You just can't beat a prime... Well done..
    But hey, a Polaroid, do they still make film for those... :eek: ...
    Now was the IQ from her shot of you as good as your shot of her... :rolleyes: ...
    Maybe not... LOL... :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:...
     
    soxOZ, Aug 3, 2009
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  5. MMPG1

    MMPG1

    1,847
    May 10, 2009
    Germany
    Very nice, Frank!
    I especially like photo #4:biggrin:.
     
    MMPG1, Aug 3, 2009
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  6. xenonsupra

    xenonsupra

    2,075
    Jul 26, 2008
    San Diego, CA
    Before I even opened this thread I knew which lens it was going to be. You do magic with that 60mm Frank! :smile:
     
    xenonsupra, Aug 3, 2009
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  7. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore

    1,850
    Aug 6, 2006
    Tampa Bay
    Love the Polaroid shot. Those things really have a cult following on Flickr.
     
    Jeff Fillmore, Aug 3, 2009
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  8. Old Walt

    Old Walt

    329
    Jan 19, 2008
    Frankfurt, Germany
    +1

    But could it be that the WB is a little off at pic #3 and the polaroid pic?

    BTW, I am thinking more and more of retiring my old 60 AFD micro and getting the newer one since the regularly show up used now.
     
    Old Walt, Aug 3, 2009
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  9. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks for the feedback and encouraging comments!

    Wally and Jeff, the party was hosted by the real estate agent, and she's the one with the polaroid. I was surprised at how poor the image quality was, though I guess some would admire it as a classic look.

    Joey, guess I'm just too predictable. Maybe that's why I can never get away with anything at home.

    Walt, I let Lightroom chose the WB for this set. It looks OK on my laptop, but I'm not surprised that all of them aren't accurate. As you may know, I swapped my old 60 micro for the new af-s version. It's a much better all-around performer, but I've missed its vintage Nikkor signature. I'm just starting to love the new version.
     
    Uncle Frank, Aug 3, 2009
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  10. PB_James

    PB_James

    997
    Dec 12, 2007
    Los Angeles, California
    I was thinking the same thing, they seem a bit overly green here.
     
    PB_James, Aug 3, 2009
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  11. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    There's an easy solution that never misses. I'll just process them all like this. :wink:

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    Uncle Frank, Aug 3, 2009
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  12. mrluilou

    mrluilou

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    Feb 15, 2009
    California
    nice portraits frank !
     
    mrluilou, Aug 3, 2009
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  13. BLX

    BLX Subscribing Member

    11,665
    May 1, 2007
    Denmark
    Also lovely in BW :smile:
     
    BLX, Aug 3, 2009
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  14. Old Walt

    Old Walt

    329
    Jan 19, 2008
    Frankfurt, Germany
    WOW. Fool proof processing and gorgeous eyes to die for...:smile:
     
    Old Walt, Aug 3, 2009
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  15. PB_James

    PB_James

    997
    Dec 12, 2007
    Los Angeles, California
    What a cop-out! :tongue:
     
    PB_James, Aug 3, 2009
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  16. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Some might call it artsy :wink:.
     
    Uncle Frank, Aug 3, 2009
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  17. MrSLR

    MrSLR

    1,298
    Jan 13, 2009
    Pennsylvania
    Lovely pictures Uncle Frank, you've pushed me to the edge on the 60mm G, i now am saving for one.

    Ive always loved how your portraits came out with the 60mm and thats what id love to use this lense for plus the walkaround/macro factor is awesome.
     
    MrSLR, Aug 3, 2009
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  18. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks for pointing out the WB problems. I finally got around to reviewing the settings, and have (hopefully) corrected these two pictures to your satisfaction.

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    Uncle Frank, Aug 3, 2009
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  19. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks, Josh.
     
    Uncle Frank, Aug 3, 2009
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  20. photobrad

    photobrad

    3,298
    Oct 1, 2008
    Florida
    I just did the same thing on a walkabout with just a 50mm...kind of nice for a change :D 
     
    photobrad, Aug 3, 2009
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