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| Posted: Wed Jul 3rd, 2019 01:17 |
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GeoffR
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If you really want a 28-70 then, if you can afford it and it isn't to heavy, the 28-70 f2.8 is AF S and will knock spots of this one.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 5th, 2019 12:53 |
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novicius
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I stay with Constant Aperture lenses, them are usually of better quality.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 5th, 2019 14:04 |
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jk
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novicius wrote:I stay with Constant Aperture lenses, them are usually of better quality. I agree and much easier to work with.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 1st, 2019 08:35 |
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chrisbet
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Well I picked up a pre D version of the lens from Japan for peanuts even with the import VAT and handling. I know Nikon advertised it as a macro lens ( not micro ) but it is a con - the M setting is only a few inches closer focus and negligible magnification. Quite pleased with the results though - until you tell me different!  
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| Posted: Thu Aug 1st, 2019 08:48 |
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jk
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Maybe a +2 dioptre filter on the front when you want to get closer. Looks fine. My 35-105mm ?macro? Is like you say manual focus at such close distance, it is probably a similar design. I only use it occasionally.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 1st, 2019 10:43 |
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Eric
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chrisbet wrote:Well I picked up a pre D version of the lens from Japan for peanuts even with the import VAT and handling. That looks ok to me...except that sensor is kicking up a lot of noise. It's the sensor that's now letting you down, Chris. Time for a new body. 😉
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| Posted: Thu Aug 1st, 2019 11:13 |
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chrisbet
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If you mean the white specks on the leaves - they are there in real life! Flowers are closing now but tomorrow I'll try again reducing the ISO 
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| Posted: Thu Aug 1st, 2019 14:36 |
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Eric
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chrisbet wrote:If you mean the white specks on the leaves - they are there in real life! Nope...the multicoloured mottling on the petals particularly in the shadow areas.... Attachment: 2D1030D6-1CB2-46A0-9A29-B455783C9DFE.jpeg (Downloaded 57 times)
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| Posted: Thu Aug 1st, 2019 18:03 |
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Robert
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Eric wrote:Nope...the multicoloured mottling on the petals particularly in the shadow areas.... That's noise OK. Sometimes difficult to tell the difference between noise and texture but if it intensifies in shadow areas, then it has to be noise without even needing to see the subject. The electronic noise intensifies as the sensor is deprived of a strong signal by shadows. If it were subject texture it would be more evident in well lit and obliquely lit parts of the image. Also I think it's exhibiting strong CA, witnessed by the dark lines where there is strong contrast, the boundaries between white/pinkish petals shouldn't show dark lines. This is where the quality of the lens is really tested. My 24-120 suffers badly in this respect. APO lenses are the only answer because they are highly corrected for CA and can cope the the junctions of adjoining areas of strong contrast but as you may guess with anything associated with top quality, they are expensive. OK, the screensaver splash screen just popped up. As you can see this is a quote reply not a 'quick reply'. Also, I am editing my original reply, so it may be associated with editing a post, I have yet to understand why I don't see typo's in the text edit box but they scream at me once I hit the 'Post' button!!! The average person viewing this image will love the detail and 'closeness' but unfortunately once you are aware of noise and CA it does spoil the image a bit, I suspect the yellow parts may be slightly blown out but let's not go there LOL.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 1st, 2019 23:59 |
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novicius
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Nice One !! Nice photo when " viewed "...shows flaws when " scrutinized "....what photo does n`t..
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