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Beast's Bokeh

Postby Oz_Beachside on Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:06 pm

Yesterday I took my team out on a cruise as a reward, and I took my D70s with my new Beast along, armed with my SB600 atop.

Very pleased with the results of the day, lots of party candids, and nice backdrops.

I like the bokeh I got, particlauraly nice close to its long end at 70mm, this one is f/8 at 65mm.

VERY HAPPY WITH THIS NEW LENS!!! And thanks for the bargains section making them even more affordable!!! :D :D

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Postby Yi-P on Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:39 am

Its a very capable lens, you should love and enjoy it :D
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Postby terminator on Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:47 pm

What new beast are we talking about? :?:
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Postby adam on Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:51 pm

Super beast! Very nice! Yes, which beast is this?
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:54 pm

28-70 2.8 if I'm not mistaken, the Nikon of course available for a steal in @ DSLR bargains.
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:58 pm

yes, sorry, its the 28-70 2.8 Nikon, from HK supplies!!!

Wow, love it.

Took some more today of the colorful brighton bathing boxes, and just love the clarity, control, confidence, and color im getting.

Just ordered the 85/1.4, cant wait for that too!!! :)
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Postby terminator on Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:20 pm

I`ve heard nothing but rave reviews about this lens.
I`d love to get one but I just don`t know if I could justify the cost for a lens that effectively starts at 42mm on a D200.
Would be a great walkaround lens on a full frame camera but not so sure with the D200.
Is it REALLY that good :?
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:53 pm

I read a lot about lenses, and this was my #1 on the list. It has a narrow focal range which minimises compromising on quality.

Its a 77mm front, letting in lots of light/color/detail.

For me, Its one of my first investments in long term nikon glass, so it was a very careful consideration.

For my needs, it covers studio, portrait, wedding type pics.

A quick snap from this afternoon, for color consideration... note rainbow in sky. (it was raining as I took it)

(goto my pbase for large version)

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My planned kit is 12-24, 28-70, 80-200, and a 85/1.4
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Postby Geoff on Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:04 pm

We have seen stunning results fromt he 28-70 2.8 of recent times, these are no exception. :)
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Postby christiand on Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:44 pm

Dear OZ,

I have recently replaced my monitor and your image looks quite soft to me.
I'm surprised - a collegue of mine who has the 28-70mm f2.8 lens gave me an image of one of his chooks.
That image is SOOOO sharp and SOOOO colour correct - I was amazed - this was on my CRT monitor - now the LCD that I have just runs rings around the CRT - the chook images are now getting to the point of being phantastic.

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Postby christiand on Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:47 pm

Hi Oz,

did you bump up the ISO or did you underexpose ?

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Postby Yi-P on Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:43 am

Oz_Beachside wrote:Just ordered the 85/1.4, cant wait for that too!!! :)



You will love the 85/1.4 even more.


Im still learning on how to use the lens :oops: Too shy to post samples at this stage
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:51 pm

The 28-70, like most lenses, is a little soft fully wide open at 2.8f. But it's super sharp everywhere else :) There are not many lenses that are sharp at their widest aperture. The 85mm 1.4f is though.

The 28-70 has a proven track record with pro photogs.
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