Nikkor 50mm f1.4D Shots

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Nikkor 50mm f1.4D Shots

Postby NetMagi on Wed May 04, 2005 5:41 am

Excluding some test shots around the house last night, here are the first shots taken with my 50mm 1.4D that I recently bought on eBay:

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1/320, f/2.2

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1/80, f/4

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1/320, f/4

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1/640, f/4

Comments and critique welcome. Sorry if the compositions aren't more interesting. I was limited to what I found behind the office where I work :)

I really like this lens a lot. The color and sharpness seem overwhelmingly natural in comparison to my kit lens or my sigma 70-300.

Thanks to all those who advised me to go with this one!

-Rich
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Postby Glen on Wed May 04, 2005 9:09 am

Rich,
Better send it back.



Only joking, very nice :wink:
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Postby sirhc55 on Wed May 04, 2005 10:10 am

Rich - the main thing is you are happy :D

The yellow flower does it for me - a lovely shot especially with the second flower so OOF.
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Postby stubbsy on Wed May 04, 2005 11:05 am

Rich

That's one sweet lens isn't it. Try some portrait shots with it to (maybe stalk some of your co-workers :wink: )
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Postby Onyx on Wed May 04, 2005 11:49 am

Good buying. Nice shots. :)
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Postby mudder on Wed May 04, 2005 5:17 pm

The colour and contrast seems so strong and bold but very natural... Nice lens, no wonder you're happy :)
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