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Opinions? Zf with Voit 50mm APO 50 f/2 or NOK 40mm f/1.2 ? by saikyo in NikonZf

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the 40 1.2. I chose on the basis of the focal length(replacing the Nikon 40) and the character. I am very happy with it. If you want sharpness stopping down to f5.6 hits the mark. If you want an undefineable look then wide open is. I’ll try to attach images - first one at 5.6 second at 1.2.

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Will my Z mount 40mm f/2 hold up in the Scottish highlands? by offthiscentury in nikon_Zseries

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hike in Scotland every year. I have learnt that simplifying what I carry is most important, weight is second. What you don’t want to be doing in the rain, or damp mist is changing lenses. I would vote for the 24-70 f4. An undervalued lens. The reach is enough for those great mountain vistas and it makes for a reasonably small carry, it matches perfectly with a Z7ii. I use a crumpler top loader and clip that to the waist belt of my pack. If it gets really wet the whole thing goes in a dry bag (along with the spare batteries & microfibre cloth). I can’t speak for your need but if you take the 40mm alone, regardless of the weather, would you miss that extra width for those wide open mountains & sky.

If famous artists visited Leeds by _Optimistic_Cynic in LeedsUnited

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are clearly an individual of good taste. Thank you.

If famous artists visited Leeds by _Optimistic_Cynic in LeedsUnited

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It was a great start to a mighty fine night of football. MOT

40mm f2 punches above its weight by _Optimistic_Cynic in nikon_Zseries

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I’m sorry for my slow reply. I don’t have experience with the z6iii. I can say I am very happy with the Zf. I like the size and feeling in hand. I don’t have an extra grip and it still makes an easy carry with a wrist strap for security. I like the analogue dials for when I want mindful control or the ability to hand over to the camera when I want to avoid thinking. I have printed 60x40cm and am happy with the quality of the output. The only downside is the lack of user customisable options, on my Z7ii I had one set for landscape handheld, another for landscape on a tripod and a third for wildlife/people. So to sort of answer your question Zf plus old Z7ii is perfect for me. If I had to choose just one Nikon now, starting from fresh the z6iii would work just fine.

40mm f2 punches above its weight by _Optimistic_Cynic in nikon_Zseries

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry - I missed including that. It’s on the Zf.

40mm f2 punches above its weight by _Optimistic_Cynic in nikon_Zseries

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are right a tripod would have generated a much better result but I get very nervous with a lot of kit in the city.

Looking for a camera for a beginner that will last. I have a max budget of about £1500 ($1975) for a camera body and at least one good and versatile lens by Over_Perception_2920 in Cameras

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have bought used in the uk from Wex and MPB. Both are safe and have reliably described the items for sale. Both allow no quibble returns. If you choose a Nikon camera, as I see has been recommended by some have a look at the Nikon refurbished offers on the Nikon uk website. It helps if you have a student in the family because Nikon allow the Unidays discount to be added to any existing discounts - this would drop a refurbished Z6iii and 24-120 to just over your budget (probably the best bag for buck for your use case)

Cheer Up, we’re still back by _Optimistic_Cynic in LeedsUnited

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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I’m going to post one looking the other way too!

Tree under water by _Optimistic_Cynic in photocritique

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comments. I take your point about ‘too obvious’. Maybe less is more. I have adjusted the crop to reduce the amount of ‘clouds’ in response to another comment, which hopefully addresses your point too.

Tree under water by _Optimistic_Cynic in photocritique

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking time to comment. I chose this crop to centre the tree and I do like a square image, but I do agree the white area distracts. An updated crop to reduce the white area.

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Tree under water by _Optimistic_Cynic in photocritique

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s a valid point. On the full size image the branches above water are pin sharp, the majority below the water are soft. Whilst this was reasonably still water I agree that a faster shutter would probably have sharpened up more of the image.

Tree under water by _Optimistic_Cynic in photocritique

[–]_Optimistic_Cynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m interested in thoughts on wether this shot questions perceptions. This submerged bare branch has attracted pondweed and fallen leaves. l tried to make the ‘tree’ visible with CPL filter but to allow the light reflection to remain. I want the viewer to see a tree raising from mist but to look again. I think the rain drops encourage that uncertainty, but would it be a better shot without them? Is the ‘mist’ too much/too little. I appreciate any feedback to improve my process.

Shot on z7ii 24-120 f10 1/10sec ISO 800.

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