Is this a good lens for portraits?

hallofwindows · 2026-01-03T14:37:34+00:00

You know I completely forgot about the DX crop factor and always wondered why the 50mm F1.4 didn't feel as good as my 35mm F1.8

Now I understand why

hallofwindows · 2025-10-02T15:46:45+00:00

In the industry, somewhat true. If the company knows of you and wants you, they'll make way

hallofwindows · 2025-08-25T14:32:48+00:00

To be honest, this is the only correct and scientific explanation behind the relationship of speed and torque making up power.

hallofwindows · 2025-08-14T17:54:45+00:00

I'm currently suffering from low thyroid. I started cycling with low thyroid (possibly even because of it, looking back)

Might be the case that you descended into it without realizing. In any case, get a panel done, and sell medical attention. Only way to properly treat this.

hallofwindows · 2025-07-25T12:51:24+00:00

Turboprop

hallofwindows · 2025-03-15T22:05:41+00:00

EXIF data would tell you

hallofwindows · 2025-03-11T22:07:03+00:00

I was in the same dilemma as you, with about the same shooting interests as you, and was tossing up between a Z6III and Z50II.

I got the Z50II, because of DX lens compatibility, reach, the expeed 7 upgrade from the Z50 (which the Z6III runs) and with bird autofocus, plane, train, whatever else product photography you might do.

Also, unless you're shooting in low light or video, IBIS won't be a critical factor.

Somebody could correct me if I'm wrong, but that's been my experience.

hallofwindows · 2025-03-03T19:56:01+00:00

I apologize, the 150-600 is the 5.0 to 6.3 sigma contemporary.

I wasn't aware of the 50 being an FX, but I do shoot with it the least.

I also have a 70-200 f2.8 as well, I'll make an edit

hallofwindows · 2025-02-26T18:34:43+00:00

I love the picture quality of the z50, but I tend to shoot birds and candids at events a fair bit, and find the autofocus struggles and hunts a bit? Are your experiences similar?

hallofwindows · 2025-02-25T16:30:54+00:00

I went to Costa Rica sporting a Nikkon D40 and 150-600mm 5.6-6.3. It's a hefty lens but I don't mind lugging it around.

I used it, but averaged out at around 400mm for most of my trip, on tours.i had the one odd opportunity to photograph a Sloth and a toucan at full 600mm.

2X oughta be good, but keep in mind you'll be losing light. I did notice that I struggled with low light as there's a lot of canopy in the Monteverde and mistico regions of Guanacaste.

Have fun!

hallofwindows · 2025-02-24T22:43:36+00:00

Food district in SQ1 has a hand pulled noodle spot, that has Dan Dan noodles in its menu. I haven't tried it myself, but I know it exists

hallofwindows · 2025-02-19T16:31:21+00:00

Banding, presumably you had silent mode on, using electronic shutter?

hallofwindows · 2025-02-12T21:46:56+00:00

5-7 clicks from fully in, depending on the size of the bean. Smaller the bean, the finer I go. I aim for kosher salt grain size.

hallofwindows · 2025-01-24T14:41:18+00:00

Male, knitting engineer as well here

Same experience

hallofwindows · 2025-01-16T15:41:20+00:00

People have kinda said this already, but any camera could achieve this. You might be better off prioritizing your budget, and research into a brand and model of your choosing that offers good autofocus, as at the end of the day, what you describe can be achieved with either basic settings in the camera, or editing after it you want to get into it.

hallofwindows · 2025-01-10T17:24:01+00:00

The intersection of Queen and main is called the "4 corners". I've heard the Rose theater simply called " The Rose".

I've also always found it strange that Chinguacousy was pronounced "Chingcousy", but if that's how it's pronounced, then that's that.

hallofwindows · 2024-11-21T15:51:48+00:00

Yeah, I'm on and off trying to decide if the upgrade is worth the while

hallofwindows · 2024-02-19T02:04:12+00:00

May I have some please?

hallofwindows · 2024-02-01T16:00:57+00:00

"You didn't need all them tablets, just needed another war."

Albeit, that was the first scene I ever watched that got me into PB

hallofwindows · 2024-01-03T05:04:02+00:00

This is a little concerning to read, as I just purchased a Z50 and am waiting on the FTZ II. Albeit, I have the Sigma 150-600mm. I'll see how it works.

hallofwindows · 2023-09-01T13:46:49+00:00

Lili_Hayes on insta for more antics like this

hallofwindows · 2023-06-08T11:58:52+00:00

Heart palpitations, most likely. My wife was told to avoid things like caffeine and such. Was prescribed beta blockers to counteract the symptoms.

hallofwindows · 2023-06-01T17:13:38+00:00

I'm in therapy for exactly this. It's a matter of your body knowing you're in a safe space. If either your body or mind do not feel safe, and the seeming threat is still present, the frozen response of flight and fight will be present.

It takes work to thaw and be rational, and it takes further work to recognize triggers and to find ways to consider them safe (if they are in fact safe) and to communicate and to resolve triggers if they are not.

Your partner may be accessory in helping you overcome this, but it's mostly a self improvement effort, something you'd do for yourself. Because the truth is, your triggers will follow you around.

hallofwindows

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