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We all have the desire to want more Nikon lenses to add to our current arsenal/collection(bag). Call it a wishlist, shortlist, dream collection, LLD (Lens Lust Disease), or NAS (Nikon Acquisition Syndrome), what's yours?

To get the ball rolling, here's mine:

- Nikkor AF 28mm f/1.4
- Nikkor Af 50mm f/1.4
- Nikkor Af 85mm f/1.4
- Nikkor AFS 300mm f/2.8 VR
- Nikkor AFS 200-400mm f/4 VR

Let's see your Wishful-Five...:Grin: Nikkor lenses.

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here's mine :Grin:

nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 DX
nikkor 18-200 VR II

Nikkor 12-24
Nikkor 17-55

and or all of the above. heheheheheh

LevI and Al, will borrow from you if ever. heheheh

Pareho kami ni Al for 2 lenses, but I've added one more since it's a wish list anyway!

200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
http://www.nikonusa.com/images/products/2146_180.jpg

300mm f/2.8G AF-S ED-IF VR
http://www.nikonusa.com/images/products/2154_180.jpg

600mm f/4D ED-IF AF-S II Nikkor
http://www.nikonusa.com/images/products/2133_180.jpg

immediate lens lust for :

17-55mm dx
18-200mm vr
12-24mm
10.5 fisheye
105mm vr

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@ levi, dodie

You'll love the 17-55mm f/2.8, just be careful on a few "soft" copies in the market.

@ Carlo

The 10.5mm Fisheye and the new 105mm VR is also on my "extended" wishlist.

@ Tj
Wow, a 600mm f/4 AFS! That doesnt qualify a bazooka anylonger, more of a howitzer...:Grin: You'll need an assistant to help you carry that lens, I'm available? :D

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For me, it's the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G AF-S ED-IF VR :) Wish lang naman...

hmmm....all nikkor lineup would be
12-24
17-35 f2.8
(17-55 f2.8 dx)
28-70 beast
70-200VR f2.8
200-400 f4
(18-200VRII)

i dream but i also do my best to make it into reality so won't dream too much, i just want this for my birthday hehehe

70-200 mm VR f2.8

this lens is just awesome with an awesome price too hehehe

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@ levi, dodie

You'll love the 17-55mm f/2.8, just be careful on a few "soft" copies in the market.


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al, what do you mean by "soft" copies?

al, what do you mean by "soft" copies?
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Based on a Technical review and several User feedback;

Technical Review:
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/nikkor_1755_28/index.htm (http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/nikkor_1755_28/index.htm)

Excerpt...
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MTF (resolution)
As to be expected for a lens in this price class the AF-S 17-55mm DX is a pretty impressive performer regarding resolution but it is not a lens without flaws. The center resolution of the lens is extremely high straight from the max. aperture regardless of the focal length. At medium aperture settings it reaches the resolution limits of the D200 sensor.
At 17mm the borders as well as the extreme borders are pretty decent even at f/2.8 and very good at medium aperture settings. Unfortunately there's a weak spot at 24mm where the extreme borders are quite soft at f/2.8 but from f/4 and up they catch up quite nicely. At 35mm the borders are on a pretty high level straight from f/2.8. Same goes for the 55mm setting though the borders don't really reach the high levels of the other tested focal lengths anymore.
The lens exhibited a quite high degree of residual spherical aberrations (focus shift when stopping down) at 24mm as well as strong field curvature at 17mm. ..."

User Feedback:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=16932292 (http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=16932292)

Excerpt..
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Has anyone experienced, heard about, any problems with a 17-55 2.8 DX recently. I was wondering if they have ironed out the soft on one side issues. I only ask because I will order from overseas (adorama) and returning faulty stuff is expensive plus the U.S. issued nikon stuff only has a U.S. warranty...."

There are several Forum Threads that talk about the hallmarks as well as the issues of the 17-55mm. A search in Nikon cafe, DPReview, and Nikonian.org will provide you more info.

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Mine would be...

12-24mm
105mm micro

wish na wish na wish na talaga:
17-55 2.8
70-200 2.8
85mm 1.4

Goodluck to all of us and I hope sometime in the future we can all cure our NAS...

Nikkor 12-24
Nikkor 17-55

and or all of the above. heheheheheh

LevI and Al, will borrow from you if ever. heheheh

hahaha. cant afford to go all nikkor :(

thats why i got myself a tokina 12-24 (not too shabby for a 3rd party glass!!:Grin: )

but im still dreaming of 17-55:)

17-55 f/2.8
200-400 f/4

12-24mm f/4.0
105mm micro VR
28-70mm f/2.8 or 17-55mm f/2.8

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It seems the Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8 gets Top billing on the Nikkor Lens Wishlist (so far):

17-55mm f2.8 AFS mounted on the D200

http://static.flickr.com/68/162774764_4e419adcd7_o.jpg.

mine would include the folowing:

70-200 f2.8 vr
60mm f/2.8D AF Micro
14mm f/2.8D ED AF

Someday I'd like to have a 70-200/2.8 VR in Light Grey! :)

And since we're talking about a "wish" list, how about an 18-70/2.8 VR? :D

Someday I'd like to have a 70-200/2.8 VR in Light Grey! :)

why? black is good... black is better.. black is best! you cant go wrong with black.. hehe :Grin:

Someday I'd like to have a 70-200/2.8 VR in Light Grey! :)


Why light grey? Black is so much nicer! :Grin:

Why light grey? Black is so much nicer! :Grin:
Cause black heats up really fast when you're standing in the noon day sun on a race track. :)

http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/photo/Nikkororiginals/nikkor70-200f2.8afsgifedvrr.jpg

i wouldn't mind having either of the two... :-)

Someday I'd like to have a 70-200/2.8 VR in Light Grey! :)

And since we're talking about a "wish" list, how about an 18-70/2.8 VR? :D
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hi gerry i found a picture of a Light Grey 70-200/2.8 VR attached to a D200...

http://static.flickr.com/55/163390135_95bc700f34_o.gif

It looks more WHITE to me than light grey. :)

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that looks sweet! that would set me back light years

Cause black heats up really fast when you're standing in the noon day sun on a race track. :)



I know that's suppose to be the advantage of the light grey ones, being more heat resistant but I really just prefer the black. :Grin: Oh, I think the light grey usually costs more too. Hehe...

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hi gerry i found a picture of a Light Grey 70-200/2.8 VR attached to a D200...

It looks more WHITE to me than light grey. :)

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Makes the lens look longer, don't you think? Nice to have a choice though, light grey or black... :)

Makes the lens look longer, don't you think? Nice to have a choice though, light grey or black... :)


It sure does look longer- yes, nice to have a choice of Light Grey or Black, :) But wouldnt that (Light Grey) be susceptible to hand marks, oil, dirt, visible scratch marks specially out in the open, streets, fields, etc.?

Here's what I'd like to have my hands on some day and it's quite elusive (hard to find and often Out Of Stock), I may call this the White Beast or Yeti (Abominable Snowman)...:Grin: My ever growing wishlist!!!


28-70mm F/2.8 - The "White Beast"
http://static.flickr.com/59/162779696_8bcd791f71_o.jpg

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those two would really make any guys dream come true. only wish I had the budget. maybe a gift for myself for christmas.:Dum:

Here's another one:

200mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor
http://www.nikonusa.com/images/products/2150_180.jpg

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@ levi, dodie

You'll love the 17-55mm f/2.8, just be careful on a few "soft" copies in the market.

@ Carlo

The 10.5mm Fisheye and the new 105mm VR is also on my "extended" wishlist.

@ Tj
Wow, a 600mm f/4 AFS! That doesnt qualify a bazooka anylonger, more of a howitzer...:Grin: You'll need an assistant to help you carry that lens, I'm available? :D

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Sir Al,

What do you mean by this You'll love the 17-55mm f/2.8, just be careful on a few "soft" copies in the market.

Sir Al,

What do you mean by this You'll love the 17-55mm f/2.8, just be careful on a few "soft" copies in the market.
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Hi Mikeli!

Please see post #11 of this thread, page 2.

Let me add also, that prior to my purchase of this wonderful lens, I did a lot of net searching like anyone else would and I encountered some owners/users of this lens as to complaining about the "soft" images they were getting from the lens. In fact, some owners had to go thru 2,3 copies before getting a good, sharp copy(lens).

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=15225175 (http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=15225175)
http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID6/15999.html#8 (http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID6/15999.html#8)

A few returned for an exchange, while some had Nikon service repair the lens.

It's a stellar performer, excellent quality with very good color rendition for the great majority of this particular lens. It was just sad that a few blemishes in production affected the final lens quality. And this minor blemishes didnt stop me, it has rewarded me with quality images true of its reputation as one of Nikons great lens.

200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
18-200 VR II

It sure does look longer- yes, nice to have a choice of Light Grey or Black, But wouldnt that (Light Grey) be susceptible to hand marks, oil, dirt, visible scratch marks specially out in the open, streets, fields, etc.?

Here's what I'd like to have my hands on some day and it's quite elusive (hard to find and often Out Of Stock), I may call this the White Beast or Yeti (Abominable Snowman)... My ever growing wishlist!!!


28-70mm F/2.8 - The "White Beast"
http://static.flickr.com/59/162779696_8bcd791f71_o.jpg

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I shot a wedding with fellow Nikonian Raffy Santos. He's a proud owner of the Gray 28-70 anf 70-200. :)

http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/10179/_TJP3481.jpg

from afar... a lot of people would think he's an "L" lens user :)

from afar... a lot of people would think he's an "L" lens user :)

correct! :) the lenses look nice!!

nikon 12-24, 17-55 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8 VR :D oh and the 10.5mm fisheye :D

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@tj
Thanks for photo. We dont see too many of those Light grey Nikkor lenses around and he has two! I'm just sooo green in envy...:(

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from afar... a lot of people would think he's an "L" lens user :)

That's right... which is probably one of the reasons I really prefer the black. :Grin:

i'd go for the black as well... so nikon!!! hehehehheehe (no offense to the grey units: they're nice, too)

Where can 1 purchase those white/grey Nikkor lenses? Is it true that they are only available in Japan? Just curious. :D

I somehow want the white/grey lenses not because they look like "L" lenses but because they are a bit unique among the Nikon community. :)

Where can 1 purchase those white/grey Nikkor lenses? Is it true that they are only available in Japan? Just curious. :D

I somehow want the white/grey lenses not because they look like "L" lenses but because they are a bit unique among the Nikon community. :)

The light grey units are sometimes available in B&H or Adorama. They're not always available. It usually cost about $60-$100 more than the black units. :) I know of someone who can source them for you but the price difference last I heard, much more than a $100. :Grin:

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Tall, Proud and Black Nikkor VR's...sigh!(dreaming and wishing)

http://static.flickr.com/49/162771140_104d3d70e9_o.jpg

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hhhmmm.... something to think about when I am about to buy a new lens :)

which lenses are available in light grey? thinking of getting the 12-24mm soon. :)


The light grey units are sometimes available in B&H or Adorama. They're not always available. It usually cost about $60-$100 more than the black units. :) I know of someone who can source them for you but the price difference last I heard, much more than a $100. :Grin:

hhhmmm.... something to think about when I am about to buy a new lens :)

which lenses are available in light grey? thinking of getting the 12-24mm soon. :)

what i know, 17-55 DX f/2.8, 28-70 f/2.8, 70-200 VR f/2.8, 80-200 AF-S f/2.8, 200-400 VR f/2.8, 300 f/2.8 and the longer telephoto lenses.:)

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Tall, Proud and Black Nikkor VR's...sigh!(dreaming and wishing)

http://static.flickr.com/49/162771140_104d3d70e9_o.jpg

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I'll take the last 3 lenses on the right please!

those 3 made the 70-200 look so tiny... and the 18-200 look like a speck.

what i know, 17-55 DX f/2.8, 28-70 f/2.8, 70-200 VR f/2.8, 80-200 AF-S f/2.8, 200-400 VR f/2.8, 300 f/2.8 and the longer telephoto lenses.:)

thanks!! adding the 17-55mm light grey and 28-70mm light grey to my wishlist :Grin:

:Shock: :Shock: :Shock:

looks like an army... complete with their "name plates" :Grin:

Nice to see those lenses, side by side :) I really like that 300 f/2.8 :Grin:

I'll take the last 3 lenses on the right please!

If you get those lenses, you'll definitely need someone to help you carry your gear already. :Grin:

Wow! :D those are a dream to own.

Marton - who is getting ready to lose an arm and a leg

And since we're talking about a "wish" list, how about an 18-70/2.8 VR? :D

this would be the mother of all lenses if you ask me, solve all my buying decisions too

i love this thread... makes me dream while i'm at work...

18-70/2.8? hmmmm... how about a 12-80/2.8... hahahahahhaha... i wonder how heavy this lens would be compared to the 12-24 or the 18-70 or the 17-55?

okay, back to work now.

18-70/2.8? hmmmm... how about a 12-80/2.8... hahahahahhaha... i wonder how heavy this lens would be compared to the 12-24 or the 18-70 or the 17-55?



Wow! If I were to use the 28-70 as a gauge, a 12-80 f/2.8 would be very, very heavy! :Grin:

Wow! If I were to use the 28-70 as a gauge, a 12-80 f/2.8 would be very, very heavy! :Grin:
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That's right physically heavier and bigger(longer) too. That 12-80 f/2.8 lens is a great idea, however it could easily displace a lot of nikkor lenses (12-24, 17-35, 17-55, and 28-70), and these are pretty much Nikon's best sellers and performers - it'll hurt its product lines. It's fun to dream on these Nikon lenses...:)

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Pretty much the same with Al. :)

28 f/1.4, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4 and 200 f/2. Time to go to a lotto outlet. :Grin:

My wishlist: 17-55mm DX, 28-70mm (the Beast) and of course the 70-200mm VR

i tinkered around with a 17-55 last friday in HK... beautiful! still dreaming...

i'd go with the nikon 200 VR f2. just imagine a handholdable 400 F2 if mounted on a d2x with HSC mode.

my simple wish list:

one. one f1.4 nikkor lens.

two. one f2.8 nikkor lens.

three. to be announced later.

four. to be announced soon.

five. still in the drawing board.

the hard part though is in acquiring and buying them...

i'd go with the nikon 200 VR f2. just imagine a handholdable 400 F2 if mounted on a d2x with HSC mode.

A great combination indeed. If you have a D2x already, then just need to save $4k more but if not, that combination will cost about a whopping $9k! :D

A great combination indeed. If you have a D2x already, then just need to save $4k more but if not, that combination will cost about a whopping $9k! :D

just got a 200-400 vr f4 . hehe that's why i'm out. quite a lens heavy but delivers big time. had to choose between the 2 otherwise if i get both might as well sell my car and walk to my next assignment. hehehe:D

I got the 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor two weeks ago from Avenue Photo and now I have the "lens lust" bug. Got the 60mm f2.8 Micro. Now my wishlist is supposed to be down to two but I will maintain it at three.

So, in this order:

1. 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor (acquired)
2. D200
3. 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor

@nap

go for it!!! ;-)

din2

Nikon lens wishlist:

Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR
Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 Macro

At sana kung magkakaroon ng Nikkor 16-90mm f/2.8-4.5 VR, it will be a good walk-around lens for me.

Nikon lens wishlist:

Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR
Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 Macro

At sana kung magkakaroon ng Nikkor 16-90mm f/2.8-4.5 VR, it will be a good walk-around lens for me.

(just change my username)

-joeffrey

lately ive grown fond of primes so my wishlist has changed:)

85 1.4
105mm uv
200 f2

Lusting for the 12-24.... :) Got to test one and it simply is outstanding!

just got a 200-400 vr f4 . hehe that's why i'm out. quite a lens heavy but delivers big time. had to choose between the 2 otherwise if i get both might as well sell my car and walk to my next assignment. hehehe:D

Wow! I have a friend who is planning to get that lens too. What do you usually shoot? :)

I wonder why nobody wished for the 80-200 f/2.8 ? Is there something wrong with the lens? How does it performed against 70-200 f/2.8?

Definitely, my wishlist will change based on your response.

I wonder why nobody wished for the 80-200 f/2.8 ? Is there something wrong with the lens? How does it performed against 70-200 f/2.8?

Definitely, my wishlist will change based on your response.

Hi Cesar,

It's either they have it already, or they have the 70-200 f2.8 VR. I just got the 80-200 f2.8 a few weeks ago, and being the first item in my wish list, it was also the first to be crossed out. If you can afford a 70-200 VR, go for it, otherwise, the 80-200 is an awesome lens and it won't disappoint you. The only downside is it's weight.

Nap

Here is my Nikkor wish list:
17-55
12-24

Hi Cesar,

It's either they have it already, or they have the 70-200 f2.8 VR. I just got the 80-200 f2.8 a few weeks ago, and being the first item in my wish list, it was also the first to be crossed out. If you can afford a 70-200 VR, go for it, otherwise, the 80-200 is an awesome lens and it won't disappoint you. The only downside is it's weight.

Nap

I agree with Nap. I also have this lens (2 ring version) and it wont dissapoint. With regards to the weight, I can live with it :) .

my nikkor wish list:

70-200 f 2.8 VR
85 f1.4
17-55
12-24

hoping to get them all before october.:) for my 2nd trip to batanes and Laos Luang Prabang.

my nikkor wish list:

70-200 f 2.8 VR
85 f1.4
17-55
12-24

hoping to get them all before october.:) for my 2nd trip to batanes and Laos Luang Prabang.

Wow, can we go with you.? :)

New on my list. :)

17-55 or 28-70

@ arnel

:Shock: :Shock: :Shock: !!!!

@ joel

hmmm.. top-mid range huh:) ... time to market your current mid-zoom! hehehe

my nikkor wish list:

70-200 f 2.8 VR
85 f1.4
17-55
12-24

hoping to get them all before october.:) for my 2nd trip to batanes and Laos Luang Prabang.

Wow!!! :Shock: :Shock: :Shock:

New on my list. :)

17-55 or 28-70

Time to sell your other lens... not being used anyway... :Grin:

Hehe we all can't seem to have enough lenses. LENS LUST NGA!!!
I have:

Tokina 12-24 f/4
Nikon 18-70 f/3.5-4.5 AF-S G
Nikon 17-55 f/2.8 AF-S G
Nikon 35-70 f/2.8 AF-D
Nikon 50 f/1.8 AF-D
Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 AF-D

My wishlist:

70-200 f/2.8 AF-S VR G
200 f/2.8 AF-S VR G
105 f/2.8 Macro AF-S VR G
85 f/1.4 AF-D
28-70 f/2.8 AF-S D

Dream lens: Hope nikon makes this one :)

70mm f/1.2 AF-D

- wishful thinking for me: I think this FL would be perfect for portraits for both Film and DX sizes(yes i still love shooting with film), but that's just me :p

200 f/2.8 AF-S VR G


I believe this lens has an aperture of f/2. :)

hehe tnx 4 d correction

http://nikonimaging.com/global/shared/img/sp.gif

I wish... :(

AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED (11.1x)http://nikonimaging.com/global/shared/img/sp.gif

Here is my wishlist:

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF ED
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF ED
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G VR IF ED
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VRII IF ED

i wish for just one lens, the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX. it's all i'll ever need :Grin:

i wish for just one lens, the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX. it's all i'll ever need :Grin:

once you have it youl want something else:) theres always that "just one more lens" lust

i wish for just one lens, the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX. it's all i'll ever need :Grin:

"Its all I'll ever need..." That's what I said too when I started this hobby.:)

this is also what i said when i got that lens... but it was a complete lie!!! hahaha :Grin::Grin:


i wish for just one lens, the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX. it's all i'll ever need :Grin:

new addition to my list is the Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom

new addition to my list is the Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom

your list is getting more expensive:)

17-55mm 2.8
105mm micro VR
60mm micro

daming gastos...

this is also what i said when i got that lens... but it was a complete lie!!! hahaha :Grin::Grin:

hahahaha!!! this is sooo funny!!! :D

well... the lens lust... is a non stop ball game :)

@ levi, joel, rosalie

of course you can join. that trip is sometime october an arrangement made with the master you all know... he actually mentioned to tell you guys if you're interested to join. bankgkok.luang prabang.bangkok.myanmar.back to manila. guys kelan tayo shoot. wanna join us were thinking of doing a day shoot getting our own model all with concept, studio & outdoor shoot.

yup i wanna change most of my lenses. i'm letting go of my 18-70, 18-200, 24-120, a hassy x-pan II film camera (mint condition)

btw i updated my site na.

@Arnel

That trip is very tempting, keep me posted. How I wish I'll be able to go... will see. Hehehe! Just pm details of shoot. :)

@ arnel

thanks. would love to go with you guys.
been looking for good deal for my planned vietnam trip:) . do keep us updated.

regarding your gear : have you bought any of the lenses under your wishlist?:)

hmm... hassy for sale?!? if only i could afford it. hahahaha

yup hehe. it seems that when I get my "dream" lens a new lens starts becoming more attractive. I do need this one for the fireworks shoot that I do most every weekend. They change the veneu again to a very narrow area where I can only use a wide lens to get the full coverage of the show.

yup hehe. it seems that when I get my "dream" lens a new lens starts becoming more attractive. I do need this one for the fireworks shoot that I do most every weekend. They change the veneu again to a very narrow area where I can only use a wide lens to get the full coverage of the show.

Where do you shoot fireworks? :)

[quote=nap_alcedo]I Got the 60mm f2.8 Micro. Now my wishlist is supposed to be down to two but I will maintain it at three.

Excuse my naivete, but how do you plan to use the 60mm f2.8 micro? :)

I wonder why nobody wished for the 80-200 f/2.8 ? Is there something wrong with the lens? How does it performed against 70-200 f/2.8?

Definitely, my wishlist will change based on your response.

I have this lens and I love it... as in love it!!!

17-55mm 2.8
105mm micro VR
60mm micro

daming gastos...

vernes,

why do you need two macro lenses?

I wonder why nobody wished for the 80-200 f/2.8 ? Is there something wrong with the lens? How does it performed against 70-200 f/2.8?

Definitely, my wishlist will change based on your response.


hmm.. it was inlcuded on my wishlist.. until i bought one. hehehe

super sharp man!! nothing beats this glass.. if you dont mind the weight and noise (focusing) :)

[quote=nap_alcedo]I Got the 60mm f2.8 Micro. Now my wishlist is supposed to be down to two but I will maintain it at three.

Excuse my naivete, but how do you plan to use the 60mm f2.8 micro? :)

It's for Macro shots. Nikon names their macro lenses as micro. Maybe if one wants to see some microscopic features of their subjects. It is also a very good portrait lens. The only problem is that you really have to get close to your subject for macro shots. Now I want a 105mm Micro....A lot of people swears by the sharpness of this lens. However, if I have the chance again, I think the 105mm would be a better buy, but that's just me. Some would like to really get close to their subjects for their macro shots.

Nap

aahhhh.... 60mm for regular and studio shoots and the 105mm for insects and portraits? :Grin: do i make sense or do i just want to have a wishlist? hahaha :Grin:


vernes,

why do you need two macro lenses?

@rosalie

we do the fireworks at mall of asia every weekend and have to take photos for our company. The show is at 7pm every friday and saturday.

17-55mm 2.8
105mm micro VR
60mm micro

daming gastos...

same here :Grin:

but from what i've read, the 105mm macro VR ain't constant f/2.8 as you get closer to your subject daw (!!)

and I also got the 18-200mm VR last month, so that's one down.

70-200mm f/2.8 VR
85mm f/1.4
60mm micro
17-55mm f/2.8 (lots of distortion daw?)

85mm f/1.4
17-55mm f/2.8 (lots of distortion daw?)

85 1.4 is next on my list. im foregoing the 17-55, wasnt too impressed with my initial testing of this lens. weird but i was happier with the 18-70:)

thanks for the feedback! i'm officially dropping the 17-55mm f/2.8 from my list now.

the 85mm is pretty close to my heart, ever since an enterprising thief stole my 85mm f1.8 from my bag during the mvp cup :(

same here :Grin:

but from what i've read, the 105mm macro VR ain't constant f/2.8 as you get closer to your subject daw (!!)

and I also got the 18-200mm VR last month, so that's one down.

70-200mm f/2.8 VR
85mm f/1.4
60mm micro
17-55mm f/2.8 (lots of distortion daw?)

I do not have a 105 VR (I really want one if only if I have the money to feed my NAS) but yes, max apperture you see in your viewfinder changes as you focus closer and reach 1:1 magnification. This is the effective apperture and not the actual apperture. The beauty of the new macro lenses is it sends the effective apperture to your camera. For more info you can find a nice thread at nikonians.org regarding macro lens apperture here (http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=1927&forum=DCForumID6&omm=1&viewmode=threaded).

You can also find a nice review of the lens here (http://hackyourtoys.blogspot.com/2006/05/nikon-105mm-f28g-if-ed-af-s-vr-micro.html). The review includes the max effective apperture vs. magnification.

It's for Macro shots. Nikon names their macro lenses as micro. Maybe if one wants to see some microscopic features of their subjects. It is also a very good portrait lens. The only problem is that you really have to get close to your subject for macro shots. Now I want a 105mm Micro....A lot of people swears by the sharpness of this lens. However, if I have the chance again, I think the 105mm would be a better buy, but that's just me. Some would like to really get close to their subjects for their macro shots.

Nap

@Nap

Thanks, Nap...that bit about using it as a portrait lens was what I was expecting to hear (other thn the obvious purpose of using it for macro shots). And the 105 looks like a good idea for th reason you mentioned. thanks again.

thanks for the feedback! i'm officially dropping the 17-55mm f/2.8 from my list now.

the 85mm is pretty close to my heart, ever since an enterprising thief stole my 85mm f1.8 from my bag during the mvp cup :(

i asked this question in a nikon forum, " is the 85 1.4 really worth 3 times the price of the 85 1.8 just for the extra stop?" guy replied and said that it was a no brainer. 85 1.4 is one of nikons finest lenses

"a dream is a wish your heart makes..."

don't we all love dreams and wishes? :)

thanks for the feedback! i'm officially dropping the 17-55mm f/2.8 from my list now.




I have the 17-55mm f/2.8 lens and am very happy with it. I sold my 18-70mm when I bought this lens. :)

85 1.4 is next on my list. im foregoing the 17-55, wasnt too impressed with my initial testing of this lens. weird but i was happier with the 18-70:)

I'd recommend further testing, because I'm very happy with the 17-55. As a 2.8 zoom, it's a lens I always use. There are problems when it comes to consistency of the copy you get, but I'm fortunate to have a good one. Check out this thread from nikoncafe.com:
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=82441&highlight=17-55

I'd recommend further testing, because I'm very happy with the 17-55. As a 2.8 zoom, it's a lens I always use. There are problems when it comes to consistency of the copy you get, but I'm fortunate to have a good one. Check out this thread from nikoncafe.com:
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=82441&highlight=17-55

yup ive been keeping an eye on that thread for some time now as well as other threads pertaining to the subject. just surprised how these mediocre lenses get through Nikon qc. anyway what i also meant to say was that im so relatively new in the DP game that my eye cannot yet appreciate the benefits the 17-55 has to offer. the l7-55 is still in my wishlist but has been bumped down by several primes

What's a good shop at Hidalgo to buy Nikon lenses from? Thanks.:)

What's a good shop at Hidalgo to buy Nikon lenses from? Thanks.:)

mayer, watsons and henrys have pretty much the same stock. prices are also mostly the same

I'd recommend further testing, because I'm very happy with the 17-55. As a 2.8 zoom, it's a lens I always use. There are problems when it comes to consistency of the copy you get, but I'm fortunate to have a good one. Check out this thread from nikoncafe.com:
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=82441&highlight=17-55

I first heard about problems with some copies of the 17-55 f/2.8 lens somewhere in this forum. I guess I'm lucky with the copy I got. :)

Wishlist?....

18-200VR (maybe end of the year)
70-200 f2.8 (someday)

Rosalie how is your 28-70 f2.78 (The Beast) I'm interested in that too...How much can you get that lense now? (If you don't mind my asking)

60mm micro or 105mm micro vr
18-200 vr (late this year)
70-200vr (next year)

now I need a 2nd body (next year):)

Rosalie how is your 28-70 f2.78 (The Beast) I'm interested in that too...How much can you get that lense now? (If you don't mind my asking)

Hi Edwin,

I'm very happy with the 28-70mm f/2.8, my main lens for portraits. I used it during the workshop with Manuel Librodo (sample pic below). I think going price is about 75k now. :)

http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/11435/Kharu02.jpg

Thanks, I really like that lens...

Great capture Rosalie! :D

Great capture Rosalie! :D

Thanks, Ian! :)

great shot rosalie...that lens is next on my list :)

great shot rosalie...that lens is next on my list :)

Just saw this now... Thanks, Nolan! :)

Wishlist

18-200 VR
70-200mm f/2.8 VR
60mm micro
17-55mm f/2.8
12-24mm

Wishlist... Maybe this will be it:
AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
or
AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
or
AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
or
Everything...

Wishlist... Maybe this will be it:
AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
or
AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
or
AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
or
Everything...

Wow! these are really nice set of glass!!!

May i try them out when you have them? hehehe :)

Sure Levi... :) Secret lang natin... Mainit talaga ako dun sa 200mm na f/2. I tried it out once sa Japan... Grabeh... :)

@Earl, is that the macro?

Wish list:
70-200 vr 2.8
105mm macro VR if not then 60mm macro
10.5mm fisheye
12-24mm wide :)

@Earl, is that the macro?

The Nikkor 200mm AF-S VR f/2 ED IF etc... etc... is not a macro. Pero I'm sure it will perform well as a pseudo-macro if you attach a close-up lens to it such as Canon's famous 500D. :)

@Earl, is that the macro?

Nikkor 200mm AF-S VR f/2 ED IF etc... etc... is not a macro, just a prime. :)

Nikkor 200mm AF-S VR f/2 ED IF etc... etc... is not a macro, just a prime. :)


you mean the speed demon? thats also on my wishlist:)

for now, just a 85mm f/1.8
This is a wishlist right? :D Anyone want to make my wishes come true? :D

(PS. My birthday is on the 7th of December) :D

for now, just a 85mm f/1.8
This is a wishlist right? :D Anyone want to make my wishes come true? :D

(PS. My birthday is on the 7th of December) :D
Don't have the f/1.8 ... f/1.4 meron :Grin:

Unless you want to give it to me...
Stop teasing hahah :P

Unless you want to give it to me...
Stop teasing hahah :P

Well Sonny, I'll give it to you no problem... you just have to go grab your checkbook and write some words I'll dictate! :D he he he...

I'll wait for my birthday thanks :D
I've been wanting to get a good wide angle lens too. Are there any alternatives to the 12-24 by nikkor? Maybe a wide prime? Suggestions will be greatly appreciated :D

Don't have the f/1.8 ... f/1.4 meron :Grin:

you have the 1.4d? this is one of the lenses on my wishlist. dicate il write the check?:)

I'll wait for my birthday thanks :D
I've been wanting to get a good wide angle lens too. Are there any alternatives to the 12-24 by nikkor? Maybe a wide prime? Suggestions will be greatly appreciated :D

tokina 12-24 is very comparable. great reviews for half the cost. there is also the sigma 10-20. if price was a factor id settle for the tokina. its built liema tank unlike the sigmas

tokina 12-24 is very comparable. great reviews for half the cost. there is also the sigma 10-20. if price was a factor id settle for the tokina. its built liema tank unlike the sigmas

yep yep! have to agree. have one and enjoying it! saves you a few dough.. to buy yourself a good CPL, UV and ND filters :) .

yep yep! have to agree. have one and enjoying it! saves you a few dough.. to buy yourself a good CPL, UV and ND filters :) .

hey im lusting for a 80-200 now! you guys are such .....after i held your lens i knew i had to have one so i guess its also on my very extended wishlist, getting one of my wish lenses soon. so hopefully the 80-200 will be bumped up a notch:)

hey im lusting for a 80-200 now! you guys are such .....after i held your lens i knew i had to have one so i guess its also on my very extended wishlist, getting one of my wish lenses soon. so hopefully the 80-200 will be bumped up a notch:)

hahaha... told you to stick with your cam and just invest on glass :)

If only I could mcgyver a lens haha

I'm lusting for the 105mm VR :Love:

I'm lusting for the 105mm VR :Love:
:D he he... You'll be amazed how versatile this lens is...

:D he he... You'll be amazed how versatile this lens is...

Earl,

That's exactly why I want, err need one :Grin:

Makiki-join po.

50 1.4
85 1.4
10.5 DX
12-24 DX
28-70 2.8
200 2 VR
60 micro
105 micro

Makiki-join po.

50 1.4
85 1.4
10.5 DX
12-24 DX
28-70 2.8
200 2 VR
60 micro
105 micro

Wow! Nice gear Dan,

How do use your 200 f2 VR? Do you shoot sports?

Regards.

after testing joel's gear yesterday...
its 85mm f/1.4... for me - has the best bokeh!!!:)

Wow! Nice gear Dan,

How do use your 200 f2 VR? Do you shoot sports?

Regards.
Hi Zandy!

Oopss. I thought this was a wishlist thread?:) Hehe.

I shoot weddings (http://www.photos.ph/dcercado/weddings), and I could only afford the 17-55 DX and 70-200 VR. But the mere thought of the 200 VR does seem enchanting. :Grin:

Hi Zandy!

Oopss. I thought this was a wishlist thread?:) Hehe.

I shoot weddings (http://www.photos.ph/dcercado/weddings), and I could only afford the 17-55 DX and 70-200 VR. But the mere thought of the 200 VR does seem enchanting. :Grin:


My bad... had mistaken this for the other thread. :Oops:
I'll go back to my corner now :(

17-55/2.8 DX for me... or a 17-35/2.8...

After seeing Zandy's recent acquisition, Definitely the 200VR... :D

@ Levi, saving mode na ba? :D

@joel

sakit na talaga yan!!! ipon time!!!

@joel

sakit na talaga yan!!! ipon time!!!

hahaha, the worst part there's no cure ... :D diba levi? I predict that this wishlist thread will be longest and most active... hehehe.... :D

hahaha, the worst part there's no cure ... :D diba levi? I predict that this wishlist thread will be longest and most active... hehehe.... :D

STOP IT!!!!! i need to save up!!! :Grin:

after testing joel's gear yesterday...
its 85mm f/1.4... for me - has the best bokeh!!!:)

he he he :Grin: dejavu...

Joel, time to bring home my other lenses as well... :) Like my extra 28...

Joel, time to bring home my other lenses as well... :) Like my extra 28...

Hey Earl, you are bad... :D

Hey Earl, you are bad... :D

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh... People might get the wrong impression...:)

OT: This month na shoot natin with Levi bro. Fix ko lang venue... :)

@joel

you are such a NAS victim... i shall stay away from you first before my infection worsens from bad to critical...

@joel

you are such a NAS victim... i shall stay away from you first before my infection worsens from bad to critical...

Hahaha... just get help from Dr Tony Leung in Hk... :Grin:

17-55/2.8 DX for me... or a 17-35/2.8...

Hi Din,

The 17-55 is very good. It's my walkaround lens at the moment, of course with the 80-200 and the 12-24 near at hand....Hay naku, at last, natapos na wish list ko. Pahinga muna in the meantime, until the next Nikon body which is weatherproof with anti-dust sensor comes along, maybe the D200s...:)

wishlist as of now:

105mm 2.8 micro
85mm 1.4
17-35 2.8
D200

:D

My only wish right now is a set of Kenko extension tubes.

My immediate need is a bit more reach... Siguro I'll go for a AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8 G :)

OT: Zandy I dropped the idea of the 200. I'll go with this one instead. :D

My only wish right now is a set of Kenko extension tubes.

thats becasue you have all already:) i got 1 more lens on my practical wishlist. 70-200vr after that im pretty much set

My dream lenses are:
200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G Micro-Nikkor
10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor

hmmm... may not be the right place to put it... But I would love to get the Nikon Speedlite R1C1 Macro Flash Kit! DANG!!!

My immediate need is a bit more reach... Siguro I'll go for a AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8 G

OT: Zandy I dropped the idea of the 200. I'll go with this one instead. :D
Earl, Earl, Earl...
You woulld be missing out on the most wonderful bokeh ever produced in the entire Nikon arsenal. Using the lens is like bringing your own background.

http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/92363422-L.jpg


http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/92369504-L.jpg

Just teasing. :Grin: Different strokes for different folks.

Regards.

Zandy, you just need to rub it in talaga... :D Mine is called sour-graping... :)

Wish Wishlist:
17-55/2.8
70-200/2.8 VR
12-24
85/1.4
105 Micro VR
D200

Practical Wishlist:
35-70/2.8
80-200/2.8
12-24 (Tokina na lng)
16 or 17-50/2.8 (Tamron or Tokina na lng)
Maybe a used Nikkor micro
D80

Where I am right now:
18-70DX
50/1.8
D50

I want that Leica M6 and the f/1.0 lens Pilar is using :(
that little gem is as expensive as the 200mmVR i think :P

since we are talking about wishlists, i can only dream of the nikon 105mm uv f4 and the 58mm 1.2 noct. too bad they are unobtainable already:)

I want my 5 golden rings! Currently have two, three more to go... A very long road to travel though.

Short term wishlist:

12-24mm f/4 AF-S DX
17-55mm f/2.8 AF-S DX

Long term wishlist:

200mm f/2 AF-S VR
105mm f/2.8 AF-S VR Micro

80-400mm NIKKOR...

80-400mm NIKKOR...

becareful what you wish for:)

12-24mm f/4
17-55mm f/2.8
60mm f/2.8 micro
70-200mm f/2.8 VR

0/4

great...

hahaha :D kala ko ba stop ka na?? :Grin:


80-400mm NIKKOR...

wish lang
12-24mm
18-200mm vr
105mm vr

My Current Nikkor + 2 extras Lineup:

Sig 10-20 f3.5-5.6 EX DC (waiting to buy another one again)
18-70 f3.5-5.6 DX
28-200 f3.5-5.6 G
85 f1.8 D
Sig 70-200 f2.8 EX DG


My Dreams:

10.5 f2.8 DX fisheye
28 f1.4
85 f1.4
28-70 f2.8 (grey)
70-200 f2.8 VR (grey)
200 f2 VR
400 f2.8

Peace!

Wish Wishlist:
17-55/2.8
70-200/2.8 VR
12-24
85/1.4
105 Micro VR
D200

Practical Wishlist:
35-70/2.8
80-200/2.8
12-24 (Tokina na lng)
16 or 17-50/2.8 (Tamron or Tokina na lng)
Maybe a used Nikkor micro
D80

Where I am right now:
18-70DX
50/1.8
D50

The 35-70 nikkor is available in the Columbia Sale for I think around 15K

The 35-70 nikkor is available in the Columbia Sale for I think around 15K

so was the 85 1.4

ouch... "was"

sayang.

ouch... "was"

sayang.

:) hehe

so was the 85 1.4

85mm 1.4 for only 15K?? Oh my gulay! :Angry:

85mm 1.4 for only 15K?? Oh my gulay! :Angry:

nope i meant that it was on sale not the cost

would have bought one at once if i just knew about it...


so was the 85 1.4

would have bought one at once if i just knew about it... 15k compared to the original price of about 60k (tama ba?)... sobrang mura na nyan...

vernes i meant that it was on sale . the cost on the other hand was another story

vernes i meant that it was on sale . the cost on the other hand was another story

Actually it was on Super Sale... :D Carlo had a gun pointed at the guy's groin... :D

Carlo... Just teasing... :Grin:

LOL! just read thru the page hehehe....

I woulda pointed two guns just to have that lens for as much as i bought my 1.8! :D

Peace!

The Nikon 200-400mm F/4G VR is on the top of my wishlist followed by the Nikon 600 F/4.

On a budget? The 180 AF-D ED can be a good alternative and can produce good results with my Tamron TC 1.4 ..... some sample shots w/o the TC it is a bit slow in AF though...
http://i9.tinypic.com/2ropcm9.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/40a8go3

Nice captures Gil. I've also heard a lot of good things about that lens.

Nice captures Gil. I've also heard a lot of good things about that lens.

MR MARANTAL , i think you have most of the lenses on my wishlist. if you get tired of the 200 you know who to send it to!:Grin:

Yes Zandy it can hold it's own but definitely not for fast shoots.... one advantage is it's very light and has a push pull built in hood ....perfect balance in my D70 better yet with my D200 with the grip on it

MR MARANTAL , i think you have most of the lenses on my wishlist. if you get tired of the 200 you know who to send it to!:Grin:

Carlo, I'm sure Zandy will be holding on to that lens for quite some time... You have to plasma-cut the thing out of his cold dead hands... :D

Zandy Bro... humour only... Peace. :)

Gil, that lens has amazing contrast! :)

Carlo, I'm sure Zandy will be holding on to that lens for quite some time... You have to plasma-cut the thing out of his cold dead hands... :D

Zandy Bro... humour only... Peace. :)

Heck I would! LOL Peace tayo bro!

Peace!

Carlo, I'm sure Zandy will be holding on to that lens for quite some time... You have to plasma-cut the thing out of his cold dead hands... :D

Zandy Bro... humour only... Peace. :)

earl for a while i had a sly grin on my face but i wasnt thinking plasma torch, more like a banig of valiums, tequila and a very hot stripper:BlackEye:

# 1: 17-55 f2.8 : I've seen the results. Amazing colors. I also want to have wider angle for my portraits. Quite tired of tightly cropped portraits.

#2: 12-24 Nikkor (is it f4.5?) I have a 12-24 Sigma lens. I have good shots with it. But I know I can do better. Somehow, the sigma colors doesn't give me the kicks. It's not so sharp. Not edgy. It seems that the skin color bleeds to the abckground. Not with the Nikon lens. I can easily separate my subjects from the background. I hardly need to post-process my shots with my Nikon lenses than with the sigma. No offense meant but I wish I had bought the Nikon instead despite the higher price.

# 1: 17-55 f2.8 : I've seen the results. Amazing colors. I also want to have wider angle for my portraits. Quite tired of tightly cropped portraits.

#2: 12-24 Nikkor (is it f4.5?) I have a 12-24 Sigma lens. I have good shots with it. But I know I can do better. Somehow, the sigma colors doesn't give me the kicks. It's not so sharp. Not edgy. It seems that the skin color bleeds to the abckground. Not with the Nikon lens. I can easily separate my subjects from the background. I hardly need to post-process my shots with my Nikon lenses than with the sigma. No offense meant but I wish I had bought the Nikon instead despite the higher price.

earl for a while i had a sly grin on my face but i wasnt thinking plasma torch, more like a banig of valiums, tequila and a very hot stripper:BlackEye:

:D Muwaahahahahaha... Now this one really caught me off guard! Nice one Carlo! ::Grin:

earl for a while i had a sly grin on my face but i wasnt thinking plasma torch, more like a banig of valiums, tequila and a very hot stripper:BlackEye:

I remember last may during the AF3 opening, a fellow nikonian (Noby Cabanero) and I were walking down the pits at BRC, when I spotted this monster lens being used by someone (di kaya si Zandy yun??) when I pointed it out to Noby, we both just stopped dead in our tracks. I was already thinking of jumping his assistant and running off with his lens heheheh LOL.

@ Carlo

Hows about 2 strippers and 3 banigs of vallium then 1 bottle of laambanog? hehehehe :KO: :D

Peace!

I remember last may during the AF3 opening, a fellow nikonian (Noby Cabanero) and I were walking down the pits at BRC, when I spotted this monster lens being used by someone (di kaya si Zandy yun??) when I pointed it out to Noby, we both just stopped dead in our tracks. I was already thinking of jumping his assistant and running off with his lens heheheh LOL.

@ Carlo

Hows about 2 strippers and 3 banigs of vallium then 1 bottle of laambanog? hehehehe :KO: :D

Peace!

Pwede na rin sa pasay libertad maraming ativan gang dun ........

@ Carlo

Hows about 2 strippers and 3 banigs of vallium then 1 bottle of laambanog? hehehehe :KO: :D

Peace!

di si zandy yun hes in the US.

BTW while your at it add some viagras for good measure. :Scared:

LOL!

You guys crack me up. :D

Hows about 2 strippers and 3 banigs of vallium then 1 bottle of laambanog? hehehehe :KO: :D

Peace!

How about this... You guys can keep the banigs and the valiums with the lambanog plus chaser if ever... I just get to keep the 2 strippers plus their girl-friends! :D he he he...

My wishlist grows :)
New Zeiss lenses for the ZF(Nikon) mount :)

Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/25 ZF
Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZF
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/50 ZF
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF

Here's the link :)
Clickity pow! (http://camera-info.com/Zeiss/New_Zeiss_lenses_for_Nikon_Hasselblad_and_Zeiss_Ik on/_Leica_M.html)

My wishlist grows :)
New Zeiss lenses for the ZF(Nikon) mount :)

Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/25 ZF
Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZF
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/50 ZF
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF

Here's the link :)
Clickity pow! (http://camera-info.com/Zeiss/New_Zeiss_lenses_for_Nikon_Hasselblad_and_Zeiss_Ik on/_Leica_M.html)

'Jamming on the same wavelength... :D

My wishlist grows :)
New Zeiss lenses for the ZF(Nikon) mount :)

Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/25 ZF
Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZF
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/50 ZF
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF

Here's the link :)
Clickity pow! (http://camera-info.com/Zeiss/New_Zeiss_lenses_for_Nikon_Hasselblad_and_Zeiss_Ik on/_Leica_M.html)
Ooohhh bebeh!!! sexy lenses there! :D

That Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/50 ZF is lookin especially sexy to me!

Peace!

since the title does say wish list then i guess i wish i had the 300mm f2.8G AF-S ED-IF VR :D

im not even going to bother with zeiss. that route is another bottomless money pit. you get one soon youl want all, what i dont know wont hurt me hehe

im not even going to bother with zeiss. that route is another bottomless money pit. you get one soon youl want all, what i dont know wont hurt me hehe

Carlo Bro.! As if the Noct. is not a "black hole" :D... so powerful even light cannot escape it... and so as Carlo's attention... :D Peace Buddy!

Carlo Bro.! As if the Noct. is not a "black hole" :D... so powerful even light cannot escape it... and so as Carlo's attention... :D Peace Buddy!

true true ! i like that description. after that these ff the big brothers footsteps :Grin:then comes heligon, repro, crt, nippon kogaku umn you know how i think earl

true true ! i like that description. after that these ff the big brothers footsteps :Grin:then comes heligon, repro, crt, nippon kogaku umn you know how i think earl

We'll track 'em down one by one and land them inside that shelf of yours! :D

We'll track 'em down one by one and land them inside that shelf of yours! :D

ive got plenty of time:Grin:

ive got plenty of time:Grin:

Ditto Carlo!... That's all I have... :D

im not even going to bother with zeiss. that route is another bottomless money pit. you get one soon youl want all, what i dont know wont hurt me hehe

Try it :D Try it :D

Try it :D Try it :D

what you dont know wont hurt you. i know if i try it il like it

what you dont know wont hurt you. i know if i try it il like it

This is a very good example of self control Carlo... Now if we can only apply this to your "Noct." purchase... :D mmmmmmmm...

This is a very good example of self control Carlo... Now if we can only apply this to your "Noct." purchase... :D mmmmmmmm...

Im so focused that i can shoot a 25 centavo coin a billion light years away with my eyes closed. I am unwavering in my cause

Im so focused that i can shoot a 25 centavo coin a billion light years away with my eyes closed. I am unwavering in my cause

Okidokee Bro! So we're all set! Now pile up all of those 25 centavo coins and let's settle the premium of this one! :D

how much does the noct go for?

how much does the noct go for?

... Something like you can get a really abused one for a mere $1K plus... :D

good jesus. that much huh? :P
Anyone here have the older primes with defocus control?

good jesus. that much huh? :P
Anyone here have the older primes with defocus control?

i have a nikon 105mm dc. pretty good and useful but i find this to be a gimmick lens or maybe i just havent gotten accustomed to the dc feature:) . i hardly use it now that i have the 85 which in my opinion has more appealing and endearing qualities.

Would you mind posting any sample shots? Im in the market for a new lens. Was actually considering something around the price range of a Nikkor 105 micro or the 90mm tamron like what TJ has. :)

Would you mind posting any sample shots? Im in the market for a new lens. Was actually considering something around the price range of a Nikkor 105 micro or the 90mm tamron like what TJ has. :)

Sonny, if you're in the market for a micro lens... the best micro around the 90mm range is the one made by Tokina... If you can get that... You won't be sorry. :Grin:

Would you mind posting any sample shots? Im in the market for a new lens. Was actually considering something around the price range of a Nikkor 105 micro or the 90mm tamron like what TJ has. :)

i have no experience with tamron but if tj has it and earl suggests it. thats good enough in my book. by th way i have seen several 105's in several other message boards for cheap

Thanks for the tips.
Carlo, post some shots with the 105mm naman! :D Im curious how it looks like. oh and the 85mm f/1.4 :D

Thanks for the tips.
Carlo, post some shots with the 105mm naman! :D Im curious how it looks like. oh and the 85mm f/1.4 :D

will post it soon. on my way to tagaytay. hopefully will see how the 85 performs outside the portreature realm

thats great man! Cant wait to see how it turns out!

Hi Sonny,

Also got the 105mm f/2 DC. My initial tests with it and the 105mm VR showed that the VR was sharper and more contrasty. (Sorry, I deleted the images). The defocus control on my lens looks like it needs recalibration though. The lens was at its sharpest at at the Front 2 setting(it should be at the neutral position). The lens is at Nikon right now and won't be back until the middle of October.

I'm sure Carlo would be able to provide you with some sample shots when he gets back.

regards.

Hi Sonny,

Also got the 105mm f/2 DC. My initial tests with it and the 105mm VR showed that the VR was sharper and more contrasty. (Sorry, I deleted the images). The defocus control on my lens looks like it needs recalibration though. The lens was at its sharpest at at the Front 2 setting(it should be at the neutral position). The lens is at Nikon right now and won't be back until the middle of October.

I'm sure Carlo would be able to provide you with some sample shots when he gets back.

regards.

zandy. im actually considering selling my 105dc for the 105vr. i really cant justify owning another cream machine since the 85mm already fills that bill and has a more suitable focal range. btw i am still yet to own a macro lens.

so whats on your wishlist sir? 200-400? 300f2.8? you have a lot of lenses in my wishlist!

Zandy, do you still have the 105mm VR with you?

Wishlist addition:

200/2!!!

been lurking for a while but now i can finally post.... hehehe

Nikon AF 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4.0G DX IF-ED
Nikon AF 105mm f/2.8D Micro
Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon AF 80mm f/1.4D

John, being in HK and having more access to Nikon Glass, I suspect items in this wishlist to become realities. Even more so when you enjoy using the D200. :)

John, being in HK and having more access to Nikon Glass, I suspect items in this wishlist to become realities. Even more so when you enjoy using the D200. :)

i'm thinking about those primes really bad as it is... hehehe :D

Zandy, do you still have the 105mm VR with you?

Yes, I still have it. I think it's a keeper. I believe Earl has one as well.

Any questions about the lens?

Sample shots please? :D Cause I just realized the 105mm VR and the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-S are about the same price... Just trying to weigh my options really. Does it work well for portraits?

zandy. im actually considering selling my 105dc for the 105vr. i really cant justify owning another cream machine since the 85mm already fills that bill and has a more suitable focal range. btw i am still yet to own a macro lens.

so whats on your wishlist sir? 200-400? 300f2.8? you have a lot of lenses in my wishlist!
Hey Carlo,
You may not believe it, but I think I'm done as far as lenses. :) Longer lenses don't appeal to me as I'm not a birder and I don't shoot sports. Maybe when the kids grow up and start playing sports in school :Thinking:

I got the 105 DC because Bjorn rates it so highly and the DC feature kind of intrigued me. But I agree that it's kind of redundant with the 85mm 1.4. We shall see once I get it back from Nikon if it's a keeper or not.

regards.

Zandy, if you have sample shots from the 105mm DC and the 105mmVR could you email them to me? or post some here?

Sample shots please? :D Cause I just realized the 105mm VR and the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-S are about the same price... Just trying to weigh my options really. Does it work well for portraits?

Sonny, here's a sample shot.
http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/97460243-L.jpg

I was also playing with my new flash diffuser (http://www.dembflashdiffusers.com (http://www.dembflashdiffusers.com/)) and looks like it did the job pretty well. I guess I won't need an L-bracket anymore. :Grin:

Going back to the lens. If the the 80-200mm AF-S is about the same price(the 105mm VR is $200 cheaper than the 80-200 AF-S in the US), I would say go for that if portraiture is what you're after. Now, if you love macro, then the choice is obvious.

regards.

Was suppose to take the plunge on the 105 DC as well but decided to hit the brakes on this one... Yup redundancy issue... :)

@ Zandy - Nice portrait of your daughter.

@ Sonny - 105 VR is a warm-contrasty lens... I'll bring it on the food EB later. :)

@ Zandy - Nice portrait of your daughter.


Thanks bro.

Does look slightly warm but the contrast is amazing.
This is gonna be one heck of a decission.

Does look slightly warm but the contrast is amazing.
This is gonna be one heck of a decission.
I'd give you a hint on how this lens appeals to me... :Grin: Ever since I got this glass; my 85s have more extended times of rest to the point that they become almost absolutely expensive paper weights... Something to really ponder on but your mileage may vary.

Having read all your wish list, na tempt na din ako mag post.

i like shooting zoom lenses on events- 17-55mm dx & 18-200mm vr

while shooting on my own i like to use fixed lenses - 14mm; 35mm; 50mm; 85mm; 105mm micro; 300mm

ito ang mga pangarap! =)

just sharing.

i was at starbucks magallanes yesterday, when a photographer dropped by. he was carrying two bodies, noticed the lens on the camera at his front. Thought it was canon coz it was white. When he passed by me, noticed that it was the grey nikon lens on a D1x. Wow. first time i saw the grey lens. The guy was carrying another body on his side with a wide angle lens but not the grey one.