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Project Eighty-Five | Day 39/ 85 Final
Where have you been? . . . I KNOW!
First, I want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments, faves and encouragement while I attempted the Project 85. Truly appreciated.
You may want to sit down as you're not going to believe the next words you're about to read... I sold the 85mm! Yep, the faithful "cream machine" now belongs to my good friend Rafael. You should check out his awesome stream here.
If anyone is considering the Nikkor 85mm ƒ/1.4D it's a fantastic lens and one you'll have a lot of fun with. I know I did. Unfortunately, NAS got the best of me. (Nikon Acquisition Syndrome). I may probably will regret parting with it but if I do, I'll find another used copy or upgrade to the 85mm G.
So what replaced it?
I am now the proud owner of a Nikkor 105mm ƒ/2.0 DC. I'm not that interested in the DC (Defocus Control) but loved the sharpness and colors wide open. Check out Lisa Rostoen's stream for some unbelievable examples. Lisa does amazing work! If I can manage to pull off just a little of what she can with this lens I'll be thrilled!
Anyway, I just opened the box tonight and fired off a couple of frames of the kiddies before they went to bed. The lens seems to be tack sharp and the colors are amazing. We'll have to see how it pans out over the next couple of days. Tomorrow brings another goodie I can't wait to try out. A Sigma 50mmƒ/1.4 EX DG HSM. A lot in store the next couple of days so hang on and stay tuned...
Enough about me except to say I leave for Haiti in less than a week. I am so excited and so way behind on packing, etc. I'm trying to figure out if the Kata 103 bag is going or if a Thinktank hardshell case should be purchased for the trip? Decisions, decisions. :) Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers next week.
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This is a photograph of my brother-in-law and his beautiful fiancée. And, the last shot fired with the 85mm. I have a few more photos from our wonderful afternoon together and may post them too.
Again, thank you for the kind words. I am so disappointed I didn't get to finish the Project 85 and let you guys / gals down. "Life" and two toddlers just got the best of me the past month. Until next time...
Jim
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New Love
.
Project Eighty-Five | Day 39/ 85 Final
Where have you been? . . . I KNOW!
First, I want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments, faves and encouragement while I attempted the Project 85. Truly appreciated.
You may want to sit down as you're not going to believe the next words you're about to read... I sold the 85mm! Yep, the faithful "cream machine" now belongs to my good friend Rafael. You should check out his awesome stream here.
If anyone is considering the Nikkor 85mm ƒ/1.4D it's a fantastic lens and one you'll have a lot of fun with. I know I did. Unfortunately, NAS got the best of me. (Nikon Acquisition Syndrome). I may probably will regret parting with it but if I do, I'll find another used copy or upgrade to the 85mm G.
So what replaced it?
I am now the proud owner of a Nikkor 105mm ƒ/2.0 DC. I'm not that interested in the DC (Defocus Control) but loved the sharpness and colors wide open. Check out Lisa Rostoen's stream for some unbelievable examples. Lisa does amazing work! If I can manage to pull off just a little of what she can with this lens I'll be thrilled!
Anyway, I just opened the box tonight and fired off a couple of frames of the kiddies before they went to bed. The lens seems to be tack sharp and the colors are amazing. We'll have to see how it pans out over the next couple of days. Tomorrow brings another goodie I can't wait to try out. A Sigma 50mmƒ/1.4 EX DG HSM. A lot in store the next couple of days so hang on and stay tuned...
Enough about me except to say I leave for Haiti in less than a week. I am so excited and so way behind on packing, etc. I'm trying to figure out if the Kata 103 bag is going or if a Thinktank hardshell case should be purchased for the trip? Decisions, decisions. :) Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers next week.
Description:
This is a photograph of my brother-in-law and his beautiful fiancée. And, the last shot fired with the 85mm. I have a few more photos from our wonderful afternoon together and may post them too.
Again, thank you for the kind words. I am so disappointed I didn't get to finish the Project 85 and let you guys / gals down. "Life" and two toddlers just got the best of me the past month. Until next time...
Jim
Press L to view this on black.
View My Most Interesting Here
[website - Some links not working on website... soon! ]