Round Two – and Things are Getting Better!

Day two was a lot smoother than day one, big surprise!  The light as better, well actually not as good, but brighter. Today, I made myself slow down and remember all the things I’ve been telling you guys, and it paid off!  Wow, I’m smarter than I thought or look!  So by working very diligently with live view to aid in focusing and being very careful with movement, (tripod, cable release, and mirror lock-up).  I didn’t get fearful about f 22, or even f32, and the results held up very well. The color from these lenses, is very sweet and pure.  I’m falling in love all over again with these classic Nikkors.  I knew from years of experience that the Micro Nikkors were just outrageously sharp, and that the 80-200 f 4.5  is one very sharp zoom.  The real surprise was to be reminded of just how wonderful the 24mm is.  O.K. sorry about that, I was starting to sound like a Nikon tech rep!!

The test continues tomorrow, but I’m getting really excited about shooting some more stuff and finished the scouting for the Bio Communication workshop!  I will try very hard to do some good stuff.  I know what your thinking, would I ever give up the new, autofocus glass?  Of course not, but this opens up some wonderful new windows, when the timing is right!!

Enjoy,

the pilgrim

Below, D800, 24mm Micro Nikkor

Below, D800, 105mm Micro Nikkor

D800. 24mm Nikkor @ f22

D800, 55mm Micro Nikkor

D800, 55mm Micro Nikkor.

D800, 55mm Micro Nikkor two version of Birch shot/