Lenses for the Nikon D850
May 26, 2021 00:01:23 #
Three questions directed only to users of the Nikon D850:
1. What is your "go-to" zoom lens of choice? Why?
2. What is your favorite prime lens? Why?
3. I photograph paintings no larger than 30"x36", and I need a prime that has little or no spherical aberration. I've found that my zoom lenses impart a curvature to the paintings' frames that need to be straightened out in post. I've used the nikkor 35mm prime on my D500 which eliminates that problem, but I'd like a full frame lens equivalent for my newly acquired D850. All suggestions much appreciated.
1. What is your "go-to" zoom lens of choice? Why?
2. What is your favorite prime lens? Why?
3. I photograph paintings no larger than 30"x36", and I need a prime that has little or no spherical aberration. I've found that my zoom lenses impart a curvature to the paintings' frames that need to be straightened out in post. I've used the nikkor 35mm prime on my D500 which eliminates that problem, but I'd like a full frame lens equivalent for my newly acquired D850. All suggestions much appreciated.
May 26, 2021 00:12:36 #
1. Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2. fast focus and sharp. Use it for portraits.
2. Nikon 50 f1.8. Only prime I own but sharp.
3. I would get a macro/micro lens for what you do. Probably the 105 f 2.8 they are designed to eliminate the problem you have. I am trying to decide between this and the 200 f4 for my macro lens.
2. Nikon 50 f1.8. Only prime I own but sharp.
3. I would get a macro/micro lens for what you do. Probably the 105 f 2.8 they are designed to eliminate the problem you have. I am trying to decide between this and the 200 f4 for my macro lens.
May 26, 2021 00:14:31 #
May 26, 2021 07:37:20 #
mundy-F2
Loc: Chicago suburban area
You may want to try an old Nikon 35 -70mm zoom f/3.5 (non-macro). The lens is not autofocus so you will require to use it in manual mode. The lens does not have problems on the edges, especially if you don't shoot wide-open. These lenses can be rented.
Mundy
Mundy
May 26, 2021 08:00:35 #
Traveller_Jeff wrote:
Three questions directed only to users of the Niko... (show quote)
You apparently do not really know what spherical aberration is. It appears you mean barrel distortion. OTOH for copying flat art you should also be concerned with spherical aberration.
There is nothing about the D850 that disqualifies users of the 810, 610, 750 etc from advising on your three questions. But since you set that pointless limitation I will honor it. As an expert copyist and a non-user of the 850, I’ll withhold my advice.
Rotsa ruck.
May 26, 2021 08:05:08 #
User ID wrote:
You apparently do not really know what spherical aberration is. It appears you mean distortion. OTOH for copying flat art you should also be concerned with spherical aberration.
There is nothing about the D850 that disqualifies users of the 810, 610, 750 etc from advising on your three questions. But since you set that pointless limitation I will honor it. As an expert copyist and non-user of the 850, I’ll withhold my advice.
Rotsa ruck.
There is nothing about the D850 that disqualifies users of the 810, 610, 750 etc from advising on your three questions. But since you set that pointless limitation I will honor it. As an expert copyist and non-user of the 850, I’ll withhold my advice.
Rotsa ruck.
😀😀😀
May 26, 2021 08:14:04 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
😀😀😀
I don’t come here to learn. I come here to share. However UHH has taught me something anywho. It has taught me that you really can’t fix stupid.
One can share, teach, advise, but stupid is stubbornly immutable.
May 26, 2021 08:15:49 #
User ID wrote:
I don’t come here to learn. I come here to share. However UHH has taught me something anywho. It has taught me that you really can’t fix stupid.
One can share, teach, advise, but stupid is stubbornly immutable.
One can share, teach, advise, but stupid is stubbornly immutable.
May 26, 2021 08:42:45 #
User ID wrote:
I don’t come here to learn. I come here to share. However UHH has taught me something anywho. It has taught me that you really can’t fix stupid.
One can share, teach, advise, but stupid is stubbornly immutable.
One can share, teach, advise, but stupid is stubbornly immutable.
I come here for amusement.
Some of the jokes and cartoons are funny.
Some of the photographs are interesting.
And, yes, the "stupid" is amusing, also.
Once you figure out who the idiots are, it is an interesting place.
However, I have to wonder how many others refuse to help anyone because of them.
May 26, 2021 08:44:42 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Traveller_Jeff wrote:
Three questions directed only to users of the Niko... (show quote)
Here are my answers to your questions:
1. Nikkor 24 - 70mm f/2.8, non-VR. It is convenient, performs well, is not too heavy to carry all day, and covers the vast majority of situations.
2. The nature of prime lenses precludes having a "favorite." I have a number of fixed focal length lenses that provide comparable performance. I select the one that best fits the need.
3. As has been mentioned, a flat-field macro/copy lens will do a much better job for you. For copy work with material of the size you describe, the Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 Micro should do a good job for you and provide convenient working distances.
May 26, 2021 09:29:00 #
Najataagihe wrote:
I come here for amusement.
Some of the jokes and cartoons are funny.
Some of the photographs are interesting.
And, yes, the "stupid" is amusing, also.
Once you figure out who the idiots are, it is an interesting place.
However, I have to wonder how many others refuse to help anyone because of them.
Some of the jokes and cartoons are funny.
Some of the photographs are interesting.
And, yes, the "stupid" is amusing, also.
Once you figure out who the idiots are, it is an interesting place.
However, I have to wonder how many others refuse to help anyone because of them.
I don't think there is any member that refuses to help others with simply an answer. However, many may not give an answer because of course they don't know but in case they do know there are several reasons why they don't give answers. Sometimes the person who is asking doesn't look for answer or looking for a specific answer that is the person who asked already knew the answer he/ she wanted.
May 26, 2021 09:48:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
........... ........Sometimes the person who is asking doesn't look for answer or looking for a specific answer that is the person who asked already knew the answer he/ she wanted.
Very entertaining, especially for those who are into word puzzles ;-)
If you got more, let ‘er rip !!!
May 26, 2021 10:27:30 #
MrT wrote:
1. Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2. fast focus and sharp. Use it for portraits.
2. Nikon 50 f1.8. Only prime I own but sharp.
3. I would get a macro/micro lens for what you do. Probably the 105 f 2.8 they are designed to eliminate the problem you have. I am trying to decide between this and the 200 f4 for my macro lens.
2. Nikon 50 f1.8. Only prime I own but sharp.
3. I would get a macro/micro lens for what you do. Probably the 105 f 2.8 they are designed to eliminate the problem you have. I am trying to decide between this and the 200 f4 for my macro lens.
Thank you for your helpful comments. Much appreciated.
May 26, 2021 10:28:37 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
A 50mm or 85mm will have little distortion for ff lenses.
Thanks much, CHG. As always, much appreciated.
May 26, 2021 10:29:28 #
mundy-F2 wrote:
You may want to try an old Nikon 35 -70mm zoom f/3.5 (non-macro). The lens is not autofocus so you will require to use it in manual mode. The lens does not have problems on the edges, especially if you don't shoot wide-open. These lenses can be rented.
Mundy
Mundy
Thank you for your reply and interesting suggestion, Mundy.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.