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Published: 2011-02-15 15:51:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 2590; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 0
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This is my gear.Nikon D300
YongNuo grip.
Tokina 11-16/2.8
Nikkor 50/1.4 AiS
Micro-Nikkor 55/2.8 Ais
Nikkor 85/2 Ais
Micro-Nikkor 105/2.8 EF-ID VR
Nikkor 400/3.5 Ais
TC-301 2X (giving me a really good 800/7.1 lens!)
YongNuo flashes, triggers and remote.
Also have a bunch of tripods and a Good Kata backpack witch saves my back from certain death.
(and a special thanks to #Nikon-D300s who first declined this, and then asked me to add it instead. I feel a Stockholm syndrome creeping on).
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Very nice gear you have there!
What's your favorite lens? (you have to admit, someone just HAD to ask... 
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Wow, now that you point it out - I am surprised noone had asked before now.
I do tend to fall in love with the lenses on more or less a rotating basis.
But the main weapon is the 105mm macro and the 50mm f/1.4. Always fall back into those. But then again once in a while I am mezzmerised by the 55mm macro - just stunning colours with that one.
And the 400mm is great fun. But A bit heavy to walk around with.
Lets put it like this: A GOOD 50mm lens I can not live without.
That goes for a good macro - and I prefer a 1:1 macro (the 55mm is 1:2).
And a good really wideangle lens is good for landscape but mainly I would use it for star photoghraphy, something I love. So peaceful. But I could do without that lens, even though it is good.
Sorry for a wall of text. I am running a fever so my mind is a bit all over the place. So english being my second language... Im unsure if this makes sense or not 
TL;DR:
50mm. Defo the 50mm.
But very close second is the 105mm lens. Could not live with out either.
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Hehe, same here. So far...
I have a 90mm Tamron macro lens (1:1) and I must admit, it's cool, but the lack of depth that the 50 mm can create is a letdown for me.
And the colors to...
And no problem for the wall of text!!
It makes as much sense as the sun coming up in the morning and setting in the evening.
Thanks for your reply.
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The Tamron 90 might be plastic to the touch, but that lens deliver. Supersharp. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Witch 50mm is it you are talking about? 1.8? I am pondering a new camera (going full frame) and for that I probably will get the superb Sigma EX 50/1.4. Look that one up if you like nice soft bokeh. (I've compared it to my Nikkor 50/1.4 Ais and the newest Nikkor 50/1.4 G version, and the sigma is acctually more like a 47 or 48mm lens. For some reason. I dont mind. And it is real good wide open.
Cost a bit though.
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1.4 (Nikkor)
Yep, it sure costs, but it's well worth the investment. 
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Thanks
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I'm actually drooling...really!!!
One day I'll have something like this.
I love it!!!
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Hah, yeah It keeps growing.
I recently got my hands on a Nikon F2 - built March 1976. With three lenses. I'll try to get all my stuff in a new shot soon
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Yeah, It just kind of kept growing. I do love it all.
Haha you should get one, its fun!
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hod do the yongnuo flashes work,are they any good???wanted to buy 2 of them and didnt have the guts to try them..especialy since they are a hong kong based company and dont have retail stores...warranty would have been a problem since i'm from eastern europe..
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Im not too used to working with flashes. You need to control everything manualy as far as I know.
I live in sweden so I just figured if I get a bad one, it might be just as expensive as getting another one, sending the frst one back.
I think they are ok, work fine for the things I use them for.
I have 4 of them today. Always shoot them remotely.
You get these for 40USD so just get one and try em' out.
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i think ill go with the dynaphos speedlights 520..its about the same price and i have warranty in romania
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Yeah, thats sounds like a good plan then.The warranty might come in handy
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plus dynaphos is more trustworthy than yongnuo
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Nikkor 50/1.4 and Nikkor 105/2.8!!!
How is the 400? Good details and stuff?
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Ooh, there we go, a fellow spirit!
The 400 is plain lovely. I've rearly used it above 5.6. Soft and calm bokkeh, very usable wide open. Some say it's acctually at its worst at 5.6. Front heavy due to the massive lens, but really nice to work with. Paired with a D300 and grip I dont think its a problem.
I'd recommend a monopod for shooting longer than 10 min at a time free hand. Maybe a tad soft on the colours compaired to the 50 and 105. The 400 is sharp as nails even wideopen.
If you can find one, it would be worth the price. I gave 1700 Euro for mine. Super mint condition. Came with the 122mm UV-filter and the cougar and additional filters.
Works real real well with the TC 301 x2 extender.
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Have really to search for it!
Still I want to save money (i guess over years
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Man, that is a serious and seriously expensive lens. Still, might give those shots you want. Keep an eye out for the VR1 version, should pop out on the used market
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I know, but I just love the lense.
Still, at work we have canon^^
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Haha, Im sorry.
(That was the smile of the day for me, thanks!)
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No worries, I like the gear I have, I just would like some more(who doesn't?); and you have some nice gear. I mostly just want some more lenses.
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Oldies but goldies! Huge is that 400/3.5 Ais!!! HUGE.
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Goldies indeed!
hah yeah, you do get some looks sporting that lens.
I got it with the 122mm(!) filter, rather pleased with that.
Brilliant to work with, good with the TC-301 too.
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Never seen alike! Huh!
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With TC301:
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Thank you so much! Lovely pics!
Those owls eyes will keep me up in the middle of the night...Whuh!
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No problem. (Im quite proud of those shots anyway.)
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Nah. I did try the latest model of Nikkor 50/1.4 and mine was acctually better wide open. The great thing with the superb old lenses it how cheap you kan find them. And of course, they are a dream to work with.
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my gosh, that is one monster lens in there!!
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It's really really lovely too. I love that lens. I'd shoot anything with it.
Supersoft bokkeh
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I'd fully recommend all of it.
Especially the 55/2.8 macro lens. So much fun and quite cheap.
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keep that in mind I have to upgrade my D40 first
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I think I'll just hang on to this for now ;D
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VΓ€nta... VarfΓΆr har du 50 och 55? NΓ₯gon sΓ€rskild skillnad eller?
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Yeah, 50 Γ€r normal, fast ljusstark, och 55an Γ€r ett macro som gΓ₯r ner till skala 1:2
55an har sΓ₯ grymt snygg fΓ€rghantering ocksΓ₯
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Aha. Vad bra, dΓ₯ vet jag det!
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