Recent content by Sventek

Sigh...

Well, a couple of them, anyway. :)

Here's me: Instagram I've only just started to get into it, but it's fun so far - even if there are only 13 people following me! :)

Thanks Rick50 and Ron.

Thanks @goooner.

From my backyard to be specific. For you in the USA and Europe, this is what your moon will look like, since I'm in the future! :) This was taken on a Nikon D800E, 500mm lens with 1.4X teleconverter (so, 700mm equivalent), 1/250s, f6.3, ISO400.

Thanks Designer and MSnowy.

From the latest club meet held here. I'm always glad when the steeplechase is on the program. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

I have a Nikon 24-120, and it's a fantastic lens. It's what I use when I'm on holiday and don't want to cart all the gear, and it does a great job. I also have a Nikon 24-70 f2.8, and I tend to agree with @Braineack - it isn't as good as everyone would like to think it is.

I have the Nikon version on my D800E. I have also tried a friend's Tamron 24-70 f2.8. Other than some minor vignetting, the Tamron had a better IQ than the Nikon. However, I didn't test things like bokeh from bright lights at night etc., which is one area where there may be an important...

Not very subtle, though.

Thanks spanishgirleyes and 123rfanna. I didn't do a lot of editing - here's the image SOOC.

Thanks, Kurt.

Looks like it's been a successful trip. This is actually a shot from 2012 that I re-processed with updated software, as I do from time to time. :)

Here's a very quick rendition using that filter.