Leonard Shepherd

+1 This lens is regularly tested and then reported as the best optic of its focal length and aperture range. Anybody who describes this lens as "poor" presumably regards the F mount 14-24 as atrocious.

Not everybody takes "thousands" of portraits is a single session. Those that take many photos in a portrait session edit them down to maybe 10 with a good expression, not blinking etc. There are ...

One important detail not mentioned so far for "butterfly novices" is how to get close enough to get the butterfly to reasonably filling the frame. A longer focal length, TC's and extension tubes ...

Thanks for posting - and showing a new way of using Nikon Z for macro :-) A big challenge in macro is getting the subject parallel to the sensor - while retaining a diffuse background. The images I ...

The OP lens list include two AF-D - which do not get AF support when using the FTZ If a MkII FTZ with "screwdriver AF" becomes available - possibly within a few months and possibly not - it could ...

Whatever you choose, if you do not separate the lens from the body, it is wis to always carry with the lens uppermost. Then if you drop the bag there is little risk of the weight of the lens ...

1/2000 is not always fast enough with your gear. The combination of DX, 300mm and a 1.4x indicates a shutter speed of 1/900 equivalent for some shots sharp as distinct from most shots sharp with 1 ...

There can be more to wide angle corner resolution than any field curvature. A circle in the centre of the frame is reproduced as a circle - with any focal length. A circle in the frame corner is ...

As of now we do not have a Z9 specification - so the logic that R3 is "better" if ever 100% accurate may collapse. For press work of sports events where time is critical most cameras have an option ...

The Z6 has only 1 card slot. When you get one you need a suitable card. If getting the Z6 is several months away I would not spend $170 now. I would wait until nearer the purchase date and look at ...

Experimenting with 2 flood lights to illuminate a landscape. I must find out more about the portable lights. The lights were about the size of a large flash head with barn doors - and the battery ...

The 300 is obviously distinctly smaller - with a much lower price point. The 300 has much "closer" focussing with 0.24 magnification. Near macro is relatively easy with a TC-14E. The 500 is 0.18 - ...

Everybody uses their camera in an individual way. Leading lines in a subject can enhance a photo. I use U3 to help identify leading lines in a scene. To do this U3 is set to black and white, high ...

Interesting - I assume you mean OK if controlling issues within the central part of the image. For this I find a significant pol variation in the vertical position between near the skyline and the ...

I am not sure why there is a reference to using polarisers. A full pol effect right across the frame is scientifically impossible for reflections wider than 24mm on 24x36 format and for colour ...

Specifically Nikon - a lens that does not perform when received by the customer as well as when it came off the assembly line. Nikon in their lens brochures say they check all lens functions at ...

If you have the FTZ and buy an 80-400 F second hand on resale you should not loose a lot of money. The 100-400 S might have a street discount 12 months after launch.

Overall (as distinct from everything) this is the best macro lens out of 20+ that I have owned in around 35 years - including lenses like the Olympus 80mm. I agree the 105 lacks the narrow angle of ...

There are 2 versions of the 28mm - the difference probably been no more than the cosmetic finish on the SE version as part of a Zfc kit.