fresh HOT chili red aro pix
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amazing pics, and nice aro too 
question, what lens do you use for most of your pics? my speedlight comes in today, and the SU-800 on friday. cant wait to start messing with it
question, what lens do you use for most of your pics? my speedlight comes in today, and the SU-800 on friday. cant wait to start messing with it
Thanks, guys!
Jose, it depends on the fish I'm shooting, plus keep in mind I'm now shooting full frame. For these most recent pics, I used the 105mm f/2.8 from about 6 feet away because he tends to act a little more naturally if I'm away from the tank.
For my recent temensis pics, I used the 105mm and the 24-70mm. Bass don't change their habits when I'm close, and in fact they do even more posing.
When I was shooting dx (D300), my favorite lens for bigger fish was the 60mm f/2.8.
Jose, it depends on the fish I'm shooting, plus keep in mind I'm now shooting full frame. For these most recent pics, I used the 105mm f/2.8 from about 6 feet away because he tends to act a little more naturally if I'm away from the tank.
For my recent temensis pics, I used the 105mm and the 24-70mm. Bass don't change their habits when I'm close, and in fact they do even more posing.
When I was shooting dx (D300), my favorite lens for bigger fish was the 60mm f/2.8.
full frame would be the D700 and up right?Chaitika;4005900;4005900 said:Thanks, guys!
Jose, it depends on the fish I'm shooting, plus keep in mind I'm now shooting full frame. For these most recent pics, I used the 105mm f/2.8 from about 6 feet away because he tends to act a little more naturally if I'm away from the tank.
For my recent temensis pics, I used the 105mm and the 24-70mm. Bass don't change their habits when I'm close, and in fact they do even more posing.
When I was shooting dx (D300), my favorite lens for bigger fish was the 60mm f/2.8.
figures, those 3 lens are worth more than my entire collection
maybe next ill go for the 60mm, since you say it shoots sharp as tacks
jcardona1;4005949; said:full frame would be the D700 and up right?
figures, those 3 lens are worth more than my entire collection
Yeah, D700 and up give true representation of focal length, unlike dx where there is a crop factor of 1.5 for nikon and 1.6 for canon. What that means is when I use a 60mm, its really 60mm whereas when you use the 60mm on your nikon, you're actually seeing 90mm through your viewfinder.
I still say the 60mm is the best lens for shooting fish, even the older AF-D version, which is the version I use. You should be able to pick up a used copy for a very reasonable price, if it will autofocus on your body. The newer AF-S version is motorized for the d40 crowd. Sharp as tacks.
thanks for the info. i think a D300 would be my longterm goal once i get better with this photography thing.Chaitika;4006069;4006069 said:Yeah, D700 and up give true representation of focal length, unlike dx where there is a crop factor of 1.5 for nikon and 1.6 for canon. What that means is when I use a 60mm, its really 60mm whereas when you use the 60mm on your nikon, you're actually seeing 90mm through your viewfinder.
I still say the 60mm is the best lens for shooting fish, even the older AF-D version, which is the version I use. You should be able to pick up a used copy for a very reasonable price, if it will autofocus on your body. The newer AF-S version is motorized for the d40 crowd. Sharp as tacks.
and yeah part of the reason i dont want to spend money on lenses right now is because i have a D40 and it requires AF-S lenses. if i upgrade down the road, i would have spent all this extra money on an AF-S for no reason, since the better cameras have the focus motor
