What did you get for Christmas?

RockyNH_RIP

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Thanks Pat! I really appreciate you posting the results, looks like a great tool!

Thanks Rick, it is the least I can do!! I have received so much from Nikonites and its members, I need to give back when I have something worthwhile to share!
Its a great "Community"!

Pat in NH
 

Canadia-Nikon

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Not exactly under the tree, but picked up on a sweet Boxing Week deal.

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BackdoorArts

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Ok, I tried it out today.... does it work, yes!!! How were my lens's.... well lets look...

Basic setup, both on tripod

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Original tests were too far back and there was not enough variance... so I closed
the distance to exaggerate the lack of DOF

First up was my 35 mm f1.8

1st shot is a very slightly front focused... not sure how much adjust to affect a change I went back 4.
2nd shot shows that is way too much...

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I went to back 2, then back 1 (picture) and it was still too much... so I ended up leaving it un-touched.

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The I went to the 50mm f1.8...........

Pretty much the same... real close, very slight front, went back 2, then only back 1...
and ended up leaving it alone....

Untouched and the back 1

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Last up, I did my Sigma 105 Macro... This one was dead on!!!!

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End result, I left all 3 len's alone... It was nice to know that they are fine and if I have any issues, it is likely the
knucklehead behind the viewfinder...


Important to have good lineup... I used 2 tripods, bubble levels and set the vertical lineup with the 300 zoom to dial in close.
They indicate to use an approx shooting distance as you would in life... I did NOT see enough variation there even at f1.8 so I ended up
running my tests closer .... which magnifies any variation...

At a later date I will look at my 3 zoom lens's......

Have a great day all....

Pat in NH

There are cheaper DIY tools that will do the job, but this thing makes it SO much easier.
 

RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
There are cheaper DIY tools that will do the job, but this thing makes it SO much easier.


That was my thought Jake.... I put it on my Xmas list and if I got it, well cool and I would have it... If not, well as said, there are other ways.

It does make it easy... overall I was pleased


Pat in NH
 

Rick M

Senior Member
That was my thought Jake.... I put it on my Xmas list and if I got it, well cool and I would have it... If not, well as said, there are other ways.

It does make it easy... overall I was pleased
Pat in NH


Hopefully you get a lens that needs tuning :)!
 

Scott Murray

Senior Member
I have parcels waiting at home and at the courier depot - Yay Christmas is here :cool: lets see what I bought myself!!! I kind of have forgotten whats been ordered lol
 

hark

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I really hadn't planned on getting anything photography related for Christmas...but that changed because of how things unfolded. Earlier in the year I bought a D600, but due to its problems, Nikon reimbursed me for the camera. I had hoped Nikon would offer another lens sale for the holidays, but they didn't.

When Nikon reimbursed me for the D600, I decided to take advantage of their camera/lens combo sale prices. I have an older Sigma 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 macro, but its macro capabilities isn't nearly as good as a true macro lens. So...I opted to get the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 micro for a savings coupled with a D610.

And I've been lusting for a Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G lens because of [MENTION=4399]Rick M[/MENTION]'s thread showcasing those photos. Since that lens was also eligible for a camera/lens combo discount, I was able to get it at a savings.

I haven't yet tried out the 18-35mm because I've been having fun with the 105mm. I've seen some awesome macro shots here on the forum and have developed an interest in macro (well...I'm not fond of bugs, but many of the other subjects are gorgeous)! This lens is truly amazing compared to my older Sigma lens I mentioned earlier. Actually there is no comparison! I am blown away by what this lens can do.

I truly consider myself to be fortunate with how everything unfolded--from all the servicing the D600 needed to getting a refund and being able to get a savings on these lenses. This has been the most difficult year of my life ever, and it is as if I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I will be spending a lot of time analyzing the photos uploaded by those of you who own these lenses so I can really learn the ins-and-outs of the best ways to get the most out of them. Please keep those 105mm and 18-35mm shots coming! ;)
 
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