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7
Jan
Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

My Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

If you see the difference between the 50mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses, you should just buy the f/1.4 version. This is my advice for people looking for a 50mm lens. This comes from my experience with Nikon’s 50mm lenses.

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18
Sep
01132010

Getting a shallow depth of field

The depth of field is the portion of the scene that appears sharp in an image. Shallow depth of field is often used to isolate the subject from the background. Several factors contribute to decreasing the depth of field in a picture.

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29
Aug
Think Tank Retrospective 20 Black

Think Tank Retrospective 20

The AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II lens came with a Nikon lens bag. However, I wanted a bag that I could carry my camera body together with other lenses that I’ll need in a photoshoot. The Kata DR-466i backpack can be used to serve this but that would mean I need to configure its compartment in such a way that it would not allow me to carry other items. Read more »

24
Aug
Nikon 35mm f/2D

My Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D

I have had this lens for since February this year. Since then, it has been the lens on my camera most of the time.

35mm on crop sensor gives and equivalent focal length of 52.5mm on a full frame sensor.  This makes it a standard or “normal” lens on a crop sensor body. It is not as sharp or as fast as its sucessor, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G. However, it is still a very fun lens to use. Read more »

18
Jul
Nikon

My photographic goals 2010

I have made some plans to help me grow as a photographer. It is a little late since it is coming in the second half of the year. But now that I’m slowly settling down emotionally, I feel that I can push ahead and pursue my passion in photography. Read more »