I Love My 105mm 2.8

Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
edited September 16, 2012 in People
The more I use it, the more I love it.

I just got prints back from the lab today on this session. The difference in richness and detail that the printed product has completely blows away what I see on my (not cheap but not stupid expensive) monitor. I am seriously considering going back to print proofing rather than "video proofing".

The sprayed canvas mounts have an almost painting quality that is astounding. Hmmmmmm

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Teen Girl With Pretty Eyes by Bryce Wilson, on Flickr

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  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Gorgeous colors, gorgeous woman.
    Where her hair rests on the rock looks very odd for some reason...
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • novicesnappernovicesnapper Registered Users Posts: 445 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    No, it was you're skill and dedication that brought this to life. The printing, was a nice ending touch, but it was you, that captivated her essence. Congratulations are in order I feel. After watching the work you have put out and worked so very hard on, it brings a smile to me to see what I consider a top notch piece of work. You deserve this bowdown.gif
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  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,188 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2012
    Indeed a great shot, the only thing that I would have done is to brush out the flat stone on the top (part that sticks out) to make it the perfect picture.iloveyou.gif

    Tell us a bit more about the lens, what brand is it ? I have used Carlzeis on my Nikon Camera and those are stunning but all manual focus (that is a bummer).
    A photographer without a style, is like a pub without beer
  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2012
    As always nice!

    Regarding print proofing, do you print at home/studio, or send to an inexpensive shop first and then professional printer second?

    Phil
    http://www.PhilsImaging.com
    "You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
    Phil
  • VayCayMomVayCayMom Registered Users Posts: 1,870 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2012
    wow Bryce, every post step by step has been better than the last, you are blooming before our very own eyes!!!
    Trudy
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    NIKON D700
  • VayCayMomVayCayMom Registered Users Posts: 1,870 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2012
    Bryce your profile photo is not worthy of the photographer you have become. Upgrade!! Maybe a DIY portrait?
    oops, I meant to combine these but I thought I lost both of them, doh me, maybe I should reconsider giving people advice lol
    Trudy
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    NIKON D700
  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    reyvee61 wrote: »
    Gorgeous colors, gorgeous woman.
    Where her hair rests on the rock looks very odd for some reason...
    She is pretty, not sure 17 counts as a woman though. Now that you mention it, she does have a LOT of hair and it does look a bit funny there where it bunches up. Might see what I can do about that.
    novicesnapper wrote: »
    No, it was you're skill and dedication that brought this to life. The printing, was a nice ending touch, but it was you, that captivated her essence. Congratulations are in order I feel. After watching the work you have put out and worked so very hard on, it brings a smile to me to see what I consider a top notch piece of work. You deserve this bowdown.gif
    Wow... Thanks a lot. I think that may be the nicest thing anyone has ever said about one of my photographs.
    D3Sshooter wrote: »
    Indeed a great shot, the only thing that I would have done is to brush out the flat stone on the top (part that sticks out) to make it the perfect picture.iloveyou.gif

    Tell us a bit more about the lens, what brand is it ? I have used Carlzeis on my Nikon Camera and those are stunning but all manual focus (that is a bummer).
    Good eye DS3, that never even occurred to me. I'll have to see what I can do about that while fiddling with her bunched up hair.

    The lens, (my only non-Nikkor) is a Sigma 105 2.8 (whole bunch of other letters) I picked it up used and a very reasonable price. It is tack sharp, even wide open, but the AF is a little clunky. AF is fast enough, it just makes a whole bunch of noise. I originally purchased it as a macro lens for a DX body as it does 1:1 and has a manual mode, but I think it really shines as a portrait lens on the FX if you don't mind the "clunky" AF.
    lifeinfocus wrote: »
    As always nice!

    Regarding print proofing, do you print at home/studio, or send to an inexpensive shop first and then professional printer second?

    Phil
    Phil:

    To me having cheap proofs done defeats the purpose of doing print proofs in the first place. I don't want people to have to guess what the product they are paying for is going to look like. I want WYSISYG. I don't do any printing myself. I use a pro lab entirely.
    VayCayMom wrote: »
    wow Bryce, every post step by step has been better than the last, you are blooming before our very own eyes!!!

    Your gonna make me blush.
    VayCayMom wrote: »
    Bryce your profile photo is not worthy of the photographer you have become. Upgrade!! Maybe a DIY portrait?
    oops, I meant to combine these but I thought I lost both of them, doh me, maybe I should reconsider giving people advice lol

    What? You don't think I look good in a tux? You're right, maybe I'll throw up a self shot nude and have Alex get on a plane to come kick my butt! rolleyes1.gif
  • joshhuntnmjoshhuntnm Registered Users Posts: 1,924 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    Very nice. A perfect picture of a beautiful woman.
    Josh
    Las Cruces Photographer / Las Cruces Wedding Photographer
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  • Aleksandar VasicAleksandar Vasic Registered Users Posts: 334 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2012
    Very nice...
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