Street Photography

Central Park with the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED

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Nikon D800E, Rokinon 14mm 2.8, exposure 10 seconds, f5.6, ISO200

Once in a while I get the urge to shoot something completely different. I am a big fan of extreme wide angle shots, however, most of my assignments require high speed standard and short to medium telephoto lenses. I rented the Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 for a few jobs in 2012 and was absolutely blown away by the images it produced. I couldn’t justify buying one since I don’t have much use for it. Instead, I ended up getting the bargain priced Ronikon 14mm 2.8 in Nikon mount. How good is this lens?
find out after the break

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Decisive (Fuji X-E1) Moments

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Fuji X-E1, 35mm f1.4, f 4, s 1/2000, ISO 200

Fuji created quite a buzz when they introduced the X100 back in September 2010.
With the X Pro1 in 2012 the buzz continued. Fuji showed the camera industry that they have balls and introduced rangefinder inspired cameras because deep down and high up in the company were human beings who liked photography, not just robots behind spreadsheets looking to maximize profits.
more after the break

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Portrait of the day: Fuji X-E1 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 G wide open

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Fuji X-E1, Nikon 50mm f1.8 G, s 1/125, f1.8, ISO 1600

Carlos, a very interesting character, 75% Aztec
The best camera is the one that’s with you. Shot with the Fuji X-E1 and the Nikon 50mm f1.8 G wide open, in available light. I love shooting with this lens, it acts like a 75mm on the X-E1 and is very sharp and light. Perfect balance, photos of the camera with the lens attached after the break

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Snapshot of the day: Fuji X-E1 with 18mm

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Fuji X-E1, 18mm f2, s 1/40, f2.0, ISO 3200
The best camera is the one that’s with you. Shot with the Fuji X-E1 and the Fujinon 18mm f2.0.

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