{"id":43593,"date":"2017-06-05T10:03:30","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T01:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shogunmaster.com\/?p=43593"},"modified":"2017-06-05T10:03:30","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T01:03:30","slug":"things-that-changed-my-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.shogunmaster.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/05\/things-that-changed-my-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Things That Changed My Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row margin_bottom=”20px”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let’s face it. We all got into photography for whatever reasons and at one point or another, we all picked up random lenses and bodies whether we choose to admit it or not. Chances are that many of us have made hundreds of purchases related to photography over the years to keep up with technology advancements, but I\u2019d venture to say that not all of those purchases have been as great as others.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind that these are reviews of bodies and lenses that I own. The D3S has been surpassed by the D4, D4S and the D5, but the D3S is still a very solid beast. Both the Nikon 24-70mm and the Nikon 70-200mm lenses have newer versions that include advanced vibration reduction. As I haven’t tested those lenses, I can’t comment to say if they’re worth the additional cost. These lenses are still available and work very well for me.<\/p>\n

DX to FX<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ll spare you the boredom that would soon follow reading the list of my first digital cameras \u2013 It\u2019s just not impressive or special by any means. Instead, I\u2019ll start at when I upgraded from DX format Nikon bodies to FX format; something that I certainly consider monumental in terms of the purchases I\u2019ve made thus far.<\/p>\n

I should note that there\u2019s nothing wrong with DX format cameras. In fact, both of my D200s saw plenty of use trackside and in the press pits during fashion week for years. The decision to purchase a FX format Nikon D700, was largely influenced by my lust for a few FX Nikon lenses, particularly the holy trinity \u2013 the 14-24 mm, 24-70 mm, and 70-200 mm. I didn\u2019t want to invest in high quality lenses for a DX format body when upgrading to FX felt inevitable.<\/p>\n

I now shoot mostly with a\u00a0Nikon D3S with another D3S by\u00a0my side a solid back-up.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row margin_bottom=”20px”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Nikon Lenses \u2013 The Holy Trinity” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”70369″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1669257181648{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Nikon makes a lot of zoom lenses to fit different needs and budgets. I find these to work best for my needs, so I spent the money to get the Nikon Trinity of Zoom Lenses.<\/p>\n

You can find cheaper lenses with a longer focal range, lighter weight, and lower cost. If those are the factors that are most important to you, then you should get those lenses.<\/p>\n

My desire was for quality over all other considerations. That means I wanted lenses with a fast, silent and accurate auto focus mechanism. I wanted a constant f\/2.8 aperture available through the entire zoom range.<\/p>\n

It also meant that I wanted 9 round-edge aperture blades instead of six, perhaps with sharp edges on the end of the blades. I like my bokeh fuzzy with round highlights, and these lenses deliver all that.<\/p>\n

These factors are a matter of personal preference. Most things in photography have some kind of compromise. When someone invents a lens that covers the entire focal range, has perfect bokeh, weighs three ounces with stunning build quality and costs under $100, I’ll be in line to buy it.<\/p>\n

Any lens can take a nice photo on a sunny day. When you start shooting in difficult situations, your lens may be the difference between getting or missing a shot. That’s why I love and recommend these Nikon Zoom Lenses.<\/p>\n

Recently, I had the opportunity to update my Nikon Zoom Lenses. It seemed time to add some new insights behind the choices, including how some of the features translate into benefits.
\nHere’s what you’ll find in the upgrade summaries.<\/p>\n