DAT GLASS DOE

"macanamera" (macanamera) 06/02/2017 at 12:42 • Filed to: None

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Nikon 105 f/1.4 prime. Big. Hunk. Of. Glass.

Amazing lens.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 12:44

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I like photography... but it’s even more expensive than car parts.

What’s that one worth?

benjrblant > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 12:44

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Oooo, fancy! That’s awesome. Nikon needs more f/1.4 lenses in their lineup.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 12:49

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“f/1.4"

I am erect

macanamera > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/02/2017 at 12:52

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Bit more than 2 grand

MarquetteLa > benjrblant 06/02/2017 at 12:55

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I can’t recommend this one enough: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GCVA0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_CHzmzb0Z1QTBR

HammerheadFistpunch > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 12:56

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I find the physics of lenses very interesting. There is a formula for the reason that front element is so large and its directly proportional to the focal length and apature (plus image circle and flange depth). i.e. if you want a fast long lens you HAVE to have a big front element. Its also why you see big zooms that have internal ND filters, because putting one on the front element becomes really difficult to do on account of how large they get. Sports video camera lenses are my favorite. Even though they have relatively small image circles their front elements are HUGE

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 12:56

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ouch

benjrblant > MarquetteLa 06/02/2017 at 13:00

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Yes, I have the 50mm 1.4 AF-D and enjoy it greatly.

Ash78, voting early and often > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 13:44

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“Short and thick does the trick.” That’s an old expression referring to how to get good bokeh.

sonicgabe > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 14:58

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Mmm... f/1.4

Mmm... Vintage f/1.4

macanamera > Ash78, voting early and often 06/02/2017 at 15:18

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also wieners

Ash78, voting early and often > macanamera 06/02/2017 at 15:19

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Hahaha, I never thought of that before, but it totally works!

macanamera > HammerheadFistpunch 06/02/2017 at 15:22

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The formula is actually extremely simple- the f number is the ratio of focal length to pupil size. So that 105mm f1.4 has a maximum pupil 75mm...which is absolutely enormous.

So the 600mm f/4 has an aperture that can open to a massively insane 150mm, which is why that lens is freaking massive and costs more than 10k.

Bigger pupil means bigger, cleaner glass, means more money.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > macanamera 07/28/2017 at 19:19

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Hey! I’ve got one like that:

Well, to be honest, it’s more of a cup than a glass: