Portfolio Update

I finally updated my Skateboard portfolio.  It was about time, as it's more then 2 years since the last update.. 

I'm still not feeling very well, struggling with concentration and on top of that I got a sinus infection. More reviews will be out as soon as the sinus infection clears out, so to speak.

Nikon SB-900 Review is out

Finally the Nikon SB-900 review is done.  

I've had a hard time  concentrating lately, so it's taking me a bit longer to get the reviews out. Not to mention I'm working full time on top of writing these reviews:F
Weather situation have not really changed, it's still raining, like it always does in this city. Hopefully the weather will get better soon, so I can get some "real" shooting done.

More Reviews

Added :

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm 3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR Review

The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm was quite a shocker. Performance of the lens is not reflected by the price of the lens. This lens outperforms it´s price with ease. This lens is a perfect companion for the DX sized Nikon Dslr´s. It is unfortunate that the lens comes with a plastic mount, but unless you are going to change lenses thousands of times this should no be a problem. Seeing the lens has a plastic mount, sample variation might be higher then the metal mount lenses.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G Review

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G was a pleasant surprise, overall a solid performer. It outperforms the AF-D version on all aspects except on the IR performance. The IR performanc is pretty bad, and was actually worse then the AF-D 50mm f/1.4. In my tests with the samples I had, I found the AF-D version has an advantage of almost two f/ stops compared to the IR performance on the AF-S version. This is only on Infrared, if you don´t shot IR pictures this is nothing to worry about.

Review updates

Added a few reviews since my last post.

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2 AI-S

Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/2 AI-S

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 ED-IF

I also added Nikon D700 and D90 to the wireless flash setup

Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G testing has begun

Just a quick shot from the first test of the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G. There are no conclusions yet as it's still early in the testing, this is just a quick sample from today.

Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
Settings: 1/4000sec f/1.4 -0.5EV. Vivid picture controll on the D3 

New equipment

Just arrived at the office on friday, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G. First impressions are somewhat what I expected. Bokeh looks nicer, AF slow....., definitely slower then the AF-D 50mm f/1.4 and the f/1.8D versions. I also expressed this when I first tried the lens when it was launched. This is due to the construction. So far I'm not crazy about the sharpness wide open, but then again I have not done enough testing to have a final verdict on the lens yet. To say the least I was rather dissapointed when this lens was launched as the 75th Anniversary Nikkor lens. I was expecting more, way more. 

I also recived 2 Pocket Wizzards, and a SB-900 Speedlight Flash. The Nikon wireless flash setup will soon be updated with the SB-900 and finally the SU-800 setup.

Due to the current weather situation
it will be some time before the New 50mm will be reviewed. Last but not least the huge 50mm comparision will soon be started. Starting with the Nikkor 5.8cm f/1.4 and ending with the new 50mm AF-S f/1.4G.

Skateboard NM(Norwegian Championship)

Had a quick little run over at the Norwegian Championship in skateboarding, it was a last minute decision to go, so I really didn't get the equipment I should have gotten(beeing 2 pocket wizards and a lightstand). Anyway here a 3 shots from the championship. 

Nikon D3, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8, SB-900

Nikon D3, Nikon Fisheye Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D, SB-900

Nikon D3, Nikon AF Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D