The piñata.

Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait

The focus is on her eye.

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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

After the rain, and some respect for the little D40.

Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Teaching point

It’s been raining on and off this weekend, so I thought this shot would be à propos.

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↑Nikon D40 and Nikkor-NOCT 58/1.2 @ f/1.2.

This image was taken with the Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2, mounted to a Nikon D40 camera.

The D40 was an entry level SLR camera, announced by Nikon in late 2006. Given we are currently in 2011, this camera is ancient by digital camera standards. However, it has a 6 megapixel DX format CCD sensor. The “CCD” part is what interests me because, along with a weak AA filter, this is exactly what you will find in the Leica M9 (although, in the M9 there is a larger “full frame” 18 megapixel sensor).

I’ve always been attracted to the look of photos captured by CCD sensors with weak AA filters, as the output is just more “vivid” to my eye – even when shooting with the dreamy NOCT @ f/1.2.

Here is one more photo with the same combo:

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↑Nikon D40 and Nikkor-NOCT 58/1.2 @ f/1.2.

R – portrait 1 and 2.

Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait

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Both images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

King of pain.

Inspiration, Konica Hexanon 60mm f/1.2

“There’s a king on a throne with his eyes torn out
There’s a blind man looking for a shadow of doubt.”

– The Police, King of Pain.

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Leica M9 and Konica Hexanon 60mm @ f/1.2.

The pirates.

Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait

Totally in character, but not so fierce.

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Both images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

“The lost puppy.”

Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait

This is method acting at its best.

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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

The big yawn.

Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, Portrait

And two big smiles.

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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

The summer walk.

Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait

The summer walk – a story told in five parts.

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All photos taken with the Nikon D3S and the Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2 (images 1, 2 and 4) and @ f/4 (images 3 and 5).

Aware.

Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, Portrait

She is totally aware.

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Nikon D700 and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

It’s her party.

Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, Portrait

She actually had fun, despite some mandatory hair adjustments.

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Both images taken with the Nikon D700 and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

Swing! (revisited).

Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait

I’m posting these as part of my ongoing showcase of the NIkkor-NOCT 58mm/1.2 lens.

Admittedly my “hit” rate on these is low (for example, I’ve completely missed focus on the 2nd image), but catching the expression of happiness makes it all worthwhile.

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All images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

Hide-and-seek.

Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Print

A game of hide-and-seek in the forest. Moments and fragments of a dream, or so it seems to me now.

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Both images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

Swing!

Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait, Print

One of my favourites. Unbridled joy.

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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.

It’s raining again | The Nikkor-NOCT 58/1.2.

Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Print, Teaching point

The rain has returned after a long absence, so I thought I’d post a second image today, more à propos of the mood.

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This shot was taken last year with the Nikkor-NOCT 58/1.2 (on a Nikon D40 body).

The Nikkor-NOCT 58/1.2 is a remarkable lens that, unfortunately, is no longer made. I really should write a piece about it, but there is plenty of technical information available on the web about this lens. Have a look here and here.

Over the next little while, I’ll be posting some of my favourite shots I’ve taken with this lens. The images do a better job of telling the story of the NOCT anyway, as compared to technical discussions.