i dunno about the rest (comparing close up focus and 50mm vs 85mm lens)
but i thought this photo was one of those accidentally click on the camera type of photo.
terus masuk recycle bin.

i am sure some of you guys here have seen this but for those who haven't, do click on the link and be surprise...

UV filter test

well, as someone who doesn't use a UV/protection/clear filter, i find this test to be a bit useless... hahaa

all 20 pieces are a waste of money
heliopan which apparently have 16 layers of coating perform badly.
some even has the quality of a window glass lol

decide the purchase based on brand. B+W. or Zeiss. or Heliopan. or Rodenstock.

or the ultimate B+W VIP GOLD DMRC UV filter

click me to view

slow or not it's not important. what is important is the ability to focus pin sharp.
now, before anyone of you guys start talking about autofocusing should be pin sharp, do remember lenses suffer from front/back focusing.
or something worst entirely

35mm f1.4G autofocus vs lifeview manual focus

Eh i remember someone here mentioned before that capture NX is the best to convert nikon raw files... Hehee i hope you don't offend him

Time to get a more powerful computer hehee

Each raw processor has its pro and cons. I used the the NX before but not the NX2. and i am using capture one and phocus now

you will still get an underexposed image even though you shot it in bright day light.
the trick is all about accurate exposure

anyone here heard of WVIL camera?
google it or youtube it and you will cream in your pants

olympic and european cup is next year dude
of course they are pressured to announce something this year