These Lenses for everyday Photography? Let's see what I can get with this classic 180mm Nikkor.

[@simonwilliams6140]

I always suspected that the day job was pro photography, love how you never mention it, such humility is rare on KZbin. The quality of the images and videography always gave it away, mind. The "everyman" persona makes it seem so accessible and makes all us amateurs feel that we can do it too! Thanks for the regular fill of inspiration.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Simon. That really means a lot. I'm always learning too, and it's that feeling of 'we can do this' that I want to share.

[@somegeezer]

I use a 200/4 pretty often. One of my sharpest lenses, too. Have a 2x teleconverter to create an effective 400/8, and it's still one of my sharpest at that point. Took it out just the other day in both configurations, and got some of my fav shots so far. One of my most used is a 135/2.8, Not quite so long, but I've taken it out for street, alongside a bunch of other photographers with their 28/35/50 setups. Just really nice to get something different to the crowd.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have a 2x converter for Nikon. I didn't even consider using it with this lens. Might try that, cheers.

[@Andy-rk9mu]

my AF-D version of this lens on D700 is fantastic

[@garychatfield6709]

You got some great shots there Roger. I particularly like the bike and helmet photo. Keep them coming, mate.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Gary 😃

[@richardsimms251]

Wonderful teaching.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thank you 🤩

[@Dwarvenchef]

I use 180 f/2 on my Canon A1, AE1Program and TX. I love the use of this lens.

[@carstennorwaynorge2195]

Nice video and nice pictures👍🏻

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Carsten ☺️

[@Andy-rk9mu]

lovely

[@Liquidclouds]

I Love my Nikon 180mm 😍 and I have the icky plastic one from the 80s ( first gen AF) but the best 180mm is the Zeiss Sonnar. I have two versions: the old east german behemoth and a modern Contax one made in Japan.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Those Zeiss lenses are something else!

[@BarwickGreen]

I often use a long lens for landscape on my Bronica because it helps to simplify the competition. I've just bought a Vivitar Series 1 macro 70-210 for my Minolta 35mm camera too, t've not had chance to try it.

[@erichstocker8358]

You know I have a 180mm for one of my cameras. I don't believe that I have used it but once. Generally, I like the 200mm rather than the 180mm or something wider. Indeed my favorite are 35mm and 50mm. 180mm seems like such an odd focal length to me. It was interesting watching you use it.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Like you Erich, I've really only used it for portraits mostly so by taking it out for a walk I can see how it can fit in to other subjects. I found it really good at the show! Stalking faces

[@TooManyLenses]

I prefer to shoot long lenses. I rarely go wider than 45mm, and I'm quite often using a 105mm or 70-200mm.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Interesting! I guess it's what you're used to. The beauty about photography is all the focal lengths we can use for our work 👍

[@SprocketHoles]

I have the last AF version, having auto focus on it for the F6 is amazing

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I can imagine!

[@IainHC1]

I love a long lens for shooting any scenario. That separation is next to nothing!! 🙂

[@stuartmills.size11photography]

Love all the little darkroom tips and tricks you show us, for a newbie they are invaluable 👍 I almost always shoot street and use a 35mm prime, recently picked up a Tair 135mm prime which is great fun and a completely different experience to what I am used to.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks. Glad they help a bit. I don't even have a 35mm! Shameful really. When I was in Bahrain I took the 180 out for street photography and got some lovely natural life photos, unfortunately I had light leaks!! Bad ones too so I could only show a couple

[@RickMahoney2013]

The Amazing Kreskin RIP.

[@danem2215]

My relationship with telephotos is complicated - it seems to either be too long, or way too short. I have a 100-300 that was too short for last week's eclipse, but also just a bit too long for normal use. I have one prime 135 for Minolta and that's probably my upper limit if I don't want to get frustrated.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Same with me Dane. Having just that lens on me I had to look for compositions for it. Good fun.

[@jdebultra]

I use the same lens on a F2. I use mine in the same manner as you. It's a really nice lens.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It is a very nice lens. So sharp too once you hit the sweet spot

[@RickMahoney2013]

I use my Nikon 70-300mm VR on my Nikon N 75 and it’s a little front heavy because the N75 is a very light camera.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yeah thats what I find with my smaller Nikons Rick.

[@SloopJohnBeeRockabilly]

My longest prime is an 85mm f1.8. I often use an 18-135 or 18-200 for everything including landscapes; obviously not fast though. My worst for camera shake is my 100-300! 👍📸

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

85 is a nice length for lots of photography. I use mine mostly for portraits though. I have an old classic Chinon M42 screw fit that I use on my digital camera with an adapter for video. It's brilliant sharp. Tripod job though!

[@davidjb9199]

Got me thinking of dragging out my 105mm f1.8 but on my F4. Haven't done that in quite some time, so thanks for the instigation/inspiration! Don't have an F6 but could use my F5 with the 70-200 f2.8 VR II. Haven't done that in quite a while too. Looks like I have some new assignments! Thanks!

[@siypic]

That 180 is really great lens.......... still use it on the d850 (half length bridal portrait)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice! 😊

[@SeanMcGown]

Great fun! Terrific episode.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks for watching Sean 😃

[@dherring44]

Love the print with the helmet ❤ 🤩

[@swansong007]

I really enjoyed this video, it was different and the three images you printed were excellent. Like the framing effects too. I have been thinking of getting the Nikon 180mm lens but the AF-D version. But in the end I got the Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D lens, I’ve yet to use it though, had it a fortnight now. Great channel, keep it up.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Swan! Enjoy the lens :)

[@peterkay9050]

I shoot Pentax APSC DSLRs and have some nice DA lenses. The problem is they don't have aperture rings. I recently picked up a mint Pentax Program A for £15. For those unfamiliar with this camera, it followed the iconic ME super and is manual or auto depending on the lens. I shoot a lot in the same area, I don't travel much, so sometimes get a little dispirited. Changing lenses really helps to freshen things up and I often go long. There are some dead nice adaptall 80-210s out there going for a song and they can be adapted for most mounts. I will be going the other way. Today I realised that the program A controls aperture on modern lenses so the AF Pentax lenses suddenly come into play. Most vignette badly as they are designed for APSC but one that doesn't is the 10-17mm fish eye. OK, it vignettes up to 14mm but even that will be fun. So, I will be loading up the Program A, probably with UN54, and, to paraphrase a wise man, I am going to "shoot the shit out of it". :) Thanks for another inspiring video :)

[@johnbragg]

Great video, but one bit of advice from an old guy, use grass as a bloody great big grey card in difficult metering situations. I had great fun recently with Vivitar 200mm lens on my Nikon F5. Great lenses for isolating details. Keep up the good work.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Good point! Thank you! Like pavements on the street.

[@johnbragg]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Exactly !

[@cameronwilson8561]

I’m surprised you haven’t done a video with image stabilised lenses. I use mine all the time, fantastic on my film cameras especially when I am using ISO 100 film late in the afternoon hand held

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I don't have any Nikon VR glass. I have for my Digital cameras (Canon). Which I have used on a Canon EOS film camera. I usually turn it off if I am shooting scapes on digital with a tripod. But yes they are very handy indeed!

[@13ahab]

I use the Nikkor 80-200mm F4 zoom and I also have a Sigma 500mm F8 mirror lens which I only use at odd times now that's a lens I get camera shake on if not on a tripod. If I find I run too low in shutter speed use the burr as an effect like zooming while taking the shot. Keep up the great work.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have the 70-200 canon. It is beautiful for portraits. I have seen a mirror lens once, crazy looking thing. Like hubble!

[@Mennozo]

Great vid, yet again! Just how simple compositions make great images. This is the photography I like. Classic SFLAB!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Mennozo! 👍

[@joerg_koeln]

Excellent video, as always.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks for watching 👀

[@carlosoruna7174]

a man after my heart the 180 ed is a nice lens..And use a monopod ne need to carry the weight of a tripod. Geez i use the monopod on a 300 2.8

[@Stargate_Project]

Хорошая линза, я ей даже орехи колотил, выдержала💯💯💯👍

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ha Ha. I use the camera body for that 😂

[@irillRep]

О! Мне надо попробовать своей линзой расколоть орешки, у меня тамрон 70-300, без стабилизатора!!!

[@thenutter2003]

like the guy in the last few phots

[@amosk24]

A quick run before you start eh? Lol! Great photos and quality video Boss.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Luckily the camera was still on the cliff when I got back 😃

[@largophoto]

..oddly enough I do not have a prime telephoto in my collection..but I do havet my Minox B with me

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Your 'spy' camera 007 time!

[@northof-62]

Thank you for the video. I have the "micro-shakes". Need 1/1000 at the least if there's no VR. But a heavy, pro body helps a lot with hand held shooting long lenses. Pentax has an advantage with in-body stabilization & old lenses.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It does help a lot with a heavier body I find. And a long breath hold! LOL

[@kdj.imagery4317]

Great vid, two questions...I have a few of Nikon's AI lenses and was wondering what is that metal flange on the aperture ring for and also, how much did that troll charge? Cheers mate!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's a metering prong 'Rabbit Ears' used for the older Nikon bodies, I think the early Nikormat ones and Nikon F and FT range. Those older cameras had a small pin on the lens mount which locked onto the rabbit ears and as you changed the aperture on the lens the camera knew what aperture you was at for metering. Most F Nikon lenses have two small holes where you can attach the rabbit ears if you are using it on older bodies. It's not needed for the later bodies

[@kdj.imagery4317]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss That's interesting. The lens belonged too my dad who used them with I think a 35mm Nikon F something or other back in the 50's and 60's. I'll ask him about it. I find I can use it on my D7200 and I shoot with it in manual mode. I set the zoom range in the custom settings, and shoot in manual mode with auto-ISO. With some of the higher ISO settings, it gives very realistic looking noise. 😃

[@IbrahimAli-wt5js]

تحياتي فيديو رائع 👍

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

شكرًا لك!

[@odukar2315]

A good exercise to learn how to deal with a chrome exhaust pipe!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I didn't even notice it at the time but I guess where I was metering in the camera at the seat and helmet the exposure bumped up a bit.

[@joedonohoe22]

Love using a 135mm prime on my film cameras. Shoot at 1/125 and above to eliminate camera shake.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Some say the 135mm is the best portrait lens. I've never used one Joe. Thanks for sharing.

[@simonknights7526]

“Thistley Things” = Teasel 😀

[@Resgerr]

Isn't it Sea Holly?- don't think you find teasels by the sea and they're taller

[@simonknights7526]

​@@ResgerrI live near the sea (east Kent) and we have Sea Holly and Teasels growing here - and in my garden. The ones that Roger photographed are Teasels. There might have been Sea Holly in other parts of the film - I'll watch again. Both are great plants in my opinion.

[@Resgerr]

@@simonknights7526 I have some teasel seeds I'll have to sow!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

ha ha I knew you would be correcting me after the 'ferns' in the woods a couple years back!

[@stephenmcculloch1915]

Furry things are reedmace (bulrush).

[@irillRep]

👋😄SUPER!!!😋👍

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

👍

[@TristanColgate]

Interesting, if the ZI developer is Obsidian Aqua, then it might... erm "behave some what like", Nik and Trick's Colin the Developer.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I'm not sure if the two are the same Tristan.

[@rhodriwilliams2891]

Have you thought about an A or L screen for your F6?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have pondered over the L screen

[@timrpbrown]

I'm no expert but I think the furry things might be bullrushes. Maybe. Interesting video. I have a Tamron 70 - 300 minollta AF mount that I rarely use (probably not great quality tbh) but will give it another go

[@TristanColgate]

On the long lenses. A lot of my photography ends up taking place on our monthly group dog walk. I usually take along my 100mm, last time I took along a 135mm I've had for ages and barely used. I used to find it a bit too long, but this time out it did a cracking job. Wide open you can get nice portraits (paw-traits!), nuking the background, and then shut down, I quite like a few group shots with all that compression.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Paw-traits ha ha nice one! Yes lovely photo you posted on the Discord Tristan.

[@wujiali1117]

what? My early s/n F6 load much slower than yours(the first three shots) Did you speed up the footage?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Not at all. As it was.

[@user-ve3gh5xg9q]

Hello Bo😎ss

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Hello 👋