Re: Upgrading from a Canon 20D…..

I got my old Nikon D200 still alive
Did not even look for the mirrorless system perhaps I am an old school guy.
What I know for sure that I better spend my money for travelling.

AF-S Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 G ED VR

Dear fellow spotters and friends, A friend of mine sells his AF-S Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 G ED VR in almost new condition for $1000. There is no lens hood and bag. Just a lens with both caps. Location Almaty, Kazakhstan. Shipping to USA or EU cost approx $200. Please let me know if you interested by...

Official Spotting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Airports has started to accept requests from all who wants to participate in spotting tour in Tashkent International Airport. Provisional date is 27th of November 2022 If you wish to participate please send your request to spotting@uzairports.com and make sure attach copy of your passport...

Re: Planespotting lens.

Hi, Original manufacture lens is always the best option and 70-200mm f2.8 is the sweetest lens however sometimes can be short. Can't say anything about Tamron but I had Sigma 150-600mm contemporary lens and it was sharp and I had no issues at all. You may ask for replacement and try another Tamron 1...

Re: Vignetting Correction Tips

Hello, Usually you get vignetting - darkish corners on the images when using long zoom lens at their longest end, could be 300-400mm even at f8.(mostly with cheap lens) You may use "lens correction" option in the Lightroom or any other photo editing software during editing your image. (if ...

Re: Lens upgrade recommendations

Hello,
Get an AF-P DX Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 VR (for cropped sensor) or AF-P FX Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR (for full frame).
Both are very sharp and has new generation focusing silent AF-P motor.

Re: Nikon Peeps: 24-120 vs 24-70

I had Nikon 24-120mm f4 in the past but I sold it and purchased 24-70mm f2.8 and never looked back.
Advantages: low light, better build, fast, professional quality glass.
Old but gold Nikon D700 shines with Nikon 24-70mm f2.8

Re: Nikkor 80-400 vs 70-200

Hi Dylan,
I had Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 both VR1 and VR2 in the past and they worth every penny.
It is a dream lens.

Re: 70-200MM Canon Lens Under $1000

Canon 70-200mm f4 IS and non-IS versions are great in all aspects. Sharp, contrast, dream lens of many people.
My first L-class lens was a Canon 70-200mm f4 non IS on the crop sensor back in 2011.
I suggest you to try to get a Canon glass.

Re: 1,500 and counting

Congratulations with 1500 images!

Re: #500

Congratulations with 500 images!

Re: Photographer Ozell Stephens Jr. Passed Away

Rest in peace Ozell. You will be missed.

Re: My 1,000 photo on ANet - a thank you to all that has helped

Congratulations with 1K shot!
Please keep sharing your shots with us.

Re: Good lens for Aviation photography?

Hello! I would suggest the following: Nikon D3200 has 24megapixels and you need a good glass if you want to get the most from that sensor. Used Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR, first, second or third generation - all perfect lenses. New is expensive. Will be 105-300mm on your body. Top quality, low light sho...

Re: Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8 cyan cast

Nikon 70-200 f2.8 lenses are professional grade lenses and have nothing to do with color output. The color of the image controlled by camera. Old sigma lenses tend to give some yellow cast but not nikon. Try to play with white balance on your camera and I suggest you to shoot in raw. Raw has more co...

Re: Nikon D750 - what do you think

Rene, nice price for D850! Enjoy it!

Re: Nikon D750 - what do you think

D750 is a great camera, I got one. You better buy it instead of D780 and save for good bright glass, f1.4-2.8
With D750 + a bright good quality glass you will be ready for even night shots.
Cameras come and go, good glass will stay.
Just my two cents.

Re: Full Frame Nikon

Night shots require good focusing system which is better in D750 than in D610. Keep in mind that glass is also very important.

Re: Today's equivalent of the Canon 350D?

Perhaps used Canon 5D Mark 2 or Mark 3 in good condition will be the best option if you want high ISO, better autofocusing and overall better performance.
If you do not need a full frame then you may choose any modern beginner Canon DSLR which will be better than 350D.

Re: Nikon 55-200 VRII. Worth buying?

Good shots Saeed! Looks like a good lens which might be considered as an option.

Re: Soft image

Looks out of focus to me eye.

Re: Polarizing Filter?

For the Sigma with this kind of focal length you have to have a very fast shutter speed but polarizing filter cuts the light and shutter speed comes 1/300 - 1/500.
I personally do not use polarizing filters for aviation photography.

Re: Best dslr for night photography

Enjoy your new 6D and bring some good photos to us! Congratulations on your purchase!

Re: Best dslr for night photography

Hi Conor,
I guess all modern FF DSLR's good at low light and you better look for a bright glass.

Re: Camera Advice

Hi James, I am a Nikon user and can advise only on Nikon DSLR. As a starter mid-priced I would suggest you to get Nikon D3300 with 18-105mm lens for wide shots and Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary lens.[150-600mm on Nikon D3300] You do not need all that extra buttons for aviation photography. Basically ...

KADEX 2018 in Astana, Kazakhstan

Dear friends, Perhaps some of you aware about INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF WEAPONS SYSTEMS AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT named KADEX which will take place in Astana in 23-26 May this year. Many EU countries and some Asian countries got VISA-Free entry to Kazakhstan so perhaps you will be interested in visit...

Re: D3400 for spotting?

Nikon D3400 is small and got less buttons but got very smart processor and good sensor which is more important.
Lenswise I would suggest to try Sigma 100-400mm art, new lens from Sigma which is looks sharp and portable at the same time.

Re: Why upload here?

Airliners.net is 100% pure aviation while Facebook and other similar sites/platforms are the mix of information.
I echo Miguel and Kas opinion about quality. No one wants to spend some time for editing and make photo looks pleasant but everyone wants to be in TOP and do not want to wait.

Re: Trying to Emulate Keiichi Egawa - Advice Needed

Nice topic!
I have to try to go out and try some night shots.

Re: My 1,000th photo

Dear Mark,
Conratulations with 1K photo and thank you for sharing your photos with us.
I am sure you mother is very proud of you.

Re: KLM will stop flights from Amsterdam to Astana and Almaty

Now that Expo 2017 is over (Astana was the host) I have a feeling traffic dropped precipitously. I was there in July. It is interesting, but the fall in oil prices has really hurt the economy. There is also concern that when the President dies (he is in his 80s and has ruled since the end of the co...

KLM will stop flights from Amsterdam to Astana and Almaty

Sad news for travellers. The Dutch airline KLM will stop flights from Amsterdam to Astana and Almaty. This change is happened because of economic reasons, also the result of optimization of KLM's route network, reports the official page of the airline on Facebook. ‘We regret to inform you that despi...

Re: Upgrade to D7200 or D610?

Nikon D7200 got same Expeed 4 processor and same sensor just a little difference in software so basically gives same picture result therefore completely pointless to buy it.
I would go for new D610.

Re: 100-400mm lense... help!

New Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm with more flexible focal range than Nikon 200-500mm can be a good option for cropped Nikon D3300 giving you that extra range you need for close-up shots, airshows, shots from the long distance with cool morning or evening air without heat haze. It is light, well buil...

Re: RE: St Maarten Nikon D5300 Settings?

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Re: To Almaty (ALA) Spotter's!