Nikon 18-70 & Subal D10

Bruce, I have a 12-24 and I'm looking for something for bad vis days. I've been looking at the 60. But I see you have both the 60 and the 105.

Between the two, which would you take to Boynton assuming drift diving with flock in the water?

Hi Peter,

When I was shooting 35mm film format, the 60 was my favorite lens. At 3 feet an angelfish filled the frame and it would go down to 1:1 macro as well. On digital with a 1.5 sensor ratio however, the 60 is a little too long for "fish portraits". That's why I'm experimenting with the 18-70. I lose out on the 1:1 macro (I'd guess it goes to about 1:4 or so with a +4 diopter) but at the wider end it gives me a lot more flexibility.

Knowing the conditions and typical current on the Boynton reefs, I don't think you'd be happy with either the 60 or the 105 unless you were prepared to do a lot of stopping and tying off the flag. Neither lens would be good for "passing shots".

I'm hoping to get down for a weekend on Splashdown before the winter, possibly early October. I'll keep you posted.

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Bruce

anyone used a 17-35 with the d70 yet? if so did you try a 2+, or 4+ diopter

Bruce, thanks. I'll stay with my 12-24 for now. Hopefully I'll see you in October.

hello Dave and Uwphotonewbie -  

 

Yes, I only use the 5503.55 for all 3 lenses.  Tom at Ikelite said it would work so that's what I've been using.  All the Cozy shots and Galapagos were shot with this port and these 3 lenses.  Only port change was for 10.5 FE.  

 

Uwphotonewbie- no, i have not sent camera in for back focus issue.  I have another d70 body on order and can try your experiment as well as changing out diopter manufacturers... Im currently using Hoya +4 on the 18-70.

 

M.

Go ahead and get both ports. They are not that expensive anyway. The flat port works great with the 60mm and you may get some more magnification than with the dome port. I have not tried to use the 60mm in the dome port myself, so I can't comment on that.

Dave

Karl and I have had some discussion about ports for the D70. I spoke with Tom at Ikelite and he contends the length of the port will not effect it's use with the 60 or the 12-24...hence my use of 5503.55 port for all 3 lenses..

I had no problems with 5503.55 and the 60 mm. This weekend I will shoot the flat port and post some comparisons for review..

M.