can the pf 80 be used for photography
199337
Digiscoping should work. Also, you could use a dslr mount adapter: http://www.opticsplanet.net/pentax-pf-ca35-kmount-slr-camera-adapter-70510.html
199338
Yes, because it uses standard 1.25" astronomy eye pieces. Search telescope camera adapters for your specific camera
1680732
It's OK, but you are looking at f4.5 rather than 1.4 or 1.8 with a prime. Plus, you get a sharper image with a prime. If you are a pro, stick with the prime. You will probably get fewer keepers on a camera like a D800 if you are looking for details. For casual its fine.
2163872
Yes, I can. I shoot f2.8 at 1:1 (the closest distance) most of the time (100% hand held).You might want to use a tripod first, see if you can have good image.
1816000
Yes, its a very good choice for bird photos. I also have a D810, but I use the D7100 because of the 1.4X factor for my bird photography.
1076818
I think so. Is perfect for photography. You can always adjusted to make it look good in the pics.
839913
I do not know what a B800 is, but if you mean a Nikon D800 then the answer is yes. Of course you can always place the YN 622 TX on the camera's hot shoe.
1361717
Do not know about the D80. I have a D5100. Regardless you have to use hand focus not auto.
1347626
Yep. From the product description: "This lens is designed for use with full-frame film and digital cameras, and may also be used with cameras with APS-C sized sensors."
1032413
I have a D800 and it works great. The lens is very clear and focus is great.
1429331
Yes, I have used this lens for all of those purposes and it performs well. Although you might want the faster f2.8 lens if the indoor performances don't have adequate lighting. I have not regretted buying this lens at all.
1585492
Absolutely. This camera is awesome. Just because there are Mark I I & Mark III versions of it out there does not mean that can't get the job done. I would have 100% confidence in using this camera in any setting...Landscape or other professional work. It was used by professionals for years until the other versions of it hit the market. If you can use the "L" series or prime EF lens you won't have any problems at all.
588554
Yes, this is a great camera for anything outside of sports photography. The frame rate is not the best out their but I shoot wedding and portraits with my DF with no issue.
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It doesn't obstruct the on-camera flash of the D800, but the flash may not have full coverage at 24mm nor enough "reach" at 120. I use the on-camera flash for fill and in situations I don't have my speed light handy. For most uses it works just fine.
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I had just purchased the SB800 when the 900 came out. Always happens that way. I have used the SB800 and it works somewhat well but understand that a lens with this focal length will require a flash that really brings it! I use this lens for landscape and sports photography, daylight shooting, because that 2.8 glass really lets the light in. I might suggest going directly to Nikon and asking them to show their hand on this one. I am going to try it as well. Are you shooting in Aperature and Manual modes? this will also let you control the amount of light you will need for your pix to really come out nice.
143457
It definitely can be used for both. It is an excellent telephoto lens, but may be too long for extensive portrait photography. Other lenses - f2 and f2.8 - will enable more background blurring and a softer focus.
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Technically, it should work in the camera's DX crop mode, but it's not a lens I would recommend for a D800. In my opinion it's not a horrible lens for a 6 or 10 MP DX camera, the results probably won't look very good on the higher resolution sensor of the D800, it just doesn't resolve that high(or at least the one I had didn't.) I didn't know until I upgraded from the 6MP DSLR I had been using, to a 12MP model, where this lens didn't really resolve well enough for me to continue using it on that camera.
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Definitely. I bought this lens with that in mind and is very pleased. It takes wonderful pictures with low light and gives you good control over the focus of the image.