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have:
nikon d80
18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX ED AF-S
2x2gb sd
1x1gb sd
wishlist:
Hakuba mini lens cleaning pen
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF
ML-L3 wireless remote
tiffen 67mm protector filter
tiffen 52mm protector filter
gorillapod SLR tripod
kata prism u backpack [laptop + camera bag]
or
lowepro slingshot 200
nikon d80
18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX ED AF-S
2x2gb sd
1x1gb sd
wishlist:
Hakuba mini lens cleaning pen
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF
ML-L3 wireless remote
tiffen 67mm protector filter
tiffen 52mm protector filter
gorillapod SLR tripod
kata prism u backpack [laptop + camera bag]
or
lowepro slingshot 200
have:
canon ae1, 50mm, 100-200mm zoom, shutter release
canon a75, 3x telephoto, 256mb cf, case
cheap tripod
want to sell:
canon a75, 3x telephoto, 256mb cf, case
want to buy:
canon sd630, 1gb sd
canon ae1, 50mm, 100-200mm zoom, shutter release
canon a75, 3x telephoto, 256mb cf, case
cheap tripod
want to sell:
canon a75, 3x telephoto, 256mb cf, case
want to buy:
canon sd630, 1gb sd
I can mail you my 1gb sd
gotta get the sd630 first.. thanks, though
have:
canon 10D
18-134mm 3.5-5.6 AF
want:
bullet camera
3D camera
canon 10D
18-134mm 3.5-5.6 AF
want:
bullet camera
3D camera
have: canon powershot a530, nothing too impressive
want: something nicer, I just don't know what yet because if I start looking I'll start wanting to buy, and I really don't have the money right now.
want: something nicer, I just don't know what yet because if I start looking I'll start wanting to buy, and I really don't have the money right now.
have:
nikkor 18-70mm
tamron 28-300mm
tokina 12-24mm
nikon d70s
nikon ae-1
holga
1 gig kingston cf
2 gig kingston cf
sb-600 flash
ml-l3 nikon wireless remote
sekonik L-358 flash meter
hoya r72 filter
tamrac camera bag
broken tripod
want:
I need any kind of old lens - preferrably an enlarger lens. i want to try to make a tilt/shift lens (again). didnt work out last time, i think the lens i had was too long.
canon eos 5d
canon 100-400 is lens
manfrotto joystick head
not sure which kind of tripod yet.
ND filters
photoshop 3
a rollei
nikkor 18-70mm
tamron 28-300mm
tokina 12-24mm
nikon d70s
nikon ae-1
holga
1 gig kingston cf
2 gig kingston cf
sb-600 flash
ml-l3 nikon wireless remote
sekonik L-358 flash meter
hoya r72 filter
tamrac camera bag
broken tripod
want:
I need any kind of old lens - preferrably an enlarger lens. i want to try to make a tilt/shift lens (again). didnt work out last time, i think the lens i had was too long.
canon eos 5d
canon 100-400 is lens
manfrotto joystick head
not sure which kind of tripod yet.
ND filters
photoshop 3
a rollei
woops thats a canon a-1 not nikon ae1
oh no! i forgot about my other cameras :)
about that plunger tilt/shift idea, do you still have that rig still? I was thinking of trying to do it and building a ghetto rail system for focusing.
did you check out ebay for enlarger lenses?
i forgot to mention also that i started using lightroom for doing some of the RAW work.
about that plunger tilt/shift idea, do you still have that rig still? I was thinking of trying to do it and building a ghetto rail system for focusing.
did you check out ebay for enlarger lenses?
i forgot to mention also that i started using lightroom for doing some of the RAW work.
no i dunno where that lens went.. i think mr. p at the career center has it. yeah i looked on ebay there was a deal.. i think it was 2 enlarger lenses for 14 bucks or something. i dont have an ebay account or i would snatch them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-3-75MM-ENLARGER-LE … dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vivitar-75mm-Enlarger-Len … dZViewItem this lens was used in a dude's homemade tilt shift and they turned out pretty good as well. pretty cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/50mm-AND-75mm-El-Omegar-E … dZViewItem
i think any of these would work, but I have no idea how to work paypal or anything like that.. yeah i'm retarded.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-3-75MM-ENLARGER-LE … dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vivitar-75mm-Enlarger-Len … dZViewItem this lens was used in a dude's homemade tilt shift and they turned out pretty good as well. pretty cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/50mm-AND-75mm-El-Omegar-E … dZViewItem
i think any of these would work, but I have no idea how to work paypal or anything like that.. yeah i'm retarded.
I'll just stop by the old camera store next time im in billings.. garage sales maybe too. I dont think they have to be enlarger lenses necessarily
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scratch kata prism u and lowepro slingshot 200
I'm getting a domke F-802 for $64... this thing looks like my army navy tiny reporter bag that my mobilepro fits in :)
special thanks to light refieneries for making it a sure deal for me.
I'm getting a domke F-802 for $64... this thing looks like my army navy tiny reporter bag that my mobilepro fits in :)
special thanks to light refieneries for making it a sure deal for me.
other options were:
http://www.sjdesign.com/lapdog.html
http://thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_UrbnDsgs.php - Urban Disguise 50
http://www.sjdesign.com/lapdog.html
http://thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_UrbnDsgs.php - Urban Disguise 50
jut won 3 enlarger lenses for 10 bucks
woah yeah!
just got another toilet plunger to dismantel for a bellows too.. i can't wait till the lenses get here!
just bought my wishlist!
hakuba mini lens cleaning pen
nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF
ml-l3 wireless remote
tiffen 67mm filter
tiffen 52mm filter
domke F-802
hakuba mini lens cleaning pen
nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF
ml-l3 wireless remote
tiffen 67mm filter
tiffen 52mm filter
domke F-802
awesome! i'm jealous of your 1.8
It's so cheap! After reading about all the other lenses it seems the best value for the price. Having that extra light in there is what I mainly needed. I just look at some of my shots from my canon a-1 (f1.4), the bokeh on a few of them have made some of my favorite photos larz-promo & dc, and the jovial dp.
Now I think I have myself covered for a really good amount of shot situations. The kit 18-130mm zoom is pretty great for the daytime, and now I can shoot in darker situations a lot nicer.
Now I think I have myself covered for a really good amount of shot situations. The kit 18-130mm zoom is pretty great for the daytime, and now I can shoot in darker situations a lot nicer.
wanted:
72-55mm step down ring so I can do this action with my 50mm+18-135mm:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtwizx/533848117/
:)
72-55mm step down ring so I can do this action with my 50mm+18-135mm:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtwizx/533848117/
:)
both of those filters are clear and the correct diameters for your lenses, i take it?
i'm glad you got the f/1.8 50mm. seems pretty essential to have a fast 50mm lens.
i'm glad you got the f/1.8 50mm. seems pretty essential to have a fast 50mm lens.
Actually, it's not. I forgot to mention that I would need the 55mm to 52mm macro coupler. I have it in my list now ;) so for about $20 I could get my two lenses hooked up to each other.
..so what are the filters for, then?
> both of those filters are clear and the correct diameters for your lenses, i take it?
oops, yeah those are the right diameters for the filters. For the other macro setup I have the incomplete filter sizes to correctly hook them together, explained in previous post.
filters:
Oh I was looking at the cokin filter holder. It seems very flexible and decently cheap. The Cokin holder is neat because you can stack up to 3 filters, and they can be placed manually where you need them. Both regular cut filters and round screw-ins fit for stacking. Filters are expensive though! The cokin P filter holder system works with most normal camera sizes, for wide and really large lenses there is another system too. Has anyone checked out Lee filter holders? I haven't see a Hoya filter holder, I think they primarily use the screw-in types.
oops, yeah those are the right diameters for the filters. For the other macro setup I have the incomplete filter sizes to correctly hook them together, explained in previous post.
filters:
Oh I was looking at the cokin filter holder. It seems very flexible and decently cheap. The Cokin holder is neat because you can stack up to 3 filters, and they can be placed manually where you need them. Both regular cut filters and round screw-ins fit for stacking. Filters are expensive though! The cokin P filter holder system works with most normal camera sizes, for wide and really large lenses there is another system too. Has anyone checked out Lee filter holders? I haven't see a Hoya filter holder, I think they primarily use the screw-in types.
> oops, yeah those are the right diameters for the filters.
i don't know what this means. i thought you chose the filter size based on the lens diameter (ø).
for clarity, you own two lenses and you purchased two clear filters, one for each, correct?
i don't know what this means. i thought you chose the filter size based on the lens diameter (ø).
for clarity, you own two lenses and you purchased two clear filters, one for each, correct?
> for clarity, you own two lenses and you purchased two clear filters, one for each, correct?
Yes, filters fitting each. The right diameters for the lenses. When I said for the filters, I mainly meant in the case of the filters instead of the case of macro adapters. Both use the filter sizes but I read your question wrong. I assumed you were talking about my filter-adaption mistake I made during the macro adapter discussion.
Yes, filters fitting each. The right diameters for the lenses. When I said for the filters, I mainly meant in the case of the filters instead of the case of macro adapters. Both use the filter sizes but I read your question wrong. I assumed you were talking about my filter-adaption mistake I made during the macro adapter discussion.
k, got it. :)
lr: awesome!
Here is the correct macro adapter setup for my two lenses:
67-52mm lens-filter step down
+
52-52mm macro coupler
= macro on the cheap!
Here is the correct macro adapter setup for my two lenses:
67-52mm lens-filter step down
+
52-52mm macro coupler
= macro on the cheap!
you can also do ghetto macro and just take your lens off and turn it around :D
I wonder what camera jage is using ? http://flickr.com/photos/jage/
30D, he has some really wide lenses too.
just ordered some moo cards :)
andyp: I tried doing that just now, man i have to fiddle with this...needs so much light!
i decided to scratch the 5d and go for the nikon d200. It will cost a shit ton less plus i can just use my current lenses on it.
i just bought the f1.8 50mm :D
i just bought the f1.8 50mm :D
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Have:
- Canon EOS 30D + Battery grip
- Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS
- Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye
- Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6
- Canon EF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Also got access to:
- Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
I'd love to have:
- My own Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM with 1.4x extender
- A tilt shift lens.
- Canon EOS 30D + Battery grip
- Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS
- Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye
- Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6
- Canon EF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Also got access to:
- Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
I'd love to have:
- My own Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM with 1.4x extender
- A tilt shift lens.
\o/
hi jage! welcome :) lots of glass right there!
andyp: the d200 gives you a bump in shutter speed from 1/4000-1/8000 and some more hardcore weather sealing than the d80. The only other difference I saw was that it has the vari-program thing where you can keep settings on the camera for different shooting modes custom for each type of shooting you want. The d80 only keeps your custom settings for the manual mode.
how about a D2xs? :D
andyp: the d200 gives you a bump in shutter speed from 1/4000-1/8000 and some more hardcore weather sealing than the d80. The only other difference I saw was that it has the vari-program thing where you can keep settings on the camera for different shooting modes custom for each type of shooting you want. The d80 only keeps your custom settings for the manual mode.
how about a D2xs? :D
check out the new:
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor
VR for <$250 !! pretty darn reasonable for VR action :)
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor
VR for <$250 !! pretty darn reasonable for VR action :)
and in case you're curious, here's some of the technology behind VR:
http://nikonimaging.com/global/technology/vr/index.htm
http://nikonimaging.com/global/technology/scene/16/index.htm
http://nikonimaging.com/global/technology/vr/index.htm
http://nikonimaging.com/global/technology/scene/16/index.htm
do you like your 18-135mm ? they are expensive at $300 !
where did you get your 50mm f/1.8D AF ? how much? i can't find it on bh.
where did you get your 50mm f/1.8D AF ? how much? i can't find it on bh.
sweet. i want a d80 with one of those. i don't need a fancy 18-135mm.
the 18-135mm rocks for daytime usage, get some good wide landscapes and a sweet zoom!
with only the 50mm you'd be running around all the time trying to get your frame :D
i like working the dof with the 50mm. indoor portraits with it are pretty sweet too.
i enjoy shooting with available light so the f1.8 is great for the price.
with only the 50mm you'd be running around all the time trying to get your frame :D
i like working the dof with the 50mm. indoor portraits with it are pretty sweet too.
i enjoy shooting with available light so the f1.8 is great for the price.
Ok I've been looking for a flash unit.
I want to spend under $200. I want flexibility.
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Nikon SB-600?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002EMY9Y/
$189.81
Guide Number: 98 @ ISO 100 (35mm.)
Zoom Range: 14 - 85 mm.
Min. Recycle Time: 3.5 Seconds
Weighs: 6.9 oz.
good: light weight, fast recycle, remote triggering, wider zoom
bad: expensive, no pc cord
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how about the Vivitar 285 HV?
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/02/return-of-classic.html
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TVSP/
It's priced pretty well right now new: $78.89
Guide Number: 120 @ ISO 100 (50mm.)
Zoom Range: 28 - 105 mm.
Min. Recycle Time: 10.4 Seconds
Weighs: 14.9 oz.
good: cheap, powerful, manual, undercover looks, longer zoom
bad: no remote triggering, probably need a pc cable, 2x heavier
I want to spend under $200. I want flexibility.
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Nikon SB-600?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002EMY9Y/
$189.81
Guide Number: 98 @ ISO 100 (35mm.)
Zoom Range: 14 - 85 mm.
Min. Recycle Time: 3.5 Seconds
Weighs: 6.9 oz.
good: light weight, fast recycle, remote triggering, wider zoom
bad: expensive, no pc cord
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how about the Vivitar 285 HV?
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/02/return-of-classic.html
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TVSP/
It's priced pretty well right now new: $78.89
Guide Number: 120 @ ISO 100 (50mm.)
Zoom Range: 28 - 105 mm.
Min. Recycle Time: 10.4 Seconds
Weighs: 14.9 oz.
good: cheap, powerful, manual, undercover looks, longer zoom
bad: no remote triggering, probably need a pc cable, 2x heavier
flash?!
:O
:O
i too want the sb-600. got the metz 58 af-1 now
Bought a D40 yesterday. \o/ :D Hence...
Wishlist:
- A decent walk-around VR lens. My hand shakes (runs in the family).
- Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D II. (I know it won't auto focus)
- A flash - SB-400 or SB-600
- ...and someday, a tripod.
Wishlist:
- A decent walk-around VR lens. My hand shakes (runs in the family).
- Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D II. (I know it won't auto focus)
- A flash - SB-400 or SB-600
- ...and someday, a tripod.
Yeah!
we may as well sell the forum to lenovo/nikon
we may as well sell the forum to lenovo/nikon
and do you have a flickr, arun? i want to see your new stuff!
I have a flickr account. But I haven't posted anything yet. I didn't even get time to read the manual yesterday. Will upload some pics this weekend.
the d40 has a manual? :o
@nester: http://www.flickr.com/photos/_arun_/
@bluet: yep - http://www.flickr.com/photos/_arun_/2680288192/ - has ~120 pages.
guess i was too excited when i got mine then. i read ken rockwell's one though
yeah, i got a manual too and mine was a refurb :O
you must have been excited. kr's is much better anyway, no ambiguous japanese stuff
you must have been excited. kr's is much better anyway, no ambiguous japanese stuff
also, i had been using a d70 a lot before
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Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D II. (I know it won't auto focus)</blockquote
What do you mean arun, it does!
Would anyone like an 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6? I've kept it in good condition, it's a pretty good all around wide to mid focal range zoomer. If not I'll be selling it on amazon for the used price, around $200. It would be listed as "Used - Very Good".
link to the amazon product:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HJPK0Y/
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As for the flash, I got to use an SB-800 and I think I may be going for that when I can afford it.
dp, 50mm f/1.8 won't AF on D40/X/60. It will AF on your D80. D40 requires an AF-S nikkor to AF.
oh shit.
I think i'm going to get the Gadgetinfinity (ebay) remote flash triggers, dp
i don't have enough money right now to just go for pocketwizards, and i think these will suffice until I can get some profit off of them.
i don't have enough money right now to just go for pocketwizards, and i think these will suffice until I can get some profit off of them.
Want:
- A telephoto. Sigma 70-300mm APO DG ?
- A wideangle. Sigma 10-20mm.
- A telephoto. Sigma 70-300mm APO DG ?
- A wideangle. Sigma 10-20mm.
i want that fisheye as well
Tell me how they go, ap!
Bought a used AF 50mm F1.8D. \o/ I need to get used to manual focus.
wanted: nikon d90
but it's not realistic, as i have a dslr already in that price function range, but you should get one you random ttf member!
but it's not realistic, as i have a dslr already in that price function range, but you should get one you random ttf member!
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=sb-8 … ps-sellers
SB-800 price is coming down, nearing $300 on bhphoto and newegg :D
SB-800 price is coming down, nearing $300 on bhphoto and newegg :D
i want a dslr. if i buy one, i'd probably get the d90. but i doubt i'll buy one.
i'm pretty excited about 24fps action
i ended up not going with any remote triggers for the time being.. for this wedding i should be able to survive with just the wireless nikon flash system. I did just get some light stands and shoot thru umbrellas for some portrait action!
I want to get into street photography. But I have a 'starting trouble'. I'll look like an alien with my D40 on the streets. Wish I could find someone to shoot with me...
andyp: sweet, is that coming up really soon?
arun: it's fun and challenging to ask people if you could take their portrait on the streets. It's a little easier if you target people your age, or people who are dressed to stand out a bit. They are generally pretty welcome to random interruptions :D
Will you just be taking photos from far away of street scenes? What kind of lenses will you use? I don't think you should feel too uncomfortable on the streets alone!
arun: it's fun and challenging to ask people if you could take their portrait on the streets. It's a little easier if you target people your age, or people who are dressed to stand out a bit. They are generally pretty welcome to random interruptions :D
Will you just be taking photos from far away of street scenes? What kind of lenses will you use? I don't think you should feel too uncomfortable on the streets alone!
yeah its next weekend.. i'm pretty nervous....
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You have talent, andyp, don't bother with nervousness.
but its so easy to be nervous!
Yeah, cause it's so obvious you're all about the easy things...mr. rock stacker... :-P
rock stacking is very easy! they want to be stacked, you know!!
dp: I don't have any tele lenses. Am planning to go with my 50mm prime for the streets. It's not just people I want to shoot. Random stuff I find interesting. It's hard to find interesting subjects in this city. It's crowded. Sucks. :(
Inspiration: http://delicious.com/arungn/photoblog
I'm working on a photoblog: http://discont.in/uous/tmp/a.php
Anyone else has a photoblog ? I remember dp had one.
Inspiration: http://delicious.com/arungn/photoblog
I'm working on a photoblog: http://discont.in/uous/tmp/a.php
Anyone else has a photoblog ? I remember dp had one.
nice link collection, wow haven't seen delicious in a while.
pretty cool!
http://discont.in/uous/tmp/a.php?img_id=3
lr is working on making a gallery type of photoblog.
I like the domain name hacking you got going on :)
pretty cool!
http://discont.in/uous/tmp/a.php?img_id=3
lr is working on making a gallery type of photoblog.
I like the domain name hacking you got going on :)
nice colors!
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want!
nikon d90 body
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/580241- … amera.html
nikkor 28mm f/2.8d af lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/131063- … ikkor.html
sandisk 4gb extreme iii sdhc card
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486937- … ecure.html
the lens is a bit slower than i'd like, but i wouldn't want to spend much more.
nikon d90 body
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/580241- … amera.html
nikkor 28mm f/2.8d af lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/131063- … ikkor.html
sandisk 4gb extreme iii sdhc card
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486937- … ecure.html
the lens is a bit slower than i'd like, but i wouldn't want to spend much more.
see the "d" right here: "f/2.8d"?
under tech specs:
http://moourl.com/c9w9b
Focal Length Range: 28-
Focal Length Equivalent: 42-
unfortunately there isn't the same information for some of the other lenses close to that focal length.
under tech specs:
http://moourl.com/c9w9b
Focal Length Range: 28-
Focal Length Equivalent: 42-
unfortunately there isn't the same information for some of the other lenses close to that focal length.
i don't understand the difference between "focal length range" and "focal length equivalent". care to educate?
god i love that new leica... if it wasn't so freaking expensive.
the m8.2
i'd like this setup:
leica r9 camera
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/263464- … cite_.html
leica 35mm f/1.4 summilux r lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/131344- … f_1_4.html
leica r9 camera
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/263464- … cite_.html
leica 35mm f/1.4 summilux r lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/131344- … f_1_4.html
heh B&H is awesome
they have a used lens store in NYC that's sick.
they have a used lens store in NYC that's sick.
http://www.adorama.com/VW45FC.html
next on my list, i believe!
I don't think it comes with a lens, so i will have to do some research on that still.
also, I am considering a high end nikon zoom tele for portraits.
next on my list, i believe!
I don't think it comes with a lens, so i will have to do some research on that still.
also, I am considering a high end nikon zoom tele for portraits.
lucas, did you try searching for 28mm on keh.com ? They have plenty of old/used stuff.
I had so much fun with that 300mm telephoto, even though it made my D40 totally manual.
nestor, manual focus ain't fun ? Am having fun manual focusing 50mm. :) Moving subjects are hard though.
it was just a lot different than what i'm used to. I did okay with a moving subject, although it was my dog :P
dp, what is the difference between "focal length range" and "focal length equivalent?"
i'm guessing that this is very relevant:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_DX_format#Implications
so that would indeed be the lens that i want as a normal lens.
is this not correct?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_DX_format#Implications
so that would indeed be the lens that i want as a normal lens.
is this not correct?
and i'm guessing that when nikon says "Focal Length Equivalent" on that page, they mean "135 Film Focal Length Equivalent."
if this is true, then i do indeed want a 42mm 135 film focal length equivalent, seeing that 42mm is normal for 135 film.
if this is true, then i do indeed want a 42mm 135 film focal length equivalent, seeing that 42mm is normal for 135 film.
I want to try film. I want a rangefinder.
dunno, i'm just going to stay away from making comments about optics
usually they list lenses by the actual 35mm focal length, meaning you will have to multiply that focal length by your specific sensor size factor to find out what your actual focal length will be with that sensor crop.
> dunno, i'm just going to stay away from making comments about optics
that's too bad. i wanted your response, and it seems i'll never get it.
> usually they list lenses by the actual 35mm focal length
so for that nikkor 28mm f/2.8d, is the 28mm the focal length for 135 or for dx? do you know?
that's too bad. i wanted your response, and it seems i'll never get it.
> usually they list lenses by the actual 35mm focal length
so for that nikkor 28mm f/2.8d, is the 28mm the focal length for 135 or for dx? do you know?
For 28mm lens, the focal length remains same whether its a DX or FX. Crop factor or focal length equivalent affects the field of view. So if the crop factor is 1.5, the 28mm will "act like" a 42mm i.e, the field of view will be that of a 42mm lens on a 35mm camera. Correct me if am wrong.
the focal length no matter what is 28mm.. meaning it will produce the same image circle. The DX only utilizes about 1/3 of what the 135 film plane would, so its not necessarily making the focal length any longer, but just cropping in and giving you the image of what a 42mm would regularly. So yeah it would be a normal lens, only you won't be utilizing the whole image cirlce.
thanks for the information, dp, ap, and arun!
today, b&h finally started carrying the d90 as a body-only product:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/sitem/sku=580241& … amp;bi=E15
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/sitem/sku=580241& … amp;bi=E15
i kinda want a compact camera. i'd like a sturdy body and a non-telescoping lens, like some of the exilims
in similar spirit, i have the canon sd750. the lens does telescope, though. i never use zoom on it, neither digital nor optical. i agree that a fixed lens would be nice. :)
one of the things i love about the canon sd750 is that it doesn't have a viewfinder. they are so useless if the camera isn't SLR! you should really use the lcd to compose your shot on a point-and-shoot, because the viewfinder is often grossly incorrect.
one of the things i love about the canon sd750 is that it doesn't have a viewfinder. they are so useless if the camera isn't SLR! you should really use the lcd to compose your shot on a point-and-shoot, because the viewfinder is often grossly incorrect.
okay, if i were to get into digital photography today, here is what i'd do:
(1) buy a nikon d90 body for $1000.
(2) buy a nikkor af 28mm f/2.8d for $225.
(3) buy a 52mm uv filter for $10.
(4) buy a datacolor spider2express for $65.
(5) steal my mom's nec ips lcd2090uxi-bk.
my laptop's lcd is terrible, and i would not get serious about digital photography if i didn't have an editing environment with reliable color reproduction.
so (1-3) gets me a nice shooting setup, and (4-5) gets me a nice editing setup.
total cost: $1300, plus a new monitor for my mom.
(1) buy a nikon d90 body for $1000.
(2) buy a nikkor af 28mm f/2.8d for $225.
(3) buy a 52mm uv filter for $10.
(4) buy a datacolor spider2express for $65.
(5) steal my mom's nec ips lcd2090uxi-bk.
my laptop's lcd is terrible, and i would not get serious about digital photography if i didn't have an editing environment with reliable color reproduction.
so (1-3) gets me a nice shooting setup, and (4-5) gets me a nice editing setup.
total cost: $1300, plus a new monitor for my mom.
I want Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and Tamron 17-50 f/2.8.
BTW, what camera bag do you guys use ? I want to take my camera every time am outside.
I have a small military bag, that's really pretty similar to a Domke bag. It works pretty great for carrying just a few things. I like their shoulder bags quite a bit, just the right amount of padding, and really durable: http://tiffen.com/products.html?tablename=domke
I own the satchel variety that I use for books, and my laptop as well as camera.
Here's what I'd like to get next:
(1) Nikon EN-EL3e.
(2) Nikon Speedlight SB-800.
(3) 50mm f/1.4G
Would anyone like to buy my 50mm f/1.8 and/or 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6? I can sell separate or together. If not they might be going on the amazon lens market soon.
Hey lr, I found this awesome lens you might like that is out of production:
28mm f/1.4 @ ~$1700
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/2814af.htm
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005 … ockwellcom
more discussion over at photo.net http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00JYla
Hopefully he's correct when he says there should be a new equivalent lens coming out!
I own the satchel variety that I use for books, and my laptop as well as camera.
Here's what I'd like to get next:
(1) Nikon EN-EL3e.
(2) Nikon Speedlight SB-800.
(3) 50mm f/1.4G
Would anyone like to buy my 50mm f/1.8 and/or 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6? I can sell separate or together. If not they might be going on the amazon lens market soon.
Hey lr, I found this awesome lens you might like that is out of production:
28mm f/1.4 @ ~$1700
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/2814af.htm
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005 … ockwellcom
more discussion over at photo.net http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00JYla
Hopefully he's correct when he says there should be a new equivalent lens coming out!
i use the adventure 9 tamrac
http://www.tamrac.com/frame_adv.htm
it is pretty sweet! but it is not handy for really on the fly things (weddings) i use it to lug stuff around.. holds a great amount and it seems to be incredibly durable so far.. I've had it for a few years now.
I would now rather go for an over the shoulder tote thing with the lens compartments for easy access.
http://www.tamrac.com/frame_adv.htm
it is pretty sweet! but it is not handy for really on the fly things (weddings) i use it to lug stuff around.. holds a great amount and it seems to be incredibly durable so far.. I've had it for a few years now.
I would now rather go for an over the shoulder tote thing with the lens compartments for easy access.
small tamrac shoulder bag that's got room for a d40 with lens, 300 mm, flash and small things
I like domke bags. At $100+, they're a bit out of my budget. I prefer shoulder/messenger bags for easy access. Any other recommendations ?
this is the one: http://tamrac.com/3536.htm
<nestor> looks creepy as hell.
<jfhzip> YOU KILLED PRINCESS DI
<jfhzip> YOU KILLED PRINCESS DI
geez!
nice..
just so you know.. some people these days hire photographers to stalk them all day and take "candid" photos like the paparazzi so they can fee like movie stars. i think this lens would be perfect :D
just so you know.. some people these days hire photographers to stalk them all day and take "candid" photos like the paparazzi so they can fee like movie stars. i think this lens would be perfect :D
I read that somewhere, too!
for my canon ae-1 slr with my 50mm lens:
canon 52mm 250d
canon 52mm 250d
If you'd like a macro solution, I have a bunch of extenders you can try. If you like a certain one (or a combination) you can have it (/them)
bek, this would be sweet on your d90:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/66987-GREY/
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/66987-GREY/
bleh...
Will have as of Friday: Holga panoramic pinhole camera!
A guy great at b&w's: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28373517@N03/
This chick modded her normal holga out (sawed it in half and glued/taped the crap out of it) and is great with color!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shikihans_pinhol … 570865683/
Bluet! I stumbled upon a dude from Oslo who's also quite good: http://flickr.com/photos/trixheim/
A guy great at b&w's: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28373517@N03/
This chick modded her normal holga out (sawed it in half and glued/taped the crap out of it) and is great with color!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shikihans_pinhol … 570865683/
Bluet! I stumbled upon a dude from Oslo who's also quite good: http://flickr.com/photos/trixheim/
man those are some sexy results... the temptation is very great :o
manfrotto 715shb digi tripod ... $81 with free shipping
mmm.
oh well, i have iso 1600. no need for this :p
mmm.
oh well, i have iso 1600. no need for this :p
self portraits, long exposures, grain-free images
i need to retire my ae-1 at some point because the bottom is damaged, and it's difficult to find a replacement short of buying a parts camera on ebay.
i'd like an a-1 instead.
i'd like an a-1 instead.
so here's my thoughts on lenses for the nikon dx format:
nikkor 28mm f/2.8 af $225 link
pros: nikkor glass, small, very light, aperture ring, 52mm will work with my aux. macro lens
cons: slower
sigma 30mm f/1.4 ex dc hsm af $366 link
pros: very fast
cons: sigma glass, big, heavy, no aperture ring, 62mm dia., expensive
sigma 28mm f/1.8 ex aspherical dg df macro af $256 link
pros: fast, macro
cons: sigma glass, very big, very heavy, no aperture ring, 77mm dia.
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note: i only considered fixed af lenses 28-30mm.
nikkor 28mm f/2.8 af $225 link
pros: nikkor glass, small, very light, aperture ring, 52mm will work with my aux. macro lens
cons: slower
sigma 30mm f/1.4 ex dc hsm af $366 link
pros: very fast
cons: sigma glass, big, heavy, no aperture ring, 62mm dia., expensive
sigma 28mm f/1.8 ex aspherical dg df macro af $256 link
pros: fast, macro
cons: sigma glass, very big, very heavy, no aperture ring, 77mm dia.
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note: i only considered fixed af lenses 28-30mm.
only $2,600 :)
i can't believe it's not a full-frame lens. only an idiot would spend $2,600 on a DX-format lens.
rev1: a "D" marking on the lens means that the lens gathers distance information. this is different from the "DX" marking, which indeed forces a DX crop.
rev1: a "D" marking on the lens means that the lens gathers distance information. this is different from the "DX" marking, which indeed forces a DX crop.
i have settled on what my ideal digital setup is:
nikon d90 body ($890)
nikon 28mm f/2.8d af lens ($225)
tiffen 52mm uv filter ($5)
sandisk ultra ii 4gb sdhc ($20)
total: $1140
now i just have to decide if i want to buy it. :|
nikon d90 body ($890)
nikon 28mm f/2.8d af lens ($225)
tiffen 52mm uv filter ($5)
sandisk ultra ii 4gb sdhc ($20)
total: $1140
now i just have to decide if i want to buy it. :|
i just realized that it's four months later, and i have exactly the same plan . i should just buy it, already! ARGH
I support that, larz. Go for it!
i have fresh lists!
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have:
* canon ae-1p 135 slr body
* canon 50mm f/1.8 mf lens
* generic 52mm uv protector filter
* nikon d90 dx dslr body
* nikkor 28mm f/2.8d af lens
* tiffen 52mm uv protector filter
* sandisk ultra ii 4gb 15mb/s sdhc card
* canon 250d 52mm macro auxiliary lens
want to buy:
* nikon fe2 135 slr body
* nikkor 50mm f/1.8 af lens
want to sell:
* canon ae-1p 135 slr body
* canon 50mm f/1.8 mf lens
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if i can make that exchange, then i'll be able to use the 50mm lens on my dslr! i love the idea of sharing lenses between my film slr and my digital slr.
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have:
* canon ae-1p 135 slr body
* canon 50mm f/1.8 mf lens
* generic 52mm uv protector filter
* nikon d90 dx dslr body
* nikkor 28mm f/2.8d af lens
* tiffen 52mm uv protector filter
* sandisk ultra ii 4gb 15mb/s sdhc card
* canon 250d 52mm macro auxiliary lens
want to buy:
* nikon fe2 135 slr body
* nikkor 50mm f/1.8 af lens
want to sell:
* canon ae-1p 135 slr body
* canon 50mm f/1.8 mf lens
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if i can make that exchange, then i'll be able to use the 50mm lens on my dslr! i love the idea of sharing lenses between my film slr and my digital slr.
How much for the AE-1 and lens?
so the new nikkor 28mm that i got is a bit loose--the inner barrel moves a bit too much within the outer barrel. i called b&h. they are sending me a new one with free shipping. then when i get the new one, i will send back the defective one with free shipping. <3 b&h.
Looking into the nikkor 85mm 1.4 for a solid portrait lens - $969.95 on bh
did you decide to get it?
i would personally want something around 200mm for portraits. this looks nice to me.
i would personally want something around 200mm for portraits. this looks nice to me.
also, the 85mm 1:1.8 is only $400 on bh.
someone i've talked to thinks that gaining 2/3 of a stop (1:1.8 -> 1:1.4) on a 50mm isn't worth paying $200 extra. i wonder if they would support spending $500 extra to gain 2/3 of a stop (1:1.8 -> 1:1.4) on an 85mm.
i've been considering the nikon 50mm 1:1.4 for $325. it would be a fast normal lens on my 135 slr and a fast, short, cheap telephoto on my dx slr.
someone i've talked to thinks that gaining 2/3 of a stop (1:1.8 -> 1:1.4) on a 50mm isn't worth paying $200 extra. i wonder if they would support spending $500 extra to gain 2/3 of a stop (1:1.8 -> 1:1.4) on an 85mm.
i've been considering the nikon 50mm 1:1.4 for $325. it would be a fast normal lens on my 135 slr and a fast, short, cheap telephoto on my dx slr.
if I get the 85 1.4 i might let my 50 1.8 go for really cheap. let me know if you are interested.
I think I would rather just spend the extra money on the faster lens. from the reviews i have read, this lens is legendary. sexy and smooth. I feel that If I did get the 1.8 i would just be regretting it and wishing that I had the 1.4. the 1.4 has much better bokeh and is heavier. i like heavy :)
I think I would rather just spend the extra money on the faster lens. from the reviews i have read, this lens is legendary. sexy and smooth. I feel that If I did get the 1.8 i would just be regretting it and wishing that I had the 1.4. the 1.4 has much better bokeh and is heavier. i like heavy :)
yeah, the build quality of the 1:1.4 is amazing. the lower-end nikon lenses with the plastic casing just don't compare to the heavy metal ones. :)
if you want an 85mm fixed, fuck yeah, get the 1:1.4. :D
i am interested in the 50mm 1:1.8. let me know when you want to sell it.
if you want an 85mm fixed, fuck yeah, get the 1:1.4. :D
i am interested in the 50mm 1:1.8. let me know when you want to sell it.
i met a girl at my fave bar with a d80
stock lens. maybe we'll go shooting this week
stock lens. maybe we'll go shooting this week
cute. :)
and she has only had it for a few weeks.
tutorial session time
tutorial session time
i'm teaching my sister how to use my canon ae-1p today.
well my older battery died. it doesn't do a power check when popped in the camera. doesn't do anything. it seemed to charge fully before shooting. i dunno what happened.
:(
:(
i'm thinking the nikkor af 35mm 1:2d is the real deal. it has a minimum focus distance of only ten inches! i'd use it on both 135 and dx bodies happily. :D
ap, i think the price went up on the nikkor 85mm 1:1.4.
so now this lens is about the same price: nikkor 135mm dc 1:2.
you should seriously check it out. you lose a stop, but you still have the same great build quality, you get more reach, and you get defocus control! :D
so now this lens is about the same price: nikkor 135mm dc 1:2.
you should seriously check it out. you lose a stop, but you still have the same great build quality, you get more reach, and you get defocus control! :D
so from what i've read today, the 85mm 1:1.4 and the two dc lenses are the benchmark portraiture lenses made by nikon.
so we're on the same page:
nikon 2.0 105mm dc
nikon 2.0 135mm dc
so we're on the same page:
nikon 2.0 105mm dc
nikon 2.0 135mm dc
this looks like a good deal.
i got my replacement nikkor 28mm from b&h, and the inner barrel is yet again loose. so i'm assuming that it's just how the lens is. so i got an rma with the reason that the "product isn't expected." normally they don't give you free return shipping, but i talked a cs rep into it. <3
i have $500 to spend on a new lens for my d40. any recommendations from you photography types?
First of all, do you like fixed lenses or zooms? Do you shoot in low-light situations a lot?
you're stuck with af-s lenses. with that in mind---
nikon just came out with this:
nikon 35mm f/1.8g af-s dx lens (link , review). it's only $220, it's a great fixed normal lens for dx, and it's fast for the money.
perhaps a zoom like this would be useful to you?
what do you like to shoot? in what conditions? what lens(es) do you currently have?
i like shooting small things up close in available light, so i'm pretty keen on the 35mm f/2 or f/1.8 lenses.
nikon just came out with this:
nikon 35mm f/1.8g af-s dx lens (link , review). it's only $220, it's a great fixed normal lens for dx, and it's fast for the money.
perhaps a zoom like this would be useful to you?
what do you like to shoot? in what conditions? what lens(es) do you currently have?
i like shooting small things up close in available light, so i'm pretty keen on the 35mm f/2 or f/1.8 lenses.
No real preference on fixed/zoom. I shot a lot of low-light when I was living in London and going to concerts all the time -- I guess looking to the future that would be useful for me.
I've got the kit and a couple old fixed lenses without autofocus (300mm, 135mm, 50mm wideangle).
I've got the kit and a couple old fixed lenses without autofocus (300mm, 135mm, 50mm wideangle).
And I have to spend the whole $500.
hahaha can you buy two lenses? maybe a $200 fixed and a $300 zoom?
yeah, i can do that
your kit lens is 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6, right?
yeah. going into this i was planning on looking for something faster.
no - nothing else? :(
what does this mean?
> 50mm wideangle
> 50mm wideangle
it's a nikon 50mm f/2.2 wide-angle from the 80s.
if you want a fast lens with af, then get the nikon 35mm f/1.8g af.
if you want a fast lens and are okay with mf, then get them nikon 50mm f/1.4 ais mf.
if you want a fast lens and are okay with mf and want to be ridiculous, then get the nikon 50mm f/1.2 ais mf.
in my opinion, the best focal lengths to have available on DX are:
24mm - 35mm
70mm - 200mm
so if you want to cover more of that area, you might want to try to get something in the 24mm-35mm (the shortest you have is 50mm) or 70-105mm range (the next shortest you have is 135mm).
some people prefer a 35mm lens as their normal lens on a full frame. the equivalent focal length on dx is 24mm. if af isn't absolutely necessary for you, and you would like a wider normal lens, then the nikon 24mm f/2.8 ais mf lens would be nice. but the nikon 35mm f/1.8g af is faster and cheaper and has af. so it would be my choice.
the 70-105mm range would be ideal for portraiture, especially where you don't have enough room to use the 135mm lens.
these will pick up virtually all of the focal lengths you would likely want:
nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g if-ed af-s vr dx
nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6g ed af-s vr dx
i've neglected other manufacturers' offerings. but i need to get back to studying!
if you want a fast lens and are okay with mf, then get them nikon 50mm f/1.4 ais mf.
if you want a fast lens and are okay with mf and want to be ridiculous, then get the nikon 50mm f/1.2 ais mf.
in my opinion, the best focal lengths to have available on DX are:
24mm - 35mm
70mm - 200mm
so if you want to cover more of that area, you might want to try to get something in the 24mm-35mm (the shortest you have is 50mm) or 70-105mm range (the next shortest you have is 135mm).
some people prefer a 35mm lens as their normal lens on a full frame. the equivalent focal length on dx is 24mm. if af isn't absolutely necessary for you, and you would like a wider normal lens, then the nikon 24mm f/2.8 ais mf lens would be nice. but the nikon 35mm f/1.8g af is faster and cheaper and has af. so it would be my choice.
the 70-105mm range would be ideal for portraiture, especially where you don't have enough room to use the 135mm lens.
these will pick up virtually all of the focal lengths you would likely want:
nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g if-ed af-s vr dx
nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6g ed af-s vr dx
i've neglected other manufacturers' offerings. but i need to get back to studying!
:)
thanks lr. i think i'll probably go with that 35mm f/1.8 and a longer zoom.
thanks lr. i think i'll probably go with that 35mm f/1.8 and a longer zoom.
this:
nikon 35mm f1.8 G AFS DX Lens
nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6 G ED AFS DX Lens.
that way my range is from 18-200 (albeit in two lenses), plus the fast 35mm for concerts, etc.
comments?
nikon 35mm f1.8 G AFS DX Lens
nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6 G ED AFS DX Lens.
that way my range is from 18-200 (albeit in two lenses), plus the fast 35mm for concerts, etc.
comments?
spend the extra $45 and get vr on the zoom lens. you should be able to get two stops from vr (some sources report 3-4 stops). it seems worth it.
i think i'll be jealous of your setup. personally i had to forgo the dx/g lenses--i wanted to be able to use the lens on my film slr. but that lens setup would be great for dx!
i think i'll be jealous of your setup. personally i had to forgo the dx/g lenses--i wanted to be able to use the lens on my film slr. but that lens setup would be great for dx!
it's $80 where i have to get it. is it worth that much?
hrm, kenny boy seems to think so.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55-200mm-vr.htm
hrm, kenny boy seems to think so.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55-200mm-vr.htm
yeah, he's lovin' it!
I agree it's probably worth it.
You're going to love having a fast lens AND a kickin telephoto! The bokeh, depth of field, and separation you get zoomed to 200 is glorious!
I'm desperately in love with my 28-200. I shoot at both extremes constantly. :D
You're going to love having a fast lens AND a kickin telephoto! The bokeh, depth of field, and separation you get zoomed to 200 is glorious!
I'm desperately in love with my 28-200. I shoot at both extremes constantly. :D
this is totally irrelevant but is blowing my mind.
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/13mm.htm
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/13mm.htm
Holy god.
Availability: Forget it
:D
:D
it's like sticking a grapefruit on your camera
looks similar in size to my plunger lens
got em today (55-200 f/4 VR, 35mm f/1.8)
VR is wild.
VR is wild.
:D
I need to call Tamron about my 28-200mm zoom lens. I wonder what they will do for me, because I don't want a replacement at this point; I want my money back. Then I can buy the Nikkor 28-200 f/3.5-5.6.
The Nikkor does not have a manual aperture ring! :D So I will not get fucked over by it as is the case with the Tamron.
The Nikkor does not have a manual aperture ring! :D So I will not get fucked over by it as is the case with the Tamron.
i still don't know why anyone would want a gelded lens.
a gelded lens is lighter, i guess
i need a camera bag now :(
I would give you mine, nestor, but I think it's too small for all your lenses.
well i don't think i'll carry around all the old manual lenses. just the new AF ones.
what's wrong with your tamron? you just said you loved it a few posts ago...?
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how are you liking the 35 nestor?
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how are you liking the 35 nestor?
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> i still don't know why anyone would want a gelded lens.
You've seen the problem the manual aperture ring on my lens creates.
Plus I'm happy with my Fujica and Canon slrs so it's not worth it to me at this point to buy a Nikon slr + manual aperture lenses just so I can share between film and digital. Doing that makes sense for you, but it's not as important to me to reduce my photo equipment the way you do.
> what's wrong with your tamron? you just said you loved it a few posts ago...?
The aperture ring doesn't fully engage the little switch on my d90 that lets me control all the settings through the camera. I have to constantly twist the ring just the tiniest bit clockwise before everything connects and I'm able to take a picture. :( It didn't start doing this until about a month ago, but now it's so bad I am virtually doing this with every shot.
I do love the idea of the lens (being light, compact, and with a massive zoom range) just not this one in particular.
You've seen the problem the manual aperture ring on my lens creates.
Plus I'm happy with my Fujica and Canon slrs so it's not worth it to me at this point to buy a Nikon slr + manual aperture lenses just so I can share between film and digital. Doing that makes sense for you, but it's not as important to me to reduce my photo equipment the way you do.
> what's wrong with your tamron? you just said you loved it a few posts ago...?
The aperture ring doesn't fully engage the little switch on my d90 that lets me control all the settings through the camera. I have to constantly twist the ring just the tiniest bit clockwise before everything connects and I'm able to take a picture. :( It didn't start doing this until about a month ago, but now it's so bad I am virtually doing this with every shot.
I do love the idea of the lens (being light, compact, and with a massive zoom range) just not this one in particular.
dp: haven't had it out yet, tested out the bokeh on it and i'm really happy with that. i don't shoot nearly as often as i should and i haven't been all that inspired since i came back from england. i'm just happy that i have a great AF setup from 18-200mm and with that 35mm lens my concert shots in the future should be a lot better :)
Nestor: You should do a 365, it forces you to be creative!
I might just do that we'll see about whether I have enough determination
> You've seen the problem the manual aperture ring on my lens creates.
i wouldn't blame the aperture ring. i would blame the manufacturing defect. what i'm saying is that i wouldn't avoid aperture rings just because occasionally one of them might be defective. i would think that most aperture rings work perfectly.
that would be like me avoiding normal hard drives because occasionally they are doa. there will always be a fraction of product that is defective as it leaves the factory. we just hope that quality control pulls the product from the line before it gets distributed.
> Doing that makes sense for you, but it's not as important to me to reduce my photo equipment the way you do.
i'm not saying that you ought to do this. i'm just saying that there's no real benefit to gelded lenses (except maybe for a trivial weight loss).
i wouldn't blame the aperture ring. i would blame the manufacturing defect. what i'm saying is that i wouldn't avoid aperture rings just because occasionally one of them might be defective. i would think that most aperture rings work perfectly.
that would be like me avoiding normal hard drives because occasionally they are doa. there will always be a fraction of product that is defective as it leaves the factory. we just hope that quality control pulls the product from the line before it gets distributed.
> Doing that makes sense for you, but it's not as important to me to reduce my photo equipment the way you do.
i'm not saying that you ought to do this. i'm just saying that there's no real benefit to gelded lenses (except maybe for a trivial weight loss).
what! isn't the benefit to gelded lenses that it reduces manufacturing cost? also from a support point of view, having less mechanical/moving parts should help reduce mechanical defects, pushing the problems onto the electrical side.
the end user just gets a product that is potentially less useful to a lay person, or someone who doesn't pay attention / or care whether there's an aperture ring on the lens they spent half a G on.
the end user just gets a product that is potentially less useful to a lay person, or someone who doesn't pay attention / or care whether there's an aperture ring on the lens they spent half a G on.
> isn't the benefit to gelded lenses that it reduces manufacturing cost?
i think that's right. so there are two benefits to the end consumer--they are slightly lighter, and they are slightly less expensive to purchase.
> from a support point of view, having less mechanical/moving parts should help reduce mechanical defects
probably, but i think this difference is trivial with nikon lenses. i bet less than 0.001% of nikon lenses have a defective aperture ring.
i think that's right. so there are two benefits to the end consumer--they are slightly lighter, and they are slightly less expensive to purchase.
> from a support point of view, having less mechanical/moving parts should help reduce mechanical defects
probably, but i think this difference is trivial with nikon lenses. i bet less than 0.001% of nikon lenses have a defective aperture ring.
Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/408518- … _AF_S.html
oh god. want.
wider and faster than my current zoom. also, nikkor brand + vibration reduction + no aperture ring!
If only it wasn't so expensive :(
oh god. want.
wider and faster than my current zoom. also, nikkor brand + vibration reduction + no aperture ring!
If only it wasn't so expensive :(
that's a good lens if you'll only want to use it on dx.
revisions not applicable?
Have:
Nikon D40
18-55mm kit lens
50mm f/1.8 AF (manual focus)
135mm f/2.8 (manual focus, no metering)
55mm f/3.5 micro (manual focus, no metering)
Am currently happy with my setup. :)
Nikon D40
18-55mm kit lens
50mm f/1.8 AF (manual focus)
135mm f/2.8 (manual focus, no metering)
55mm f/3.5 micro (manual focus, no metering)
Am currently happy with my setup. :)
i will only be able to resell my nikon 35mm f/2 af lens for maybe $250. :( that's a $120 loss.
we'll see what this auction ends at, though.
we'll see what this auction ends at, though.
what nestor got! :D
yep, i has that
Oh, I didn't know. Good for you, then. :)
How do you like your 35 mm, nestor?
i liked it, for the short time i had it with me. i haven't had the chance to use it all that much - i got it just before i moved to toronto to work. i didn't bring my camera as i don't have the time to use it and i wanted to be as minimal as possible.
ah, i was wondering myself.
>takahashi fsq-106
It's weird that you posted that. I was looking into telescopes last week, too :D
It's weird that you posted that. I was looking into telescopes last week, too :D
yeah? i already have ready access to a really nice 8" schmidt-cassegrain but i want a refractor.
I'm getting the itch again...
to buy the 85mm 1.4... the force is strong
to buy the 85mm 1.4... the force is strong
get it!
on my list:
-a nice flash
-10-20mm Sigma w/silent wave motor
-faster zoom, also with swm
-something f/1.4 or f/1.8 for low-light situations
-a nice flash
-10-20mm Sigma w/silent wave motor
-faster zoom, also with swm
-something f/1.4 or f/1.8 for low-light situations
You can buy my flash, Étrangère: http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz27.htm
you don't care about the extra weight and cost that swm adds to lenses?
i'll sell you my 50mm 1.8 for cheap
How much, bluet?
>you don't care about the extra weight and cost that swm adds to lenses?
Actually, I like extra weight (so long as it's not so heavy that hand-holding is ruled out) and the cost is without a doubt worth it for shooting weddings unobtrusively.
How much, Ander?
>you don't care about the extra weight and cost that swm adds to lenses?
Actually, I like extra weight (so long as it's not so heavy that hand-holding is ruled out) and the cost is without a doubt worth it for shooting weddings unobtrusively.
How much, Ander?
> How much, bluet?
$ 300 including shipping?
$ 300 including shipping?
$70 and you get it hand delivered for free! what a deal.
> I like extra weight
weight can be nice, except when you have to carry your gear bag. i can imagine having ten swm lenses would be a pain.
weight can be nice, except when you have to carry your gear bag. i can imagine having ten swm lenses would be a pain.
I hope I never have 10 lenses! I can only imagine 4 or 5 really great ones
Sold, Andrew!
Bluet, let me think about it! I've got serious eyes on the SB-900...
Bluet, let me think about it! I've got serious eyes on the SB-900...
How does $ 100 sound, Étrangère?
It sounds tempting
anybody want to buy a beseler printmaker 35 with 35mm carrier, 50mm lens, and lamp for $50?
i want a jobo printlab
> anybody want to buy a beseler printmaker 35 with 35mm carrier, 50mm lens, and lamp for $50?
Why are you selling it!?
Why are you selling it!?
i'm getting a bigger one.
i'd like to get into medium-format film at some point.
120 film gear wanted
6x6cm or 6x7cm camera
80mm enlarging lens
6x6cm or 6x7cm negative carrier
6cm reel for tank processing
6cm negative sleeves
then, once i got going with 120 film, i'd bump up my tray processing to 16x20".
16x20 paper gear wanted
trays
print washer
120 film gear wanted
6x6cm or 6x7cm camera
80mm enlarging lens
6x6cm or 6x7cm negative carrier
6cm reel for tank processing
6cm negative sleeves
then, once i got going with 120 film, i'd bump up my tray processing to 16x20".
16x20 paper gear wanted
trays
print washer
After giving my Minolta SLR, Yashica TLR, and Argus C4 to my friend ... I finally have a camera again! I mentioned it earlier, but here's a picture now!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/phi_/20 … 041410.jpg
My first medium format camera! Uses 120 (or 620) film and makes a 6cm x 9cm exposure.
<3
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/phi_/20 … 041410.jpg
My first medium format camera! Uses 120 (or 620) film and makes a 6cm x 9cm exposure.
<3
rbc!
:D yeah!
a msu photo professor gave me a nikon fa with a jammed film chamber. i took it into bozeman camera repair, and they dislodged it for me (i think he just pulled hard, which i was wary of doing). it needed a new battery (luckily i had a spare ready to go). it works nicely!
now i have dual nikon film slr bodies! i still kinda want an fe(2) or fm(2). :x
now i have dual nikon film slr bodies! i still kinda want an fe(2) or fm(2). :x
:D
WANT (in this order)
nikon 135mm 1:2 dc af lens
nikon 85mm 1:1.8 af lens
nikon d700
nikon 20mm 1:2.8 af lens
nikon 135mm 1:2 dc af lens
nikon 85mm 1:1.8 af lens
nikon d700
nikon 20mm 1:2.8 af lens
> oh god. want.
becky, i do indeed think that's the best lens for you. it's on its second generation, now!
nikon af-s dx 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6g ed rf vr-ii zoom lens (link)
get it! or if you want to save money, then find one of these used:
nikon 28-200mm d af (review, for sale)
nikon 28-200mm g ed af (review, for sale)
i know you've used one of these--which?
becky, i do indeed think that's the best lens for you. it's on its second generation, now!
nikon af-s dx 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6g ed rf vr-ii zoom lens (link)
get it! or if you want to save money, then find one of these used:
nikon 28-200mm d af (review, for sale)
nikon 28-200mm g ed af (review, for sale)
i know you've used one of these--which?
I don't remember which.
Man I would like an f/2.8 zoom...but that one does have an awesome range...
Man I would like an f/2.8 zoom...but that one does have an awesome range...
becky is a baller?
i placed an order with b&h this week. the lens is on back-order, but i hope it'll ship soon.
nikon 135mm 1:2 dc af lens (link)
b+w 72mm uv mc filter (link)
mountainsmith lc2 lens case (link)
photoflex 45" umbrella (link)
nikon 135mm 1:2 dc af lens (link)
b+w 72mm uv mc filter (link)
mountainsmith lc2 lens case (link)
photoflex 45" umbrella (link)
Who am I kidding, I would never buy a lens that big/heavy/long.
Unless I become a different person and get involved in sports and/or wildlife photography.
Unless I become a different person and get involved in sports and/or wildlife photography.
which lens are you referring to?
i kinda like that 80-200mm 1:2.8 af lens for $1,100. if my 135mm 1:2 dc af lens never shows up, i might buy that instead.
i kinda like that 80-200mm 1:2.8 af lens for $1,100. if my 135mm 1:2 dc af lens never shows up, i might buy that instead.
> which lens are you referring to?
both f/2.8 zooms
both f/2.8 zooms
which out of these three?
> becky is a baller?
> eep :-o
> if you drop af-s, vr, and g, you can save over $800 by getting this.
> becky is a baller?
> eep :-o
> if you drop af-s, vr, and g, you can save over $800 by getting this.
The last two. I wouldn't seriously consider the first one as 70mm isn't long enough to make it worth the price for me.
i thought you were all about short (~18mm) to long (~200mm) zooms. there is no such 1:2.8 lens. you'd have to get two separate lenses, of which that would be one, which is why i linked it.
but ok--you don't want a 1:2.8 zoom lens. i kinda do. :D
but ok--you don't want a 1:2.8 zoom lens. i kinda do. :D
i'm getting impatient waiting for the nikon 135mm to come in stock. i could buy it from samy's camera, but their shipping is $25 (link). i don't think that any other nikon authorized dealer has it in stock right now.
Don't do it! Remember the restocking fee!!
yeah--but i almost have twenty models to shoot, and i'm pretty sure i'll keep the lens anyway. :/
oh man, i'm in desperate need of this to help me lug my gear.
i'm pretty sure i need this for side-slingage, too.
finally, techniques!
dry mount presses are 'spensive. :(
For boys and for girls!
b&h just shipped the lens! :oooo
I lack money so...
Have:
Canon Powershot A520
2gb SD Card (SanDisk)
Want:
Canon EOS 500D
8gb SD Card
Have:
Canon Powershot A520
2gb SD Card (SanDisk)
Want:
Canon EOS 500D
8gb SD Card
Have:
Canon 10D
4GB CF
Hacked up controller for time lapse
Want:
Canon 5D mark ii
Canon 10D
4GB CF
Hacked up controller for time lapse
Want:
Canon 5D mark ii
cool lr, does that one come with the metal lens hood?
oui! :D
I asked for a canon 50D for xmas... doubt I'll get it... but no harm in asking.
parents are filthy rich and such.
I'd love to upgrade from my 10D... as much as I love that camera, I feel bad buying stuff for it knowing it will likely end its life soon. Makes a hell of a time lapse rig though.
parents are filthy rich and such.
I'd love to upgrade from my 10D... as much as I love that camera, I feel bad buying stuff for it knowing it will likely end its life soon. Makes a hell of a time lapse rig though.
want: tripod
manfrotto 055xprob legs
manfrotto 498rc4 head
want: lenses
nikon 50mm 1:1.8 af lens
nikon 20mm 1:2.8 af lens
want: cameras
nikon d700
nikon fe2 (black)
want: strobe
nikon speedlight
manfrotto 055xprob legs
manfrotto 498rc4 head
want: lenses
nikon 50mm 1:1.8 af lens
nikon 20mm 1:2.8 af lens
want: cameras
nikon d700
nikon fe2 (black)
want: strobe
nikon speedlight
i predict the following order for my next purchases (in other words, still want):
(1) nikon 50mm 1:1.8 af lens
(2) nikon sb-600 strobe
(3) nikon d700 body
(3) sandisk extreme 8GB 60MB/s cf card
(4) nikon 20mm 1:2.8 af lens
(5) nikon 80-200mm 1:2.8 ed af lens
(1) nikon 50mm 1:1.8 af lens
(2) nikon sb-600 strobe
(3) nikon d700 body
(3) sandisk extreme 8GB 60MB/s cf card
(4) nikon 20mm 1:2.8 af lens
(5) nikon 80-200mm 1:2.8 ed af lens
Want:
1. SB800 speedlight
2. Stand + shoot-through umbrella (for speedlight)
3. Wireless remote shutter release
4. Fast zoom lens
...5. nikonD700ahem
1. SB800 speedlight
2. Stand + shoot-through umbrella (for speedlight)
3. Wireless remote shutter release
4. Fast zoom lens
...5. nikonD700ahem
Hey andyp, where did you get your flash stand and umbrella?
Hey larz, how do you like your remote now that you've had it awhile?
Hey larz, how do you like your remote now that you've had it awhile?
it's fine.
http://www.mpex.com/
i'm sure you could find the stuff on b&h or elsewhere, but that's where I bought mine! (recommended through strobist.com)
i'm sure you could find the stuff on b&h or elsewhere, but that's where I bought mine! (recommended through strobist.com)
> http://mattrichardson.com/Descriptive-Camera/
as i read "we don't yet have the technology that makes this a practical proposition" in the introduction, i thought, "yes, we do! ftp, http, and mturk!"
all of my photos are already in aws s3. i've thought about using an ec2 instance to generate 900px jpgs, then get mturks to populate a database with descriptive data. i wonder how much it would cost to do all of that.
as i read "we don't yet have the technology that makes this a practical proposition" in the introduction, i thought, "yes, we do! ftp, http, and mturk!"
all of my photos are already in aws s3. i've thought about using an ec2 instance to generate 900px jpgs, then get mturks to populate a database with descriptive data. i wonder how much it would cost to do all of that.
I just bought an EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. 1.4 would be nice but I can't justify the cost.