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What lens was it that you were considering selling?
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On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:22:28 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
What lens was it that you were considering selling? Eisboch This one. But I'm going to wait for Russ and Reggie to give some feedback on the 18-200 mm. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70200vr.htm -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John |
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Dang! that IS one big lens!
JohnH wrote: On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:22:28 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: What lens was it that you were considering selling? Eisboch This one. But I'm going to wait for Russ and Reggie to give some feedback on the 18-200 mm. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70200vr.htm -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John |
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Harry Krause wrote: You apparently switch the VR off when you tripod mount the camera, which makes perfect sense. Whatg happens if you tri pod it and leave the VR turned on? nothing..? |
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On Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:33:22 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote: wrote: Dang! that IS one big lens! JohnH wrote: On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:22:28 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: What lens was it that you were considering selling? Eisboch This one. But I'm going to wait for Russ and Reggie to give some feedback on the 18-200 mm. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70200vr.htm -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John It's a hell of a lens, especially if you cannot hold your camera steady. That's how the VR can help. Nikon makes a similar lens sans VR that costs a lot less. VR is a fairly new phenomenon. In the good old days of mechanical Nikons, the sports photographers hand-held Nikon 180mm F2.5s, really remarkable pieces of glass. Many of them took absolutely fabulous photographs with these, especially at basketball games. I was over at a good camera store today in Springfield, VA, and tried a Nikon VR lens and whatever Canon calls its equivalent. Pentax also has a newer technology of "VR" out now. You apparently switch the VR off when you tripod mount the camera, which makes perfect sense. There's no reason to switch the VR off. The use of an electronic flash, such as when shooting basketball games, stops the action nicely. VR isn't necessary at all when the electronic flash can be used. With the SB800, and this lens, stopping that hummingbird's wings should be no problem. If I could just get the little bugger to stay long enough for the picture! -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John |
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Dang! that IS one big lens! JohnH wrote: On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:22:28 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: What lens was it that you were considering selling? Eisboch This one. But I'm going to wait for Russ and Reggie to give some feedback on the 18-200 mm. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70200vr.htm -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John The 70-200 mm is a really nice lens, it is heavy, but after awhile, you get used to it and begin to expect a camera to weigh 6 lbs. I carry the camera by the tripod mount. I purchased the 50mm f 1.8 and it is a very sharp lens, but the camera feels like a toy, when i have this normal prime on. I ordered the Tokina 12-24mm last week, it should be arrive this week, so next weekend I plan on taking a trip to the mountains. I normally order my lens from B&H Photo from NY, but they were out of stock, so I ordered from a company out of LA. They were actually less expensive so I am being watching their service closely. http://www.samys.com/product.php?ItemNo=TOKIATX124AFDXC I noticed B&H has lowered their price (even though they are out of stock) so they must consider Samy competition. |
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