Sun rises again over the golf course. Taken with Samsung Nexus phone.

IMG_20120918_071802A by drjlo1, on Flickr

Apple designer Jonathan Ive to design a special version of Leica M

I think it will look better than Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, Pentax K-01 by Marc Newson and that Hassy Luna

That D600 review focused an awful lot on the video. Still hard for me to get a handle on what the D600 is all about.

That D600 review focused an awful lot on the video. Still hard for me to get a handle on what the D600 is all about.

Buy it and find out?

Well, yeah, of course.

Introducing: The Habbelsad $$$

That's some funny stuff. I harbor desire to shoot medium format at some point just to try it but Hasselblad lost a lot of respect from me with that one.

Lensrentals Repair Data: January – July 2012

So D600 or used D700 and some moar glass?

I'm not sure which Nikon body you have now, but if you like the ergonomics of D90/D7000, you will feel like home with D600. It is noticeably lighter than D700.

If you like how D300 feels in your hand, go for D700. This is how I think after trying both D700 and D600 side by side today.

What do you guys think about a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 for an everyday lens for the Nikon D90? If I upgrade my camera, it will be to another DX lens. Just can't justify the heavier full frame and pricier lenses. Right now I have the Nikon 18-200 Vrii, Nikon 35mm f/1.8, Tokina 100mm f/2.8 (micro), and Nikon 40mm f/2.8 (micro). I may sell the Nikon 40mm but if I get this, maybe.

Why anything other than the 18-200? I've been using that as my everyday lens for 3 or 4 years now.

What do you guys think about a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 for an everyday lens for the Nikon D90? If I upgrade my camera, it will be to another DX lens. Just can't justify the heavier full frame and pricier lenses. Right now I have the Nikon 18-200 Vrii, Nikon 35mm f/1.8, Tokina 100mm f/2.8 (micro), and Nikon 40mm f/2.8 (micro). I may sell the Nikon 40mm but if I get this, maybe.

It's generally considered the best current option for a fast normal zoom on a Nikon DX camera. The Nikon 17-55 is big, heavy, and doesn't have VR. The Tamron 17-50 VC has worse corner quality, slower AF, and lower build quality. The Tamron 17-50 non-VC is a good option if you can find an older one without a built-in-motor.

If I were using a DX camera the kit I'd want is the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 (or the Sigma 8-16 f/4.5-5.6 if you don't need filters or fast aperture), the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS, and either a Tokina 50-135 f/2.8 or Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 II. Add a macro lens, f/1.4 prime, or long telephoto as needed.

Why anything other than the 18-200? I've been using that as my everyday lens for 3 or 4 years now.

Mainly for a faster lens but still with some zoom capability. I have been using the 35mm or 40mm lately but would like a bit more flexibility. If I am shooting mostly outdoors and at a lot of different distances and I don't want to have a lot of lenses (like when I go on vacation), I usually take the 18-200.

Thanks for your comments about the various fast-ish zoom lenses Peter, that is quite useful.

Edited September 21, 201213 yr by shellylh

The Tamron 17-50mm non VC is the much better choice. The Sigma focuses faster and quieter but not significantly so. The Tamron's much sharper, especially at the wide end.

9 PM, 1.3 Sec hand-held

9 PM, 1.3 Sec exposure by drjlo1, on Flickr

Taken at Ferry Landing beach in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

IMG_0261 by c12mech, on Flickr

This is not the greatest picture but I still really like it. This is a C5 on the taxiway coming in to GTMO. Anytime these land here I try to get pictures. They can barely turn on and off the runway and are just fun to watch land.

IMG_0143 by c12mech, on Flickr

From Samsung Nexus Phone

IMG_20120923_080227A by drjlo1, on Flickr

Kai's clownery is completely outshone by the might of the Hasselblad.

Kai's clownery is completely outshone by the might of the Hasselblad.

True, except for his line, "It's a Flintstone's kind of camera but it's Bam Bam tough." He made me chuckle, once again. Seems he never fails.

My wife Lauren did the Warrior Dash with her twin sister Elise and Elise's boyfriend, Eric. It was a 5k with 10 obstacles, including mud with barbed wire, climbing walls and fire!

I was on pup duty and was the official family photographer. I used Lauren's D700 with the 50mm f1.4D and was pretty happy with the results. Of course, these are also with her touch in Lightroom, which is good 'cause they were a little over exposed.

It looked like so much fun that I'll have to join them and run it next year!

Speaking of Hasselblads, I have a Rollei 6002 that I have sitting around collecting dust. Anyone want to take it off my hands?

Wow, Ian, that looks like fun!

There are a lot of bad-ass HC wives! Congrat Lauren!