Salt Peanuts Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 ^ That's awesome. Congrats on the new bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Canon MP-E 65mm lens, about 4X magnification, tripod, ring flash, and low back pain. DZ3C1637 by drjlo1, on Flickr Edited April 25, 2012 by Jon L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Interesting, and fairly informative by DRTV standards. I have a few Pentax lenses, but they're all M42. To someone with a collection of K-mount lenses, this thing is probably worth investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) B&H has been out of the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G for a while but just got some in if anyone is interested. I am trying to keep myself from buying one since I spent $1200 on a toilet today. Edited April 27, 2012 by shellylh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I am trying to keep myself from buying one since I spent $1200 on a toilet today. ??....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 For that price, I hope that it cleans you up and combs your hair. It should make your bed too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Wise ones: I am looking for a zoom lens. I currently use the 18-55 (non VR) that came with my D50 and it is a fine lens. I am not much of a photographer, but I know that I prefer fast to slow. My question is, can I get a lens similar to the 18-55 that is faster WITHOUT breaking the bank. In other words, what's a good, fast relatively inexpensive Nikon zoom lens? Is such a thing possible at $500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Not that I know of (if you want new, autofocus, Nikon brand, etc). If you want fast and cheap, I think you have to go with prime lenses. Please correct me if I am wrong. Actually, I guess there might be some stuff by Tamron, etc that might fit the bill. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550954-REG/Tamron_AF016NII_700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di_II.html Edited April 27, 2012 by shellylh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Basically what Shelly said, though same holds true for all other brands, and fastest available zooms are at 2.8. Oh and Shelly, have you bought 50 1.4g yet? I'd have thought about if I did t already have. 50 1.8g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cankin Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Ikea KNAPPA camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Basically what Shelly said, though same holds true for all other brands, and fastest available zooms are at 2.8. Oh and Shelly, have you bought 50 1.4g yet? I'd have thought about if I did t already have. 50 1.8g. Haven't but I am really tempted. The only thing that is keeping me from getting it is that I already have a 35mm f/1.8 which is probably a better everyday focal length on a DX camera. Edited April 27, 2012 by shellylh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 With 70-200 II Pillars by drjlo1, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappyjones123 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 that pentax camera color makes me angry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 In other words, what's a good, fast, relatively inexpensive Nikon zoom lens? you may pick two. Maybe try to find a first gen 18-200vr on the used market. I love mine although it's not very fast (f stop wise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Dinny, have you tried shooting with primes? I love 30-35mm on a crop body, and almost never use my 18-55 VR these days. I have the Sigma 30 f/1.4 mounted right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 70-200 heavy crop DZ3C1659 by drjlo1, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Thanks guys. I love my 35mm fixed, but with a kid, the zoom can be helpful. I like Nate's idea of a second hand 18-200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Kind of dig this one.. DZ3C1678_EF by drjlo1, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agile_one Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Here's a few from Hopetown on Elbow Cay in the Bahama out islands. Just did a boat delivery over to there, and stayed a few days for fun. Went to Marsh Harbour on Abaco. Anyone who's been over there should recognize these ... Note that these are all snaps rom a Canon s100 - jpegs pretty much sooc Jib Room Marina in Marsh Harbor Lotus ... the 44 ft Island Gypsy trawler I brought over from Sarasota Hopetown harbor - like a little pond after a very narrow entrance The cook at "On Da Beach" beach bar ... delicious tuna with grilled veggies Front view of Hopetown Methodist church View from back of Hopetown Methodist (cool or what?) Flowers on Back Street - no vehicles allowed in Old Town Hopetown Giant (20" across) Red Sea Star in White Bay in about 2 ft of water Edited May 4, 2012 by agile_one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Very cool, Gene, color me jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 ^^this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikongod Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Very cool, Gene, color me jealous. QFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Gene is a sea captain? that is so perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Visitors behind my house for supper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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