Photography Thread

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by Calexan

I guess to me it just seems like the photographer matters more than the camera.... I would much rather see a photo from a POS Nikon/Canon taken by a pro photographer, than from a Pro Level Canon/Nikon in the hands of a beginner.

Ive seen some pretty amazing pictures from the low end D40s and Rebels......

If I can find it..there was one photo I took this year while in San Fran of that curvy street...It was off of a side view mirror...I've gotten some nice compliments on it..it was with a Nikon.

I do tend to agree with Joey though..even a low end DSLR makes some diff over say a Nikon power shot...But then again my love for photos is avg.

[kenstogie]

I think you can get great photos from some basic equipment, if you follow the "parameters" and limitations of that equipment.

[DBall]

I just went and bought a couple lenses to play around with:

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX


and just for fun a cheap fisheye from Amazon:

.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by DBall

I just went and bought a couple lenses to play around with:

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX


and just for fun a cheap fisheye from Amazon:

.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens

Whoa...no cigars for you for a few months

[DBall]

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Whoa...no cigars for you for a few months

Dude... they were cheap... about $200 for both.

The telephoto was $161 refurbished and the "fisheye" was $27

[MarkinAZ]

My daughters cat Skitten kickin' back on the sofa (she's a Manx):

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by DBall

Dude... they were cheap... about $200 for both.

The telephoto was $161 refurbished and the "fisheye" was $27

what? Linky please!



Nice pic mark...haha

[ir13]

Originally Posted by Calexan

I guess to me it just seems like the photographer matters more than the camera.... I would much rather see a photo from a POS Nikon/Canon taken by a pro photographer, than from a Pro Level Canon/Nikon in the hands of a beginner.

Ive seen some pretty amazing pictures from the low end D40s and Rebels......

I completely agree with you, but in capeable hands there will be a drastic difference in quality from a d40 to a 1ds MIII

[DBall]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...G_ED_AF_S.html

and

http://www.amazon.com/Panoramic-Fish...1079089&sr=8-1

Originally Posted by DBall

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...G_ED_AF_S.html

and

http://www.amazon.com/Panoramic-Fish...1079089&sr=8-1

I have the 55-200 VRII. Is your VRII? I hope so.

[DBall]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I have the 55-200 VRII. Is your VRII? I hope so.

It's the one listed above... all I know is that the VR is in red. I just took a few shots on my lunch break off the balcony... holy hell... what a zoom!

I'm gonna do a bit of skateboarding this weekend and we'll see if it takes good action pictures.

Originally Posted by DBall

It's the one listed above... all I know is that the VR is in red. I just took a few shots on my lunch break off the balcony... holy hell... what a zoom!

I'm gonna do a bit of skateboarding this weekend and we'll see if it takes good action pictures.

Cool.

I have my eye on an 18-200 after Christmas.

[ir13]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Cool.

I have my eye on an 18-200 after Christmas.

Dont waste your money on that. Get a nice used 70-210 f/4 and a wide angle. The optics in the 18-200 arent that good IMO.

[Dux]

Originally Posted by DBall

I just went and bought a couple lenses to play around with:

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX


and just for fun a cheap fisheye from Amazon:

.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens

I have the 55-200 VR / Really wonderful Lens

[DBall]

I was looking at Tamron's 18-270 that boasts 15x zoom... sounds like a great all around lens if it functions as advertised.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by ir13

Dont waste your money on that. Get a nice used 70-210 f/4 and a wide angle. The optics in the 18-200 arent that good IMO.

I mentioned that to him already...

~70 - ~200 is the sweet spot for lens makers of all brands.

Why anyone would want an 18-200 is beyond me. I've yet to see an optic in that range that impressed me.

[Mugen910]

I took soo many pics and out of about 20 only 4 were decent.

[Mugen910]

Everything was on auto...still have to learn how to use it manually

[Wolfgang]

Originally Posted by JE3146

I mentioned that to him already...

~70 - ~200 is the sweet spot for lens makers of all brands.

Why anyone would want an 18-200 is beyond me. I've yet to see an optic in that range that impressed me.

Being a photographer means getting the shot and if you miss it by changing lenses you aren't doing your job.

with 10+ megapixels like in most DSLR's these days so what if the corners are a little soft or there is some vignetting.

Your shoulders will thank you for not carrying around a heavy bag full of lenses. Anyone can be a lens snob or a brand junkie. It comes down to the skill of the person.

Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Being a photographer means getting the shot and if you miss it by changing lenses you aren't doing your job.

with 10+ megapixels like in most DSLR's these days so what if the corners are a little soft or there is some vignetting.

Your shoulders will thank you for not carrying around a heavy bag full of lenses. Anyone can be a lens snob or a brand junkie. It comes down to the skill of the person.

While I agree that "getting the shot" is important if you're a photo jounalist, I do believe that you won't get published as a sports photog if the shot isn't tack sharp with a great Bokeh. This is where glass is everything.

-Mark.