Trying out the new lens

[TObject]

I just got a Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4 G IF-ED lens for my camera. I went to a home-theater performance to try the new lens out. Wide open, under available light conditions it performed pretty well, I think.

If you are bored, and have nothing else to do, here are some shots:

http://www.pronografics.com/pictures...06_kk_Theatre/

I am fixing to go back to the old trucks museum in Campo, and this is the lens I plan to use. Should get some interesting angles, me thinks.

[Joe Dillard]

I looked at a handfull of the pics. Very nice!

Oh, I also noticed your Father in some of the pics. He's very photogenic.

[NAILER341]

that sure is a WIIIIDE lens. i like how much it takes into the picture in such a small room, but the fish eye effect, i could do without.

looks like a fun party!

[Jeff Weston]

Originally posted by Joe Dillard
Oh, I also noticed your Father in some of the pics. He's very photogenic.

Is this your dad Sergey? I recognize the shirt.

[TObject]

Originally posted by NAILER341
that sure is a WIIIIDE lens. i like how much it takes into the picture in such a small room, but the fish eye effect, i could do without.

Erik,

You are a Canon dude, right? You guys have a screaming 10 - 22 mm f/3.5-4.5 lens for digital that is of very high quality.

[NAILER341]

Originally posted by TObject
Erik,

You are a Canon dude, right? You guys have a screaming 10 - 22 mm f/3.5-4.5 lens for digital that is of very high quality.

my favorite lens at the moment is the 2470 2.8L

it works great in lw light and has nice crisp picture quality

[TObject]

My favorite is the Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm



Also pretty good in low light, the next one here is a hand-held shot:

Speaking of cameras. I want to get an entry-level digital SLR. What's the best bang for the buck? Under $1000 with lens. Something like Olympus Evolt E-500 (8.0 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera (Black) with Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko EZ Zoom Lens)

[kranky_kel]

I want to get an entry-level digital SLR.

Me too! My wife and I have been thinking about picking one up for Christmas.

[Britain]

Originally posted by NAILER341
my favorite lens at the moment is the 2470 2.8L

it works great in lw light and has nice crisp picture quality

Certainly liked the lens on your camera this weekend. Need to pick up a cleaner faster lens set up for my cannon. Your Pixs are much sharper then mine also.

Certainly liked the Nikon shots also.

[TObject]

Dennis and kranky_kel,

I am a Nikon guy, so I am going to suggest Nikon. A Canon guy will suggest Canon, and an Olympus guy will suggest Olympus. When you are buying an SLR camera you are buying into the system. The most important elements of the camera system is lenses; you will be changing camera bodies through the years, but buying good lenses is a long term investment.

How about this for starters:

Nikon D50 camera body $524.95
50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens $117.14
2GB Memory Card $46.94
Guide book $13.59

And you will still have just under $300 left towards your next lens or accessory, once you figure out which direction you want to progress.
[prices may fluctuate]

[TObject]

I just posted information on a one-day excursion to historic Campo Valley, and the Motor Transport Museum:

http://www.jeepbbs.net/forums/showth...threadid=11343

There will be a lot of picture taking opportunities on this trip. Everybody is welcome.

[NAILER341]

Originally posted by TObject
Dennis and kranky_kel,

I am a Nikon guy, so I am going to suggest Nikon. A Canon guy will suggest Canon, and an Olympus guy will suggest Olympus. When you are buying an SLR camera you are buying into the system. The most important elements of the camera system is lenses; you will be changing camera bodies through the years, but buying good lenses is a long term investment.

How about this for starters:

Nikon D50 camera body $524.95
50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens $117.14
2GB Memory Card $46.94
Guide book $13.59

And you will still have just under $300 left towards your next lens or accessory, once you figure out which direction you want to progress.
[prices may fluctuate]

this is all true.

i have a canon 10d, and have been very happy with it thus far. they have since had the 20d, and now the 30d. each is over a grand.
the lenses is where the money goes.

the lens i have been playing with is the 24-70 f2.8 L it is over a grand, as is the 100-400 L lens i also enjoy.
it is easy to get hooked and blow some money on all of this stuff.

the lenses seem to really hold their value well. i could sell each of them for about 100 bucks less than what i paid. be sure to do your research before you plunk down big bucks on a camera or the lenses that work with it.

those of you canon folks in the market for a couple of very nice lenses, let me know. i have a sigma 24-70 2.8 ex lens as well as a 70-200 f2.8 ex for sale.
they are both great lenses. the 24-70, i used for about 8 mos., and the 70-200 sat in the bag except for the 3-4 times i used it.

let me know if anyone is in the market for these items.

some lens review info:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

I might get this Olympus

I already have a Fujifilm camera that uses xD cards, and Olympus uses those as well.

[Paradiddle]

I really like my Cannon XD. now - I got it mostly due to the fact that I inherited all my dad's Cannon lenses.

You want a great camera - I have a Cannon EOS in my garage collecting dust - fantastic SLR with the eye focus capability - trouble is it shoots film!! THE SHAME.

I'd move it at a great price just so it would get used. Plus I have a case or two of 35mm.

Jeff

[Paradiddle]

PS Servey - how many drugs were served at this "home theater performance" and when did the orgy start!!!!

Was this in Coto?!?!?!

[TObject]

Jeff,

There was a party after the performance, but I did not attend. As soon as the performance has concluded I was off to an even bigger party.

[TObject]

BTW, Nikon just released new rebates for the holiday season (October 26, 2006
through January 28, 2007):
http://www.nikonusa.com/fileuploads/...ectandSave.pdf

Originally posted by dennisuello
I might get this Olympus

I already have a Fujifilm camera that uses xD cards, and Olympus uses those as well.

well, I ended buying this one. it was kinda of a spur of the moment and $$$ was burning a hole in my wallet, but i did read up on it a little before clicking "Buy". i know it's not the best camera, but it's a good value with two lenses. i'm sure i will outgrow it someday, but for now it should serve me well. i also got a 4Gb CF card to go with it.

[TObject]

Congratulations on your purchase. Make sure to take a lot of pictures.