NoFakie 45 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 The clever thing is that its not a fisheye. It hauls in light from both sides with minimal distortion, i.e., curving of straight lines. It makes it much more useable. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 As Mr Wiggles said not a fisheye but a superb super wide angle. I played with it in Niigata today, beautiful gorgeous thing it is. That and the 70-200 VRII. The shop were asking for 235,000 yen. I can get it online for about 185,000 yen. I didn't play haggle but as much as I would like to come out of a shop with it in my hand, who in their right mind is going to pay 50,000 yen more? Not a waste of time as I had a good look round, bought a nice new metal camera case box thingy, a few accessories and we ate well in Niigata. Not keen on the 'big city congestion' though. Just not used to it I suppose! Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Have you decided to get that one then, muikabochi? I was looking at lenses the other day as well. And yes they are very sexy things. Almost be afraid to take the things out of their boxes! A lot of dough though, too much for my enjoyement I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 The shop were asking for 235,000 yen. I can get it online for about 185,000 yen. That's pretty crazy pricing. Wonder how much the shop might have been willing to come down on that. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Don't know. They weren't friendly either, so sod them. It must be difficult for shops, but with vastly different pricing like that they don't get a huge amount of sympathy from me. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Miller, yes, I think I am going to go with the 12-24mm. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Ordered, he says somewhat guiltily. Doubt that will last long though, he he. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The only DX lens I have left now is the 12-24mm (*if anyone wants it. Not put it up for sale yet, I need one lens for now!) It is a fantastic lens, but as I will be replacing it, I won't be needing it. Just look at this beauty of a lens I had a go on this in my Nikon days. There is no filter for it (obviously) because of the bulge. Be very careful when handling it, the nano coating is magnificent, but exposed. It is also very heavy. Do some body building work. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 thursday, I had a good look and play with it on Saturday so I know what it is like. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Look forward to seeing your pics with all this new gear when you get it muika. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Of the holy trinity thingybobby, it sounds like the most fun one to me. Now you've got 14mm on FX, you'll have to go back to Granview next season and capture it in its TRUE GLORY! Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I have a feeling that Mt Granview is just one of those places that you have to see for yourself. No images can ever do it justice. Just a guess. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 No doubt at the beginning I'll go through that 'too good to take it out' silly phase when I'm overprotective about new gear. Anyone else have that? The camera is supposed to be released on the 22nd I think so hopefully this time next week I'll be able to play around with all the new stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Oh dear, wasn't planning on this. Looks like even though I ordered very early on, there's not enough stock to go round - official for sale is tomorrow but going to have to wait by the looks. . Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Bummer. Any idea of when you will get it? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Isn't that annoying. Hope it gets sorted quickly for you. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Yes it is frustrating especially when there's hardly any word of this until just before everyone thinks they are due to get their package. No-one seems to know about availability unfortunately, so I'm just going to have to sit tight and wait and hope it's not too long. Not much else I can do. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 It will be interesting to see what amazon's STILL current..... この商品の発売予定日は2012年3月22日です。 ......becomes when tomorrow arrives. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Can't remember what it was but I once had something ordered at amazon and that annoyed me no end. Right until the day or release they still had me down to receive it 'that day'. Then, the day after I was still apparently supposed to actually get the thing, availability slipped unceremoniously by a full month!! I was well pissed. It may not totally have been amazon's fault, perhaps, but when you are waiting for gear you don't care about the details like that - you just want it. It's not on letting people think that it is still due to come though right up until that very last minute. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I ordered a book in English from Japanese amazon the other day, but when I checked, it looks like its not going to come till next week. I was surprised how cheap it was, and now I know why. That's a bummer about your camera. There's loads of buzz about it, so I hope you get yours soon. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Oh look! Amazon just changed the status at 12:00am - exactly - to 一時的に在庫切れ; 入荷時期は未定です。注文確定後、入荷時期が確定次第、お届け予定日をEメールでお知らせします。万が一、入荷できないことが判明した場合、やむを得ず、ご注文をキャンセルさせていただくことがあります。商品の代金は発送時に請求いたします。 Not well pleased with their way of doing this. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Have they given you an estimated shipping date, muika? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 No, they have not. I'm still waiting for that inevitable mail, and hoping the news isn't too bad. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Not good. Hope you get it quick muika. Link to post Share on other sites
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