soubriquet 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 For a photography thread, this one moves very fast and in mysterious ways Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 you might not be the oldest but def the grumpiest Post a TR in the other sections soubs Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Kuma, one guy has a D40 and a 18-200VR with it. He's thinking switching to Canon. God knows why. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 if BP has anyone's back, be sure stand against a wall. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I love that 18-200 lens, I am so glad I paid a bit extra to get that one. Has he not given a reason for a switch thursday? Still, still got a sly eye on that fisheye. As much as I know it might just be a novelty, I can see myself getting it one of these days. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday if BP has anyone's back, be sure stand against a wall. Oi! Just do it Miller! Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I swapped my Canon for the D40. Going the other way, in Oz parlance, is pushing shit uphill. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 damn! this thread just doesn't wanna stop! Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yes it has a new lease of life after that little bump there. Lots of smiles too! Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 We are actually very friendly. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 the reason? Canon 5D, full format. Still can't see the attraction. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 pretty weird to go from a d40 to a 5d.... but I'm going to sell my 18-200 too. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 How much? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 alot! if i put it on ebay I will make money Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 excellent! Scam the ignorants! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 look at this: The fabled D3. Dunno, looks like a teddy bear. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 why sell the 18-200? Not that I find it at all appealing. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 It does look like a teddy bear. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 the hood falls off all the time...if you aim down then the barrel 'creeps' out basically I got it to be my do it all lens but I've got enough other better lenses that I don't use it. It takes great shots though, and the vr really helps out indoors Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 How much? (pm me) Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Originally Posted By: Bushpig excellent! Scam the ignorants! not really. you can make a 100$ extra through the exchange Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 soubs, for what it is, a F3.5, it's a really expensive lens. But it's got the traveller/holiday range. AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, a compact, lightweight 11.1x zoom lens that is ideal for everyday photography and incorporates advanced features such as Nikon ED glass, SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and enhanced VR (Vibration Reduction), as well as featuring optics optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs. The lens offers users the remarkable 18-200mm focal length range, which conveniently covers everything from wide landscapes to tight portrait shots. (The picture angle is equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format.) Advanced Nikon engineering has given rise to a compact lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 well, what you lose in fstops you make up with vr so shooting lowlight isn't a problem. the only thing you lose is the bokeh of a f2.8 (but you can still get bokeh) and you do get vignetting at lengths greater than 100mm with an fstop of lower than f8 Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Kuma, is that vignetting on this particular lens under F8 or most zooms generally? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 I'm not sure. I first noticed on some zoom shots and did some research and found Ken Rockwell wrote about it it's a nice do-it-all lens if you don't have the interest or funds in pro gear (ie 17-55/70-200/primes). It's also a lot more discreet than carrying around the 70-200! Link to post Share on other sites
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