Kumapix 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 the dollar dropped halfway through the auction and I lost on the conversion. plus I payed a guy 4000yen to do the auction for me as I didn't want the hassle of setting up an ebay account etc. I came out with 73000yen. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 The D40 is nice. Too cheap for you plutocrats though. It fits me. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 SD???? The D200 takes no SD it uses CF Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 read the first line of my post again Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I must've been reading it in American Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 hehehe. I think I'm settling towards the d200. Even if the tech is upgraded and the d200 becomes outdated by the newer cameras, I'm still getting a very good new camera which will last me years. Why did you sell that lense kuma? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 it's up 300 posts Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I know, that's why I asked again Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 i think it would be good for you bp. I was just getting too many pro lenses and was never using it. I mean, if I have a 70-200 f2.8 why would I use the 18-200? I've also got a 35mm f2 and a 50mm f.14 and a 12-24 f4, oh and the 10.5 fish f2.8. I just hung on to it because I thought I would use it at some event ie a wedding or something. but then I found that I would rather pack 2 or 3 lenses instead. oh, and sell your tamron lens Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 hahaha why not sell your Tokina too Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 got myself a 28 f2.8 to play with. Made in Japan, metal barrel. Nice smooth rotation. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 why don't you look up the Tokina and see what kind of lens it is before knocking it? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 gotcha. I like the look of that lens, so will have to save up some pocket money. The tamron has been more than fine for my purposes to now. If I hold on to the d70 as well as get the d200, then I may hang on to the tamron lens too. Will see. Thanks for the info Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Originally Posted By: Kumapix why don't you look up the Tokina and see what kind of lens it is before knocking it? I don't need to. Nikkor research and development have got them innovations such as aspherical lenses, ED glass, silent wave motors, vibration reduction, super integrated coating and now Nano coating. You may think all this is marketing, but they have the patents and they are deployed in their products. Why pay more for a Nikkor when third parties do it cheaper? See above. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday the new babe in town this is super Main Features Constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 at all focal lengths Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity ED (Extra-low dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration to deliver stunning sharpness and contrast Aspherical lenses including large-diameter PGM element eliminate various types of lens aberration even at the widest aperture Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections, effectively reducing ghosting and flare High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction, while minimizing ghosting and flare IF (Internal Focusing) enables focusing without changing the length of lens barrel Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus operation Rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural 0.38 m/1.2 ft. closest focusing distance with focal length 35-50 mm Filter attachment size of 77 mm M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual focus, even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag Dedicated flower-shaped lens hood effectively minimizes stray light Lens barrel is built for comfortable holding while featuring a rugged design; zoom and focusing rings provide smooth operation Engineered to Nikon professional D-SLR standards to effectively resist dust and moisture Constant f2.8!!!! My next toy or two. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday Originally Posted By: Kumapix why don't you look up the Tokina and see what kind of lens it is before knocking it? I don't need to. Nikkor research and development have got them innovations such as aspherical lenses, ED glass, silent wave motors, vibration reduction, super integrated coating and now Nano coating. You may think all this is marketing, but they have the patents and they are deployed in their products. Why pay more for a Nikkor when third parties do it cheaper? See above. pffff, come back and talk to me when you've used the lenses in question Link to post Share on other sites
whitehorse 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Photographer friend of mine back home has a Hasselblad H3D-39. Now that is one camera! Thinking of getting a decent one myself but need to start learning much more before taking the plunge. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I wonder who the whitehorse is? Link to post Share on other sites
whitehorse 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Why the interest in me? Link to post Share on other sites
whitehorse 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Oh worked it out. I am not who you seem to think I am (don't own a hotel). Sorry for going off topic folks Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 cause its the name of a hotel Link to post Share on other sites
whitehorse 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 It is also the name of the area where I live. Anyway I have changed it a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Fine who are you? Link to post Share on other sites
whitehorse 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Cheers. But what do you mean by who are you? Do we need to get personal straight away, I'm totally new here! Most people seem to get by with handles rather than telling everyone about their life! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 the new Jet Link to post Share on other sites
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