miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Got my nice new shiny gold boxes this morning and just unpacked it all. Feels really nice. Love opening new things like this and slowly looking it all over See you later! Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 UV filter - any particular recommendations there for me? Appreciate all the "support"! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 what's your lens? screw on a filter first thing to protect it. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 The Nikon 18-200mm Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Nice. Then you'll need a 72mm UV. Hoya is a nice brand. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 don't see hoya that much in japan (or in my neck of the woods anyways). kenko or marumi are widespread. doesn't matter which one you pick. btw I would never shoot or even take the lens out without a filter. Smack one on before you play with the camera! Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 As I'm on a spending role, I'm really tempted to get the Fisheye lens. It looks like a while lot of fun. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 I have the fisheye. btw why would you get one? What would you use it for? Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 To have fun and take different kinds of shots. That's what it's all about for me. Do you like it and what do you use it for? I remember seeing that shot you did on here. Fun! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Get yourself a decent bag as well, and the storage boxes Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Will do. Oh dear, the budget required is increasing. But I'm going to get kitted out and get it over with Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 i use it for snowboarding/skiing shots. and also for 1 or 2 snaps of the bride & groom at weddings.You have to get very close to your subject. I will use it for skateboarding eventually. Yes, it's fun but the fish doesn't come out of my bag that often. You don't use it as a walk around lens. You have to use it sparingly or people will get sick of your photos. I guess if you have the 7 or 8 man to drop on it then go for it. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 my newest addition is the 50mm 1.8 bought last Sunday. My range is about complete now 50 35-70 28-200 70-300 Maybe need a 18-35, that's for laters. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 the fisheye, is something I have been contemplating for quite some time now, but unless you have specific situations that you want to keep using it in, then you may find that it rarely makes it out after the first few times. I think you said something similar a while back right kuma? A friend of mine here at work said the same thing. And they are not cheap, so you may wnat to put that purchase off until you are really sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 Originally Posted By: miller Will do. Oh dear, the budget required is increasing. But I'm going to get kitted out and get it over with I would recommend getting kitted out over time. You've got a great start. So start shooting and then buy stuff as you need it. ie you find that your indoor shots aren't being lit properly so go out and buy a flash. It's better than buying everything all at once and finding you don't use some of it. (unless you get a discount for buying lots)......plus it's more fun to have a new toy every couple of months Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 You're right. Maybe I will get the Fisheye later but I do like the look of it. Problem is I probably won't be "really sure" until I've got it and in the meantime always be thinking I really want that But I do need the UV filter, bag and other smaller things to get me going. They will in the next few days probably. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 yeah bp, there's no denying the wow factor of succesful shots and the wow factor of telling people 'yeah, it IS a fisheye' (I feel pro ). but for the price, unless you've got a use for it, it's a waste. If I didn't shoot snowboarding I wouldn't have it. I don't think I've used it apart for the 1 or 2 couple shots at weddings (friends' weddings - def not professional). plus at weddings it's a pain to carry it around all day just for one shot Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 miller, as people already said, get a clear filter to whack straight onto your lense. Separate from the UV filter. The clear filter should never come off. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Whoops you've just confused me. A clear filter OR a UV filter?? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 definitely a clear filetr that NEVER comes off the front of your lense. And if you want a UV filter for shooting under certain conditions, such as taking the glare off water, then also a UV (but that one is optional) Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 OK OK. So the clear one goes on, and the UV one on top of that? You can do that then.... Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 yep, the clear one (protector lense)will have a screw thread in it for other filters to go on top. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I use the UV filter as the protector filter. Too many filters on your lens will reduce the light. Besides, why add more elements? Any piece of glass placed between the lens and the source will cut down the UV to a little degree. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 yeah true, but I don't always want that UV filtered effect. My UV filter is a polarizing filter which has quite an effect on the shot. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 a uv filter is different to a polarizer. the uv filter filters out uv (duh!) and that's all, so it doesn't change anything indoors. Miller, get either a protective clear filter or a uv filter. nothing will really change much. uv filter obviously is slightly better outdoors Link to post Share on other sites
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