Comments on: Handle http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:01:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Larry Miller http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12575 Larry Miller Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:22:17 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12575 I third what Beth and Andy siad. That Nikkor 50MM F1.8 AIS is a sweeeeeet lens. A real light gatherer! The contrast, resolution and sharpness are tops. I've used the F1.2 but it's not near as sharp as this baby! I third what Beth and Andy siad. That Nikkor 50MM F1.8 AIS is a sweeeeeet lens. A real light gatherer! The contrast, resolution and sharpness are tops. I’ve used the F1.2 but it’s not near as sharp as this baby!

]]> By: PTC http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12574 PTC Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:36:51 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12574 JohnB, yes and yes. As I said before, I've always been a little leery of non-brand name glass, but after doing a lot of research, particularly at www.steves-digicams.com, I went the inexpensive route. The motors are a little noisy, but other than that, I have no complaints. JohnB, yes and yes. As I said before, I’ve always been a little leery of non-brand name glass, but after doing a lot of research, particularly at http://www.steves-digicams.com, I went the inexpensive route. The motors are a little noisy, but other than that, I have no complaints.

]]> By: JohnB http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12573 JohnB Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:32:59 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12573 Are the Tamron lenses fully supported by the cpu in the digital Nikons? Including Apeture Priority mode? If they are, I might really look into that. I had a Tamron years ago for a film camera that was outstanding. Are the Tamron lenses fully supported by the cpu in the digital Nikons? Including Apeture Priority mode?

If they are, I might really look into that.

I had a Tamron years ago for a film camera that was outstanding.

]]> By: PTC http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12572 PTC Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:23:53 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12572 I used to be wary of non-brand name glass, but after trying Tamron's Di lenses, I'm never going back. The performance has been equal, if not superior to similar Nikkor lenses and the cost is at least 50% less. I have both the 17-35/2.8 and the 28-75/2.8 and have been very, very happy. I used to be wary of non-brand name glass, but after trying Tamron’s Di lenses, I’m never going back. The performance has been equal, if not superior to similar Nikkor lenses and the cost is at least 50% less. I have both the 17-35/2.8 and the 28-75/2.8 and have been very, very happy.

]]> By: John Battistini http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12571 John Battistini Tue, 19 Apr 2005 14:26:37 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12571 The day after I got my D70, my wife and I picked up the 70-300 Nikkor Zoom. Didn't spring for the ED version as it was $200 more. I know it is worth it, but budget it budget. I've found that covering 18-300mm focal lengths, really fits most of our shooting situations. I've only just gotten back into photography after a 10 year hiatus. But previously The lens I used regularly on my film camra were: 35-70 with macro 80-200mm zoom 400mm f2.8 2.8mm 2.8 50mm 1.4 These days I will probably skip the 50mm and the 28mm and just grab a superwide zoom from Nikon. It doesn't matter whether the lenes are for Canon or Nikon, you just need the right focal length for the right image. You know. The day after I got my D70, my wife and I picked up the 70-300 Nikkor Zoom. Didn’t spring for the ED version as it was $200 more. I know it is worth it, but budget it budget.

I’ve found that covering 18-300mm focal lengths, really fits most of our shooting situations.

I’ve only just gotten back into photography after a 10 year hiatus. But previously The lens I used regularly on my film camra were:

35-70 with macro
80-200mm zoom
400mm f2.8
2.8mm 2.8
50mm 1.4

These days I will probably skip the 50mm and the 28mm and just grab a superwide zoom from Nikon.

It doesn’t matter whether the lenes are for Canon or Nikon, you just need the right focal length for the right image.

You know.

]]> By: dj blurb http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12570 dj blurb Tue, 19 Apr 2005 03:12:21 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12570 Canon/Nikon debates tend to be just like Mac/PC ones. Or Ford/Chevy/Dodge debates. Since we never use the bundled software, that isn't something that we care about. When we purchased the D70, it was a little more money than the original Canon Digital Rebel, but we felt it was worth it. I don't know what our choice would be if we did the same comparison using the Digital Rebel XT. The most important thing is to go to a shop that will let you shoot with each camera you are interested in. Try to take shots in the store that will be the kind of shots you would take if you owned the camera. Porn excluded, unless you're into seeing how far the store will go and you are into that sort of thing. People have the weirdest reasons for loving and hating their tools. Canon/Nikon debates tend to be just like Mac/PC ones. Or Ford/Chevy/Dodge debates. Since we never use the bundled software, that isn’t something that we care about.

When we purchased the D70, it was a little more money than the original Canon Digital Rebel, but we felt it was worth it. I don’t know what our choice would be if we did the same comparison using the Digital Rebel XT.

The most important thing is to go to a shop that will let you shoot with each camera you are interested in. Try to take shots in the store that will be the kind of shots you would take if you owned the camera. Porn excluded, unless you’re into seeing how far the store will go and you are into that sort of thing.

People have the weirdest reasons for loving and hating their tools.

]]> By: Ari http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12569 Ari Tue, 19 Apr 2005 01:25:21 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12569 Kendra, Yes yes yes! Spend the extra money and get the XT. The main difference is that Canon put the DIGIC II processor in it, which is the guts of the D20 and the other higher end cameras. Startup is 0.2 seconds instead of 2 seconds so you can effectively leave it on all the time (goes to sleep after 1 minute) and it's ready to shoot as soon as you pick it up. 8 Megapixel vs. 6, fast USB transfers - if you want to talk deals, email me at iowagary (at) yahoo [dot] com and I can point you to some really good deals. Kendra,
Yes yes yes! Spend the extra money and get the XT. The main difference is that Canon put the DIGIC II processor in it, which is the guts of the D20 and the other higher end cameras. Startup is 0.2 seconds instead of 2 seconds so you can effectively leave it on all the time (goes to sleep after 1 minute) and it’s ready to shoot as soon as you pick it up. 8 Megapixel vs. 6, fast USB transfers - if you want to talk deals, email me at iowagary (at) yahoo [dot] com and I can point you to some really good deals.

]]> By: andy http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12568 andy Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:02:54 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12568 I second Beth on the 50mm f/1.8. Smoking fast and very little distortion compared to zooms. Very good for architectural shots. Only $100, to boot. I second Beth on the 50mm f/1.8. Smoking fast and very little distortion compared to zooms. Very good for architectural shots. Only $100, to boot.

]]> By: Beth http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12567 Beth Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:30:33 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12567 I love this shot, dj. We have a D70 too. Mostly the fault of you and your lovely wife and me nagging my husband. Thank you. We have a Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm which I love to pretend is a 'macro'. I've got some pretty decent shots that way. But right now my baby is the 50mm f/1.8. Swing low, sweet chariot. That lens lets so much light through, and the DoF is sweeeet. Wanted the f/1.4 but we also wanted to eat. :) I love this shot, dj. We have a D70 too. Mostly the fault of you and your lovely wife and me nagging my husband. Thank you.

We have a Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm which I love to pretend is a ‘macro’. I’ve got some pretty decent shots that way. But right now my baby is the 50mm f/1.8. Swing low, sweet chariot. That lens lets so much light through, and the DoF is sweeeet. Wanted the f/1.4 but we also wanted to eat. :)

]]> By: Kendra http://blurbomat.com/archives/2005/04/18/handle/#comment-12566 Kendra Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:29:01 +0000 http://blurbomat.com/wp/archives/2005/04/18/handle#comment-12566 Hey Ari, I was just looking at the Canon Digital Rebel XT the other day, and havn't got my grubby little hands on hit yet. How do you find it so far? The place I was shopping at has it as well as the old Canon Digital Rebel for two thirds the price. So far, can you see any reason to spend the extra $$? Hey Ari,

I was just looking at the Canon Digital Rebel XT the other day, and havn’t got my grubby little hands on hit yet. How do you find it so far? The place I was shopping at has it as well as the old Canon Digital Rebel for two thirds the price. So far, can you see any reason to spend the extra $$?

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