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Horoscope Fish

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Well after waffling for the longest time between the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 and the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art, the big Tam' won out.

Should be here by the end of the week...
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Fortkentdad

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Well after waffling for the longest time between the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 and the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art, the big Tam' won out.

Should be here by the end of the week.......


Oh I know the joy of waffling for a long time....

But every photographer needs a 70-200 for their "holy trinity" ...

I don't know about the Tammy but you can tell us after you've had it for a bit.
 

Horoscope Fish

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The G2 was that big of an upgrade over the G1 to justify the replacement?
Well, based on what I've seen I would say the G2, in reality, is a whole new lens. Pretty much every aspect, or at least every aspect important to me, has been improved on the G2. Everything from the speed and accuracy of the auto-focus to overall IQ, build quality, weather-sealing... The list goes on. One other small point, but one that excites me probably more than it should: the tripod collar has an Arca Swiss style mounting bracket built right into the collar... Brilliant! I really hope that concept "catches fire" with other manufacturers.

Now, I say these positive things about the G2 based on having watched and/or read pretty much every review there is of this lens, some of them several times, but nothing more. So yeah, I'll admit I'm putting a lot of faith in people like Dustin Abbott because a fast 70-200 is my Number One Go-To lens. This is the one lens I count on to be 100%, 100% of the time and they're all telling me this IS that lens.

Pics will definitely follow.
 

hark

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Today I picked up my 2 sets of PocketWizard triggers. Each set has 2 triggers, an ACO, and the one set has a mini transmitter. Plus each set has its own padded case. While there, I also bought a Think Tank holster to hold the 300mm f/4 AF-S that I purchased this week along with a BlacRapid strap that is for ambidextrous use. Although I am right-handed, I carry my camera on my left. When I asked for a bag, below is what I received (I don't have anything made by Tamron though). Cherub was quite interested to see if there was anything for him. ;)


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Fortkentdad

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D7100 Yellow Case DSC_9165 -1.jpg

Ready for re-assignment.

My D7100 is now my 'rough service" camera
Cycling, quading, hiking, canoeing, and for days at the fair.
All decked out in a new yellow jacket.

Technically not a new purchase as it was a gift from the store owner when I bought my D500. He knew I had a D7100 and this was collecting dust on his shelf, if you'll use it, might as well take it.

Came with a screen protector which is nice as the D7100 didn't have one.
 

hark

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looking forward to a review. I had not heard of a product like this. Found this @ b & h.

I've been using them for at least a couple of years--all of mine are black. Have them on my D750, D610, D7100, and D90. The way the D90 cover was made, I don't like it, but they changed the design which is now much better.

The flap that goes in the flash mount comes out a lot. It isn't a secure fit so I simply reinsert it with no problem. If you have a grip, I don't think this will work since it wraps around the bottom slightly. I haven't used the tilt screen on my D750, but this does slightly cover the edges of the screen. No problems changing lenses (with the exception of the D90 which is why I don't care for that style).

Some of the buttons on the back (left) are covered, but there are icon impressions made into the silicone just like they are on the camera. The place where you move the focus point isn't covered so no problem changing that. The battery and card slots are easily accessible (not covered). The wheels (command and sub command dials) aren't covered so easy access to adjustments with no problem; however, they might take a little getting used. Although they aren't covered, the silicone is very close to the wheels. Therefore the wheels don't stick out as far as they would without the cover. No problem for me once I got used to it.

It's made of silicone and has a grippy texture to it. Overall I like them (with the exception of the D90 design) and will continue to buy them for future bodies.
 
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Fortkentdad

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looking forward to a review. I had not heard of a product like this. Found this @ b & h.


My was free and worth every penny.

I suppose it would keep the body from getting dinged and scratched. I don't know how much serious protection it would provide from a hard knock. Maybe some. Don't want to find out. It does give is a softer feel - if you like the feel of silicone.

The screen cover went on fine, it is the peel and stick kind like you put on cell phones and tablets. Add a hard plastic cover on top of that. So screen is protected from scratches.

Not sure I'd rush out and buy one from my new camera. But I've just put it on this week.


It does make it easy to tell which is my D7100 now.

And bonus - it came in my team colours (Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL - black and gold - which is why I chose Nikon over Canon in the first place).
 

carguy

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I've been using them for at least a couple of years--all of mine are black. Have them on my D750, D610, D7100, and D90. The way the D90 cover was made, I don't like it, but they changed the design which is now much better.

The flap that goes in the flash mount comes out a lot. It isn't a secure fit so I simply reinsert it with no problem. If you have a grip, I don't think this will work since it wraps around the bottom slightly. I haven't used the tilt screen on my D750, but this does slightly cover the edges of the screen. No problems changing lenses (with the exception of the D90 which is why I don't care for that style).

Some of the buttons on the back (left) are covered, but there are icon impressions made into the silicone just like they are on the camera. The place where you move the focus point isn't covered so no problem changing that. The battery and card slots are easily accessible (not covered). The wheels (command and sub command dials) aren't covered so easy access to adjustments with no problem; however, they might take a little getting used. Although they aren't covered, the silicone is very close to the wheels. Therefore the wheels don't stick out as far as they would without the cover. No problem for me once I got used to it.

It's made of silicone and has a grippy texture to it. Overall I like them (with the exception of the D90 design) and will continue to buy them for future bodies.
I bought one for my D40 back in the day, quickly after installing it I removed it. I found it very clumsy and bulky.
 

Fortkentdad

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looking forward to a review. I had not heard of a product like this. Found this @ b & h.

Reminds me of Grandma's chesterfield (sofa for southerners) it was always covered in this plastic cover that was uncomfortable - but kept the fabric clean as the day it was bought. And it stayed that way until Gran passed. All those years of sitting on uncomfortable hot plastic that stuck to your skin for us kids in short pants it was not fun, but at least until her dying day Gran knew her chesterfield was as good as new under that plastic cover.
 

Blacktop

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I was all set to buy a tammy 70-200mm VC but this Nikon 70-200mm VR-I popped up on e-bay and I couldn't resist.

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748.00 plus 38 dollars shipping from Canada.
The seller Access Denied has a 100% rating with over 10,000 feedback score.
 

Fortkentdad

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I was all set to buy a tammy 70-200mm VC but this Nikon 70-200mm VR-I popped up on e-bay and I couldn't resist.

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748.00 plus 38 dollars shipping from Canada.
The seller Access Denied has a 100% rating with over 10,000 feedback score.

Great lens - that is the one I bought (also second hand) and it really does the job. VRII may be the latest and greatest - but is it really worth more than twice the price? I know the newest version has some other enhancements, but really - how long ago was it when this was the professional lens workhorse? My copy didn't come with the foot, wish is had.
 
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