A Moment of Madness

Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
hark said:
I have the 55-200mm as well as the current 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and will say that there is a difference optically between them. The 55-200mm lens is terrific on its own, but after switching solely to the 70-300mm, it is remarkably sharp. And as you mentioned, the longer reach is nice to have. The other benefit is that the 55-200mm has a plastic mount while the 70-300mm is metal.
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I concur. The 55-200 *is* a great lens; the 70-300 is simply *better* on almost every point that matters.

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nickt

Senior Member
That's great Lawrence! Enjoy those lenses! I had my own moment of camera spending madness yesterday too. I'm feeling very guilty today, but that will pass after my package gets here later.
 
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Lawrence

Senior Member
The news just keeps getting better and better.
Unfortunately it will be a while for the Adorama purchases to arrive but I am expecting the 18 - 105 today (Friday) or Monday at the latest. I must confess to staring out the window every few minutes. :)

I have added 3 new lenses as well in the past week and a D7100!
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Show off and thread stealer! ;)


 
wud

wud

Senior Member
Lawrence said:
And this is the one I am worried about so this is very welcome comment. Thanks wud
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At first I almost only used that one, and wasn't sure if it was for me. Then I left it in the closet for a while, but got it out again - and its like glued to my camera since then. I do change for others, but I love-love-love the 35mm (mine is f/2, but I only read great stuff about yours).

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Lawrence

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wud said:
At first I almost only used that one, and wasn't sure if it was for me. Then I left it in the closet for a while, but got it out again - and its like glued to my camera since then. I do change for others, but I love-love-love the 35mm (mine is f/2, but I only read great stuff about yours).

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Fantastic. I can see why you keep it on. Thanks for sharing.
 
wud

wud

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
Wait a minute... Concerned about a 35mm f/1.8G?

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That's a GEM of a lens... I'd give up a LOT of other glass before I'd let go of my 35mm.

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Lawrence said:
I am sure I will be happy with it - my little twinge was because I read such rave reviews about the 50mm, or was that 55mm? I can't remember
And then there is the 85 …..
Learn to crawl Lawrence, learn to crawl ...
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Dont know the 55mm but my Sigma 50mm and Nikon 35 cant really be compared, they are very different. The nifty50 are smoooooth but a little slow, the 35 are like an ice skating princes in her best age :applause:
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
Lawrence said:
I am sure I will be happy with it - my little twinge was because I read such rave reviews about the 50mm, or was that 55mm? I can't remember
And then there is the 85 …..
Learn to crawl Lawrence, learn to crawl ...
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The 35mm v. 50mm argument? Dear gawd... That horse is soooo dead. The 85mm f/1.8G *is* another gem of a lens, and it's near and dear to my heart, but it's not going anywhere so you can relax, cowboy; you done good and scored some majorly, MAJORLY nice glass.

You should consider sweating your technique this much. ;)

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Lawrence

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Horoscope Fish said:
The 35mm v. 50mm argument? Dear gawd... That horse is soooo dead. The 85mm f/1.8G *is* another gem of a lens, and it's near and dear to my heart, but it's not going anywhere so you can relax, cowboy; you done good and scored some majorly, MAJORLY nice glass.

You should consider sweating your technique this much. ;)

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Next stop technique shop! What do they cost?
 
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RON_RIP

Senior Member
For technique no cash is required just blood,sweat and tears. So grab those new lenses and get to work. Post examples with each lens. We are waiting!!!
 
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