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Silly question or two about Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR II
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<blockquote data-quote="DonnieZ" data-source="post: 503035" data-attributes="member: 40831"><p>I have the 70-200 f/2.8 VR II on rent for next weekend. I just found out the local photo store has gear for rent and at $30 for the weekend I just rented it to play around with - figuring I could line up my niece or a friend or two for some portrait practice.</p><p></p><p>Well, it turns out that my cousin's daughter is being baptized that weekend and they had asked my wife if I would take photos. How fortuitous that I have the lens lined up. I'm not taking the place of a professional photographer here, they never would have hired one in the first place....</p><p></p><p>With that being said - a couple of questions:</p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">After looking online this beast weighs in at 2 pounds 14 ounces - that seems like a lot. I just got the Sigma 17-50 and that thing is a beast, and the D7100 is no lightweight itself. (Note this is all coming from me using the D40 and some lightweight lenses over the past 8 years.). Do I need to take any special precautions with this lens? Is it too heavy for the mount on the camera without some other kind of support?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If I decide to use a tripod, should I mount the camera or the lens foot to the tripod?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any tips on locking in focus with this guy on my D7100? It seems to be recommended to AF tune each lens that is attached to the D7100.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any tips on shooting a baptism? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I have emailed the church to see if they allow flash photography or have any other photography restrictions and haven't gotten a response just yet. I have a few ideas for shots, but I'm just a hobbyist and have only shot my nieces baptism a few years ago.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> </ul><p>Thanks for any advice!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DonnieZ, post: 503035, member: 40831"] I have the 70-200 f/2.8 VR II on rent for next weekend. I just found out the local photo store has gear for rent and at $30 for the weekend I just rented it to play around with - figuring I could line up my niece or a friend or two for some portrait practice. Well, it turns out that my cousin's daughter is being baptized that weekend and they had asked my wife if I would take photos. How fortuitous that I have the lens lined up. I'm not taking the place of a professional photographer here, they never would have hired one in the first place.... With that being said - a couple of questions: [LIST] [*]After looking online this beast weighs in at 2 pounds 14 ounces - that seems like a lot. I just got the Sigma 17-50 and that thing is a beast, and the D7100 is no lightweight itself. (Note this is all coming from me using the D40 and some lightweight lenses over the past 8 years.). Do I need to take any special precautions with this lens? Is it too heavy for the mount on the camera without some other kind of support? [*]If I decide to use a tripod, should I mount the camera or the lens foot to the tripod? [*]Any tips on locking in focus with this guy on my D7100? It seems to be recommended to AF tune each lens that is attached to the D7100. [*]Any tips on shooting a baptism? :D I have emailed the church to see if they allow flash photography or have any other photography restrictions and haven't gotten a response just yet. I have a few ideas for shots, but I'm just a hobbyist and have only shot my nieces baptism a few years ago. [*] [/LIST] Thanks for any advice! [/QUOTE]
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