tlc Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Awww Happy Birthday Lotus! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Ok, just hit buy on the 85mm 1.8G Eeeeeep!! Haven't bought a new lens in forever. So excited! excitement plus!! I love the time between hitting the buy button "what have I done ... oh well, it's too late ... oh goody, a new lens" to the time it arrives on the doorstep, all that potential :laugh: I'm sure you'll do well with it :) I'm doing that right now! Fingers crossed, it might be here tomorrow, otherwise it should be here on Friday. Love those beach shots, CM. I also love how you call f2.5 off wide open :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Could I be an absolute PITA and ask you to post some pics from you 70-200? Pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Could I be an absolute PITA and ask you to post some pics from you 70-200? Pretty please? gotta go to work now, get to it tomorrow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Oh goodie, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Loving all your pics CM :D Congrats huga - new toy That's awesome! I'm hanging out for one of the canon 70-200L series, probly the f4 but in the meantime hubby wants me to get a 70-300 cheapie so I've got a bit of extra reach for whales next time we go. Lens are very confusing to me, I'm looking at THIS one, for a cheap one it has reasonable reviews. tlc - for a relatively 'cheap' 70-300 you can't go far wrong with the Tamron one which has stabilisation and USM :) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/728341-REG/Tamron_AFA005C700_SP_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_Di.html Some samples when paired with the 7D (apart from the first 2) :) http://flic.kr/s/aHsjt3osCV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) fantastic shots, I did look at one of the cheaper Tamrons but decided the Sigma might be a better choice in that price range. Too many options. :laugh: Love your work, this one is great Flying surfer also love the agility shots too. Edited September 19, 2012 by tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 lol, fair point Snook :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) The price of the one I listed in post 17 is under $200 when I said cheapie I meant it. :laugh: It's THIS ONE Edited September 19, 2012 by tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Whoops silly links, yes I did say 70-300 its THIS one, and I totally agree I will want a better quality one but at the moment I have zero $ to spend and hubby said get a cheapie to get by for now and he will pay, so technically not my money. :laugh: gotta love a hubby that is a saver, after outgoings we have our own spending money, I spend mine, he saves his. Kind of works in my favour as he feels sorry for me and buys me stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 just a few quick ones from the beach this year taken with the 70-200mm f/4.0 some older birdie shots in the backyard it's good for the zoo too, can't seem to find any atm, may need to make another zoo trip soon anyway :) and back to the 85mm, I've found out today it's a nice length for backyard play :D (will try to get some of those up soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 That first lorikeet one is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Absolutely awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impatiens Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 You've captured some great expressions in the beach pics, CM! :laugh: The bird shots are amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) It's here! I had a little play before the storm. I'm in love It is freaking sharp! At f1.8 At f1.8 Comparisons Edited September 21, 2012 by huga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavericksMission Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 amazing photos CM & Huga! I have the 85mm 1.8m, I think I have only used it once Will need to get it out and start clicking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 :cool: huga, very nice, glad you like it ... Sid's such a great little model 'n all :D MM: looking forward to seeing some of yours :D ~~ couple from me in the backyard yesterday @f/1.4 @f/1.4 @f/3.2 and actually the front yard :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Fantastic pics, look forward to yours MM. Huga is your the Nikon version? If anyone is interested DWI have specials on all their Sigma range this weekend! edited to add..... I just noticed comparing the Nikon 85mm 1.4 to the 1.8 the 1.4 is about twice the price, how can there be that much difference between 1.4 and 1.8, I know there is but is there a technical explanation? Edited September 21, 2012 by tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I bought the Nikon 85mm 1.8G (I read some reviews and apparently it is nicer than the D): http://camerapro.net.au/nikon-85mm-f18g-year-genuine-nikon-australia-warranty-p-4896.html?osCsid=bd63549b421fbd2ef4b2b73160e62f27 The wider it opens, the more expensive it is. Also, the 1.8s are usually more plastic-y and cheap compared to the 1.4s. There is also talk that better glass is used on the more expensive lens, therefore providing better bokeh. I looked at some comparisons online, but for the price - the difference is negligible for me. After all, my 50mm 1.8 has served me well all these years :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Now you can really try out the Brenizer photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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