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Old 10-25-2010, 04:13 PM   #851
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Yeah I have the 55-250 I absolutely love it
It'll probably be $100 ish more than that sigma but it's worth it for the IS and what is generally a well acclaimed lens.
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Old 10-25-2010, 04:46 PM   #852
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I have that Sigma, the "macro" feature on it seems gimmicky, and I can get much closer and clearer images with the 35mm 1.8. I agree with Boostslut
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Old 10-25-2010, 04:56 PM   #853
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^ I'm too poor unlike you! On a budget but want to upgrade >.< But I will consider looking at it

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Old 10-25-2010, 05:07 PM   #854
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Hey guys, I found a 55-250 IS on craigslist but I'm not sure what to offer him haha...

Edit: OK I offered him $190, he's gonna give me the box and hood too so yeah...ok deal?

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Old 10-25-2010, 05:28 PM   #855
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Sounds like a decent deal to me
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Old 10-25-2010, 06:54 PM   #856
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if this is your first time purchasing a lens used, make sure you test it thoroughly. take some pictures at different focal lengths. zoom into the results on your lcd to make sure it's not too soft. it's easy to get carried away by a good deal and not test it as much, but when you take it home you'd hate to find out you have a dud.

with that said, make sure you're shutter speeds are appropriate- with that lens you're looking at least anything faster than 1/100, even faster if possible (depends where you're testing)
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Old 10-25-2010, 09:53 PM   #857
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^ Yeah, thanks for the advice...It was really hard to test it in doors but i tried to bump the iso up and stuff...lens is pretty pristine...not sure if it is at optimal performance tho...but $190 ain't a bad deal since I could easily sell it back out for $200. Overall its not a bad lens, love the range I now get. But it is damn hard to hand hold shots over 150mm IMO.

Edit: Only thing I do regret is that it doesn't have a USM.

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Old 10-25-2010, 11:15 PM   #858
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ah yeah if it's like the tamron (which i'm sure is worse) the focus motor sounds like hell lol.

as long as you're not shooting in really low light it sounds like you got a great deal!
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Congrats on your new lens Shinraboy! Post up some snap`s and let us pixel-peep for you! We all need original's, and then 100% crops STAT! I'm joking, just get your ass outside and use it already. That is, if its not shitty weather.

I'm flattered you took my advice! I'm glad you didn't get the 70-300 lenses. POS.
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^ Yeah gotta wait til there is better weather...and tripod this thing up haha...overall its kinda fun to have it.
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Congrats on your new lens Shinraboy! Post up some snap`s and let us pixel-peep for you! We all need original's, and then 100% crops STAT! I'm joking, just get your ass outside and use it already. That is, if its not shitty weather.

I'm flattered you took my advice! I'm glad you didn't get the 70-300 lenses. POS.
The new Canon 70-300mm L is killer sharp...but of course not in the same price bracket.
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^ know where I can pick up a cheap 58mm filter?
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The new Canon 70-300mm L is killer sharp...but of course not in the same price bracket.
first hand experience or reviews? i want pics!
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first hand experience or reviews? i want pics!
First hand experience, but it was a pre-production unit. I did take pics, I'll have to find them.
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^ know where I can pick up a cheap 58mm filter?
I got a few of those cheap online ones but I can never seem to get them clear.

Digital Rev has the B+W MRC for $59 shipped to canada. They have a pretty big selection on their site. I just searched 58mm filter and this is what came up
http://www.digitalrev.com/en/product...,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

You'll definitely notice a wide range in prices, even on ebay the cheap ones can be $3-4 or sometimes $10-15
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^ Yes sir!
So you dont need my sigma anymore right?
Just making sure' Haha.
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any particular filter you guys recommend for the 35mm f/1.8? picked up a cheapo 52mm Tiffen UV Haze-1 filter at LD to tide me over in the mean time...
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I got a few of those cheap online ones but I can never seem to get them clear.

Digital Rev has the B+W MRC for $59 shipped to canada. They have a pretty big selection on their site. I just searched 58mm filter and this is what came up
http://www.digitalrev.com/en/product...,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

You'll definitely notice a wide range in prices, even on ebay the cheap ones can be $3-4 or sometimes $10-15
Maxsaver.net has it for $33.75 USD

http://maxsaver.net/B-W-58mm-MRC-UV-...ted-Alloy.aspx
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Im deciding between 2 Sony lenses
The DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM
or the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM.
Im shooting with the NEX with the LA-EA1 adapter so I cant expect much for autofocus speed, but how is the IQ for these? The difference in price is only about $100. What advantages would I get from getting the shorter focal length?
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Old 10-31-2010, 11:25 PM   #873
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I was planning on getting a Nikkor 50mm 1.8D AF for my D40x (I know I wont have autofocus and about the focal length multiplier)
From the reading I've been doing they seem like a great lens for such a low price, I found a (virtually) brand new one for $100. I was just poking around in the forum here reading on film cameras and such and found a bunch of posts commending on them having a tendency of falling apart, and I was curious if this is referring to the older non D model (since it was a few old/film camera threads) or if you guys have any reservations about that lens?
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They are a bit on the fragile side. I'd get the AF-S 50mm f1.4 if budget allows.
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Old 10-31-2010, 11:58 PM   #875
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Unfortunately the budget doesnt allow for that one (unfortunately my wallet isnt as big as my want list)
I'm on a limited (student) budget and this is one of many expensive hobbies.
As far as I can tell there arent any other cost effective offerings in the 50-75mm (aps-c effective) range? Or do you think the AF 50mm would be worth my while for 100 bucks? My two lenses at the moment are the 18-55 kit lens and 55-200 vr, which i'm quite happy with, but they're not exactly ideal in lower light situations
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