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01-11-2011, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by m3thods  looking for a place that rents out a tokina 11-16 (Canon) before I drop cash for one. Senna does Beau stock them for rent? If not does anyone know where else I could rent one locally? | No, we don't rent 3rd party lenses - too much trouble when it comes to quality control & servicing.
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01-12-2011, 02:20 PM
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I currently have a Nikon D90 and I would like to purchase a wide angle zoom lens. These are the lowest Canadian prices i've found for the lenses.
Nikkor AF-S Zoom DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED - $734.99CDN
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Zoom Lens for Nikon - $460CDN
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon - $584.99CDN
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon - $699CDN
Is the Nikkor worth that much more than the Tamron and the Sigma?
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01-14-2011, 02:30 AM
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^ also have the same question as him.
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01-14-2011, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Volvoman I currently have a Nikon D90 and I would like to purchase a wide angle zoom lens. These are the lowest Canadian prices i've found for the lenses.
Nikkor AF-S Zoom DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED - $734.99CDN
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Zoom Lens for Nikon - $460CDN
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon - $584.99CDN
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon - $699CDN
Is the Nikkor worth that much more than the Tamron and the Sigma? | The Tokina is probably the sharpest of the bunch, but depending on your final image size, you may not notice. Is it worth more? That depends - if the Tokina/Sigma/Tamron fails and you have to get it serviced, you may not see your lens for a few months, and you'll have to pay for shipping out to Ontario. Typically, Nikon's servicing is quite fast (around 2 - 3 weeks for non-NPS) as long as the repair is not difficult. Nikon also has a service centre in Richmond so you can take it there yourself and actually talk to a person face to face.
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01-14-2011, 12:11 PM
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#1005 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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new used lens for me tomorrow!
*please don't flake*
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01-15-2011, 06:20 PM
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Nikon 17-55mm f2.8.. anyone here own it? Issues? Worth the money?
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01-15-2011, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo Nikon 17-55mm f2.8.. anyone here own it? Issues? Worth the money? | If you're going to stick with DX cameras for the foreseeable future, I think it great. It's a sharp lens - think of it like it's the 24-70mm f2.8 for DX.
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01-17-2011, 05:28 PM
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#1008 | | RS controls my life!
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I am looking for a good all around lense for my XSi.
I am looking at one of these three lenses:
- 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
- 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
I already have the 18-55mm (kit lense) and 75-300mm (which i might sell).
The 75-300mm is kind of useless for me, because it doesn't have IS and i don't always have my tripod with me, although i kind of like the very narrow DOF.
The 18-55mm is very convenient, but it just doesn't zoom far enough for some of the stuff i do.
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01-17-2011, 06:59 PM
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^^^ How about the Canon 18-200? Or the Tamron 18-270 VC lens? I've heard it's not bad.
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01-17-2011, 07:41 PM
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#1010 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by Bath Tussue I am looking for a good all around lense for my XSi.
I am looking at one of these three lenses:
- 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
- 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
I already have the 18-55mm (kit lense) and 75-300mm (which i might sell).
The 75-300mm is kind of useless for me, because it doesn't have IS and i don't always have my tripod with me, although i kind of like the very narrow DOF.
The 18-55mm is very convenient, but it just doesn't zoom far enough for some of the stuff i do. | Just read the review for the 18-135 by slrgear, seems like a decent quality lens for the price. But the 18-200 doesn't have much more distortion when you consider the additional amount of range. They are both solid lenses IMO but the 18-200 is significantly more on the used market which I wouldn't recommend getting unless you have to use a dslr. I'd rather save the money and get a entry level L lens for a bit more. I've read that the 17-85 isn't all that great also especially the abberation
I still own the 55-250 which is a very sharp lens but the 55 on a crop sensor is quite a long focal length which means you'll have to bring an extra lens along.
Anyways I have both the 18-200 and 55-250 on me right now PM me if you're interested. If you're coming to the photowalk I can bring both these lenses for you to try out!
EDIT: forgot to mention my everyday lens the sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.0 OS HSM Macro. Relatively affordable and versatile enough. 20 cm ish minimum focusing distance. Costed the equivalent of about $400CAD in hk locally you can probably find a similar one used for that price.
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01-18-2011, 05:12 PM
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#1011 | | RS controls my life!
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i am not sure if i can go to the photo walk yet
i will know by the day before
i will sign up once i know my schedule
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01-19-2011, 08:23 AM
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#1012 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Nvm, went to broadway camera to look at it, hated it
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01-19-2011, 01:53 PM
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#1013 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo Nikon 17-55mm f2.8.. anyone here own it? Issues? Worth the money? | I have a love/hate relationship with my 17-55.
Love: The heavy duty build quality, fast, quite and consistant AF, 9 apperature blades, the big ass hood, and I got it new for a pretty good price.
Hate: The bulk - it sucks when you want to travel light. I tend not to bring it for vacations due to the weight/size and the fear of theft if I leave it in a rental car/locker. But the bulk is also what makes it so solid and feels good in your hands.
DX - I was trying to decide between the 17-55 vs the 24-70. It was about an $800 price difference back when I was buying. I kinda regret not getting the 24-70 now since I want to find an excuse to switch to FX.
The lens is kind old. You can find ppl trying to sell theirs for $800-1000 on the used sites.
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01-20-2011, 09:37 PM
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^ I just picked up the 17-55mm. There is 'clicking' noise when put on AF-C and the autofocus is hunting around... hard to describe. Otherwise the autofocus is pretty quick and quiet.
What does your copy sound like?
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01-21-2011, 01:51 PM
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#1015 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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I think yours is normal. Mine does make some clicking/clacking sound as it hunts around for focus, usually when it hits the limts, but overall, it is pretty quiet.
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01-22-2011, 11:31 PM
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should i trade my 80-200mm for a 17-55m?
just got a d90 today. not looking to spend alot..
what lens should i get? i need something thats practical..
maybe 18-55mm? what do you guys suggest?
and i also need a wideangle lens but im on a tight budget
thanks in advance.
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01-23-2011, 11:30 AM
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#1017 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Buy a prime and practise. I'd recommend the 35mm 1.8 if you're on a budget.
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01-23-2011, 12:27 PM
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Why do you 'need' a wide angle? If you're on a budget, the 18-55mm does great. The 17-55mm is just luxury.
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02-06-2011, 10:36 PM
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#1019 | | I am grateful grapefruit
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I'm thinking of buying a new prime - namely the Canon 85mm F1.8, or the 100mm F2.
I was looking online, the difference between the two is only about $100. Any recommendations on one or the other?
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02-07-2011, 12:13 AM
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the 85 1.8 has a lot of purple fringing. i was thinking of getting it until i read up on it.
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02-07-2011, 02:57 PM
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#1021 | | Snapping away
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hey senna, what's the nikon-EOS adapter you used the other day? any particular brand that's of better build quality and AF confirmation?
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02-07-2011, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ddr hey senna, what's the nikon-EOS adapter you used the other day? any particular brand that's of better build quality and AF confirmation? | I use the Novoflex brand - it's one of the best made out there, but it costs $300. We're currently looking into becoming a Cinevate dealer, and they seem to have a very high quality adapter at a much lower price.
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02-07-2011, 11:13 PM
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#1023 | | I LIKE JDM!!
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Pro's and cons between Nikon 400mm f2.8 and 500mm f4??
From what I know so far. I'm leaning towards 500mm f4. Weighs less, longer reach, fast, accurate, a bit cheaper as well. I heard you don't need a great tripod for it but I doubt that and won't use a crap tripod if I get the super lens. But I'm no expert on any of this.
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02-07-2011, 11:53 PM
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You're thinking of buying a 400 or 500 now? Haha...
I would go for the 500mm f4...it's a good compromise between focal length & weight. I can handhold the 500mm pretty much all day, the 400mm is so heavy it's much more difficult.
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02-08-2011, 12:16 AM
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#1025 | | I am grateful grapefruit
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Originally Posted by TOPEC the 85 1.8 has a lot of purple fringing. i was thinking of getting it until i read up on it. | really? I've read otherwise in most of the reviews... is purple fringing different from CA?
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