• Gear discussion thread v. "I own more nifty fifties than cameras they fit"
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I wasn't sarcastic, what I really meant was what [B]current[/B] camera's it'd work on :v: A gimmick? Well, on a lens like this that isn't really suited for video, yeah.
Question, guys. I'm new to DSLR photography ánd on a serious budget, so I'm saving up money to hunt down a Canon EOS 400D and am still looking for a suitable lens. I'm leaning towards the EF-S 17-85mm since it's (or used to be) a popular option for upgrading from the kit-lens, squeezes in some extra range and also has IS and USM. I'm just slightly concerned about the aperture range (f4-5.6), since I want to be able to shoot in a variety of lighting conditions without having to rely on the pop-up flash. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
used 17-50 f/2.8 [editline]9th June 2012[/editline] tamron or sigma either is good
[img]http://puu.sh/ApYt[/img] I'm like a kid in a candy shop, I don't get to keep them though, just for three weeks. Also, does anyone have any experience with the OM-D?
just bought the sigma 30mm f2.8 for my nex, using it for my job (i am the photo director of the camp i work at apparently, kind of inherited it unknowingly :P) holy jesus christ the sharpness is insane.
Is there any major difference between the 550d and the d5100 that I should be aware of? I was leaning towards buying the 550d, but I'm not too sure.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;36309882]Is there any major difference between the 550d and the d5100 that I should be aware of? I was leaning towards buying the 550d, but I'm not too sure.[/QUOTE] [url]http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_550D-vs-Nikon-D5100[/url] tells you everything you need to know.
Debating whether I should get an NEX-F3 at some point here in a few months, to supplement my D7000 at my job working for the newspaper in college. Help
So it looks like I shall be sending my sigma 30mm 1.4 back, just about every autofocus shot is no focused properly and forces me to attempt at manual focusing which is not quite and easy as I thought. Just feels "off", pictures close up usually focus properly but once I start getting a little range it's not quite as accurate. Not to mention the images don't appear very sharp, and TONS of chromatic abberations. Certainly doesn't feel like a $500 lens should.
[QUOTE=Legend286;36310271][url]http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_550D-vs-Nikon-D5100[/url] tells you everything you need to know.[/QUOTE] Snapsort is fine at telling you stats, but there is plenty more to a body than generic stats. I know people say there isn't much difference, I'm just curious if anyone has much experience.
[QUOTE=Adius Shadow;36310908]So it looks like I shall be sending my sigma 30mm 1.4 back, just about every autofocus shot is no focused properly and forces me to attempt at manual focusing which is not quite and easy as I thought. Just feels "off", pictures close up usually focus properly but once I start getting a little range it's not quite as accurate. Not to mention the images don't appear very sharp, and TONS of chromatic abberations. Certainly doesn't feel like a $500 lens should.[/QUOTE] You expect it to be sharp at f/1.4? Are you mad? You should also be using lightroom to remove barrel distortion and chromatic aberration. However, F/5.6 is exceedingly sharp. [t]http://puu.sh/ACLT[/t] [t]http://puu.sh/ACLU[/t]
[QUOTE=Legend286;36312214]You expect it to be sharp at f/1.4? Are you mad? You should also be using lightroom to remove barrel distortion and chromatic aberration. However, F/5.6 is exceedingly sharp. [t]http://puu.sh/ACLT[/t] [t]http://puu.sh/ACLU[/t][/QUOTE] People buy a f/1.4 lens to use at f/1.4, and not 5.6... That's like buying the EF 85mm f/1.2L and not using it on anything lower than f/2.8... And 1.4 should be somewhat sharp on the Sigma 30mm f/1.4, so it could be that it has some kind of front or backfocus which makes it soft on f/1.4. I said it before and I will say it again: Test the sigma lens on a focusing chart, and then you'll know it for sure.
[QUOTE=frag4life;36312276]People buy a f/1.4 lens to use at f/1.4, and not 5.6... That's like buying the EF 85mm f/1.2L and not using it on anything lower than f/2.8... And 1.4 should be somewhat sharp on the Sigma 30mm f/1.4, so it could be that it has some kind of front or backfocus. I said it before and I will say it again: Test the sigma lens on a focusing chart, and then you'll know it for sure.[/QUOTE] Yeah and when people use F/1.4 they don't expect anything to be very sharp - the whole point of a wide aperture is to have super tight focus which is obviously going to have bad quality everywhere except the focus point.
[QUOTE=Legend286;36312287]Yeah and when people use F/1.4 they don't expect anything to be very sharp - the whole point of a wide aperture is to have super tight focus which is obviously going to have bad quality everywhere except the focus point.[/QUOTE] You don't need to tell me that man. I fully understand that because I own enough wide aperture lenses myself. I mean, if I use my 50mm f/0.95 lens on 0.95 it's soft as hell but i can still see where i focused. But if your lens doesn't even properly focus on the focuspoint you set there is obviously something wrong with the lens. (that's how I read Adius's post).
[QUOTE=frag4life;36312319]You don't need to tell me that man. I fully understand that because I own enough wide aperture lenses myself. I mean, if I use my 50mm f/0.95 lens on 0.95 it's soft as hell but i can still see where i focused. But if your lens doesn't even properly focus on the focuspoint you set there is obviously something wrong with the lens. (that's how I read Adius's post).[/QUOTE] Yeah, the possibility of backfocus is always quite high with third party lenses. It's just the way he said it was as if the whole lens was unsharp regardless of focusing which isn't true at all.
[QUOTE=Legend286;36312214]You expect it to be sharp at f/1.4? Are you mad? You should also be using lightroom to remove barrel distortion and chromatic aberration. However, F/5.6 is exceedingly sharp. [/QUOTE] Uh, my 30mm f1.4 is pretty sharp in the center at f1.4. It's probably a bad focussing problem that makes the images appear soft
I bought a Canon Canonet QL 17 GIII at an estate sale for $10. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/04Z9sl.jpg[/IMG]
Just ordered a Hoya ND400 filter for when I go away to the Lake District in a couple of weeks, can't wait to do some long exposures of rivers and stuff.
Should I get a couple adapters and some legacy lenses for my Oly OM-D E-M5 (m4/3)? I don't have the budget to get the panasonic/zuiko lenses and I only have the 12-50mm f/3.5 kit lens, I'd love something faster, a nifty fifty would be nice for portraits and something quick in the 25mm range (50mm equiv) would be lovely for general shooting. I'm not experienced with legacy glass and worried if I'll lose a substantial amount of IQ than if I were to go for more expensive modern lenses, I'm thinking about it as the OM-D has that 5-axis IS in-body and it's pretty bloody amazing with the kit lens, and according to a few reviews, works brilliantly with legacy lenses too. Would I also be able to buy some cheaper adapters on eBay or will I have to get quality adapters? Cheers.
OM lenses are really nice, but you'd have a hard time trying to find a cheap wide angle to get that 50mm equiv. You might be able to find a cheap 28mm, although I'd imagine the Olympus lenses would cost a bit more than a third party lens. The IS system in the OM-D should work really well with any lens; I have the E-PL1 with a 2-axis IS and it works really well with old lenses. Also cheap adapters will work just fine. Legitimately the only difference between the official and third party adapters is the logo on it.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/vPo1gl.jpg[/img] Look what arrived in the mail today.
so my 18-55mm motor broke
Does anyone have an E-series nikkor lens. I want to see if this camera works without putting much money into it to find out it might not work fully.
Anyone have a m42 to m4/3 lens adapter who wants to trade for an m43 to 4/3 lens adapter? Yes I'm stupid and bought a 4/3 instead of an m4/3 adapter, I just saw "OM" and assumed.
I'm thinking about buying a Tamron 70-300 VC. Should I go for it or save my money for a better telezoom? I have a 600D, if that helps.
[QUOTE=The Salmon;36411485][img]http://i.imgur.com/vPo1gl.jpg[/img] Look what arrived in the mail today.[/QUOTE] Is that Bopie his old camera?
that is bopie yes, he is a camera
slightly pointless post but I'm buying a 1100D sometime this week, my first DSLR, can't wait v:v:v I know people will probably say "you should've saved and bought a 500d/600d or a nikon equivalent" but really I'm pushing my budget buying one of these, hopefully it'll be worth it [editline]23rd June 2012[/editline] I've had a play with it in a store and I love it, I thought I would be incredibly disappointed after using my friends 1d MkIII with a huge telephoto lens at a racing event a few weeks ago but honestly I'm still incredibly pleased with the 1100d
Hey just curious to see what you guys think about the new Canon 40mm pancake, the stepper motor focusing seems interesting although it has a few draw backs, but I could consider getting one given its size and price point. My currently owned lenses are the 50 1.8, the 55-250, and of course kit lens. All for my T3i. I definitely would like having a lens I can just slip into a pocket and take with me incase of a dark shooting situation when I'm out and about with either the kit or my tele.
[QUOTE=DoubleDD;36455441]Is that Bopie his old camera?[/QUOTE] Yes, also an update, the battery is dead, so no shots with it until at least Tuesday afternoon :( I think it drained because I had it wound onto the first shot for like 3 days.
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