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05-30-2002, 12:25 AM

Damn straight ... and I didn't missspell Lensmen either.

I've had a Nikon F70, with a 35-135 Sigma 1:4 - 5.6 and a pretty decent Metz T46 flash for a few years and never gotten into photography too much. A while ago I noticed the hidden passion and now I need to buy some more lenses for it.

Got two questions for you:

1. Is there a noticable difference in quality between the more expensive Nikon lenses and the cheaper Tamron/Sigma/you-name-it ? I'm not doing photography professionally or anything, it's just a hobby ... I do mostly sport shoots, so I guess the light sensitivity (or however it's called in English) should be pretty high.

2. I need a place to get some stuff online. I can imagine that it's a lot cheaper to get it online than anywhere else.

Hopefully some serious content providers or hobby photographers can guide me here a little. All help appreciated.

DarkJedi · 05-30-2002, 12:55 AM

shut the fuck up

Gemini · 05-30-2002, 01:17 AM

In sports shoots lighting is secondary to camera speed.

Unless its an inside sport, so they compete in importance if the arena is darker than some. More expensive lenses might offer better results but if you find a good cheap lens that works with your frame it can save you serious dollars.

SOME photogs put namebrands over trying things out.

Doctor Dre · 05-30-2002, 01:19 AM

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Originally posted by DarkJedi
shut the fuck up

Really kind of your part ... lol

B.Diker · 05-30-2002, 01:20 AM

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Is there a noticable difference in quality between the more expensive Nikon lenses and the cheaper Tamron/Sigma/you-name-it ?

do not misunderstand that i am not a photographer or smth like that but i know that there is a real noticable difference in quality between them.
Do not sure but at least it must be...

Bora

RedShoe · 05-30-2002, 01:36 AM

true, but he's doing sports photography where film speed, and lens speed would be just one hair above lens quality.

Don't get me wrong I'd try for all Nikkor if possible, but like Gem said I'm a name brand guy when it comes to certain things.

Been ripped off one too many times by cheap brands (again, on certain things)

I too do photography as a hobby. I have Nikon F5, a Bronica ETRsi, and a Sony DSC707... Ok, it's an expensive hobby. But when I need to take picstures of my ass, I have the right equipment and that's what counts.

Here is what I've got my eye on next:
Nikon - Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens.

"Nikon's new 80-400mm high-power zoom lens features an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system that allows handheld supertelephoto shooting at dusk, at night and even in poorly lit rooms.

The Lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster*. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more."

http://www.ritzcamera.com/cgi-bin/nc...fnbr=&cgmenbr=

Great for sports photography, however I don't think it's compatible with your camera, Eq.

And EQ, WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH YOUR SIG?!?! It wrecks my fuckin browser!

Milton · 05-30-2002, 03:15 AM

i ordered a Nikon also i think its will be good ...

bhutocracy · 05-30-2002, 03:19 AM

redshoe, what do you think of the 707? i've used one briefly and am thinking of upgrading from the dsc-s75.

RedShoe · 05-30-2002, 03:40 AM

I love my 707.

I bought my first digicam practically when they came out. It was crap, but I used it.

I just got the 707 about 5 months ago. I Love it!! I hightly recommend it. At 5.0 megapixels, you will get really good quality images.

foe · 05-30-2002, 07:33 AM

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Originally posted by DarkJedi
shut the fuck up

This is what happens when someone asks a serious question on the board finally

Eric · 05-30-2002, 07:36 AM

Last I checked Equinox his name is LensMAN... I think their is only one of him.

Va2k · 05-30-2002, 08:10 AM

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Originally posted by RedShoe
true, but he's doing sports photography where film speed, and lens speed would be just one hair above lens quality.

Don't get me wrong I'd try for all Nikkor if possible, but like Gem said I'm a name brand guy when it comes to certain things.

Been ripped off one too many times by cheap brands (again, on certain things)

I too do photography as a hobby. I have Nikon F5, a Bronica ETRsi, and a Sony DSC707... Ok, it's an expensive hobby. But when I need to take picstures of my ass, I have the right equipment and that's what counts.

Here is what I've got my eye on next:
Nikon - Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens.

"Nikon's new 80-400mm high-power zoom lens features an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system that allows handheld supertelephoto shooting at dusk, at night and even in poorly lit rooms.

The Lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster*. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more."

http://www.ritzcamera.com/cgi-bin/nc...fnbr=&cgmenbr=

Great for sports photography, however I don't think it's compatible with your camera, Eq.

And EQ, WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH YOUR SIG?!?! It wrecks my fuckin browser!

Hehe yea yesterday I had a 14in monitor last night driving home found 4 monitors 21 in 19 in two 17 in only one of the 17in works but his sig on my 14in really screwed the thread up now it looks normal

05-30-2002, 12:25 AM	#1
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	Question for Lensmen Damn straight ... and I didn't missspell Lensmen either. I've had a Nikon F70, with a 35-135 Sigma 1:4 - 5.6 and a pretty decent Metz T46 flash for a few years and never gotten into photography too much. A while ago I noticed the hidden passion and now I need to buy some more lenses for it. Got two questions for you: 1. Is there a noticable difference in quality between the more expensive Nikon lenses and the cheaper Tamron/Sigma/you-name-it ? I'm not doing photography professionally or anything, it's just a hobby ... I do mostly sport shoots, so I guess the light sensitivity (or however it's called in English) should be pretty high. 2. I need a place to get some stuff online. I can imagine that it's a lot cheaper to get it online than anywhere else. Hopefully some serious content providers or hobby photographers can guide me here a little. All help appreciated.

05-30-2002, 01:36 AM	#6
RedShoe 赤い靴 call me 202-456-1111 Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The Valley Posts: 14,831	true, but he's doing sports photography where film speed, and lens speed would be just one hair above lens quality. Don't get me wrong I'd try for all Nikkor if possible, but like Gem said I'm a name brand guy when it comes to certain things. Been ripped off one too many times by cheap brands (again, on certain things) I too do photography as a hobby. I have Nikon F5, a Bronica ETRsi, and a Sony DSC707... Ok, it's an expensive hobby. But when I need to take picstures of my ass, I have the right equipment and that's what counts. Here is what I've got my eye on next: Nikon - Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens. "Nikon's new 80-400mm high-power zoom lens features an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system that allows handheld supertelephoto shooting at dusk, at night and even in poorly lit rooms. The Lens' VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. This exciting new Nikkor is ideal for candid portrait, sports photography and more." http://www.ritzcamera.com/cgi-bin/nc...fnbr=&cgmenbr= Great for sports photography, however I don't think it's compatible with your camera, Eq. And EQ, WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH YOUR SIG?!?! It wrecks my fuckin browser! __________________ SPECIALTY COSTUMES • PROPS • FX Superheroes • Monsters • Robots PM for details For any manufacturing needs. Adult or otherwise. aka BonsHigh on Insta* Bonsai weed plants

05-30-2002, 03:40 AM	#9
RedShoe 赤い靴 call me 202-456-1111 Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The Valley Posts: 14,831	I love my 707. I bought my first digicam practically when they came out. It was crap, but I used it. I just got the 707 about 5 months ago. I Love it!! I hightly recommend it. At 5.0 megapixels, you will get really good quality images. __________________ SPECIALTY COSTUMES • PROPS • FX Superheroes • Monsters • Robots PM for details For any manufacturing needs. Adult or otherwise. aka BonsHigh on Insta Bonsai weed plants

05-30-2002, 07:36 AM	#11
Eric Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Helm! Posts: 8,818	Last I checked Equinox his name is LensMAN... I think their is only one of him. __________________ No One

05-30-2002, 12:55 AM	#2
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,301	shut the fuck up

05-30-2002, 01:17 AM	#3
Gemini Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: o-HI-o Posts: 7,183	In sports shoots lighting is secondary to camera speed. Unless its an inside sport, so they compete in importance if the arena is darker than some. More expensive lenses might offer better results but if you find a good cheap lens that works with your frame it can save you serious dollars. SOME photogs put namebrands over trying things out.

05-30-2002, 03:15 AM	#7
Milton Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mauritius Posts: 1,118	i ordered a Nikon also i think its will be good ...

05-30-2002, 03:19 AM	#8
bhutocracy Not making A Comeback Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,218	redshoe, what do you think of the 707? i've used one briefly and am thinking of upgrading from the dsc-s75.