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03/01/2005 12:40:21 AM · #51 |
| They don't HAVE to be real, but I was aiming for realistic made-up lenses, like the two in my first post. |
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03/01/2005 12:44:28 AM · #52 |
Ahh - ok
a Nikon 14-70 2.8 for no more than $1,500
a Nikon 70-400 VR 2.8 for no more than $3,000
That and 2x teleconverter will do it. |
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03/01/2005 12:49:34 AM · #53 |
And it comes with a lens cap!
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03/01/2005 12:51:28 AM · #54 |
Sigma 50-500 $850 to your door.
at a tad over 4 pounds you might need a personal trainer if this is to be your walking around lens.
Message edited by author 2005-03-01 00:52:53.
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03/01/2005 12:52:02 AM · #55 |
Originally posted by micknewton:
And it comes with a lens cap! |
For nikons, with the new wifi i assume?
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03/01/2005 12:55:33 AM · #56 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
For nikons, with the new wifi i assume? |
I'm not sure, but I hear the photos are out of this world.
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03/01/2005 01:00:54 AM · #57 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Sigma 50-500 $850 to your door.
at a tad over 4 pounds you might need a personal trainer if this is to be your walking around lens. |
Yeah. I have the Tamron 200-400 but both it and the Sigma are a bit slow for low light conditions. And of course there is the VR consideration. We can all dream. |
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03/01/2005 03:16:36 AM · #58 |
The lens I've been dreaming about for several months now is the Sigma 120-300. It has f2.8 aperture throughout it's zoom range, is as sharp as L glass, and does not change it's length as you zoom in & out (so you are not pumping air, dust and moisture into your lens every time you zoom). Current model sells for about $1800-1900; a new "optimized for digital" model has been announced. I think this would be a perfect lens for shooting outdoors sports action photography, such as football, baseball, lacross and soccer.
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03/01/2005 03:23:24 AM · #59 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
The lens I've been dreaming about for several months now is the Sigma 120-300. It has f2.8 aperture throughout it's zoom range, is as sharp as L glass, and does not change it's length as you zoom in & out (so you are not pumping air, dust and moisture into your lens every time you zoom). Current model sells for about $1800-1900; a new "optimized for digital" model has been announced. I think this would be a perfect lens for shooting outdoors sports action photography, such as football, baseball, lacross and soccer. |
Wow, i never have heard of that one. Damn thing must be big.
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03/01/2005 03:26:53 AM · #60 |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
Originally posted by Plexxoid:
I don't know what the limit is to wide angle, I suppose the lens just extends into the camera, forcing you to use mirror lock-up.
Anyways, a 1mm lens sounds good. I bet at that distance, the shutters would trip over the rear element, not to mention the mirror.
Is it possible? And exactly how wide is that? |
I don't think you can go beyond 180° unless you figure a way to get the camera to look around behind you. An 8mm can acheive 180° field of view. |
Don't forget Nikon had the 6mm (220°) in 1969
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03/01/2005 03:27:11 AM · #61 |
Length 10.6" (268.5mm)
Maximum Diameter 4.4" (112.8mm)
Weight 5.73 lb (2600 g)
Filter Size 105mm
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03/01/2005 03:51:49 AM · #62 |
I'd just like a "real" lens to change instead of adding this 3x converter monstrosity plus added offset bracket for use with battery grip (not shown):
Oh the day is coming to upgrade....
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