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06/20/2005 05:46:43 AM · #1 |
Well,
I was planning on just buying some cheapo hold-me-over lens but I splurged with money I don't have. I bought the Nikon Nikkor 80-200 AF ED. I got it used for a great price and I think I'll be happy with it. I plan to shoot a little children sport photography, so I imagine it will work just fine!
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06/20/2005 11:11:46 AM · #2 |
Congrats,
Be careful though, nice professional lenses are addictive. First you get one, then another... then another... then another...
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06/20/2005 12:02:55 PM · #3 |
Tom's admonition is very appropriate. When you see the kind of results that badass baby will give you, it will be hard to use a "consumer grade" lens again... luckily, there are (some) bargains to be had.
IMO, you did exactly the right thing, buying used and one generation back, you got a mighty fine lens, for I'd guess a lot less than current-generation new.
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06/20/2005 01:17:04 PM · #4 |
congrats -- i love mine -- though i wish it was smaller (or better - my camera bags bigger ;)
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06/20/2005 08:58:32 PM · #5 |
| I am sure you will enjoy the lens it is a great one. I use mine alot and being pro level it is a study puppy ... a bit heavy but a great lens ... |
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06/20/2005 09:38:16 PM · #6 |
I did the same and got the same lens one generation older than yours and it totally kicks ass!!!
I have dropped a ton of cash on different lenses and am not happy with any of them until I got this one.
I now want a wide zoom like maybe the 18-55 f/2.8...saving my pennies
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06/20/2005 10:16:06 PM · #7 |
| what's the apature on that beastie? |
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06/21/2005 12:00:56 AM · #8 |
Thanks guys! You all will be the first to see the pics the minute it arrives! :))
Jbeazell, the aperature is the best part! 2.8 all the way through the zoom range :)
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06/21/2005 12:10:50 AM · #9 |
| Don't worry your neck muscles will soon build up and you wont even notice your wearing it untill some envious other photographer starts staring at it.......... |
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06/21/2005 12:15:48 AM · #10 |
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Message edited by author 2005-07-12 11:07:13. |
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06/21/2005 12:34:08 AM · #11 |
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06/21/2005 04:15:05 AM · #12 |
| Looks awsome! I guess you could also use it to impress the girls by keeping it in your front pocket of your trousers ;-) |
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06/21/2005 03:11:56 PM · #13 |
LOL. I'd keep it in my front pocket but the sound of the auto focus always scares the girls. :)
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06/21/2005 03:33:32 PM · #14 |
Congrats! I am also the proud owner, as of last Friday, of a used version of this lens. Looking forward to using it for dog agility photography.
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