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03/03/2007 03:12:31 PM · #1 |
I can't believe I haven't gotten this lens before!
here is one of my first shots with this lens.
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03/03/2007 03:55:02 PM · #2 |
| I always love when people discover prime lenses. In 1970 when I got started zooms were large, heavy, expensive and C#%@. That is usually what everyone starts with these days and they have improved alot. Now that you understand the power of primes, take a look at say the 85mm f1.8. Great little portrait, indoor sports lens. Don't forget to look at other primes that interest you. The 100mm f2.8 marco is a great macro and a wonderful 100mm prime. Have fun. |
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03/03/2007 04:01:34 PM · #3 |
| They are great lenses, I have a few prime M42 screw mounts that I use. Okay, they are manual focus, but they are sharp. Favourites are 50mm f1.7 and 28mm f2.8. |
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03/03/2007 04:13:19 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by gryphonslair99:
I always love when people discover prime lenses. In 1970 when I got started zooms were large, heavy, expensive and C#%@. That is usually what everyone starts with these days and they have improved alot. Now that you understand the power of primes, take a look at say the 85mm f1.8. Great little portrait, indoor sports lens. Don't forget to look at other primes that interest you. The 100mm f2.8 marco is a great macro and a wonderful 100mm prime. Have fun. |
I have a Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro and I have been drooling over the 85mm f1.8. I love primes and I plan on buying a lot more in the future.
here is another one.
Message edited by author 2007-03-03 23:52:42.
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03/03/2007 04:50:46 PM · #5 |
primes are the bomb.
they keep you involved with the subject - more so than a zoom - i think.
they generally have top notch optics
they are cheaper than zooms - generally.
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03/03/2007 05:10:47 PM · #6 |
| gotta love primes. my current favorite is my 20mm 2.8. approximates the 35mm that I used to use on my old film system and the bokeh it produces is super-sweet. |
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03/03/2007 05:45:39 PM · #7 |
I managed to get the MK1 off ebay and am extremely impressed with the build quality, even though i paid a little extra to secure the win.
This was done with the 50mm 1.8
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03/03/2007 05:51:53 PM · #8 |
That is so great to hear you like the lens. I ordered it about a week ago. I can't wait to try it out.
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03/03/2007 11:54:44 PM · #9 |
Thanks for the comments! I hope it isn't raining tomorrow so I can actually use it in good lighting.
Message edited by author 2007-03-03 23:54:55.
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03/04/2007 04:25:04 AM · #10 |
I ordered mine a couple days ago! ...but then received an email that they were on backorder.... Maybe someday, huh? Great shot, by the by, makes me really look forward to getting one!
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03/04/2007 05:05:08 AM · #11 |
I'm going to buy a 85mm f1.8 in a month...
C A N ' T W A I T . . .
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