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06/09/2009 04:32:54 PM · #2001

Woo hooo! Congrats, Jeanne! I gotta warn you about the 10-22 - darn little thing can be seriously addicting!

06/09/2009 05:09:12 PM · #2002

Originally posted by Melethia:

Woo hooo! Congrats, Jeanne! I gotta warn you about the 10-22 - darn little thing can be seriously addicting!

really? Now I'm curious--I don't have a wide angle. Do you have examples?

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

06/09/2009 05:16:59 PM · #2003

Hmmm... you mean of wide angle shots? I'd say about half my portfolio is wide angle. Anything that's too busy, a tad warped, etc is probably taken with the wide angle. If you're curious about any shot and I haven't indicated the lens (I've been lazy about that for non-challenge photos lately) just ask.

raish

Olympus C-2500L

06/09/2009 05:43:25 PM · #2004

Congrats on the new lenses, names and interviews, all...

JerseyGenie

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/09/2009 05:44:34 PM · #2005

Well Deb, it's seriously threatening rain, so here I am with the bathroom window open and I'm switching between four lenses, taking the same shots over and over.
I can tell you this...I love both NEW lenses. The difference in clarity between the 70-300 and the 70-200L is amazing. And even though they told me my standard lens (18-55) was very good, the sharpness of the 10-22 is awesome.
Stupid uncooperative weather.

Thanks Raish and Wendy.

Message edited by author 2009-06-09 17:46:18.

06/09/2009 05:47:27 PM · #2006

Rumor has it that the 10-22 is essentially the beloved "L" glass, or at least to that standard, but because it's crop frame only they won't label it as such. Go wander about a mall. It's just for practice so crank the ISO and have fun! (Oh, wait - they might not let you do that in the US these days, huh. Bummer.)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/09/2009 06:01:50 PM · #2007

Originally posted by JerseyGenie:

argh!!! you are creating problems! I've been saving for a lens for awhile now.

I really don't like the clarity of my 70-300, and I desparately want the 70-200L 2.8 (been saving up), but I really don't think I want to give up the 300 capability... Do I put up with a shorter zoom and get the clarity? Do I get the 100-400L 4.5-5.6? Do I skip them both and get the 10-22?

What do you think?

or do I skip the lenses and get a hot shoe flash (don't have one. had one for my non-digital--never really used it)
(it's all your fault, JerseyGenie, I was happily sitting back and ignoring this for the last 3 months since I couldn't decide...) :D

Message edited by author 2009-06-09 18:02:31.

JerseyGenie

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

06/09/2009 06:09:20 PM · #2008

Sorry Wendy,
Someone suggested I get the 70-300 and I tried and tried to like it. But I just didn't. So I did a bunch of research and decided to change to the 70-200 F4 L. I know I'm just a dozen pics into it ... but the quality is amazing.
And Deb is right...and I adore her for suggesting the 10-22!
But the reason I did it now was because of our trip to Alaska that is coming up. We have wanted to go for 35 years and I can't bear to go and not get the best quality pics possible.
My poor husband, who did know I was going to go and buy a lens or two, I called him on the cell and just said "ka-ching!". He got the idea.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/09/2009 07:52:01 PM · #2009

I've met your husband, and I think he was probably really happy that you got what you wanted! LOL! Congrats on the new lenses! And is there room in your suitcase to smuggle me on your trip?

JerseyGenie

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

06/09/2009 09:52:43 PM · #2010

He (Tom, my husband) is a great guy. Though he did sigh heavily when I told him I finally made the big purchase.

Here is a shot with one of the new lenses: 70-200 L glass. Now I have to caveat this shot because I was in a running car and resting the camera on the window. So it may not be crystal clear, but a heck of a lot better than with the other lenses I had.
Kelli, climb on in the luggage. I'm actually toying with shipping the luggage (except for the camera stuff) instead of fighting with the airline.

Edit to add a quicky shot with the other new lens (10-22). Our backyard, shot from the bathroom window as we were expecting heavy rain to move into our area.

Message edited by author 2009-06-09 23:05:48.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/09/2009 10:12:38 PM · #2011

Originally posted by JerseyGenie:

You'll have to let me know if it's worth it (the trip). It's a trip that my husband and I will make someday, sans kids. Out of all the places in the world, it's my dream trip. BUT, I want northern lights, bears catching salmon, and a cruise with icebergs. I'm not sure that it can live up to my expectations...

meyers

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

06/10/2009 12:38:24 AM · #2012

Friends and Enemies, and a BIG BLUE RIBBON for

vawendy!!

meyers

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

06/10/2009 12:41:15 AM · #2013

AIEE, the scripts say I'm the next FU. Rather than just talk to myself (I do enough of that already), you can PM me random questions. I'm headed to a family reunion over the weekend, but on Sunday night I'll gather up all the questions and answer them as best I can.

Random is good.

quiet_observation

Canon EOS-7D

06/10/2009 05:52:55 AM · #2014

Originally posted by meyers:

And photographs are good.

meyers

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

06/10/2009 10:56:15 AM · #2015

Originally posted by quiet_observation:

Originally posted by meyers:
AIEE, the scripts say I'm the next FU. Rather than just talk to myself (I do enough of that already), you can PM me random questions. I'm headed to a family reunion over the weekend, but on Sunday night I'll gather up all the questions and answer them as best I can.

Random is good.

And photographs are good.

Random photographs are best (just not mine).

06/10/2009 11:39:04 AM · #2016

Maybe I should just stick to side challenges...

Rocks, Stones, Pebbles

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SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

06/10/2009 11:41:03 AM · #2017

Kelli, I am only just a smidgeon ahead of you at 5.01, and continuing to fall - ah well, I like my photo, so I'm, happy.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

06/10/2009 12:11:27 PM · #2018

Yeah, I like mine too. I just can't understand why it's going further down with each vote. At this rate I should be sub 4 in about 20 more votes.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

06/10/2009 12:14:31 PM · #2019

Originally posted by meyers:

Random photographs are best (just not mine).

You mean TOTALLY random?????

I learned here at Team Suck how bicycles can be an interesting and delightful addition to a scene.

06/10/2009 01:01:17 PM · #2020

Originally posted by SaraR:

Kelli, I am only just a smidgeon ahead of you at 5.01, and continuing to fall - ah well, I like my photo, so I'm, happy.

I'm right there with ya!

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06/10/2009 04:21:13 PM · #2021

I've got you both beat.... from Architecture:

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06/10/2009 04:24:26 PM · #2022

Originally posted by Melethia:

I've got you both beat.... from Architecture:

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But I'm beating you...

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The one comment says "love it"

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

06/10/2009 04:33:42 PM · #2023

I'm going to try to catch you, Kelli.... I think I can, I think I can... :-) But I'm still happy with it.

raish

Olympus C-2500L

06/10/2009 04:34:51 PM · #2024

Promote Your Zoo
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Rocks, Stones, Pebbles
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