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08/16/2009 10:34:26 PM · #1 |
Between a ton of work, and a camera in its death throes (and who am I kidding, a bit uninspired photographically), I'm back from an unintentional photographic Sabbatical. What prompted the resurfacing? Why, my brand new birthday present: a gorgeous Nikon D90!! I ran out and bought two lenses, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Nikon, and the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D. As a hobbyist, I wanted an "all-inclusive" lens, because I just cannot fathom switching lenses anywhere (or carrying all the equipment). Buy I also wanted a macro for my obsession with getting really, really close. I took the zoom out on a test run today and took mostly shots at either extreme to test whether there was any vignetting or fisheye-ing in the wide setting, or any flattening or compressing on the tight end. I've posted two of these sets to get your thoughts, taken from about 7-10 feet. I only ran auto-levels on both.
wide angle
zoomed all the way in.
I'll post some test macros soon. |
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08/16/2009 10:47:48 PM · #2 |
| How is the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm? im planning on getting the newer model this coming saturday but i heard that lens was great too. |
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08/17/2009 11:57:00 AM · #3 |
| I haven't spent any time with it yet mBastin, but will report back as soon as I do. The quickie test shots I did take were VERY impressive. But then again, it's my first true macro, so maybe I'm easily impressed :-) |
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08/17/2009 01:28:59 PM · #4 |
The Nikon 60mm Micro is an excellent lens. Check out  irenem who has taken a bunch of excellent photos with this lens. |
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08/17/2009 01:33:53 PM · #5 |
Since you mentioned irenem i wanted to ask...
I really don't have much money to buy a DSLR camera, but i'm trying to decide which one will be fine for me, so i can keep some money and buy one. I saw Irene's profile and i wish someone could explain to me what's the BIG difference between this three cameras:
Nikon D70
Nikon D50
Nikon D700
The difference between them is too much? What about the Nikon D90 and D80?
I know it's a newbie question but i'm really not familiar with the DSLR, but i took some shots with a Nikon D80 few days ago and i'm in love now.
Message edited by author 2009-08-17 13:35:16. |
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08/17/2009 01:41:41 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Since you mentioned irenem i wanted to ask...
I really don't have much money to buy a DSLR camera, but i'm trying to decide which one will be fine for me, so i can keep some money and buy one. I saw Irene's profile and i wish someone could explain to me what's the BIG difference between this three cameras:
Nikon D70
Nikon D50
Nikon D700
The difference between them is too much? What about the Nikon D90 and D80?
I know it's a newbie question but i'm really not familiar with the DSLR, but i took some shots with a Nikon D80 few days ago and i'm in love now. |
D50 - IreneM can win
D70 - IreneM can really kick your butt
D700 - IreneM can kick your butt so bad your nose will bleed.
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08/17/2009 03:25:58 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by ambaker:
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Since you mentioned irenem i wanted to ask...
I really don't have much money to buy a DSLR camera, but i'm trying to decide which one will be fine for me, so i can keep some money and buy one. I saw Irene's profile and i wish someone could explain to me what's the BIG difference between this three cameras:
Nikon D70
Nikon D50
Nikon D700
The difference between them is too much? What about the Nikon D90 and D80?
I know it's a newbie question but i'm really not familiar with the DSLR, but i took some shots with a Nikon D80 few days ago and i'm in love now. |
D50 - IreneM can win
D70 - IreneM can really kick your butt
D700 - IreneM can kick your butt so bad your nose will bleed. |
hahahahha, ok, i think i get it. |
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08/17/2009 03:33:50 PM · #8 |
| isnt it the coolest lens ever!! so sharp as well. I hardly take it off |
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08/17/2009 03:43:15 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by ambaker:
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Since you mentioned irenem i wanted to ask...
I really don't have much money to buy a DSLR camera, but i'm trying to decide which one will be fine for me, so i can keep some money and buy one. I saw Irene's profile and i wish someone could explain to me what's the BIG difference between this three cameras:
Nikon D70
Nikon D50
Nikon D700
90
The difference between them is too much? What about the Nikon D90 and D80?
I know it's a newbie question but i'm really not familiar with the DSLR, but i took some shots with a Nikon D80 few days ago and i'm in love now. |
D50 - IreneM can win
D70 - IreneM can really kick your butt
D700 - IreneM can kick your butt so bad your nose will bleed. |
Agreed..., I went from the D50 to the D90 and I am extremely happy, the D50 is a nice camera but I can really tell the difference in the fine detail going to the D90. If I would have had the money the D300 or 700 would have been my choice, if price is an issue the D90 is another good option. |
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08/17/2009 03:56:20 PM · #10 |
| has anyone used the af-s micro Nikkor 60mm F/2.8G ED? From what i've heard its basically the AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm with upgrades. i'm planning on getting it but im not sure if it's worth the extra $200+. what do you think? |
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08/17/2009 04:00:43 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by PapaBob:
Originally posted by ambaker:
Originally posted by pedrobop:
Since you mentioned irenem i wanted to ask...
I really don't have much money to buy a DSLR camera, but i'm trying to decide which one will be fine for me, so i can keep some money and buy one. I saw Irene's profile and i wish someone could explain to me what's the BIG difference between this three cameras:
Nikon D70
Nikon D50
Nikon D700
90
The difference between them is too much? What about the Nikon D90 and D80?
I know it's a newbie question but i'm really not familiar with the DSLR, but i took some shots with a Nikon D80 few days ago and i'm in love now. |
D50 - IreneM can win
D70 - IreneM can really kick your butt
D700 - IreneM can kick your butt so bad your nose will bleed. |
Agreed..., I went from the D50 to the D90 and I am extremely happy, the D50 is a nice camera but I can really tell the difference in the fine detail going to the D90. If I would have had the money the D300 or 700 would have been my choice, if price is an issue the D90 is another good option. |
But  PapaBob, i just read that the D90 has a slow focus...is that true? |
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12/10/2009 12:24:45 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by pedrobop:
But  PapaBob, i just read that the D90 has a slow focus...is that true? |
Not true, the focus speed is more a function of the lens than the camera, especially if it has internal focussing motors.
I have a 1994 Sigma 75-300mm APO Sigma 4.5-5.6 on my D90, it's focused and shot magnificent in flight bird shots.
Tawny Eagle (150 kms/hour) and perfect focus (the small Flickr jpg doesn't do the original justice)
Birdlife set all taken with an old style screw type focusing lens mentioned above. |
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