LA DPC Meet-Up: May 21 - Queen Mary

05/24/2005 06:27:19 PM · #126

The 24-70 is an excellent lens overall and either that or the 16-35 is on the camera. Both are awesome general purpose lenses. But when I went to Lockheed Martin's Family day all I had was my 24-70 which rendered the planes as small specks while airborne. I looked at dpreview per your suggestion, tom, and there are some test shots taken with the 70-300mm DO IS and they are very nice. In fact, much better than the Sigma 70-300 APO especially with regard to bokeh. Sigma's lens creates grainy bokeh while Canon's is still detailed. But there is a HUGE price difference ($1109.95 for Canon and about $219 for Sigma's APO). Like someone else said elsewhere, I am a huge fan of using the camera's manufacturer's lenses so in my case that would be Canon. I don't want to compromise with someone else reverse engineering Canon's AF system etc. I may sound snotty by saying that but, hey, I just want to make sure there are no surprises. :)

05/24/2005 07:40:29 PM · #127

Did you look at the Canon 55-200mm Mark II? It's a Canon and if you only need an occassional telephoto, I think it's a good one. If you want a nice small telephoto, then I think your real option is the 70-300DO IS, although it's much more expensive.
As for lens choice, I really don't care who chooses what. I like something about every lens. I'm like the Will Rogers of lenses. I've never met a lens that I didn't like. he he

05/24/2005 08:17:37 PM · #128

Well, I didn't mean for this thread to turn into a lens discussion thread, LOL! I just ordered the 70-300mm DO IS from BH. Next day shipping was cheaper than from Tri State Camera although the lens itself wasn't cheaper from BH. Overall I saved about $10 going with BH vs Tri State. I want to try this lens in Las Vegas this weekend. :)

05/24/2005 08:57:02 PM · #129

Should be a great fun lens.
I'm eyeing the Sigma 50-500mm right now myself.

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05/24/2005 11:40:39 PM · #130

OOooOOoOoOo I'm reporting you to the SC :D.. While you're at it can you pick me up a Bigma for a Nikon body :).. with next day shipping of course..

05/25/2005 02:30:17 AM · #131

Color me ignorant but what is a Bigma? :) Whatever it is, you're not getting one nevermind overnight. :)

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05/25/2005 10:51:20 AM · #132

That monstrocity that Tom is trying to get is also known as the "Bigma" because of its girth. :) Well.. can you at least take me to China with you :D "Take me with you". we can call it even after that:)

Now that I look at the past couple of post the Queen Mary post has turned into the "not a meet" thread. he he, Arie you can blame Greg for taking over you thread.

mirdonamy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/25/2005 11:12:26 AM · #133

It's ALL of our thread! :) We should consider moving to the LA non-meet up thread though...

05/25/2005 12:29:15 PM · #134

Alright,

05/25/2005 04:09:46 PM · #135

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It's rather large so I'm not directly linking the photo here. I'll get to the other photos soon. :) I mentioned it in the LA thread but tomorrow I should have my new 70-300mm DO IS! YAY! I need to cannabalize my F717 filters until I order some new ones. Anyone have experience with B+W filters? Might be better since the frames are brass vs aluminum and should "stick" less.

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05/25/2005 04:17:27 PM · #136

Originally posted by MrAkamai:

I mentioned it in the LA thread but tomorrow I should have my new 70-300mm DO IS! YAY! I need to cannabalize my F717 filters until I order some new ones.

YOU MONSTER!!! I'm keeping my filters away from you when i see you :)

If you're wondering I don't have any B+W filters..

05/25/2005 04:35:48 PM · #137

How did we get so fixated on that Remy Martin champaigne bottle?
Mine is in black and white with lighting effects (vinetting) for that old time look. Yours looks very nice as well.

05/25/2005 05:08:56 PM · #138

Originally posted by yido:

How did we get so fixated on that Remy Martin champaigne bottle?
Mine is in black and white with lighting effects (vinetting) for that old time look. Yours looks very nice as well.

LOL good question! I don't know who I spotted taking that photo first but I suspect Raul. Anyway, it looked like an interesting still life so that's my guess. I'll try a vignetted b/w version, too. :)

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05/25/2005 05:19:24 PM · #139

>.< ganging up on the Nikon guy... *shakes fists*

did anyone get that photo of the first classes bedroom set? very nice lighting on that one. I'll post that one when i get home and get some more processing in on it.. But first things first.. must finish Renaissance Faire photos :)

05/25/2005 05:29:47 PM · #140

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05/25/2005 05:32:41 PM · #141

looks good.. I think the Vignette could be softer, more feather to give it a real old time feel.. makes me want to throw some of my custom brushes to give my photo a real old look :).. hmmmm

05/25/2005 07:21:54 PM · #142

My last Queen Mary photo as all the others I took were too blurry (stupid polarizer) or just boring.

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05/27/2005 01:17:09 AM · #143

Okay tell me what you guys think.. you can post here or post comments on the photo. 1hr 1/2 worth of work..

Thought i'd add the before and after so you don't have to scroll. *caugh* Tom *caugh*. I didn't feel like adding the information to the redone photo since its the same photo.

mirdonamy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/27/2005 02:10:35 AM · #144

Nice job Raul! I like the selective saturation! I think her hotspots on her face are a bit bright though. Maybe burn a bit before you convert... :)

I am still working on my QM pix! I finally finished my Sedona pix this past week!

05/27/2005 03:31:38 AM · #145

Raul, I agree with Arie regarding her face in the edited version (selective desat). Overall the color looks very natural but her face seems a bit washed out. Fix that issue and you've really got something there!

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05/27/2005 03:42:44 AM · #146

Thanks a lot guys and gals.. I'll tone down the red tones in her face and that should fix it.. Revemp should be up tomorrow afternoon along with some others from the Faire :).

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05/28/2005 08:45:23 PM · #147

Well the cable provider found it in their interest to not notify of any mantainence in my area so i was without internet yesterday when i got home. Here are a few more Ren photos. Enjoy

Oh almost forgot.. C&C is always welcome on my photos. Good or bad.. how am i supposed to learn without feedback.

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05/30/2005 07:39:58 PM · #148

Hey Raul,
there is a blog for the Ren Faire specifically, and what gives? I ask Ms Red and you took her portrait too? he he... It looks nice, she's very photogenic, isn't she?

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05/31/2005 12:13:40 AM · #149

hehe.. I take what i can get :).. why doesn't mine look better than yours? hehe. Where is this blog at? i'll try to post when i get a chance.