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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/17/2004 03:27:51 AM · #1

went into town after work and picked up a 90-300USM lens for my camera. Though there wasn't a lot of light went up to the local bird recovery area and had a play. Looks like it's going to be a lot of fun!! Need a loads more practise but can see the potential. All pics hand held as haven't got the tripod yet.
baby albatross

pigeons ......miles away LOL

pukeko

Any comments, tips and help very welcome, very different using a longer lens......was just beginning to get more comfortable with the camera.

Difficult to choose lens's up here as none of the shops stock any......this one was part of a kit they split so I could get it. Next one will be a macro, but not for a loooooong while!!

sue

Phileine

Pentax K100D Super

07/17/2004 04:11:27 AM · #2

good for you! No tips here, but I recognize your enthousiasm. On my previous (analog) camera, once I had the 90-300, I never took it off again. It totally changes the way you take pictures, I could never do without a nice zoomlens. (on my digital it's much smaller, but still satisfactory). So congrats!

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

07/17/2004 07:41:01 AM · #3

hehe Sue, it was only last week that you said you were going window shopping, well I guess coming back with some glass is the same. Congrats and looking forward to more shots with your new purchase.

Don't forget you now have a gap between 55mm and 90mm to fill so another lens is absolutely required :)

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

07/17/2004 07:50:03 AM · #4

I hope to get a lens like that someday.

Great shots!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/17/2004 07:52:36 AM · #5

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

hehe Sue, it was only last week that you said you were going window shopping, well I guess coming back with some glass is the same. Congrats and looking forward to more shots with your new purchase.

Lens shopping is the new form of window shopping! LOL

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Don't forget you now have a gap between 55mm and 90mm to fill so another lens is absolutely required :)

Are you trying to lead me astray Andi :-P ........hehe - there's also the macro end (under 18mm) not covered either....... think I need to win Lotto!

W.R.Miller

Canon EOS-50D

07/17/2004 09:34:01 AM · #6

Is the Canon 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 a better quality lens and take better pictures than the Canon 75-300mm f4-5.6?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

07/17/2004 09:48:26 AM · #7

don't think it can be Bill.....just checked our local online pricelist and the 75-300 f4-5.6 costs more than double what I paid. The 75-300 is IS, the 90-300 isn't ....praps that's the difference.

sue

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/17/2004 10:25:21 AM · #8

Want to see great detail? Get Canon 200 mm f2.8 USM II. $ 800

Friendly seagull

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/17/2004 10:25:24 AM · #9

I had a quick search but couldn't find anything on the 90-300. You can get the 75-300 USM mk3 for £120, the IS version being £279. I think I see where Bill is going, the shorter the zoom the better the optics for an equivalent price???

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

07/17/2004 10:28:44 AM · #10

Originally posted by pitsaman:

Want to see great detail? Get Canon 200 mm f2.8 USM II. $ 800

Friendly seagull

WOW! the cheapest I can find that is £800! the f4 is £500 in the UK (or is this yours for sale??)

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/17/2004 10:33:26 AM · #11

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Originally posted by pitsaman:
Want to see great detail? Get Canon 200 mm f2.8 USM II. $ 800

Friendly seagull

WOW! the cheapest I can find that is £800! the f4 is £500 in the UK (or is this yours for sale??)

No'
Only zoom lens I have is 18-55 kit lens and never use it!
All my lenses are fixed which gives me great sharpness and detail .
I have 20 mm f2.8,50 mm f1.8,105 mm f2.8 and 200 mm f2.8 ,also 2x teleconverter.

I'm also looking to buy 85 mm f1.8 for concert and indoor shots !

Message edited by author 2004-07-17 10:35:29.