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04/18/2007 06:31:03 PM · #1 |
When talking about lenses, how do you say this:
"70-300mm"
Would you say:
"Seventy to Three Hundred"
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"Seventy Three Hundred"
I say the "to". A guy in my class doesn't. When we was talking about lenses he owned I had NO idea what he was talking about. I thought he was talking about a "7300 series" or model, or something. I wonder how many people say "to" and how many people smash the numbers together. |
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04/18/2007 06:34:12 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by drewbixcube:
"Seventy Three Hundred" |
It took me a while to catch on when first hearing others in person when I went to Kenya, but I caught on they were saying "Seventy Three Hundred" and not "7300".
Message edited by author 2007-04-18 18:34:27. |
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04/18/2007 06:40:49 PM · #3 |
I just smush the numbers together. Though with my lenses it's hard to get confused over what's being said.
one hundred four hundred
seventeen forty (edit - maybe this one as well)
twenty eight one thirty five (well, maybe with this one)
Message edited by author 2007-04-18 19:49:51.
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04/18/2007 06:45:16 PM · #4 |
I just say the numbers without a "to".
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04/18/2007 07:05:56 PM · #5 |
| My tamron 17-50 2.8 is said as "a tamron 17 to 50 two point eight" and so on... |
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04/18/2007 07:14:25 PM · #6 |
| Just to balance the sides, I say "seventy to two hundred". I'd say it more enthusiastically if I had one. :) |
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04/18/2007 07:16:28 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by hsteg:
My tamron 17-50 2.8 is said as "a tamron 17 to 50 two point eight" and so on... |
I have the same lens and I say it the same way. The instructions say to. |
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04/18/2007 07:56:52 PM · #8 |
| I usually have my 28135 attached to the camera unless I switch to the 1530 or 100300. |
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04/18/2007 10:42:07 PM · #9 |
So it is more widely accepted to just say the min/max focal lengths than it is to add a "to" between them. I guess I am an oddball. I better remember this when I sit around and talk shop with all the high rollin' photographers.
Originally posted by hsteg:
My tamron 17-50 2.8 is said as "a tamron 17 to 50 two point eight" and so on... |
I just realized I don't say "point" in the aperature. If asked aperature I would say "two eight" or "five six" or "four oh"...
Anyway...food for thought!
-drew |
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04/18/2007 11:13:46 PM · #10 |
| I leave my 28135 at 8 if there's enough light. If not I switch to 5 point 6. |
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04/18/2007 11:16:16 PM · #11 |
I never realized I didn't say "to" until you brought it up. I switch my 1755 for the 7200 when I need a longer shot.... Guess its just laziness because I'm thinking 17 to 55....
Message edited by author 2007-04-18 23:23:07.
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04/18/2007 11:20:56 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by idnic:
I never realized I didn't say "to" until you brought it up. |
The only reason I thought of it was this guy in my class kept talking about his expensive (I heard) "7300" lens. I was thinking, "what the hell is this guy talking about?" It wasn't until he pulled his 70-300mm out of his bag that I realized he didn't say "to" like I did.
So I began to think I was the crazy one...and have proved this conclusion with this thread! |
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04/18/2007 11:30:15 PM · #13 |
| I say polaroid or disposable! |
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04/19/2007 12:24:10 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by drewbixcube:
When talking about lenses, how do you say this:
"70-300mm"
Would you say:
"Seventy to Three Hundred"
or
"Seventy Three Hundred"
I say the "to". A guy in my class doesn't. When we was talking about lenses he owned I had NO idea what he was talking about. I thought he was talking about a "7300 series" or model, or something. I wonder how many people say "to" and how many people smash the numbers together. |
For a bit when I read this I thought maybe you meant me! I'm pretty sure when we spoke at lunch on sunday that I didnt use the "to" when we discussed your lens. I know I dont when I discuss mine. Its pure laziness on my part.
MattO |
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04/19/2007 12:53:49 AM · #15 |
I've gotta:
1855 Kit.
75-300 "What Was I Think'n" 4 point oh 5 point six.
And Tammy Twentyeight seventyfive two point eight throughout. |
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04/19/2007 12:56:51 AM · #16 |
seveny ta three hundrd... and she's a real bewdy mate!
(ya gotta say it with an aussie accent though... maaate!) :D |
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04/19/2007 02:11:12 AM · #17 |
I say "Canon S2 IS" - see how much simpler life is without an SLR? :P
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04/19/2007 02:49:40 AM · #18 |
| exercise your freedom of speech and say it whatever the heck way you want |
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04/19/2007 06:14:30 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by nixter:
seveny ta three hundrd... and she's a real bewdy mate!
(ya gotta say it with an aussie accent though... maaate!) :D |
Croikey! I've been pronouncing it "mite" |
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04/19/2007 06:20:08 AM · #20 |
I say to and point, unless its four point oh, then I just say four and ignore the oh.
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04/19/2007 06:30:02 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by nixter:
seveny ta three hundrd... and she's a real bewdy mate!
(ya gotta say it with an aussie accent though... maaate!) :D |
Croikey! I've been pronouncing it "mite" |
LOL, don't worry, we'll learn ya ta speak astrian
Try it like this maaayht!! emphisis on the aaay :)
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04/19/2007 08:11:46 AM · #22 |
well i say the 'to'.
and considering that the '-' in the lable on the lens siginifies a range. xx - xxx = xx to xxx. i would say it is improper not to say the 'to' ;}
i'd love to borrow a 7300 though...
but i alos only have primes - so it isn't really too much of an issue for me speaking of my lenses.
Message edited by author 2007-04-19 08:13:59.
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04/19/2007 08:33:11 AM · #23 |
| i put the 'to' in as well.. |
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04/19/2007 08:34:01 AM · #24 |
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04/19/2007 10:32:41 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by Konador:
I say to and point, unless its four point oh, then I just say four and ignore the oh. |
Didn't your mother teach you it's not polite to point? ;) |
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