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Comment by Glowingblue posted on Hello to everybody. at 27/03/2014 - 22:08
Welcome...don't mention Sony, you'll give the Luddites an heart attack
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Hello to everybody. at 27/03/2014 - 22:07
I used the Tamron 18-200 as my only lens on my Canon 20D for twelve months or so and was perfectly happy, it was my first zoom and I knew no better. You are paying peanuts in reality but you do get a lot of chimp for your money. For a lot of people it may be the only lens they will ever need, with a bit of luck, you too will join that exclusive club.
I very much doubt it though, you'll see the limits of what you have, you will also see the ever prevailing marketing telling you that you need 'this lens' or even 'that lens' which is better than 'this lens' cos it's got a hydro carbon fluid clutch that allows for super quick AF when you see pussy you need to capture (other small mammals are available).
You might want to consider the Pentax 50-200mm? I can't comment on it merits or pitfalls, somebody else may be able to help you. Of course you are sacrificing the wide to zoom comfort the 18-200 gives you.
It's worth every penny, reasonable quality and you at least have the SR of the Pentax body to tighten things up at the long end (I didn't on the Canon and was still impressed). There's also something to be said for buying brand new!
There's a lot to be said for 'sucking and seeing' is there anywhere you can check it out in store?
Good luck!
Regards
Karl
I very much doubt it though, you'll see the limits of what you have, you will also see the ever prevailing marketing telling you that you need 'this lens' or even 'that lens' which is better than 'this lens' cos it's got a hydro carbon fluid clutch that allows for super quick AF when you see pussy you need to capture (other small mammals are available).
You might want to consider the Pentax 50-200mm? I can't comment on it merits or pitfalls, somebody else may be able to help you. Of course you are sacrificing the wide to zoom comfort the 18-200 gives you.
It's worth every penny, reasonable quality and you at least have the SR of the Pentax body to tighten things up at the long end (I didn't on the Canon and was still impressed). There's also something to be said for buying brand new!
There's a lot to be said for 'sucking and seeing' is there anywhere you can check it out in store?
Good luck!
Regards
Karl
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Tamron 18-200 zoom - is it super? at 27/03/2014 - 14:57
Street photography very rarely needs PS or anything other than basic cropping/brightness/contrast etc.
This phot requires nothing. Leave well alone
This phot requires nothing. Leave well alone
QuestionableCarrot wrote:
Thanks Ken. No photoshop unfortunately
Thanks Ken. No photoshop unfortunately
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Subway at 27/03/2014 - 07:39
Outstanding work.
Comment by Glowingblue posted on K3 & F*250-600mm, little birdies! at 27/03/2014 - 03:14
No rush, it's a spare, it's not going anywhere - just trying to help a newbie out.
danie1 wrote:
Thanks for your help.
I will have to have a think about that. Sounds like a good deal though.
Daniel
Thanks for your help.
I will have to have a think about that. Sounds like a good deal though.
Daniel
Comment by Glowingblue posted on hi everyone at 25/03/2014 - 18:28
danie1 wrote:
I have that and a 50mm manual lens.
But I wanted something with more zoom.
Just cant afford something to expensive at the moment.
Thanks Daniel
You can pick up a Tamron or Sigma 70-300mm for £40-60.I have that and a 50mm manual lens.
But I wanted something with more zoom.
Just cant afford something to expensive at the moment.
Thanks Daniel
This will introduce you mid to long telephoto without breaking the bank, co-incidentally I have a Tamron 70-300mm for sale £50 including post to UK
Karl
Comment by Glowingblue posted on hi everyone at 25/03/2014 - 18:07
You might be better off starting with the Pentax 18-55mm.
Karl Weaver
Karl Weaver
Comment by Glowingblue posted on hi everyone at 25/03/2014 - 17:49
I reckon your 'Steampunk' look will allow you blend right in - I'm so envious
josiahk wrote:
Thanks. I won the tickets to this event, and I have not been to anything like it before, but I am quite looking forward to it. I may even have 'gone native' a bit with my clothing choices. The last few weeks have been an entertaining blend of eBay and craftwork
Thanks. I won the tickets to this event, and I have not been to anything like it before, but I am quite looking forward to it. I may even have 'gone native' a bit with my clothing choices. The last few weeks have been an entertaining blend of eBay and craftwork
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Advice on lenses for sci-fi convention at 25/03/2014 - 16:39
The leaving behind of the flash is a good idea, you can trust the K5 with high ISO's. That 50-135 would be my personal fave, I do like candids
josiahk wrote:
I take the point about too many lenses, which is why I was looking for advice. I should mention that my plan had been those listed to cover the whole weekend though, not to walk around carrying all the time.
Sadly, I do not have a standard zoom of any better quality than the kit lens, and I am not going all that way just to shoot with my worst lens
Thinking about what people have said, I think I will rely on the low light capabilities of the camera, so leave behind the flash and the 50 1.4.
My new plan is:
DA* 50-135
DA 12-24
DA 40 ltd
Does this seem better to people?
I take the point about too many lenses, which is why I was looking for advice. I should mention that my plan had been those listed to cover the whole weekend though, not to walk around carrying all the time.
Sadly, I do not have a standard zoom of any better quality than the kit lens, and I am not going all that way just to shoot with my worst lens
Thinking about what people have said, I think I will rely on the low light capabilities of the camera, so leave behind the flash and the 50 1.4.
My new plan is:
DA* 50-135
DA 12-24
DA 40 ltd
Does this seem better to people?
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Advice on lenses for sci-fi convention at 25/03/2014 - 16:32
New to the club.
Long time user of a Kx (a jewel...), and recently using a NEX6.
Trying to get some good old primes for Pentax, or trading them for my current gear.
Greetings to everyone.