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ibepressin · 03-14-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_ls

Thanks dude.

Any lens suggestions as a potential upgrade though?

I love the 18-55 it's really sharp...but what else would be a good well-rounded lens to add to the arsenal?

With the info given the 18-200vr is a great all around lens. If I only had room for 1 lens that would be the one I'd take.

S4toSTI · 03-14-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibepressin

With the info given the 18-200vr is a great all around lens. If I only had room for 1 lens that would be the one I'd take.

Well if he doesn't need that much zoom and can't spend 750 thats not at good of a choice.

ibepressin · 03-14-2007, 04:23 PM

I can't think of a lens you can do more with. He wants a "well rounded lens"

james_ls · 03-15-2007, 10:47 PM

That's not a bad lens...I just played with one at the camera shop.

I'll start putting it away...

den9 · 03-23-2007, 03:49 PM

a 18-70mm is a nice lens

97TurboDSM · 03-23-2007, 04:43 PM

i have a 28-70 if ya'd like.

S4toSTI · 03-23-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den9

a 18-70mm is a nice lens

I would agree with this and a 70-300 if you need some zoom... both together would be about 700 if you get the 18-70 used and the 70-300vr new.

den9 · 03-23-2007, 05:08 PM

i bought my 18-70mm used for 250

james_ls · 04-26-2007, 12:46 AM

Chaz just suggested a Nikon 50MM for what I want.

However when you go on their website it has 2...VERY similar (at least to my knowledge).

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1902

and

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=2137

But I'm looking a little further.

So I give you 4 choices TST.

Give me your choice and WHY!!

1) (50mm f/1.4D)
http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1902

2) (50mm f/1.8D)
http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=2137

3) (85mm f/1.4D)
http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1933

4) (85mm f/1.8D)
http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1931

Thanks all!!

jspek · 04-26-2007, 01:15 AM

talk to vwcorradokid. i know he has the 1.4. i havent used it. that .4 lower f stop must be nice to use at night or low levels.

james_ls · 04-26-2007, 01:38 AM

Which one do you have the 1.8?

The 1.4 would work the SAME...just better light-suckage.

jspek · 04-26-2007, 01:39 AM

i have the 1.8.

james_ls · 04-26-2007, 02:01 AM

So whichever I can find for cheaper.

Good plan!

jspek · 04-26-2007, 02:21 AM

yea theres about a 100+ price difference in the 1.4 and 1.8

i like rice · 04-26-2007, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_ls

Which one do you have the 1.8?

The 1.4 would work the SAME...just better light-suckage.

the 1.4 is better. it has USM so the autofocus is quieter, faster, and more accurate. the bokeh is smoother since the 1.4 has more blade diaphragms (oof stuff on the 1.8 has a pentagonal shape; the 1.4 is octagonal)

howielong · 04-26-2007, 01:02 PM

I also have the 1.4D. I love it low light but again I rarely use it in that low of a F stop, unless i have to.

S4toSTI · 04-26-2007, 05:09 PM

I would say the 1.8 unless you can find a 1.4 used there are some arround for 200 but a 1.8 for 100 new is not beatable.

vwcorradokid · 05-01-2007, 10:32 AM

If you're looking for an INSANELY shallow DOF, the 1.4 is the lense to go with. If you're looking for a good 50mm prime, then I say you go with the 1.8. It costs less and does a nice job. I was actually shooting with my 50mm yesterday and will post pictures up shortly. I'll post the link so you can see what I mean about the insane DOF.

03-15-2007, 10:47 PM	#24
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	That's not a bad lens...I just played with one at the camera shop. I'll start putting it away... __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-23-2007, 04:43 PM	#26
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	i have a 28-70 if ya'd like. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

04-26-2007, 12:46 AM	#29
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Chaz just suggested a Nikon 50MM for what I want. However when you go on their website it has 2...VERY similar (at least to my knowledge). http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1902 and http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=2137 But I'm looking a little further. So I give you 4 choices TST. Give me your choice and WHY!! 1) (50mm f/1.4D) http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1902 2) (50mm f/1.8D) http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=2137 3) (85mm f/1.4D) http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1933 4) (85mm f/1.8D) http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=1931 Thanks all!! __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-26-2007, 01:38 AM	#31
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Which one do you have the 1.8? The 1.4 would work the SAME...just better light-suckage. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-26-2007, 02:01 AM	#33
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	So whichever I can find for cheaper. Good plan! __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-14-2007, 04:23 PM	#23
ibepressin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palmer Pa Member #2707 My Ride: 99 nbm z-28 stock iTrader: (0)	I can't think of a lens you can do more with. He wants a "well rounded lens"

03-23-2007, 03:49 PM	#25
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	a 18-70mm is a nice lens

03-23-2007, 05:08 PM	#28
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	i bought my 18-70mm used for 250

04-26-2007, 01:02 PM	#36
howielong Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #586 My Ride: Grandpa Cruiser iTrader: (0)	I also have the 1.4D. I love it low light but again I rarely use it in that low of a F stop, unless i have to. __________________ I drive the grand kids around *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-01-2007, 10:32 AM	#38
vwcorradokid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in a house Member #177 My Ride: '11 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson, '93 Supra iTrader: (0)	If you're looking for an INSANELY shallow DOF, the 1.4 is the lense to go with. If you're looking for a good 50mm prime, then I say you go with the 1.8. It costs less and does a nice job. I was actually shooting with my 50mm yesterday and will post pictures up shortly. I'll post the link so you can see what I mean about the insane DOF. __________________ Built by Import Intelligence Tuned by Tuning Concepts

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