I was just told that I have a very nice lens
Feb 1, 2014 15:22:32 #
Feb 1, 2014 21:25:36 #
As a retired professional,let me point out that once you place any lens other than a Nikon lens on your Nikon camera, it is no longer a Nikon shot. Sigma and Tamaron lenses are in fact inferior to the more expensive Nikon lenses. And yes, the lens has allot to do with it.
Feb 1, 2014 21:37:19 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Uscgret wrote:
As a retired professional,let me point out that once you place any lens other than a Nikon lens on your Nikon camera, it is no longer a Nikon shot. Sigma and Tamaron lenses are in fact inferior to the more expensive Nikon lenses. And yes, the lens has allot to do with it.
I don't ever get a "Nikon" shot. It's teamwork, between me, the subject, whoever supplies the light, Nikon for the camera, and whoever made the lens. And sometimes Induro for the monopod or tripod. :-)
Feb 1, 2014 23:42:09 #
amehta wrote:
I don't ever get a "Nikon" shot. It's teamwork, between me, the subject, whoever supplies the light, Nikon for the camera, and whoever made the lens. And sometimes Induro for the monopod or tripod. :-)
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Feb 2, 2014 00:17:34 #
Uscgret wrote:
As a retired professional,let me point out that once you place any lens other than a Nikon lens on your Nikon camera, it is no longer a Nikon shot. Sigma and Tamaron lenses are in fact inferior to the more expensive Nikon lenses. And yes, the lens has allot to do with it.
Just how many photos have you taken with the Tamron and Sigma lenses and especially the Tamron 150-600mm lens? Probably none.
Feb 2, 2014 00:30:06 #
It's a fact which both sigma Tamaron will not dispute. Why do u think a Rollie lens will cost u thousands. There is nothing wrong with the other lenses for many people but once you put a non oem lens on a Nikon camera, u no longer have the quality of a Nikon. The same is true for cannon as well.
Feb 2, 2014 00:43:50 #
Uscgret wrote:
It's a fact which both sigma Tamaron will not dispute. Why do u think a Rollie lens will cost u thousands. There is nothing wrong with the other lenses for many people but once you put a non oem lens on a Nikon camera, u no longer have the quality of a Nikon. The same is true for cannon as well.
The fact is the Tamron and the Sigma lenses are not as good in quality compared to the much more expensive lenses, but come close to it and in some cases compare favorably. My point is that they are not 'inferior' to them when it comes to comparable prices and the Canon and Nikon super lenses are overpriced.
In my opinion the word 'inferior' denotes a very low degradation of quality.
Feb 2, 2014 00:49:52 #
I can only believe that you have your opinion because you cannot afford a better lens. You don't have to have top of the line equipment to take good photos. As a professional, I am not here to argue with you and if your not interested in learning, you should move on.
Feb 2, 2014 00:54:40 #
Regis wrote:
The fact is the Tamron and the Sigma lenses are not as good in quality compared to the much more expensive lenses, but come close to it and in some cases compare favorably. My point is that they are not 'inferior' to them when it comes to comparable prices and the Canon and Nikon super lenses are overpriced.
In my opinion the word 'inferior' denotes a very low degradation of quality.
In my opinion the word 'inferior' denotes a very low degradation of quality.
Most lenses today, if not all of them are designed by computer. The algorithms that dictate the curvature of the lens is going to be similar. OEM lenses usually are superior in the materials (metal barrel vs. plastic) and in the multi-coatings that are applied to reduce flare. Non-OEM lenses will work very well for the casual shooter but anyone that makes a living doing photography will most likely be better served with OEM lenses.
Feb 2, 2014 01:03:58 #
Feb 2, 2014 01:04:59 #
Bridges wrote:
Most lenses today, if not all of them are designed by computer. The algorithms that dictate the curvature of the lens is going to be similar. OEM lenses usually are superior in the materials (metal barrel vs. plastic) and in the multi-coatings that are applied to reduce flare. Non-OEM lenses will work very well for the casual shooter but anyone that makes a living doing photography will most likely be better served with OEM lenses.
I agree. I just don't like the word 'inferior' to be used to describe excellent lenses for the money. Many or most of us photographers can not afford a $10,000-$20,000 super lens. One's ego, who can afford the expensive lens, does not justify using the word 'inferior' to put down good quality lenses that are affordable to most of us because it can be very discouraging for someone who is trying to become a photographer.
Feb 2, 2014 01:07:37 #
Feb 2, 2014 01:16:06 #
Uscgret wrote:
Thank you Regis. You were much better at explaining this than I was.
Thank you. I am just looking out for the little guy or a beginning photographer who wants to enjoy a wonderful hobby or profession and can not afford the best equipment.
More power to the photographers who can afford the best because if you want to take the great photos then buy the expensive cameras and lenses.
I am not trying to win an argument, I just want the less affluent to have a good time with photography and do their best to buy what they can afford.
Feb 2, 2014 14:17:33 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
Regis wrote:
Thank you. I am just looking out for the little guy or a beginning photographer who wants to enjoy a wonderful hobby or profession and can not afford the best equipment.
More power to the photographers who can afford the best because if you want to take the great photos then buy the expensive cameras and lenses.
I am not trying to win an argument, I just want the less affluent to have a good time with photography and do their best to buy what they can afford.
More power to the photographers who can afford the best because if you want to take the great photos then buy the expensive cameras and lenses.
I am not trying to win an argument, I just want the less affluent to have a good time with photography and do their best to buy what they can afford.
nice explanation. your thoughts on affordability are true. just because a person cannot afford top of the line lenses, should not keep them from getting a less expensive oem lens. and these days, as hardly no one prints anymore, and as you don't have an ad director grafted onto your back, and oem lens will do just fine!!!
Feb 2, 2014 17:45:32 #
wj cody wrote:
nice explanation. your thoughts on affordability are true. just because a person cannot afford top of the line lenses, should not keep them from getting a less expensive oem lens. and these days, as hardly no one prints anymore, and as you don't have an ad director grafted onto your back, and oem lens will do just fine!!!
I agree with you.
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