Being an Ugly Hedgehogger Has Its Privileges!
Aug 13, 2018 11:50:38 #
Bigmike1 wrote:
I see from your portrait that you play tuba, or is that a euphonium. I have a baritone, which I can play but not well. I am currently taking trombone lessons from the trombone professor at BYU. As for photography and poking fun I try not to poke fun at anyone. Not everyone has the same level of expertise on a camera. Lord knows that I am still at the lower level myself. Once in a while I get a good shot but have to wonder....is it because I am a good photographer or is it just luck.
It's a 4 valve compensating euphonium. I also own and play trombone; however, my first passion is playing the euphonium. I was merely poking what I thought was very gentle fun at 'haters of the Nikon Fx 28-300mm lens' with no specific people or names in mind. If I offended anyone, I sincerely apologize.
Aug 13, 2018 11:52:11 #
kd7eir wrote:
I'm just curious - what does returning your 28-300 Canon have to do with the Nikon FX 28-300mm that was being discussed?
I think he meant to say Nikon and not Canon.
Aug 13, 2018 11:58:05 #
kskarma wrote:
Let me add my 2 pixels worth to this discussion ab... (show quote)
Sharpness looks good to me kskarma! Some people (not me) like photographs that are SO sharpened one could practically cut their finger on it (again sarcasm); however, that's a whole another discussion.
Aug 13, 2018 11:59:02 #
Aug 13, 2018 12:08:57 #
adamsg wrote:
Des:
Where (in what ensemble) are you playing Euphonium? I think there is a definite tie in between musical performance and photography. Play on and keep taking photos!!
Where (in what ensemble) are you playing Euphonium? I think there is a definite tie in between musical performance and photography. Play on and keep taking photos!!
I play in Desert Overture, a local wind symphony in Phoenix consisting of 50-60 performers. For what I've spent on musical instruments I could have afforded the holy trinity of Nikon lenses. But, having one more than one hobby ( I have 3 as I also do stitchery- mostly long stitch needlepoint and counted cross-stitch), eats up the wallet.
Aug 13, 2018 12:13:26 #
therwol wrote:
I'm so glad you settled this issue. I can sleep tonight knowing that I won't wake up to another 50 posts about it. Maybe I'm already asleep and I'm dreaming.
LOL...
Aug 13, 2018 12:52:03 #
DesRose wrote:
Here are 3 of my photos taken with this lens that have taken 1st place in the PRO division at our Arizona State Fair. I figure if it's good enough for the judges (and people I sell to), then it's good enough for me. I'm not saying it's a GREAT lens but I think it's certainly good enough or 'viable' to be used as an all around or travel lens (for those that ask about it). BTW...all 3 photos including the moon shots were taken handheld.
If you are satisfied with it, that is all that matters. 👍
Aug 13, 2018 13:41:14 #
I think the only thing DesRose and I unanimously agreed upon was not meeting at Denny's again. But, that wasn't the original plan anyway. Power outage due to a storm forced that decision.
--Bob
--Bob
DesRose wrote:
I was totally joking or being sarcastic when I made that comment... as if two Ugly Hedgehoggers meeting for lunch could settle a debate once and for all on any issue. Right or wrong I assumed people would see the humor in my comment.
Aug 13, 2018 13:43:08 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Whatever lens works for you is the one you should have. I retain my bias against the fallacy of the "all-in-one" theory, but respect other views on it. Glad you had a good lunch. Sounds like you had fun.
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