@ lenses -- should I give 1 away?
Aug 25, 2019 13:25:35 #
bellgamin wrote:
I had a severe GAS attack when vising EBAY today. ... (show quote)
Keep the 18-200. It is a very versatile all-around lens. I have two of them just in case I want to try some "stereo" photos.
Aug 25, 2019 13:29:06 #
wolfd
Loc: Vancouver, Canada
kpmac wrote:
Try them both and see which one you like and give the other away to someone you know with a DX camera or to a school with a photography program.
Aug 25, 2019 14:26:11 #
bellgamin wrote:
I had a severe GAS attack when vising EBAY today. ... (show quote)
Keep the 18-200. Lose the other one
Aug 25, 2019 14:29:05 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
I would keep 55-200mm as it is a rather lens optically. I have little use for super wider zooms as they do nothing well.
Aug 25, 2019 15:35:53 #
If you want to view things through the lens of the law of averages, or probability or whatever, keep the 55-200. On average, the zoom with the shorter range will be better optically.
But if you're not into pixel peeping, then try them both for a month or so. You may find that the added versatility of the 18-200 outweighs any technical limitations, or you may find on receipt one of the two is not entirely what it was represented to be re condition.But I have publicly stated many times, "Sharpness is highly overrated," so what do I know.
But if you're not into pixel peeping, then try them both for a month or so. You may find that the added versatility of the 18-200 outweighs any technical limitations, or you may find on receipt one of the two is not entirely what it was represented to be re condition.But I have publicly stated many times, "Sharpness is highly overrated," so what do I know.
Aug 25, 2019 16:08:58 #
bellgamin
Loc: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
@Scruples -- I greatly appreciated your suggested cure for GAS. I could easily discern that it was clearly offered with tongue in cheek. VERY clearly!
@All -- good counsel! I saw great consistency as to folks commending the value of the 18-200 as a walking-around lens (that's exactly what I want). I love this forum!
I'm going to give both lens a good trial, as suggested. I will be especially interested in comparing which of these 2 lenses is better when shooting at 150mm & beyond. Like Bill P, I'm guessing it will be the 55-200.
@All -- good counsel! I saw great consistency as to folks commending the value of the 18-200 as a walking-around lens (that's exactly what I want). I love this forum!
I'm going to give both lens a good trial, as suggested. I will be especially interested in comparing which of these 2 lenses is better when shooting at 150mm & beyond. Like Bill P, I'm guessing it will be the 55-200.
Aug 25, 2019 18:37:31 #
No pill for gas! Keep the 18-200mm lens, I have one and it is a great lens.
Don
Don
Aug 25, 2019 19:12:29 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Give all your money to your wife or husband as the case maybe.
the ex wife got it all anyway. What's left goes to the current wife :)
Aug 25, 2019 21:34:18 #
Aug 25, 2019 21:49:02 #
piano44 wrote:
I hate to be so dumb, but what is a GAS attack? I've never heard that expression before.
On UHH it is an acronym for "Gear Acquisition Syndrome" , or how to make your wallet lighter, and bank accounts smaller.
It is never dumb to ask for an explanation in circumstances like this.
There are some acronyms that it is not good to ask for explanations of. I used one earlier today to make a point intentionally, and it caused a certain amount of negative reaction, or even caused offense to some very fine people.
Aug 26, 2019 08:41:32 #
]If you have to get rid of one, keep the 18-200. It is a good lens
Drink Hot water,is the best to my knowledge
Drink Hot water,is the best to my knowledge
Aug 26, 2019 08:48:35 #
Aug 26, 2019 16:20:20 #
bellgamin
Loc: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
k. v. rajasingham wrote:
We're talking real flatus here, I suppose. In which case, drinkably hot chamomile tea is good, too.For gas: drinking hot water is best, no side effects (drinkable hot)
Aug 26, 2019 18:55:11 #
I am reminded of a Marx Brother's movie I once saw,,,, probably only a year or two after WW I. Groucho and Chico are dressed as army officers. A man dressed as a courier dashes onscreen and announces to them General blah-blah) is suffering a GAS attack. What should he do. Groucho responds tell him to take two teaspoons of Bicarb and a glass of water.
Aug 26, 2019 19:44:28 #
bellgamin wrote:
We'll be interested in your conclusions {we always like to hear the end of a story}I'm going to give both lens a good trial, as suggested. I will be especially interested in comparing which of these 2 lenses is better when shooting at 150mm & beyond. Like Bill P, I'm guessing it will be the 55-200.
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