Did someone mention G.A.S.?
May 27, 2023 19:59:17 #
MosheR wrote:
Mazal tov, Mike. Use it in good health. Now let's see some pics.
You know, I pulled it out of the box, put in on the D 7150 and went out to the yard.
I thought that I had made a serious mistake. It started hunting for focus and I began to wonder what what wrong with the lens. A bit of research told me that the minimum focus distance is about 6 feet.
Oops, went back outside and tried something farther away. It locked on like a dog on a medium-rare steak.
I need some more time with it. Our yard still has way too much brown in it...
May 27, 2023 20:32:09 #
Oh it’s OK. You’ll enjoy it. I don’t own that one but its predecessor the 80-200 f2.8D push pull. It is decades olds now and it is very satisfying. I suspect you’re going to wind up quite satisfied with mine’s successor. Have fun.
May 27, 2023 21:15:51 #
May 27, 2023 21:46:15 #
Robertl594 wrote:
That’s not GAS, that’s acquisition of the essential!
Enjoy
Enjoy
May 27, 2023 21:49:28 #
Dean37
Loc: Fresno, CA
I have an 80-200 f/2.8 IF so I am happy and the 28-70 f/2.8 as well as the 17-35 f/2.8, all Nikon. I know they're not the latest, but until I become a real photographer these will have to do.
May 27, 2023 22:14:01 #
Mike D. wrote:
I really got it for an Alaskan cruise. I hope it will have enough reach...
It won't!
May 28, 2023 00:48:46 #
Burkley
Loc: Park City
Mike D. wrote:
Sometimes we just can’t help ourselves.
That is one fine lens. Enjoy. It will change how you photograph.
May 28, 2023 02:25:00 #
This topic concerns a syndrome! A syndrome is defined as a physical or mental disease. Perhaps those who do not or did not understand this should not castigate those who do understand and replied accordingly.
May 28, 2023 03:13:51 #
moosus wrote:
I bought one a couple of years back when Nikon ran a sale with $450.00 off. Still cost 2 grand but it is my mack daddy lens.
Nikon USA is having a refurb sale for Memorial Day. It's under $1700 plus tax at checkout. (The Z version is more.)
May 28, 2023 07:16:26 #
May 28, 2023 08:30:33 #
I presently shoot with a Z6 and have 4 Z lenses, the longest being the 105mm, f/2.8 macro. Do I need anything else? No, but do I want some new equipment and can I afford to buy it are the questions to pose? I would love to upgrade the camera to the Z8, just because. From a technical standpoint and given the type of photography that I do, it makes no sense, financially or artistically. Oh, but the lure of new equipment is energizing. I will resist and am anxiously awaiting the Nikon-Tamron 70-180 mm lens, announced in 2022 but not yet released. 180 would be my longest lens, since I don't shoot birds, either with a camera or a rifle; 180 would be ideal for me.
Does anyone have an insight into when this lens will be available for purchase?
Does anyone have an insight into when this lens will be available for purchase?
May 28, 2023 11:54:11 #
Toment wrote:
Have fun!
Thank you, I believe that I will and for many years to come.
May 28, 2023 11:55:37 #
mr spock wrote:
oh.... and I thought you were going to buy the big one! :-))
It's big enough to do what I need it to Mr Spock,
May 28, 2023 11:58:48 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Enjoy! That should get you the reach you need!
I am hoping. Before I call it quits at the "day job" I would like the 10-24 mm f 2.8, a micro lens (TBD), and maybe a teleconverter.
WE shall see. Thanks for the encouragement.
May 28, 2023 12:00:28 #
Delderby wrote:
Nothing gets rid of GAS - when you've got the world you'll want the galaxy - if you get it you'll want the Universe!
A lack of disposable income brought on by retirement might, but I hear what you're saying. lol
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