The next lens I'm going to buy
Feb 29, 2020 11:32:12 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Did I miss that in his original post or do you remember him saying that previously?
Dennis
Dennis
He said that several threads ago.
Feb 29, 2020 12:16:38 #
I suspect that the unboxers are faddish types who want to make videos more than they want to use lenses, cameras, etc. They probably rent the items, make the videos, and return the items. If they were real photo enthusiasts, they would most likely include more details on the items, and examples of the images the items produced. I find the unboxing videos to be annoying. When I view gear videos, I want details, and examples of images, because I am considering the gear for purchase, and want to compare it against other items being considered. I do rely upon Ken Rockwell more than upon unboxers. Matt Granger also provides good information, with good examples. The unboxers who do buy the gear are-I suspect-of the ‘keep up with / ahead of the Joneses’ type who want to be the first, or next, to have some particular item and who thus make the unboxing videos to brag about having the items shown. Using the items is of little interest to these folks. They need to be seen to possess the items...to rub their egos, and earn the envy of similar folk.
Feb 29, 2020 12:23:29 #
What's the difference between an unboxing video and a Brown Truck post on UHH?
Feb 29, 2020 12:43:09 #
lsaguy wrote:
Not wanting to burden fellow Hoggers with a lens r... (show quote)
I happened to be on KEH just now. They had the 70-300 excellent condition with caps and hood for $235.
Feb 29, 2020 12:53:19 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
What's the difference between an unboxing video and a Brown Truck post on UHH?
None - and we see plenty of both {unless the delivery truck in from FedEx .
}Feb 29, 2020 15:18:28 #
I have the NIKON NIKKOR 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR AUTOFOCUS LENS you listed as one of the lenses you're looking at. That's the older version of the current full frame 70-300mm AF-P. It's very sharp from 70-200mm but gets a little softer in the 200-300mm range.
I'm not sure why the full frame AF-S (silent wave motor) version is still listed on Nikon's website. It has been replaced by the full frame AF-P (stepping motor) version
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Feb 29, 2020 15:27:36 #
CO wrote:
I'm not sure why the full frame AF-S (silent wave motor) version is still listed on Nikon's website. It has been replaced by the AF-P (stepping motor) version
Maybe they still have the AF-S variant in inventory - which may be fortunate for those who cannot use the AF-P variant.
Feb 29, 2020 15:47:08 #
Hopefully, our OP recognizes their ancient D300 cannot be updated to use any AF-P lenses ....
Feb 29, 2020 16:01:25 #
I got that lens along with the 18-55 when i bought my d7200. The focus isnt that slow. Maybe not as fast as some others but ive never had any issues really. Rockwells main complaint imo was that you need to switch the autofocus off if you want to focus manually. He also said the optical quality is very good. Granted i dont use this lense too much anymore since i got the 18-140 but imo the 55-300 isnt a bad lens at all.
Feb 29, 2020 18:35:30 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
What's the difference between an unboxing video and a Brown Truck post on UHH?
At least some gallons of gas. Or is it all GAS?
Mar 1, 2020 06:07:00 #
Mar 1, 2020 06:13:38 #
Bob Mevis wrote:
Self absorption. I watch very few you tube videos.
Self-absorption is a wide umbrella. I think a lot on this site fall under that umbrella.
There is a lot of information on YouTube. If you want to know something about cameras and all the related aspects of just that subject, there is a wealth of information. All the names that people label as experts all have informational videos.
Mar 1, 2020 06:20:55 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
lsaguy wrote:
Not wanting to burden fellow Hoggers with a lens r... (show quote)
I believe you have made a wise decision grasshopper.
And, as a added bonus, I suggest you when you get your lens, you get a glass of your favorite beverage, sit in an easy chair, have the wife and children gathered around, and take your time unboxing your new acquisition slowly, very slowly. Have a video made of your family's fascinated expressions as you unbox your new marvel.
Mar 1, 2020 06:23:50 #
Mainiac65
Loc: Maine
With YouTube videos, the longer the video, the more ads can be inserted. The ads generate revenue for the video owner. So the longer the video the more money they make. Simple economics.
Mar 1, 2020 06:56:59 #
billnikon wrote:
And, as a added bonus, I suggest you when you get your lens, you get a glass of your favorite beverage, sit in an easy chair, have the wife and children gathered around, and take your time unboxing your new acquisition slowly, very slowly. Have a video made of your family's fascinated expressions as you unbox your new marvel.
Hopefully you jest.
My family doesn’t care about the time I take photographic equipment out of the box any more than they care about when my wife takes new cooking equipment out of its box. It comes, and I carefully but surely unpack it.
What everyone cares about are the photos I take over the following years.
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