Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 G ED, I fell off the wagon
Oct 9, 2014 19:47:55 #
I promised myself that I would wait till after Christmas before I would buy anything related to photography. And there I was today holding this brand new item in my hands, just checking it out at the local camera store. After that things are a little hazy, and here I am at home with this gold box and a brand new lens, pitiful. Of course it's raining, so tomorrow I will dance between the raindrops and try it out on the Df.
Oct 9, 2014 19:50:55 #
To resist all temptation, you would have to stay out of the stores and off UHH and other forums too!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Oct 9, 2014 20:25:42 #
GPS Phil wrote:
I promised myself that I would wait till after Christmas before I would buy anything related to photography. And there I was today holding this brand new item in my hands, just checking it out at the local camera store. After that things are a little hazy, and here I am at home with this gold box and a brand new lens, pitiful. Of course it's raining, so tomorrow I will dance between the raindrops and try it out on the Df.
I have my eye on that lens as well. Of course I want to end up with two boxes. One would contain a D750. Luckily I have been able to resist for now. Of course considering that the lens and the camera would still be less than just an 810 does make it tempting. Congratulations on your purchase. I'm sure you are going to love it.
Oct 9, 2014 20:32:57 #
Phil, sometimes I'm glad that their isn't a camera store within a hundred miles of me.
Oct 9, 2014 21:08:16 #
Wahawk wrote:
To resist all temptation, you would have to stay out of the stores and off UHH and other forums too!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
There is no doubt about it, we are a bad influence on each other. The sad part about it is the fact that I had managed to stay away for over a month, first trip in and I lose control.
Oct 9, 2014 21:14:18 #
ebrunner wrote:
I have my eye on that lens as well. Of course I want to end up with two boxes. One would contain a D750. Luckily I have been able to resist for now. Of course considering that the lens and the camera would still be less than just an 810 does make it tempting. Congratulations on your purchase. I'm sure you are going to love it.
My Df came with a 50mm 1.8, a great lens but not too useful for me. Then I find out the other day that this lens exists, a new offering from Nikon but not available. B&H has them for pre order. A buddy of mine was visiting from NM and met me at the Camera shop, when I walked through the door he was mounting it on one of his D610's.
I fell in love and they ordered mine from another store.
Seems like I've sung this song before :lol:
Oct 9, 2014 21:18:57 #
Erik_H wrote:
Phil, sometimes I'm glad that their isn't a camera store within a hundred miles of me.
I under stand buddy, when you have something in your hands that you really want, the thought of walking out the door without it does not seem rational. The instant gratification is wonderful and very addictive!
Oct 9, 2014 21:19:32 #
Oct 9, 2014 21:25:53 #
dtparker wrote:
Dang, I don't even have my 28mm yet and now this! :)
Well, I really needed it. How's that for rationalizing? :D
Oct 9, 2014 22:55:00 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
GPS Phil wrote:
Well, I really needed it. How's that for rationalizing? :D
We are very good at figuring out ways that we need something which we didn't even know existed a day earlier. :lol:
Oct 9, 2014 23:16:14 #
amehta wrote:
We are very good at figuring out ways that we need something which we didn't even know existed a day earlier. :lol:
Hey, I had my basic training on the Hog. The more I learn, the more I want. I hope it works out as well as it is supposed to. My buddy is loving his, will head back to the NM desert Sat. and put it to work out there. That should tell the tale.
Phil
Oct 10, 2014 06:14:06 #
Wahawk wrote:
To resist all temptation, you would have to stay out of the stores and off UHH and other forums too!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yeah! From my religious childhood: "Avoid the occasion for sin!"
Oct 10, 2014 07:32:01 #
I know that feeling!! I want the D750 but must Wait. I am afraid I hold it she is going home with Me. Just like a Puppy!
Oct 10, 2014 09:59:59 #
Erik_H wrote:
Phil, sometimes I'm glad that their isn't a camera store within a hundred miles of me.
Actually there is: It is Bennett's Camera at 3230 Severn Ave. Metairie, La. 70002 (504) 885 9050 This is at the corner of 18th street I believe. I was in the store less than a month ago.
Oct 10, 2014 10:51:42 #
GPS Phil wrote:
I promised myself that I would wait till after Christmas before I would buy anything related to photography. And there I was today holding this brand new item in my hands, just checking it out at the local camera store. After that things are a little hazy, and here I am at home with this gold box and a brand new lens, pitiful. Of course it's raining, so tomorrow I will dance between the raindrops and try it out on the Df.
Great little lens--I've had mine for a couple of weeks now.
I had actually been waiting for Nikon to announce it--I figured it was an obvious addition to their 1.8 lineup. I pre-ordered from Amazon as soon as I heard about the announcement.
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