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Jan 18, 2016 11:11:47   #
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lens purchase
JonThin wrote:
Using a d3300. Consider purchasing a 35mm or 50mm primary lens.
Which would give me more use/function? Any thoughts or suggestions? No particular subjects at this point.

Thanks for your input.


remember you are on a cropped sensor camera body, so a 35mm is actually a 52.5 mm and a 50mm is actually a 75mm. if you have an actual camera store in your area, they should allow you to mount the lenses to your camera so you may compare the two for a better choice.
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Jan 18, 2016 11:09:05   #
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Newbie starting up.
RConrad06 wrote:
I had post a few weeks back about thoughts on which brand to go with and after getting feedback from here and the many hours of research I have done I feel like I would like to go with the Nikon D7200 DSLR with the 18-135mm lens. My question for you guys is I was looking at possibly getting one or two more lenses and wanted a few opinions as to which ones would be a good recommendation. I was looking at the following:

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Le
Are these 3 lenses a good set to work with or is there one that I should look at over one of these or maybe one that I don't even need right away. (PS the 55-300mm I will get for half if I place it in a bundle with the camera when I order it here in the next couple weeks.) just trying to get everything lined up and worked out before I make my investment. Thanks for the responses!
I had post a few weeks back about thoughts on whic... (show quote)


save up and only buy FX lenses. if you enjoy photography, somewhere in the future you will want to convert to a full frame body such as the d750 or d810 or whatever is available when you are ready. that said, fx lenses will work correctly on a dx body, dx lenses will not work correctly on a full frame body. you will have much more money invested in lenses that camera bodies, so buying fx lenses as opposed to dx lenses will save you from needing to reinvest in lenses in the future. have fun
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Jan 18, 2016 10:57:15   #
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Tripod purchase
GeneinChi wrote:
I'm looking to buy a "decent" tripod with $100 top price if possible. Mostly for night shots, sun sets, maybe a little video. Suggestions? Thanks in advance and by the way...anytime I've asked questions on UHH I've always received answers that have never led me wrong!

Thanks in advance.

Gene


have you tried a monopod, not as good as a tripod, but will come closer to your budget until you save up and are able to purchase a better quality tripod. you might also look at used through somewhere like b&h photo or adorama.
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Jan 18, 2016 10:54:18   #
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Extension tubes vs. macro lens
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Not familiar with the 5xxx or 3xxx…. I didn't know that these older lenses would work on my D7100 until I was in my local brick and mortar to try out a used 50mm f/1.8. The sales guy showed me how to set up my camera so this older lens would fully function. That's a service I would not get from the big mail order stores.
;-)


actually I have never had a problem with B&H photo talking me through a problem over the phone, they have always given be great customer service. although, I would have to admit that it is easier to have someone actually show me what to do than to talk me through it over the phone.
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Jan 17, 2016 14:56:27   #
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Extension tubes vs. macro lens
carl hervol wrote:
In my opinion people are just to reliant on auto focus and are to lazy to manual focus ,macro photograph sometimes does not allways work that well with macro photograph.


on the most part, you may be correct, but there are some of us that our eyes just do not pick up focus correctly anymore and that is why we become so dependent on autofocus.
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Jan 17, 2016 11:20:48   #
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Extension tubes vs. macro lens
Losho wrote:
I purchased my new DSLR, Nikon D3300. I need some input regarding the use of extension tubes, as opposed to having a macro lens suited for extreme close ups 1:1. Anything would be helpful


try a 60mm micro lens. very close focus. if that is not enough reach for you, then combine extension tubes with this lens and you may get larger magnification. extension tubes with a non-macro lens is just a close up and does not give the 1:1 macro photo that a macro lens will give you. Nikon terms their macro lenses as micro lenses, all others term their macro lenses as macro lenses.
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Jan 16, 2016 00:22:40   #
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wired cable release
MT Shooter wrote:
I have to ask why? The D800 has its own interval timer system built into the camera.


sometimes you just need cool gadgets
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Jan 15, 2016 21:21:08   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
wired cable release
Jamil wrote:
has anyone used the Godox intervalometer and is there a unit,
Godox, that's compatible with the Nikon D 810..


amazon says it is d800 series compatable
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Jan 15, 2016 19:09:33   #
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Sigma vs Nikon Lense
jm76237 wrote:
I am looking at a 24-70mm 2.8 Lense for a Nikon D750 and comparinging the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM to the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
24-70mm f/2.8G. Sigma is almost 1/2 the Nikon price. Any advise?


sigma sells some great lenses, but they also sell some cheap ones. compare the specs on each lens and see what the difference is, then try to rent each lens and compare the difference between the two. also make sure the sigma is not a dx lens as it will not work well on the d750, you will lose more that half of the pixels. if price is a concern check out b&h photo and adorama for used lenses, they usually are in great condition and are a bit cheaper used.
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Jan 15, 2016 08:26:37   #
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Why should I buy the 200-500mm if I have the 28-300mm and a crop camera?
SteveR wrote:
We hope to travel after my wife retires and it would be nice to have something with some reach. The question is, is that the lens to do it? Does it really give me more than what I already have? Or, do I save up for something like a prime telephoto that I can put an extender on? As it is, I'm thinking of getting a 300mm f4 that a 1.4x would take out to 420, but that's not really the long lens I'm talking about.


unless you are planning a road trip, you may want to minimize what you need to carry. the 28/300 should be fine for anything other that possibly birds. instead of investing in a larger lens, think about upgrading your camera body to a d750, great full frame camera and will produce great photos.
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Jan 13, 2016 22:05:23   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
New member seeking lens purchase advice.
joer wrote:
If you have to ask perfect strangers what to buy it probably doesn't matter what you choose.


If you do not have anything positive to say, maybe you should keep to yourself. the OP asked a good questions and received some good advice, how are we supposed to learn if we do not seek answers?
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Jan 13, 2016 18:02:30   #
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New member seeking lens purchase advice.
garcritt wrote:
Would love to rent but the closest rental shop is a four hour drive away. I live in a small city of approx. 65,000 people in NW Alberta. Grande Prairie is about 80 miles east of mile zero on the Alaska Highway. We have one camera shop and a couple of the big box stores that carry camera gear. The nearest major center, Edmonton, is four hours away and I only get out there a couple of times per year.


There are online rental services, google and see if one will ship you the lenses. I have never done this, but it may be worth checking.
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Jan 13, 2016 11:08:44   #
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What
bkyser wrote:
Just looks like someone is mis-reading the intent of your message. I'm really amazed at how upset people can get when you are just trying to give your point of view, whether you like one thing better than another, really shouldn't have that much bearing on their day to day lives. (unless they work for the competitor)


amen to that, negativity on this blog can get very annoying, stick to the thread and try positivity.
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Jan 13, 2016 08:35:16   #
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New member seeking lens purchase advice.
garcritt wrote:
Hi, my name is Garry and I live in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This is my first posting and I am looking for advice on the purchase of a 70-200mm lens. My camera is a Nikon D750 and I can't afford the Nikon 70-200 F2.8 but the equivalent Sigma, Tamron or the Nikon 70-200 F4 fall with in my price range. Your recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.


try renting the lenses you are thinking about and compare the results, then check with Nikon, b&h photo, or adorama and look at their refurbished or used lenses for a better price. happy shooting.
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Jan 12, 2016 20:41:01   #
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Looking for a New Long Lenses Tamron or Nikon Which One ?
Jlgad wrote:
Ok I've been reading a lot of good information that everyone has posted but I'm still not sure which lenses it will be. One minute I'm leaning toward the Nikon 200-500 and then someone will post a picture and make me rethink about it. Same thing with the Tamron 150-600 I'm seeing good photos and then I'm seeing some not so good.


once again, rent the lenses and see which one you like the best. everyone has their own style and technique which will make one lens appear better than another. the only way to be sure which one will work for you is to try the lenses in your real life style.
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