As JQ stated, the cut in the box top probably occurred when a larger shipment of products was opened. If the lens looks new and works as new and came with a warranty card, it probably is new and you are worried about something that many people throw away. No, the cut in the box will not reduce the lenses resale value. Just tape the lid on the inside with a good transparent tape and put the box away...
Well, if I had read the original post I wouldn't have had to ask what I asked. But as I don't spend the vast majority of my time camped out at this web site, like some of the members do, and I am interested in acquiring a nice bridge camera for the wife to use full time, she says my cameras are too ccomplicated for her or too heavy and her older Olympus compact is getting way long on the tooth, it's one of their water reresistant drop resistance models, and I came across your posting, I was compelled to inquire about the camera in the pictures. If my response was in any way interpreted as mean spirited, that was not my intention, just looking at all the possible options available before I decide on what to get my wife. I may use it as an excuse to pick up a mirrorless.
burkphoto wrote:
I feel your frustration! I photographed and video recorded my neice's wedding. I got a generic thank-you note. They never said a word about the photos or video. Nor did my sister.
Were you the primary photographer and did you charge them?
Ok, I'll bite; what is it and why does it excel?!
Hello West Virginia, welcome to the forum.
How do I enjoy my pictures? Usually with a cool refreshing beverage.
My favorite ones I print. Size depends on subject and how much I like the photo.
I rarely post online and don't give a rat's tail about sites like Facebook.
If I feel a photo is interesting, at least to me, I may post it here.
I'm amazed at many of the photos that get posted here. Many of them are excellent photographs that the photographer should be proud of. Many are the same old snapshots of the same old subjects regurgitated over and over again and many are just plain bad photos.
I don't know, maybe some of the posters suffer from deteriorating vision. To each their own.
Sorry, what real world difference does it make?! Do you want a max 300mm zoom or a max 400mm zoom lens!? If you mant the additional 100mm on the long end, get the new lens. You can always sell your current 16-300. Personally, I find even 400mm a bit short for birds and other wildlife.
imagemeister wrote:
I think the OP is looking for something a bit better - especially at 200+mm than 18-400 may provide.
Of the Tamron vs Nikon, optically very similar except the Nikon will have better resale value later.
With a $500 budget? Or did I misread the original post?!
Beautiful Woodpecker, well done...
Murray wrote:
Thanks rmorrison... I wonder if we're related. Morrison is my surname as welll.
It is possible; a lot of Morrisons are related in one way or another and don't even know it.
Kmgw9v wrote:
Did it look anything like this?
Bummer... that is exactly why I use weights to secure tripod on iffy surfaces. I hope you were able to clean it...
Looks like new feathers...
Get the new Tamron 18-400. It's not expensive and it's a really nice lens for the money and it's not really big like the 200-500