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[Lmodel]

Originally posted by gohjohan@Dec 12 2006, 05:27 PM

The lense is not for sports. It's for scenic photo shoots, especially taking from a seashore to taking from a hill. In Malaysia I'll get to use it

Never heard of anyone using a zoom for scenery shoot...

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by Lmodel@Dec 12 2006, 07:02 PM

Never heard of anyone using a zoom for scenery shoot...

it's all part of experimenting. Besides, I've seen cases where a hut is all the way across the field. The zoom lense will help to magnify the hut.

 

Here's a bit constrained to use the zoom lense, but it's very handy in Malaysia

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by gohjohan@Dec 12 2006, 09:48 PM

it's all part of experimenting. Besides, I've seen cases where a hut is all the way across the field. The zoom lense will help to magnify the hut.

 

Here's a bit constrained to use the zoom lense, but it's very handy in Malaysia

True, but be sure to use a tripod or either, the day has got to be very sunny in order not to avoid handshake.

 

Cheers

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by Lmodel@Dec 12 2006, 09:54 PM

True, but be sure to use a tripod or either, the day has got to be very sunny in order not to avoid handshake.

 

Cheers

won't be a problem. Tripod can fit into the sidebox or saddlebag. With VR lense, vibration is reduced, so still can be able to shoot properly

[scud]

woah.. suddenly here so active!!

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by scud@Dec 12 2006, 10:53 PM

woah.. suddenly here so active!!

not exactly my fault. I just posted what I bought over the weekend.

[Sev]

Originally posted by gohjohan@Dec 12 2006, 05:27 PM

The lense is not for sports. It's for scenic photo shoots, especially taking from a seashore to taking from a hill. In Malaysia I'll get to use it

i prefer 18-200mm VR for lanscape & general photography.

at least i got a 18mm wide angle to cover close distance.

 

anyway, still saving money for it, last month spent $2.5k to renew my bike COE & insurance, damn the gov....

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by Sev@Dec 13 2006, 08:33 AM

i prefer 18-200mm VR for lanscape & general photography.

at least i got a 18mm wide angle to cover close distance.

 

anyway, still saving money for it, last month spent $2.5k to renew my bike COE & insurance, damn the gov....

Is it one of those DX lenses?

[jkaiser]

i just shared with my dad an EOS 30D, a EF-S f4.5-5 17-85mm lense..and a 580ex... no time really these days to practise..

 

other potential investments coming up is a 50mm f1.8 prime lense, and a 70-300 non L... L lenses are really out of reach for now...

[scud]

Originally posted by Sev@Dec 13 2006, 08:33 AM

i prefer 18-200mm VR for lanscape & general photography.

at least i got a 18mm wide angle to cover close distance.

 

anyway, still saving money for it, last month spent $2.5k to renew my bike COE & insurance, damn the gov....

in fact 18-200VR is good for travel.

if i hv extra $ to spend, i will get this lens with a body + flash for my travel.

[scud]

Originally posted by gohjohan@Dec 12 2006, 11:25 PM

not exactly my fault. I just posted what I bought over the weekend.

woah... christmas comes early!!!

congrates mate!

[scud]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Dec 13 2006, 12:54 PM

i just shared with my dad an EOS 30D, a EF-S f4.5-5 17-85mm lense..and a 580ex... no time really these days to practise..

 

other potential investments coming up is a 50mm f1.8 prime lense, and a 70-300 non L... L lenses are really out of reach for now...

buy what your pocket allows.

[desewer]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Dec 13 2006, 12:54 PM

i just shared with my dad an EOS 30D, a EF-S f4.5-5 17-85mm lense..and a 580ex... no time really these days to practise..

 

other potential investments coming up is a 50mm f1.8 prime lense, and a 70-300 non L... L lenses are really out of reach for now...

I've got a EF 50mm f/1.8. Excellent pics!

 

Recommend the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro. Excellent optics for the price ($300).

[GoofRider]

Originally posted by Sev@Dec 11 2006, 05:24 PM

wow, 3k for a D2H, SB800 & 24-120mm, damn good price man.

is your 24-120mm VR?

 

D2H goor for shooting sports man! 8fps.

bro, any shop can recommend me? of cos cheap lah. hehe or place where i can bargain...

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by scud@Dec 13 2006, 10:39 PM

buy what your pocket allows.

In terms of Christmas, let them buy what their pocket allows

[Sev]

Originally posted by GoofRider@Dec 14 2006, 12:50 AM

bro, any shop can recommend me? of cos cheap lah. hehe or place where i can bargain...

there are few reputable shop in Singapore:

 

Alan Photo, #01-38 Sim Lim Square, Tel: 6336 0922, e-mail: [email protected]

Alan Photo, #05-20 Funan Digitalife Mall, Tel: 6883 0922, e-mail: [email protected]

Cathay Photo, #01-11/14 Peninsula Plaza, Tel: 6337 4274, e-mail: [email protected]

Cathay Photo, #02-215/216 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Tel: 6339 6188, e-mail: [email protected]

John 3:16, #05-46 Funan Digitalife Mall, Tel: 6337 2877 / 6337 1897, e-mail: [email protected]

Lord's Camera, 304 Orchard Road #01-79 Lucky Plaza, Tel: 6235 4605, e-mail: [email protected]

MS Colour, Block 711 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #01-3501C, Tel: 6457 6380, e-mail: [email protected], web e-quote

The Camera Workshop, 3 Coleman Street, #01-31, Tel: 6336 1956 / 6336 7808, e-mail: [email protected]

T K Foto Technic, 100 Beach Rd, #02-45 Shaw Towers, Tel: 6292 4533, e-mail: [email protected]

 

not much bargain you can get at these shop as their price is quite low liao.

[Sev]

Originally posted by scud@Dec 13 2006, 10:35 PM

in fact 18-200VR is good for travel.

if i hv extra $ to spend, i will get this lens with a body + flash for my travel.

haha, take your year end bonus and buy loh...

[scud]

Originally posted by Sev@Dec 14 2006, 09:43 AM

haha, take your year end bonus and buy loh...

sadly.... bonus reserved for my upcoming trips.

[GoofRider]

which one is better? Nikon SB400 or SB600?

 

izzit obviously SB600 better??

 

 

sorry newbie lah.

 

 

cheers

[jkaiser]

my personal favs are cathay and john.. i think the hallmark of a good shop (to me) is that the staff are fine with knowledge sharing.. i can walk into john's and browse for up to an hour, trying different lenses and asking all sorts of qns, and eventually not buy anything w/o offending the boss. That says alot about the fact that they are not just trying to earn ur dollar.

 

gotta agree that usually for the big brands, canon etc..not much discount u can get from the big shops. other accessories can discuss..haha! bought a lowepro stealth reporter 200 last wk... 100 bucks from cathay..they had 50% off..now dunno have or not

 

in hunt for tripod now..

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by GoofRider@Dec 14 2006, 11:17 PM

which one is better? Nikon SB400 or SB600?

 

izzit obviously SB600 better??

 

 

sorry newbie lah.

 

 

cheers

the nuances of nikon flashes i'm not familiar... budget lor..if u can afford, then think about it..

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by GoofRider@Dec 14 2006, 11:17 PM

which one is better? Nikon SB400 or SB600?

 

izzit obviously SB600 better??

 

 

sorry newbie lah.

 

 

cheers

I'd say rather than to go for multiple upgrades, why not save first, bite the bullet and get a SB800.

 

Lots of people waste lots of money on upgrades e.g. SB400 to SB600 to SB800.

[GoofRider]

well i'm not that active a photographer this days and i only owe a D70 only..

 

so from the range you're saying SB600 is sure btter than SB400...?

[Sev]

Originally posted by GoofRider@Dec 15 2006, 08:37 AM

well i'm not that active a photographer this days and i only owe a D70 only..

 

so from the range you're saying SB600 is sure btter than SB400...?

I'm using SB600.

It is better than SB400, with lots more function.

 

i got SB600 because my cousin wedding, if not i'll wait till the SB400 come out then buy SB400. cheaper and meet my needs.

What do you intend to use yur flash for?

 

i checked and asked a lot of people, no doubt SB800 is the best, but do we really need the extra function on SB800? pay $300 more for something that we dont use is a waste.

[GoofRider]

Originally posted by Sev@Dec 15 2006, 11:47 AM

I'm using SB600.

It is better than SB400, with lots more function.

 

i got SB600 because my cousin wedding, if not i'll wait till the SB400 come out then buy SB400. cheaper and meet my needs.

What do you intend to use yur flash for?

 

i checked and asked a lot of people, no doubt SB800 is the best, but do we really need the extra function on SB800? pay $300 more for something that we dont use is a waste.

yea same as me, i bot my nikon D70 for my cousin wedding but shortage of cash for flash.. that was last year lah

 

been waiting to have a flash.. wanna try try take potrait pic of my cat.

 

wanted to buy SB400 but sekali my fren offer me his SB600.. so i guess i just grab the sb600. cheers