Lens Collection

vachss · 01-08-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Haha. Hubble telescope more like it. Is that an 800mm?

Just a 500 (same as the one I think dcstep has). I figure as long as this stuff costs less than my car then it hasn't yet crossed the line from hobby into disease...

The scary part is how many other lenses I went through before settling on these (total value still less than the Z4, but getting uncomfortably close).

UdubBadger · 01-08-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vachss

Just a 500 (same as the one I think dcstep has). I figure as long as this stuff costs less than my car then it hasn't yet crossed the line from hobby into disease...

The scary part is how many other lenses I went through before settling on these (total value still less than the Z4, but getting uncomfortably close).

Oh yeah, glass will do it. Met a freelance guy up in Madison who told me his equipment cost him more than his house.

M_Six · 01-08-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vachss

Just a 500 (same as the one I think dcstep has). I figure as long as this stuff costs less than my car then it hasn't yet crossed the line from hobby into disease...

The scary part is how many other lenses I went through before settling on these (total value still less than the Z4, but getting uncomfortably close).

Ok, so not close to my house, but I bet my Z4 cost less.

I'd love to see a pic taken with the 500mm beast.

UdubBadger · 01-08-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Ok, so not close to my house, but I bet my Z4 cost less.

I'd love to see a pic taken with the 500mm beast.

500+2x extender

M_Six · 01-08-2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

500+2x extender

I think you could see the Apollo 17 lander with that combo.

FStop7 · 01-09-2011, 12:25 AM

bosstones · 01-09-2011, 10:18 AM

Just curious, but how many others keep the boxes their gear came in? I'm glad to see I'm not the only one.

UdubBadger · 01-09-2011, 10:21 AM

oh yeah for sure. resale.

dcstep · 01-09-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Just curious, but how many others keep the boxes their gear came in? I'm glad to see I'm not the only one.

I do, in case of resale or any need to ship it back. You can't beat their shipping systems.

scollins · 01-09-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Just curious, but how many others keep the boxes their gear came in? I'm glad to see I'm not the only one.

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Originally Posted by dcstep

I do, in case of resale or any need to ship it back. You can't beat their shipping systems.

EVERY box and/or packaging, even for other things. Drives my wife crazy (sweet!)

When I sold my D300, I think it helped with the price I was able to get.

skinrock · 01-09-2011, 07:40 PM

Funny that I have these great lenses, and I have to take a picture of them with my iPhone.

S65B40 · 01-25-2011, 02:34 AM

I am a Minolta/Sony guy, but I don't have many lens in my collection.

Sony Alpha A700 + Vertical Grip + HVL-F58AM flash

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f3.5-4.5 (All Around Lens)

Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (Long Distance Photography)

Minolta 50mm F1.7 (Low Light Shooting)

Sigma 24-50mm F4-F5.6 (Back Up Lens)

I need a fast 70-200 f2.8 for low light super telephoto shots.

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Just curious, but how many others keep the boxes their gear came in? I'm glad to see I'm not the only one.

I do keep all the boxes as well!

StigJ · 01-25-2011, 12:50 PM

Heres my little row

From left:
Nikkor 35mm
Nikkor 18-55mm (kit lens)
Tamron 10-24mm
Nikkor 18-200mm VRII
Tamron 70-300mm

I use a simple Nikon D40x (but now I needed to use my SE X10 mini pro phone)

inabis · 01-25-2011, 02:38 PM

I have a 7D but here are my lenses:

50mm 1.4
10-22mm
24-70mm

I want a 70-200 2.8L but I KNOW I wont use it that much. But still

UdubBadger · 01-25-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by inabis

I have a 7D but here are my lenses:

50mm 1.4
10-22mm
24-70mm

I want a 70-200 2.8L but I KNOW I wont use it that much. But still

consider the f/4 IS? cheaper, sharper (most say) and lighter. if you ever go FF you'll use it a lot more than you think.

inabis · 01-25-2011, 06:09 PM

I shoot comedy shows a lot and I hear the 2.8 is better indoors and performs better in low light. I'm beginning to do my research now so if this is incorrect, don't bit my head off

UdubBadger · 01-25-2011, 06:40 PM

well you get 2-3 extra stops so that wouldn't hurt indoors but obviously you're paying the premium for those stops.

Garduna · 01-27-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

Funny that I have these great lenses, and I have to take a picture of them with my iPhone.

Ahh that's almost the same setup that I'm gonna be buying! 16-35mm, 50mm, 105mm macro and 70-200mm :P

Currently using the 18-200mm VRII and borrowing my friend's 50mm 1.8

immiketoo · 01-27-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Just curious, but how many others keep the boxes their gear came in? I'm glad to see I'm not the only one.

I keep all mine too. Dweebs.

gary88 · 01-29-2011, 07:27 PM

Mu current lineup, pretty content with it. If I had to do anything I'd like to replace my 50 1.4 with a 35L.

M_Six · 01-29-2011, 10:48 PM

^^^^^Still got that sweet 10-22, I see.

UdubBadger · 01-30-2011, 12:27 AM

gary you shoot crop body right?

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StigJ Lieutenant 336 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe & '14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Heres my little row From left: Nikkor 35mm Nikkor 18-55mm (kit lens) Tamron 10-24mm Nikkor 18-200mm VRII Tamron 70-300mm I use a simple Nikon D40x (but now I needed to use my SE X10 mini pro phone) __________________ My Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe and My Mineral Grey '14 F30 (sold) New daily: Sunset Orange 330E G20 Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver
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