The Official Head-Case Photography Thread.

[Salt Peanuts]

^ That's awesome. Congrats on the new bag!

[Jon L]

Canon MP-E 65mm lens, about 4X magnification, tripod, ring flash, and low back pain.

DZ3C1637 by drjlo1, on Flickr

Edited April 25, 2012 by Jon L

[Knuckledragger]

Interesting, and fairly informative by DRTV standards. I have a few Pentax lenses, but they're all M42. To someone with a collection of K-mount lenses, this thing is probably worth investigating.

[shellylh]

B&H has been out of the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G for a while but just got some in if anyone is interested. I am trying to keep myself from buying one since I spent $1200 on a toilet today.

Edited April 27, 2012 by shellylh

[Jon L]

I am trying to keep myself from buying one since I spent $1200 on a toilet today.

??....!

[mikeymad]

hehe

[guzziguy]

For that price, I hope that it cleans you up and combs your hair. It should make your bed too!

[The Monkey]

Wise ones: I am looking for a zoom lens. I currently use the 18-55 (non VR) that came with my D50 and it is a fine lens. I am not much of a photographer, but I know that I prefer fast to slow. My question is, can I get a lens similar to the 18-55 that is faster WITHOUT breaking the bank. In other words, what's a good, fast relatively inexpensive Nikon zoom lens? Is such a thing possible at $500?

[shellylh]

Not that I know of (if you want new, autofocus, Nikon brand, etc). If you want fast and cheap, I think you have to go with prime lenses. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Actually, I guess there might be some stuff by Tamron, etc that might fit the bill.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550954-REG/Tamron_AF016NII_700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di_II.html

Edited April 27, 2012 by shellylh

[Salt Peanuts]

Basically what Shelly said, though same holds true for all other brands, and fastest available zooms are at 2.8.

Oh and Shelly, have you bought 50 1.4g yet? I'd have thought about if I did t already have. 50 1.8g.

[Cankin]

Ikea KNAPPA camera

[shellylh]

Basically what Shelly said, though same holds true for all other brands, and fastest available zooms are at 2.8.

Oh and Shelly, have you bought 50 1.4g yet? I'd have thought about if I did t already have. 50 1.8g.

Haven't but I am really tempted. The only thing that is keeping me from getting it is that I already have a 35mm f/1.8 which is probably a better everyday focal length on a DX camera.

Edited April 27, 2012 by shellylh

[Jon L]

With 70-200 II

Pillars by drjlo1, on Flickr

[crappyjones123]

that pentax camera color makes me angry.

[n_maher]

In other words, what's a good, fast, relatively inexpensive Nikon zoom lens?

you may pick two.

Maybe try to find a first gen 18-200vr on the used market. I love mine although it's not very fast (f stop wise).

[cetoole]

Dinny, have you tried shooting with primes? I love 30-35mm on a crop body, and almost never use my 18-55 VR these days. I have the Sigma 30 f/1.4 mounted right now.

[Jon L]

70-200 heavy crop

DZ3C1659 by drjlo1, on Flickr

[The Monkey]

Thanks guys. I love my 35mm fixed, but with a kid, the zoom can be helpful. I like Nate's idea of a second hand 18-200.

[Jon L]

Kind of dig this one..

DZ3C1678_EF by drjlo1, on Flickr

[agile_one]

Here's a few from Hopetown on Elbow Cay in the Bahama out islands. Just did a boat delivery over to there, and stayed a few days for fun. Went to Marsh Harbour on Abaco. Anyone who's been over there should recognize these ...

Note that these are all snaps rom a Canon s100 - jpegs pretty much sooc

Jib Room Marina in Marsh Harbor

Lotus ... the 44 ft Island Gypsy trawler I brought over from Sarasota

Hopetown harbor - like a little pond after a very narrow entrance

The cook at "On Da Beach" beach bar ... delicious tuna with grilled veggies

Front view of Hopetown Methodist church

View from back of Hopetown Methodist (cool or what?)

Flowers on Back Street - no vehicles allowed in Old Town Hopetown

Giant (20" across) Red Sea Star in White Bay in about 2 ft of water

Edited May 4, 2012 by agile_one

[n_maher]

Very cool, Gene, color me jealous.

[mikeymad]

^^this

[nikongod]

Very cool, Gene, color me jealous.

QFT

[justin]

Gene is a sea captain? that is so perfect.

[mikeymad]

Visitors behind my house for supper...