In reply to Post #1480
If it helps you do your job then yes, every penny.
If it helps you do your job then yes, every penny.
In reply to Post #1480
"That is a chunk of money but bargain basement when you compare it with the 2.8 & f4 IS models. Are they that much better to warrant a £6479.00 & £5298.00 price tag?"
Yes in terms of image quality - they are streets ahead of mine but the problem is physical size.
I did quite a bit of research before buying and the one I have is pretty much the only one to use for carrying around and for in-flight shots. (That or the 100-400 zoom - both have their advantages and disadvantages)
Once you get to f4 and particularly f2.8 you're looking at tripod shots, you've no chance of swinging one of those around!
I like to walk around and take whatever opportunities present themselves rather than sitting in a hide for hours on end.
Bit like my fishing really
"That is a chunk of money but bargain basement when you compare it with the 2.8 & f4 IS models. Are they that much better to warrant a £6479.00 & £5298.00 price tag?"
Yes in terms of image quality - they are streets ahead of mine but the problem is physical size.
I did quite a bit of research before buying and the one I have is pretty much the only one to use for carrying around and for in-flight shots. (That or the 100-400 zoom - both have their advantages and disadvantages)
Once you get to f4 and particularly f2.8 you're looking at tripod shots, you've no chance of swinging one of those around!
I like to walk around and take whatever opportunities present themselves rather than sitting in a hide for hours on end.
Bit like my fishing really
In reply to Post #1482
would the images really be "that"much better though??, your shots are really sharp, clean, wouldn't of thought you would get much better???
would the images really be "that"much better though??, your shots are really sharp, clean, wouldn't of thought you would get much better???
In reply to Post #1483
Seriously - you'd be surprised.
I use a bird forum as well and some of the shots posted there take your breath away - especially in-flight shots and low-light ones.
Mine is fine with plenty of light, but on a dull day.... not so much.
High ISO's are needed to keep up the shutter speed, which introduces more noise.
The lower f-stop lenses (wider diameter glass) let in more light which allows a lower ISO and so less noise.
Seriously - you'd be surprised.
I use a bird forum as well and some of the shots posted there take your breath away - especially in-flight shots and low-light ones.
Mine is fine with plenty of light, but on a dull day.... not so much.
High ISO's are needed to keep up the shutter speed, which introduces more noise.
The lower f-stop lenses (wider diameter glass) let in more light which allows a lower ISO and so less noise.
In reply to Post #1469
great shots keebs
great shots keebs
In reply to Post #1484
Seriously - you'd be surprised.
I think you have just about summed up the difference between serious armature gear and pro equipment. If you have to get the shot you can't depend on everything working in your favour.
Seriously - you'd be surprised.
I think you have just about summed up the difference between serious armature gear and pro equipment. If you have to get the shot you can't depend on everything working in your favour.
In reply to Post #1451
if you want to give serious close up a try on the cheap get a set of small camera bellows on a rack and a 6 element cheap enlarging lens bobs your uncle super sharp shots
it takes a bit of time to get the focus spot on but with digital you can tether to a laptop to help or use live view to help a bit
the vivitar lens is a a sweet one have alook at the 55mm vivitar fd thats cool too
GREAT SITE
if you want to give serious close up a try on the cheap get a set of small camera bellows on a rack and a 6 element cheap enlarging lens bobs your uncle super sharp shots
it takes a bit of time to get the focus spot on but with digital you can tether to a laptop to help or use live view to help a bit
the vivitar lens is a a sweet one have alook at the 55mm vivitar fd thats cool too
GREAT SITE
In reply to Post #1487
Interesting site Jason.Remote shooting via a laptop does make life less difficult.
Interesting site Jason.Remote shooting via a laptop does make life less difficult.
except ebay is there anywhere that seels cheap nikkor AF lenses? im after a one with a low f value (below 2) to fit my d80
In reply to Post #1489
what focal length ? if its tele forget cheap!!!!
af 50mm f1.8 or 1.4 think you will struggle to go below f2 other than these two or may be a 30 mm ???
what focal length ? if its tele forget cheap!!!!
af 50mm f1.8 or 1.4 think you will struggle to go below f2 other than these two or may be a 30 mm ???
In reply to Post #1489
got a 35mm 1.8 from wex for £164, think john lewis do it for the same price?? any good to ya fella??
got a 35mm 1.8 from wex for £164, think john lewis do it for the same price?? any good to ya fella??
hi
i have got a sony h9 and only use it to take fish pics,i was wondering if anybody knows if it is possible to fit a telephoto lens to it so that i can take a few more wildlife pics (close ups),we have got so many different animals and birds here but cant get close enough with the standard lens,as you can see i am no expert so any help greatfully received
alan
i have got a sony h9 and only use it to take fish pics,i was wondering if anybody knows if it is possible to fit a telephoto lens to it so that i can take a few more wildlife pics (close ups),we have got so many different animals and birds here but cant get close enough with the standard lens,as you can see i am no expert so any help greatfully received
alan
In reply to Post #1492
The h9 has a good lens 31- 465 mm equivilant f 2 to 4.5 but it has 15 x optical zoom which is stabilised
Bad news is its not removable but you should get close with 465 but can't vouch for the image quality ??
May find putting it on a tripod or mono pod helps and see how you go
8 mega pixels bridge camera
The h9 has a good lens 31- 465 mm equivilant f 2 to 4.5 but it has 15 x optical zoom which is stabilised
Bad news is its not removable but you should get close with 465 but can't vouch for the image quality ??
May find putting it on a tripod or mono pod helps and see how you go
8 mega pixels bridge camera
In reply to Post #1489
Most lenses below f2 tend not to be a cheap item, although in Nikon fitting they do seem to be below those of the Canon brand.
If AF could be taken out of the equation then one of the older Nikkor lenses could represent great value for money. Older Nikkor lenses do tend to hold their price because unlike Canon you do not need a special adaptor to fit them onto modern cameras. Mifsuds do have a range of Nikon lenses in their used section. Noticed a 50mm f1.8 AFD lens for £99 or the50mm F1.8 AF for£79.
Most lenses below f2 tend not to be a cheap item, although in Nikon fitting they do seem to be below those of the Canon brand.
If AF could be taken out of the equation then one of the older Nikkor lenses could represent great value for money. Older Nikkor lenses do tend to hold their price because unlike Canon you do not need a special adaptor to fit them onto modern cameras. Mifsuds do have a range of Nikon lenses in their used section. Noticed a 50mm f1.8 AFD lens for £99 or the50mm F1.8 AF for£79.
In reply to Post #1494
thanks for the help lads,i will have a look in a camera shop over here this week and see how i get on,but i know they wont be cheap(nothing is in france)
thanks for the help lads,i will have a look in a camera shop over here this week and see how i get on,but i know they wont be cheap(nothing is in france)