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11-30-2007, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by moeronn
Why can't you?
the terms in the release forms.. i knew i should've paid more. ohh well
11-30-2007, 08:28 PM
#282
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I have a really stupid emotional attachment to money. First I need to learn to hate the $2000, then I can spend it...
Let me know if you ever figure that out...
11-30-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I have a really stupid emotional attachment to money. First I need to learn to hate the $2000, then I can spend it...
11-30-2007, 08:39 PM
#284
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Originally Posted by srika
I think I have like, the opposite of that...
So what you're saying is: You already hate your money & you would like it to find a new home.Just pm me your addy - I'll send a self-addressed, stamped envelope....
11-30-2007, 08:40 PM
#285
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game, set, and match. 
11-30-2007, 08:43 PM
#286
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Originally Posted by srika
game, set, and match.
11-30-2007, 08:46 PM
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BUt you see, the problem is, I have no emotional attachment to it - so - I can't send you any - because - I don't have any.
11-30-2007, 09:01 PM
#288
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Originally Posted by srika
BUt you see, the problem is, I have no emotional attachment to it - so - I can't send you any - because - I don't have any.
Damn
12-16-2007, 02:33 PM
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Need some help for some lens advice.
I'm going to California in June to take pictures for my girlfriend's Graduation, and it's going to be on their Football Field (Fancy, I know.)
But regardless, I need to know if there are any good recommendations on lens that get nice pictures from the bleachers to the field.
I was thinking of the Nikon 70-200mm Lens, but then again $1,3-1,4k is a bit steep for me right now. The purchase will be in a couple of months, but still need some advice on what should be sufficient, and what would be an overkill.
I'm going to California in June to take pictures for my girlfriend's Graduation, and it's going to be on their Football Field (Fancy, I know.)
But regardless, I need to know if there are any good recommendations on lens that get nice pictures from the bleachers to the field.
I was thinking of the Nikon 70-200mm Lens, but then again $1,3-1,4k is a bit steep for me right now. The purchase will be in a couple of months, but still need some advice on what should be sufficient, and what would be an overkill.
12-16-2007, 03:18 PM
#290
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Need some help for some lens advice.
I'm going to California in June to take pictures for my girlfriend's Graduation, and it's going to be on their Football Field (Fancy, I know.)
But regardless, I need to know if there are any good recommendations on lens that get nice pictures from the bleachers to the field.
I was thinking of the Nikon 70-200mm Lens, but then again $1,3-1,4k is a bit steep for me right now. The purchase will be in a couple of months, but still need some advice on what should be sufficient, and what would be an overkill.
I'm going to California in June to take pictures for my girlfriend's Graduation, and it's going to be on their Football Field (Fancy, I know.)
But regardless, I need to know if there are any good recommendations on lens that get nice pictures from the bleachers to the field.
I was thinking of the Nikon 70-200mm Lens, but then again $1,3-1,4k is a bit steep for me right now. The purchase will be in a couple of months, but still need some advice on what should be sufficient, and what would be an overkill.
12-16-2007, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The sigma 70-200 f/2.8 is actually very good. You might want to check it out as an option...
Thanks Dan, a great alternative to the purchase. I might even buy it tonight!
Cheers,
Chris
12-16-2007, 04:48 PM
#292
Too bad you have Nik0n, I could give you a good deal on a 70-200 2.8.
12-16-2007, 04:52 PM
#293
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Thanks Dan, a great alternative to the purchase. I might even buy it tonight!
Cheers,
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
12-16-2007, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Our wedding photographer has one and the results were fantastic. Even though he's got the best gear that Canon has to offer, he preferred the Sigma over the Canon for it's relatively lightweight design and enhanced colour saturation. I was surprised, but the results speak for themselves.
Wow, I'm very excited to get this then haha
12-16-2007, 04:53 PM
#296
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
Too bad you have Nik0n, I could give you a good deal on a 70-200 2.8.
12-16-2007, 05:13 PM
#297
I have to pay for the other ones somehow.
12-16-2007, 05:20 PM
#298
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Did you get the 85 1.2 yet? I'm still jealous of that one...
I hope to get the 85 1.8 soon, and I'm going to start saving for a 35 1.4 this year. I don't know when, but I'll get the 85 1.2 on the radar sometime down the road.
I hope to get the 85 1.8 soon, and I'm going to start saving for a 35 1.4 this year. I don't know when, but I'll get the 85 1.2 on the radar sometime down the road.
12-16-2007, 05:34 PM
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Yes, I did get it. I was going to go around with it yesterday but weather is not too nice right now. That thing is a tank, I had never seen it in person before. No one around here ever had in stock when I was trying to see it. It is going to take awhile to get use to it. Especially the focus ring.
12-16-2007, 05:48 PM
#300
85mm 1.2L vs 50mm 1.4
12-16-2007, 05:49 PM
#301
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
Yes, I did get it. I was going to go around with it yesterday but weather is not too nice right now. That thing is a tank, I had never seen it in person before. No one around here ever had in stock when I was trying to see it. It is going to take awhile to get use to it. Especially the focus ring.
People will definitely take you seriously when you take their portraits with it though.
12-16-2007, 05:55 PM
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wow nice - here's a review of it with some good sample shots:
http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/85mm/index.htm
http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/85mm/index.htm
12-16-2007, 07:25 PM
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yea when i first someone photographing basketball with that lens, my face was like this 
12-16-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
85mm 1.2L vs 50mm 1.4
That sucker's huge!
12-17-2007, 01:07 PM
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Canon did make a EF 50mm 1.0 it was about $2500 new 4 years ago. I don't think they made them long.
12-17-2007, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
Canon did make a EF 50mm 1.0 it was about $2500 new 4 years ago. I don't think they made them long.
Prior to the f/1.0 they did have an FD 50mm f/0.95 also.
12-17-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Engrish Mizouse, Engrish.
what it should say is
yea when i photographed a basketball game for the first time, i saw someone using the 85mm 1.2 and my face was like this
12-20-2007, 02:52 PM
#311
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holy cow...
12-20-2007, 02:54 PM
#312
hey... I have that 
12-20-2007, 02:55 PM
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uh.. i know.. thats why i posted it.. :troutslap
12-20-2007, 02:59 PM
#314
Originally Posted by srika
holy cow...
It's a beautiful lens, but something of an odd focal length for a crop camera. At 85 x 1.6 = 136mm, it's not exactly a great zoom, and it's a bit much for a portrait. Otherwise from what I've read it has great optics.
12-20-2007, 03:00 PM
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Not when it's on a 5D.
12-20-2007, 03:02 PM
#316
Originally Posted by jupitersolo
Not when it's on a 5D.
12-20-2007, 03:03 PM
#317
I gotcha, but on the 1.6 it's like a 135 which is another great lens.
12-20-2007, 03:08 PM
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main reason I posted the pic was not to show that it was attached to a 30D, but to show the ridiculous opening of the lens!!!
ps. jupe has a 5D too
ps. jupe has a 5D too
12-20-2007, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Handruin
It is huge...but I think that's what has to be done to get as fast as a F/1.2 @ 85mm no?