The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here)

[Iron_Dreamer]

Yeah, I like the fact that imageshack doesn't mess with your files, EXIF data included.

[Towert7]

Other than the fact that they are soft (which you found out why), they are nice. I bet that's a real nice lens. Wish I had a pro 70-200 range lens myself.

[M0T0XGUY]

Originally Posted by Towert7

Other than the fact that they are soft (which you found out why), they are nice. I bet that's a real nice lens. Wish I had a pro 70-200 range lens myself.

Thanks man. Yeah, I haven't taken the lens off my camera since its arrival 2 days ago, most certainly due to its stunning contrast and confidence-inspiring feel. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with my investment.

[milkpowder]

I tend to use imageshack because they don't mess with your files. You can also use Picasa to host and they don't mess with anything either.

Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY

I thought for a split-second that your dog was munching on a real hand!

Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY

Nice shot. Very pleasant background blur too!

I've just been looking over some of the shots I've taken with the 18-200VR and they are consistently sharper than what I can achieve at the moment. It's proof that VR works like magic! The photos also look more three dimensional. If primes are even better...

[Iron_Dreamer]

Shoot, milkpowder, I wish we had buildings like that around here! Get yourself a polarizer and those shots will really pop! Or you can just fiddle the sky in post to somewhat simulate the polarized look.

[milkpowder]

Thanks for the suggestion. I notice that most of my photos need a little extra contrast and saturation. I'll get a polariser later, but they are so expensive! $100+ for a single piece of glass?!

I am truly blessed with such beautiful surroundings. Mind you not all of Edinburgh looks like that (how I wish that were true)...

[2deadeyes]

Can any Nikonians recommend a good UV/polarizer filter for the 18-200mm VR lens? I received a free 72mm UV filter with my kit but doesn't seem to fit the lens.

[milkpowder]

THogan recommends B+W (B&W) ones but they are very pricey. Then again, you might need a top quality one...

[Towert7]

I have a B+W 72mm circular polarizer (remember, circular is important). I like it. The old adage, the more expensive the piece of glass the harder it is to keep clean, applies here. It attracts dust like nobodies business. It works though, and is made very solid. Slides right in to my nikon lenses, and turns very smooth.

Yea, it cost more than my 50mm F/1.8, but I'm willing to pay a little more for things that say 'made in Germany' on them.

My only wish is I had got a 77mm (pro size) and used a 72mm to 77mm step up ring.

[milkpowder]

How do you clean the glass (both filter and lens)? Is a bit of moisture + eyeglass cloth gentle enough?