The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here) - Page 254 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

dj_mocok · 10-12-2008, 04:44 PM

Actually I bought the Tamron macro over Nikon because to me the bokeh is better than Nikon's 105mm.

Towert7 · 10-12-2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by meat01

3rd party macros are every bit as good as Nikons at a cheaper price. They have to be. I don't care how much my Tamron 90mm is worth compared to a Nikon, there is no need to sell it. I don't buy lenses as investments, I buy them to take pictures.

What ever helps you sleep at night.

bigshot · 10-12-2008, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Towert7

Get the nikon and you'll make a better investment. Nikons hold their value better than 3'rd party lenses, and for good reason.

If you are going to actually use your lens, resale value is totally moot. Resale is only important to "collectors" who churn their equipment to keep up with the latest and greatest. If you're more interested in just shooting great pictures, the better advice is to buy the tool that works for you and don't spend more than you have to.

See ya
Steve

bigshot · 10-12-2008, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY

No offense man, but I really don't get the humor in these intentionally subpar pictures.

He's just starting out. Give him a break.

See ya
Steve

bigshot · 10-12-2008, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by dj_mocok

I found this guy floating around near the surface of the water yesterday next to the opera house. I'm not sure what fish this was, but I have to say it's one ugly fish.

Wow! He looks like an ex prize fighter with that smashed up nose! That may be the missing link between fish and birds!

See ya
Steve

Towert7 · 10-12-2008, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by bigshot

If you are going to actually use your lens, resale value is totally moot.

Speak for yourself.
I on the other hand want to know that if the need ever arises where I want to sell my lens, I will be getting as much as possibly. I want my lens to retain as much value as possible.

After all, who wants to buy a used sigma? :shudder:
I know I don't want to. Much rather have the nikon or canon.

dvessel · 10-12-2008, 08:34 PM

IMO, the value of anything is what you get back out of it. It could be resale value, it could be taking great photos and getting great enjoyment. Or even better, getting paid but if you value the former more then there might be better things to invest in. Something that actually goes up in value? Comic books, stamps, etc..?

Nothing wrong with third party lenses and the future value is never guaranteed. Once people know that first party lenses aren't always the best choice you may not get back as much money as you thought.

I'm partly talking out my ass as I don't know how the value goes up/down but I wonder what real pros use. Strictly Nikon or Canon? Anything that's given to them by said companies. Do they even have any weight in what amateurs buy? I digress..

Brand recognition will always play a factor but if you know your tools and its limitations, why buy into that? If Nikon works for you, then great. If it comes at the cost of overlooking great alternatives, then it's your loss.

BTW, I don't baby my stuff so resale value always plummets. If I'm going to use it, I'll use it without worries. When I hear "resale value", I always think about collectors not getting full enjoyment on what it is intended to do. Not saying it's the case here.. Just saying.

I guess I'm saying that I agree with bigshot.

Towert7 · 10-12-2008, 08:59 PM

It comes down to what type of a person you are, and how you live.
I'll take the BMW over the Ford Taurus, just as I take the Nikkors over the sigmas.
If you think about if for a while, it's the same thing. Yes, it really is the same thing bigshot (that's a preemptive shhhh) .

^_^

lan · 10-13-2008, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by Towert7

What ever helps you sleep at night.

This pretty much sums up the thread lately. Everybody has their own priorities and as long as you don't lose sleep, it's ok. The justification for your purchases are your own. As long as you're happy whether taking blurry photos or using 3rd party lenses, so be it.

I avoid these kinds of conflicts just by owning all of them.

1st party, 3rd party, expensive, cheap, Canon, Nikon.

Fun stuff. It's all good.

Edwood · 10-13-2008, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by lan

This pretty much sums up the thread lately. Everybody has their own priorities and as long as you don't lose sleep, it's ok. The justification for your purchases are your own. As long as you're happy whether taking blurry photos or using 3rd party lenses, so be it.

I avoid these kinds of conflicts just by owning all of them. 1st party, 3rd party, expensive, cheap, Canon, Nikon. Fun stuff. It's all good.

LOL, kind of like owning different headphones.