[nineohtoo]

There are some absolutely GORGEOUS photos here. I just bought a display model D40 with an 18-55mm and 55-200mm lens at work on black friday for $250. I'm debating on whether or I should stick with the stock 55-200mm, get the VR one through my employee discount with nikon(about $140 w/shipping), or take the plunge on a 18-200mm VR for about $450ish. I'm leaning towards the 55-200mm VR since most of my pictures aren't going to be closeups. Plus the money saved from the 18-200mm VR can be used towards a macro lens or something. Any recommendations?

Sorry for going off topic. Here's a shot I took after dessert last night, and earlier this evening of my friends 240sx.

 

[patalp]

(by the way, they are all exactly 800px on the widest side)

 

[Contrastique]

Thanx Rik for your comment. Nice pics of you as well man! I like the composition and sphere a lot. Only maybe a tad too bad the bottle on one of the photos has its label not turned towards the camera but i like the shot a lot.

Some other real nice photos on this page too. I forget the names while typing this and am too lazy to check them out but some real good ones here!

 

[Contrastique]

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Originally Posted by nineohtoo /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are some absolutely GORGEOUS photos here. I just bought a display model D40 with an 18-55mm and 55-200mm lens at work on black friday for $250. I'm debating on whether or I should stick with the stock 55-200mm, get the VR one through my employee discount with nikon(about $140 w/shipping), or take the plunge on a 18-200mm VR for about $450ish. I'm leaning towards the 55-200mm VR since most of my pictures aren't going to be closeups. Plus the money saved from the 18-200mm VR can be used towards a macro lens or something. Any recommendations?

I just have 1 question...You're leaning more towards the 55-200 and not the 18-200 becuase you usually don't make closeups..? And you can save the money to get a macro..? What's your definition of closeup and with what lens can that be achieved? You just made me wonder a little here

 

[fatcat28037]

Hatteras light, Cape Hatteras, NC 11/21/07

on the beach at Cape Hatteras

 

[raptor84]

Hello all. Just though I should post here since my primary interest is photography anyway

I'm a freelance pet photograher and do some pro-bono shoots for a shelter and welfare organisation.

Here are some of my shots used in their 2008 calendar. All these animals have either been rescued/rehomed or are living the remainder of their lives at the shelter(its no-kill).

Suji and Lunis - Font cover

Pharaoh - October

Angus - August

Ah Yi - December

You can find out more about the work they do at ::: NOAH'S ARK CARES :::

More pics and what nots in my signature. Thanks for viewing and hope to explore more of the forum...

 

[nineohtoo]

Contrastique,

Sorry. I should clarify. I don't usually take portraits. Most of the stuff I photograph are going to be very close(like tiny things on my desk, or plants), or things far away such as landscapes, architecture, etc. But things in between those distances are going to be rare for me. I feel I'd rather have strong lenses for macro, and for i suppose telephoto? Please forgive my ignorance. I'm very new to this and could use any help I could get. Thanks!

 

[Contrastique]

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Originally Posted by nineohtoo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Contrastique, Sorry. I should clarify. I don't usually take portraits. Most of the stuff I photograph are going to be very close(like tiny things on my desk, or plants), or things far away such as landscapes, architecture, etc. But things in between those distances are going to be rare for me. I feel I'd rather have strong lenses for macro, and for i suppose telephoto? Please forgive my ignorance. I'm very new to this and could use any help I could get. Thanks!

No need to say sorry. I just kinda didn't understand

From what I read a macrolens will be inevitable for you. So I'd first work with the lenses you have now and safe up for a decent macro since that is a specific range you seem to want. Those lenses are prime and usually high qual glass. It'll be better than both lensen you have now, purely qual-speaking.
After that just check what kind of range you use most besides macro and go for a better one, and by that meaning skip the 55-200 and 18-200 and look for higher qual glass.
18-200 is nice for the range and money but such a lens is always about making compromises.

 

[mb3k]

Hello Head-Fi!
Lately I've been deep into the photography scene/lust/obsession or whatever you want to call it. It took away from precious headphone time, but I'm back, I'm poor, but I'm back.

Here's a fresh shot from the weekend shoot.

 

[raptor84]

Just for the heck of it..

Sadly the 701's arent mine..

 

[bloodydoorknob]

Some baby portraits I've done recently:

 

[GlendaleViper]

bloodydoorknob, those are wonderful baby portraits...


...but might I suggest a different watermark?

 

[bloodydoorknob]

LOL, yea the watermark was done ad hoc for head fi, but you're right, it looks weird with the babies.

 

[GlendaleViper]

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Originally Posted by bloodydoorknob /img/forum/go_quote.gif LOL, yea the watermark was done ad hoc for head fi, but you're right, it looks weird with the babies.

Hahah - ok. *WHEW!* I would presume it would be a detriment to your client base if used for your professional work!

 

[AdamP88]

A few pics of my housemates pup (black) and mine (white)