[Towert7]

Ah, your very first pictures SenjStevo, very exciting!
Keep up the good work and the fun outings. For me, just getting out is half the fun!

 

[Towert7]

My Nikon 85mm F/1.8D AF came in today and I'm very impressed by the image quality. Rather small and light which is a nice bonus.

Sadly the weather is expected to be rather bad for the next few days, so I won't be able to go out and take pictures. Oh well, no biggie.

I'm just so impressed by the three fixed focal length lenses I've got from nikon. The 35mm, 50mm, and now 85mm. They are so nice. I sometimes wonder what they look like on the D3.

 

[Gil Schwartzman]

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Originally Posted by afireinside /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looking to purchase a D40 kit, mainly looking to do car photography. Anywhere I can look for used ones?

Nikonians :: The Nikon User Community

 

[perplex]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif My Nikon 85mm F/1.8D AF came in today and I'm very impressed by the image quality. Rather small and light which is a nice bonus. Sadly the weather is expected to be rather bad for the next few days, so I won't be able to go out and take pictures. Oh well, no biggie. I'm just so impressed by the three fixed focal length lenses I've got from nikon. The 35mm, 50mm, and now 85mm. They are so nice. I sometimes wonder what they look like on the D3.

Atleast with a 85mm you can play inside. I'm hoping the weather will be ok when my 80-200 arrives

 

[dj_mocok]

With 80-200mm, you don't worry about weather. You can use it anywhere.

 

[Towert7]

Man, 2.84lbs. I'm such a wimp. I don't know how you can carry a lens like that around. I start to bitch if it's over 1 pound.

 

[milkpowder]

My dad just got a D300 w/ a 18-200mm VR. It's his first DSLR and I get to play with it when I go back for Easter break! I'm so excited! How do I get started? I've played around with my friends' D80 and D70 before. Is the D300 a lot more difficult to use?

 

[mbriant]

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Originally Posted by perplex At least with a 85mm you can play inside. I'm hoping the weather will be ok when my 80-200 arrives

For bad weather, there are usually 2 or 3 different type/sizes of camera/lens rain covers on ebay like this one. They make things a little more awkward, but they help keep the rain/snow out of your equipment. Some use clear plastic at the camera end so you can easily find controls.

Christy Lens and Camera Rain Cover - eBay (item 280192410194 end time Apr-13-08 13:12:49 PDT)

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif My dad just got a D300 w/ a 18-200mm VR. It's his first DSLR and I get to play with it when I go back for Easter break! I'm so excited! How do I get started? I've played around with my friends' D80 and D70 before. Is the D300 a lot more difficult to use?

The D300 is quite similar to the D80. It just has a few additions and whatnot.
You'll find it very easy if you've had experience with the D80 or D70.
Have fun!

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Man, 2.84lbs. I'm such a wimp. I don't know how you can carry a lens like that around. I start to bitch if it's over 1 pound.

Hmm, with the 180mm Nikkor and SB800 attached, the D200 is pushing 5lbs (I think), but it hasn't phased me yet. Next stop, 200mm F2 VR! LOL

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm, with the 180mm Nikkor and SB800 attached, the D200 is pushing 5lbs (I think), but it hasn't phased me yet. Next stop, 200mm F2 VR! LOL

Wow oh wow! I usually take walks around with my camera for an hour or two, so I like a light setup. I don't know how I would fare with a 5lbs+ rig. I give you credit!

 

[lan]

The 200 2.0 VR isn't that bad. It's about 6 and half lbs. What you really don't want to carry is the 300 2.0. It's about 16 lbs.

 

[perplex]

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Originally Posted by mbriant /img/forum/go_quote.gif For bad weather, there are usually 2 or 3 different type/sizes of camera/lens rain covers on ebay like this one. They make things a little more awkward, but they help keep the rain/snow out of your equipment. Some use clear plastic at the camera end so you can easily find controls. Christy Lens and Camera Rain Cover - eBay (item 280192410194 end time Apr-13-08 13:12:49 PDT)

Sorry, I was worrying about the weather for myself. I don't want to go out in the pouring rain

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Anyway, I got this lens (80-200 f2.8 push-pull) today, only done a few test shots and I'm very impressed so far. Seems pretty sharp. Will do some more testing tomorrow

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[M0T0XGUY]

Wow those shots with the 80-200 look absolutely stunning, mbriant. If I'm looking for a new zoom lens under a grand, should this be my first choice?

 

[mbriant]

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Wow those shots with the 80-200 look absolutely stunning, mbriant. If I'm looking for a new zoom lens under a grand, should this be my first choice?

It's MY favourite lens.