New Lens :)

Pinyix · 10-04-07, 07:44 PM

My new lens came in the mail today

. Here it is:

When I first started playing with it, I couldn't help but laugh because of how big the lens expands to. 75-300mm is ridiculous. I think its probably way overkill for anything I could need but thats a great thing in a super-telephoto lens. At first I was a bit concerned that I didn't have the stabilization technology with how much shake there seemed to be especially at 300mm but I played with it and figured out the lowest shutters I could free hand at and its really very reasonable. Those numbers are 1/20th at 75mm and 1/60th at 300mm. Whats really cool to me is how this new lens can let in twice as much light at 75mm as my old lens could let in at 55mm.

This lens got mixed reviews for lacking the image stabilizer but really I couldn't be happier. Only bad things I can say about it is the guy forgot or lost the lens cap and I got a UV filter... that I have no idea the use of. I just hope I can make good use of the lens. For the price, I couldn't pass it up.

Actually got this image at 300mm, 1/20th of a second sitting indian style using my knee as a brace. Also, all these close ups are exactly what ISO1600 is for... that is if you're stupid enough to use a 300mm lens indoors like I am

.:Coming soon:. macro car shots from across the parking lot

bandoni™ · 10-04-07, 07:57 PM

nice lens!!! how much did it set you back. also the uv filter is for haze but they are also used as a protection of the lens in case you drop it. I use uv filters for both my lens I rather break a $7 filter then a $250 lens. I was at wal-mart today and i think i am going to pick up one of those rebels as a spare camera. seeing as how i will get a 20% discount on one item in december.

Ack-Crawler · 10-04-07, 08:13 PM

Have fun with the new lens. I have that same lens for my XTI..

Pinyix · 10-04-07, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandoni

nice lens!!! how much did it set you back. also the uv filter is for haze but they are also used as a protection of the lens in case you drop it. I use uv filters for both my lens I rather break a $7 filter then a $250 lens. I was at wal-mart today and i think i am going to pick up one of those rebels as a spare camera. seeing as how i will get a 20% discount on one item in december.

I see. I'll have to play with it more when I get outside with it more. I just viewed it as two more surfaces to wipe smudges off of today. This lens sells online for $170. I got it shipped off ebay for $124. I know theres much better but you just can't beat that price. If its true that you can't spend less than $500 on a lens for your camera because you can't pop on a film camera lenses, then hell yea, pick up a rebel. My canon has never let me down.

bandoni™ · 10-04-07, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinyix

If its true that you can't spend less than $500 on a lens for your camera because you can't pop on a film camera lenses, then hell yea, pick up a rebel. My canon has never let me down.

yep it's true allright

i was looking for a nikkor 50 mm lens and they fit all of the nikon dslr's except mine

so yeah i will probably pick myself up a rebel, then let the customization begin!!

bboarder711 · 10-04-07, 11:40 PM

70-300mm f 3.5- 5.6 ??? Great lens to have have fun with it ! i wana see some more pics!!!

you also might wana consider a mono pod but some of your shots in low light

Pinyix · 10-05-07, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboarder711

70-300mm f 3.5- 5.6 ??? Great lens to have have fun with it ! i wana see some more pics!!!

you also might wana consider a mono pod but some of your shots in low light

75-300mm f/4.0-5.6. Still pretty damn good. I know I got some low light shots here but it'll probably be the last time I use the lens indoors. I was just too anxious to use it. I'll coerce my friends into playing frisbee this weekend or something, I promise.

AustinForester · 10-05-07, 10:03 AM

holy crap, that thing is monterous! cool pics tho, your making me want to get a new lens. damn you

bandoni™ · 10-05-07, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinLegend

holy crap, that thing is monterous! cool pics tho, your making me want to get a new lens. damn you

yeah when i first saw it i though it looked a little phallic.

AustinForester · 10-05-07, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandoni

yeah when i first saw it i though it looked a little phallic.

same here, first, it was retracted, then all the way out and was like, DAYUM.

at least ken has a new pick up line, "Wanna get shot with my big lens?"

Pinyix · 10-05-07, 02:46 PM

At least with the 4.9ft minimum focal distance I'll have a good head start when that line backfires horribly.

rsubibi241 · 10-05-07, 04:17 PM

damn...now thats a lens

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Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 3,917 Car 1: Legend Saloon iTrader: (11)	New Lens :) My new lens came in the mail today . Here it is: When I first started playing with it, I couldn't help but laugh because of how big the lens expands to. 75-300mm is ridiculous. I think its probably way overkill for anything I could need but thats a great thing in a super-telephoto lens. At first I was a bit concerned that I didn't have the stabilization technology with how much shake there seemed to be especially at 300mm but I played with it and figured out the lowest shutters I could free hand at and its really very reasonable. Those numbers are 1/20th at 75mm and 1/60th at 300mm. Whats really cool to me is how this new lens can let in twice as much light at 75mm as my old lens could let in at 55mm. This lens got mixed reviews for lacking the image stabilizer but really I couldn't be happier. Only bad things I can say about it is the guy forgot or lost the lens cap and I got a UV filter... that I have no idea the use of. I just hope I can make good use of the lens. For the price, I couldn't pass it up. Actually got this image at 300mm, 1/20th of a second sitting indian style using my knee as a brace. Also, all these close ups are exactly what ISO1600 is for... that is if you're stupid enough to use a 300mm lens indoors like I am .:Coming soon:. macro car shots from across the parking lot __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

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Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 3,917 Car 1: Legend Saloon iTrader: (11)	At least with the 4.9ft minimum focal distance I'll have a good head start when that line backfires horribly. __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

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