Huge thanks to LightRules - The King!

[condyk]

So our good pal LittleBuddy LightRules aka Jojo aka NightBooze aka SightMoves aka SlightOooze is giving up his wonderful lens testing after a great four+ years of contribution. He is The King and we should all wish him well.

Jojo a great guy who has constantly put himself out to help others and in so doing he has had a great impact on many people who have bought based on his suggestions. Always fair and open minded, he has been a credit to this community and to the triumph of art and craft of photography over mere gear aquisition.

He has debunked the notion that 'you get what you pay for' and has championed the idea that there is plenty of choice for all pockets and if you choose wisely you don't have to spend a fortune to get great results.

How he has found the time to 'service' the constant round of queries here, elsewhere and at his web site, plus handle the inevitable critics and trolls, and usually with exceptional humour, is beyond me. What a guy!

Thank you Jojo :D

[PetKal]

Our little buddy SlightRubles is simply a champ.
Even Eddie Radar knows that.;)

[cdifoto]

lol @ SlightOooze.

[EOSAddict]

Well said Dave, Jojo the champion of sensible and unblinkered lens tests... so what's happened?

[Tony-S]

Next time I'm in his neighborhood, I'll buy him a few beers, that's for sure.

[Pete]

He has debunked the notion that 'you get what you pay for' and has championed the idea that there is plenty of choice for all pockets and if you choose wisely you don't have to spend a fortune to get great results.

Wow.. I wish he'd talked to me, maybe I would have been happy with Tamron and saved myself a packet... :D

[::John::]

oh - absolutely - HUGE thanks for the advice and testing.

It must have been really time consuming - and the enquiries and requests were certainly a measure of the need for such a site.

[LightRules]

What a guy!

Thanks Connie for this undeserved thread and tribute. I am again humbled by your British love. :D

Our little buddy SlightRubles is simply a champ

:rolleyes:

Well said Dave, Jojo the champion of sensible and unblinkered lens tests... so what's happened?

I gave up. I could get a hold of every and any lens I wanted, but Pete just wouldn't let me at his 200 F1.8. So I threw in the towel. :evil:

Next time I'm in his neighborhood, I'll buy him a few beers, that's for sure.

I don't drink, sorry mate. But I do accept B&H gift cards :lol:

oh - absolutely - HUGE thanks for the advice and testing.

It must have been really time consuming - and the enquiries and requests were certainly a measure of the need for such a site.

Thank you for the nice words.

Here, here...to POTN...and...uhhh...and 100% crops. :)

[EOSAddict]

Well Jojo,

That's OK, so long as you are not abandoning POTN and still bringing your sense to bear ;)

[LightRules]

That's OK, so long as you are not abandoning POTN and still bringing your sense to bear ;)

You don't need me for this; you still got Peter...





:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[PetKal]

You don't need me for this; you still got Peter...

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Now, now, little buddie, I may not be around for much longer......we need your young vigour to carry the torch of lens enlightenment.
Besides, I am just an old collector...a hack........dammit, I don't even own a tripod. :(
The bottom line is, who could possibly ever fill your shoes ?

[LightRules]

we need your young vigour to carry the torch of lens enlightenment

Peter, I have tried my best. Some prejudices die hard, ya know? :rolleyes: Many just won't accept anything less than a white lens filled with similar-colored flouride. Their minds simply cannot be moved.

The bottom line is, who could possibly ever fill your shoes?

I have a lump in my throat and my eyes are welling up. Please stop already. :cry:

[condyk]

Their minds simply cannot be moved.


Ignore the asses ... don't let them undermind your good works. Truth is most of the 'critics' speak from a limited experience. You speak with authority. All they can argue is you have a bias; they have never actually used this stuff so it's all hot air. Take it all for what it is: a comedy featuring a host of quivering, too rich, myopic, silly little lads :rolleyes:;)

[LightRules]

Ignore the asses ... don't let them undermind your good works. Truth is most of the 'critics' speak from a limited experience. You speak with authority. All they can argue is you have a bias; they have never actually used this stuff so it's all hot air. Take it all for what it is: a comedy featuring a host of quivering, too rich, myopic, silly little lads :rolleyes:;)

And this, my friend, is why you are the true King around here, Connie. You know what you're talking about. :lol:

I wonder if I can do one final test between the 200 F1.8 and 18-200 OS to show Pete what he's missin' out on? :rolleyes:

[PetKal]

And this, my friend, is why you are the true King around here, Connie. You know what you're talking about. :lol:

I wonder if I can do one final test between the 200 F1.8 and 18-200 OS to show Pete what he's missin' out on? :rolleyes:


OK, OK.....let's do it.
Second, there is an old Finnished (or Hungarian) expression....."Margaritas ante Porcos".......people don't get it, but that ain't your fault.

[condyk]

OK, OK.....let's do it.

Hell, you are the indulgent papa tonight :evil: Likkle Jojo does a blubby tantrum and ya gives him exactly what he wants. What kind of parenting lesson is that for the youngsters here ... like Ronald, Sanity, Belmandy, Klara, et al :rolleyes:

[PetKal]

Hell, you are the indulgent papa tonight :evil: Likkle Jojo does a blubby tantrum and ya gives him exactly what he wants. What kind of parenting lesson is that for the youngsters here ... like Ronald, Sanity, Belmandy, Klara, et al :rolleyes:
:lol:
Hey, I have a soft spot for our little buddie.:o

[condyk]

:lol:
Hey, I have a soft spot for our little buddie.:o

Yeah ... in yer head :p

There is big risk in this test of tests, the ultimate BS Breakin' test: can the cheapo third party spank the legendary lens? If it even gets close the value of that clunky ol' white Albatross goes down the pan ;-)

[PetKal]

Yeah ... in yer head :p

There is big risk in this test of tests, the ultimate BS Breakin' test: can the cheapo third party spank the legendary lens? If it even gets close the value of that clunky ol' white Albatross goes down the pan ;-)

Well, I am just saying it (OM gosh, now I am starting to talk like a Turporian:mad:), let's have Jaker lend his Chubby to our little buddie. I am all for it. Then, let the CMOS chips fall where they may.:cool:

[LightRules]

let's have Jaker lend his Chubby

I don't want Jake's...I want yours :evil:

[condyk]

Well, I am just saying it (OM gosh, now I am starting to talk like a Turporian:mad:), let's have Jaker lend his Chubby to our little buddie. I am all for it. Then, let the CMOS chips fall where they may.:cool:

Now ya got yer brains back in ;)

What about it Jojo lad. Will you take Jakies lens? He says it's a beauty and of course if it performs like it should you will get yer own ass spanked hard. Pete can be the pimp for this deal. :D

[PetKal]

I don't want Jake's...I want yours :evil:

Well, I'd like to oblige but mine is unfortunately in constant use....I do take pictures with it, whereas Jaker......y'know...;)

[LightRules]

What about it Jojo lad. Will you take Jakies lens? He says it's a beauty and of course if it performs like it should you will get yer own ass spanked hard. Pete can be the pimp for this deal. :D

You disappoint me, Davey. You underestimate the power of in-lens optical stabilation! :mad: That flouride lens has no chance as the test will be conducted at a focal length of 200mm, wide open for each, subject approximately 18 inches away, handheld, shutter speeds around 1/5th to 1/8th.

Jake's or Pete's, it don't matta'...we'll see which lens gets their a*se kicked! :evil: :lol:

[LightRules]

Heading out for a family Christmas dinner now...have a nice discussion.

[PetKal]

You disappoint me, Davey. You underestimate the power of in-lens optical stabilation! :mad: That flouride lens has no chance as the test will be conducted at a focal length of 200mm, wide open for each, subject approximately 18 inches away, handheld, shutter speeds around 1/5th to 1/8th.

Jake's or Pete's, it don't matta'...we'll see which lens gets their a*se kicked! :evil: :lol:

I'll be damned if I repeat this ever agin, but just one more last time::evil:
The chubby ain't got no flouride in it innit.
The chubby's MFD is 2.5m.
:mad::mad::mad:

Comprende nino ?

[::John::]

I'll be damned if I repeat this ever agin, but just one more last time::evil:
The chubby ain't got no flouride in it innit.
The chubby's MFD is 2.5m.
:mad::mad::mad:

Comprende nino ?

*snigger*

Which is why...


your ass - onna plate


The apple position doesn't bear thinkin' about

:D :lol:

[PetKal]

Heading out for a family Christmas dinner now...have a nice discussion.

See ya back soon, luv.;)
Have a nice dinnah.

[MDJAK]

This is sad news indeed. I've visited Blightrules' website many times: learned a lot; aided my buying decisions, etc.

A sorry day for us potn'ers. For sure.

Change your mind, Oh Ruler of Light.

mark

[LightRules]

The chubby's MFD is 2.5m.
:mad::mad::mad:

Comprende nino ?

The only thing I "comprende" from this is that chubbLy's going to get an a*se whoopin'! :eek:

See ya back soon, luv.;)
Have a nice dinnah.

They are lined up, but I am not complaining. Good stuff, I say.

A sorry day for us potn'ers. For sure. Change your mind, Oh Ruler of Light

Thanks, Mark. But my decision is final :cry: I will still be your friend though.

[condyk]

... I've visited Blightrules' website many times: learned a lot; aided my buying decisions, etc.


Thank you Mark and we can see what an impact out little pal has had on your buying just as soon as we peer into your Domke/Kata/Thunk Tank bag :rolleyes:

Anyway mate ... will we be seeing your gears contained within a custom Domke(y) constructed of best Connelly leather to match the interior of your Bentley? :D

[Tee Why]

Jojo,
I'm glad you decided to have your test galleries up while turning off the comments section. This will allow many to continue to see the difference between various lenses for themselves. Unlike photozone.de and slrgear.com, your tests are comparison of real world images among comparable lenses, putting context into the difference (if any) among various lenses. I don't know of any other testers who have spent this much effort to give the folks online this level of useful information.

Having your site up will continue to help others.
Good work.

[CountryBoy]

Ah sad news. Thanks for the tests and time you gave us !

[John_B]

LightRules,
Thanks for your work and tips (even from the old photo.net days). I have always enjoyed your comparisons :)

[LightRules]

Jojo,
I'm glad you decided to have your test galleries up while turning off the comments section. This will allow many to continue to see the difference between various lenses for themselves. Unlike photozone.de and slrgear.com, your tests are comparison of real world images among comparable lenses, putting context into the difference (if any) among various lenses. I don't know of any other testers who have spent this much effort to give the folks online this level of useful information. Having your site up will continue to help others.
Good work.

Thanks, Doc. You were always one of the first to comment with each new test comparison at my site. :D

Ah sad news. Thanks for the tests and time you gave us !

And thank you, Sig-man. ;)

LightRules,
Thanks for your work and tips (even from the old photo.net days). I have always enjoyed your comparisons :)

John, believe it or not, I don't recall our discussions from photo.net too well. :( I haven't been there in, what seems like...years! :rolleyes: :eek: :D But thanks for the kind words.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Take a day out and look what I miss. :(

Thanks man, you've been a top member and contributor to POTN for years!
We could use a dozen more just like you :)

[grego]

Wow, I've been pretty MIA for a while. I first saw the thread about Jo missing and now find out it's over. Well hope you stay around for a long time man. You have always been helpful and always have good comments to leave.Hopefully the next time I someday re-appear you aren't gone. Thanks again for all your tips.

[-spam-]

Take a day out and look what I miss. :(


Same for me, except it was a little longer than a day.

Jojo, i also echo what the others have said. Thank you for the tests that i have spent many a night looking over and the advice you have given to many on the forum. And also, thank you for taking a chance and deciding to ship a lens to Australia. Dont know how i lived without the 24-60 before now ;)

[LightRules]

Take a day out and look what I miss. :(

Thanks man, you've been a top member and contributor to POTN for years!
We could use a dozen more just like you :)

Thanks, Law Dog. I'll be your huckleberry :lol:

Wow, I've been pretty MIA for a while. I first saw the thread about Jo missing and now find out it's over. Well hope you stay around for a long time man. You have always been helpful and always have good comments to leave.Hopefully the next time I someday re-appear you aren't gone. Thanks again for all your tips.

Hey Greg, thanks for the words. Haven't seen you around in a while. Hope you're well and about. Go USC :lol:

Same for me, except it was a little longer than a day.

Jojo, i also echo what the others have said. Thank you for the tests that i have spent many a night looking over and the advice you have given to many on the forum. And also, thank you for taking a chance and deciding to ship a lens to Australia. Dont know how i lived without the 24-60 before now ;)

Spammer, thanks also. Glad the 2460's working out well for you! First sale to Oz ever for me, nice transaction ;)