Philippines: Are you ready? (Game ka na ba?)

Peter2516 wrote in post #13227008
more pics from yesterday....

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Wow peter you really are rocking with those shots. Thanks for sharing. At least even if there's no chance for me to visit that place, i've already seen it through your photos

Thanks Ian I am glad you like them, that is the Lake Washington very nice place and a few parks along with it. We are supposed to stay 2 days in Sofitel last Spring but we stayed in Mariott closer to the Airport plus an easy access to Resort World,

jodelak wrote in post #13211805
i've been doing a lot of satsat the past few days in this thread. went out tonight with wifey, took some pics and heres a panoramic shot of (used to be) bc place (now called rogers arena). hope you like it

[IMG]http://just.razzi​.me/photos/196710/5610​bbb.jpg[IMG]

And heres a pic of Telus Science World
[IMG]http://just.razzi​.me/photos/196709/33fd​6ce.jpg[IMG]

J, was these photos taken with your 28-75mm? I don't have an exif reader . If so. I've just learned of this lens yesterday. And some of the reviews that I've read seems to have mixed opinions. From bad copies that it takes the buyer to discover, then sent away for warranty (only then that the lens works perfectly) to other owners that swear by how well it performs for them. But the price is something no one can argue.

I am saving for either the Canon 10-22 or the Tokina 11-16. But I'm seriously considering this lens due to price difference. The reason? I'm re-thinking if I really need a UWA. Secondly, aside from a 50mm 1.8. I don't have a short lens that's fast enough for indoor use.

Canajun wrote in post #13229539
J, was these photos taken with your 28-75mm? I don't have an exif reader . If so. I've just learned of this lens yesterday. And some of the reviews that I've read seems to have mixed opinions. From bad copies that it takes the buyer to discover, then sent away for warranty (only then that the lens works perfectly) to other owners that swear by how well it performs for them. But the price is something no one can argue.

I am saving for either the Canon 10-22 or the Tokina 11-16. But I'm seriously considering this lens due to price difference. The reason? I'm re-thinking if I really need a UWA. Secondly, aside from a 50mm 1.8. I don't have a short lens that's fast enough for indoor use.

Hey... you talking about the Tamron 28-75mm? I used to have that lens until I sold it to fund my 70-200mm VRII purchase just 2 months ago its awesome as long as you are not very demanding with AF speed..

I find it very sharp...this shot was taken with that lens

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monk3y wrote in post #13230848
Hey... you talking about the Tamron 28-75mm? I used to have that lens until I sold it to fund my 70-200mm VRII purchase just 2 months ago its awesome as long as you are not very demanding with AF speed..

I find it very sharp...this shot was taken with that lens

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ang ganda naman nito! hanef. jun, yep most if not all of my landscape pics were taken with the 28-75 mm, including the rogers and telus pics. agree with monk3y, its quite sharp and pretty good indoors. i find my copy very good with regards to locking focus even in lowlight. i love this lens pero sometimes its not wide enough lalo na sa amin, maliit lang kasi bahay namin.

jodelak wrote in post #13230988
ang ganda naman nito! hanef. jun, yep most if not all of my landscape pics were taken with the 28-75 mm, including the rogers and telus pics. agree with monk3y, its quite sharp and pretty good indoors. i find my copy very good with regards to locking focus even in lowlight. i love this lens pero sometimes its not wide enough lalo na sa amin, maliit lang kasi bahay namin.

salamat ... I dunno but I find the shots that I get from this lens to be very clean and yes sharp even wide open....

it does lock focus accurately but problem is I have to wait for it to lock sometimes.

monk3y wrote in post #13231046
salamat ... I dunno but I find the shots that I get from this lens to be very clean and yes sharp even wide open....

it does lock focus accurately but problem is I have to wait for it to lock sometimes.

Sorry to hear you had to sell it but I'm sure you've weighed the pros & cons before you've made the final decision. I did read about the focusing issue.

Nice shot. Too bad about the lone fisherman with the light.

@Jodelak. I think I'll follow your gear purchases. You now have two items that made think of spending my hard earned cash. But I think the Sigma flash will have to step aside for this lens.

As always you two have not disappointed me with your photos.

Salamat [thank you]

Canajun wrote in post #13231518
Sorry to hear you had to sell it but I'm sure you've weighed the pros & cons before you've made the final decision. I did read about the focusing issue.

Nice shot. Too bad about the lone fisherman with the light.

@Jodelak. I think I'll follow your gear purchases. You now have two items that made think of spending my hard earned cash. But I think the Sigma flash will have to step aside for this lens.

As always you two have not disappointed me with your photos.

Salamat [thank you]

Thanks I can probably clone it out now... when I shot that photo I dunno how to clone out cleanly so I just left it as is hehe... I have been learning how to do post processing slowly.

as for pros and cons in selling it, I have always been shooting in the extreme...I want it wide or long.. and the 28-75mm seems to be mediocre at both, not too wide and not too long hehe

after getting the 16-35mm f/4 this week... I think I will be done with my setup for a long long time.

Sigma 12-24mm, 16-35mm, 50mm f/1.8D, 70-200mm VRII

monk3y wrote in post #13231663
Thanks I can probably clone it out now... when I shot that photo I dunno how to clone out cleanly so I just left it as is hehe... I have been learning how to do post processing slowly.

as for pros and cons in selling it, I have always been shooting in the extreme...I want it wide or long.. and the 28-75mm seems to be mediocre at both, not too wide and not too long hehe

after getting the 16-35mm f/4 this week... I think I will be done with my setup for a long long time.

Sigma 12-24mm, 16-35mm, 50mm f/1.8D, 70-200mm VRII

Yes you got a good set up. I also believe in the notion that as long as you've got a reliable collection of glasses. You'll never need to upgrade often . I'm just making sure I have all my "gears" before retirement comes. Fixed income and photography does not bode well together .

Definitely note one can argue that Pinas [Philippines] has the best sunrise/sunsets.

Canajun wrote in post #13231739
Yes you got a good set up. I also believe in the notion that as long as you've got a reliable collection of glasses. You'll never need to upgrade often . I'm just making sure I have all my "gears" before retirement comes. Fixed income and photography does not bode well together .

Definitely note one can argue that Pinas [Philippines] has the best sunrise/sunsets.

yeap... I like to bring all my gear with me so I like to keep my lens collection small so I don't have to leave anything at home

I can't comment on the sunrise/sunset since I haven't really been to different places around the world yet but its definitely nice

GF during Sunset.. Taken with the Tamron 28-75mm as well

monk3y wrote in post #13231798
yeap... I like to bring all my gear with me so I like to keep my lens collection small so I don't have to leave anything at home

I can't comment on the sunrise/sunset since I haven't really been to different places around the world yet but its definitely nice

GF during Sunset.. Taken with the Tamron 28-75mm as well

galit ka ba sa amin? ur posting pics na hanef nahihiya na tuloy kaming mag post ng pics namin. o baka ako lang. man this pic so cleannnnnn and beautifully captured i can see this in nat geo or high end magazines. congrats man.

jun, if i dont have the tamron 28-75 yet, this shot will make me buy it.

jodelak wrote in post #13231866
galit ka ba sa amin? ur posting pics na hanef nahihiya na tuloy kaming mag post ng pics namin. o baka ako lang. man this pic so cleannnnnn and beautifully captured i can see this in nat geo or high end magazines. congrats man.

jun, if i dont have the tamron 28-75 yet, this shot will make me buy it.

hahaha anlabo mo oi!! Thanks... anu pangalan mo? nahihirapan akong tawagin kang Jodelak eh hehehe

nahhh my composition has always been lacking in a lot of my shots, technically I think some are good but most lacks the composition and impact to make it into magazines

anyway, I won't hesitate to get the 28-75mm again if I really need the FL

and to seal the deal.... its good for night shots too

Tagay nalang tayo with the Redhorse Genie

monk3y wrote in post #13231974
Tagay nalang tayo with the Redhorse Genie
http://monk3y.zenfolio​.com/img/v17/p31165576​0-4.jpg

Red horse genie... I thought he had a bigger beer belly. Clone out the guy in the back. Heh.

Blurr Cube wrote in post #13232022
Red horse genie... I thought he had a bigger beer belly. Clone out the guy in the back. Heh.

hehehe why? that's another Genie practicing to walk in the water