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May 26, 2005 13:24 |  #1

Well, I got my camera back yesterday and my new lens a Hoya HMC UV filter came in also. Today I went around the yard and snapped a few shots off. I love it! I'm no pro though. :lol: This is quite a heavy lens but here are some shots.

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Just figured I show some random shots just taken.

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May 26, 2005 13:33 |  #2

Ouch ... that's a nice lens. I had a whole debate about whether to get this one or my Tamron and only decided at the end of the day on the Tamron so I could then have one each of the big four: Canon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina. :lol: :lol:

Couldn't decide any other way as the strengths and weaknesses are so well balanced between the two.

Nice choice ...


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May 26, 2005 13:40 as a reply to  @ condyk's post |  #3

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Ouch ... that's a nice lens. I had a whole debate about whether to get this one or my Tamron and only decided at the end of the day on the Tamron so I could then have one each of the big four: Canon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina. :lol: :lol:

Couldn't decide any other way as the strengths and weaknesses are so well balanced between the two.

Nice choice ...

I tried and tried and tried to find the Tamron. Then I saw www.digitalfotoclub.co​m (external link) had it for $371.XX shipped (7-9 day shipping that came in 2 days). I hit the order button and now I'm loving it.


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May 26, 2005 13:43 |  #4

Perhaps a little too paranoid in these post-9/11 days but I'd blur out the license plate if I were you.

As for the pictures, they show well.

Congrats on the new toy!! 8-)


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May 26, 2005 13:53 as a reply to  @ ayotnoms's post |  #5

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Perhaps a little too paranoid in these post-9/11 days but I'd blur out the license plate if I were you.

As for the pictures, they show well.

Congrats on the new toy!! 8-)

Fixed, thanks!


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May 26, 2005 14:27 |  #6

Wouldn't it be totally cool to not worry about stuff like that??

Cheers and hope you have a ton ...no, not lens weight.. of fun with the new lens. :lol::lol:


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May 26, 2005 14:31 as a reply to  @ ayotnoms's post |  #7

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Wouldn't it be totally cool to not worry about stuff like that??

Cheers and hope you have a ton ...no, not lens weight.. of fun with the new lens. :lol::lol:

Yes it would. I bought a monopod for this lens, I heard it was heavy.


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May 26, 2005 15:33 |  #8

Nice photos and thats a good looking pup. I have also decided on the same lens and I saw the great price at The Photoclub. Were you pleased with their service?




  
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May 26, 2005 15:41 as a reply to  @ txhptroop's post |  #9

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Nice photos and thats a good looking pup. I have also decided on the same lens and I saw the great price at The Photoclub. Were you pleased with their service?


Thanks!

I bought the grip and the lens you see from them. Great pricess, and no troubles.


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May 26, 2005 16:55 |  #10

Nice pics! I am still kicking around which wide to get, thanks for the feedback on yours.


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May 26, 2005 17:03 as a reply to  @ l bo's post |  #11

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Nice pics! I am still kicking around which wide to get, thanks for the feedback on yours.

Anytime!


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May 26, 2005 20:41 |  #12

I am going to be purchasing this lens in a few weeks and posts like this are encouraging.



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May 29, 2005 07:25 |  #13

Hi, very nice pics-crisp!

Can someone explain to me what qualifies a lens as having 'macro' at the end of the name? This does not seem to be a dedicated Macro lens. What does it do different from a tamron 28-75 (which does not say macro) in the name? Thank for you dealing with a newbie.


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May 29, 2005 08:29 as a reply to  @ snapper27's post |  #14

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Hi, very nice pics-crisp!

Can someone explain to me what qualifies a lens as having 'macro' at the end of the name? This does not seem to be a dedicated Macro lens. What does it do different from a tamron 28-75 (which does not say macro) in the name? Thank for you dealing with a newbie.

Good question, I would like to know aswell.

The main difference is the brand, and focal length. I think they're both great lenses.


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May 29, 2005 12:23 |  #15

An article I just read stated that 1/2 size ratio or closer = Macro.. anything else is just "close up"

More commonly though people tend to feel that "true macro" is a 1/1 ratio reproduction. (lifesize)

All Canon dedicated maro primes offer a 1/1 ratio EXCEPT the the 50mm,. which is called a Macro but is a 1/2 ratio.. unless you get the "lifesize" converter, which makes it 1/1

Sigma, and Tamron Macro primes are the same way.

Where to term tends to get totally abused is on zooms.. where the term "macro" just seems to get stuck on every lens made :rolleyes:


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