You won't believe what I "Bought"

madisonphotogrl · 03-25-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Pooky125

I have the 75-300 version. Little older, and macro only 1:4, but for the 130 I paid, Ii found it to be quite a little performer when asked of it.

Elegant rose picture.

Pooky125 · 03-25-2008, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by madisonphotogrl

Elegant rose picture.

Thanks! It's one of my favorites.

Tony · 03-26-2008, 01:30 AM

You will enjoy the lens i am sure. Here are some pics i took with it on my k100d so you can see how SR works well with it. Both are hand held. Have fun with yours!

f6.7...1/60th sec...300mm...iso 1600

f6.7...1/8th sec...220mm...iso 1600

**mike.hiran** · 03-26-2008, 06:48 AM

thank you very much! and thanks also to those who contibuted to this thread; I should get mine in around a week

**pentagor** · 03-26-2008, 10:00 AM

Well, if it is not too late... here are couple of mine...

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-26-2008, 11:55 AM

I'm certainly not an expert by any means, but I find PF easily removed or reduced in Lightroom. PF is not just lens related, it is a combination of the sensor (reflection) and lens (aberration).

ftpaddict · 03-26-2008, 12:04 PM

Ever noticed how popular threads posted by Benjamin become?

rfortson · 03-26-2008, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by jmbower

sweeet. Now my lineup is complete for the moment.

get thee behind me, LBA.

Peter Zack · 03-26-2008, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by madisonphotogrl

I am surprized you wouldn't try the Pentax 50-200mm. Not long enough for you or does it not have good reviews? I was considering that lens.

The 50-200 is a very good lens for the money. Lots of happy owners out there and very few complaints. I had one for a few months bt sold mine when a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 became available. The Pentax is light and has good IQ. Decently sharp with the Pentax quick shift (nice feature) but it has no Macro ability.

The lens in this thread can be had around the same price range (or fairly close) and is a similar speed. So many have gone this route because it's only 20mm longer in the short end and 100mm longer at the long end (a big difference). Plus the 1:2 macro is a great feature (not available with the Pentax). So it's a very good all round lens.

benjikan · 03-26-2008, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Ever noticed how popular threads posted by Benjamin become?

Who is Benjamin?

benplaut · 03-26-2008, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Who is Benjamin?

It's me!

benjikan · 03-26-2008, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by benplaut

It's me!

Finally...About Time!!!!

I thought you'd never get here.

I can now retire to my home in Boise, Idaho.

I thought you'd never get here.

Don't forget to turn off the lights and lock the door when you go out and don't forget to brush your teeth before talking in public. And try not to loose your temper when someone asks you an inane question. Be Nice.

Break a Leg...

Bye...

Ralph Harper

benjikan · 03-27-2008, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by pentagor

Well, if it is not too late... here are couple of mine...

AWESOME PHOTOS....So Vibrant. Love the saturation. Framing well done.

Ben

jdg · 03-27-2008, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by Stratman

300 MM @ F8

300 MM @ F6.7

here's a little PP of the 2nd photo.

now the 1st photo

benjikan · 03-27-2008, 03:42 PM

I really like the contrast in your Post Prod sample.

Ben

03-26-2008, 05:36 PM	#57
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Finally..The real Ben Originally posted by benplaut It's me! Finally...About Time!!!! I thought you'd never get here. I can now retire to my home in Boise, Idaho. I thought you'd never get here. Don't forget to turn off the lights and lock the door when you go out and don't forget to brush your teeth before talking in public. And try not to loose your temper when someone asks you an inane question. Be Nice. Break a Leg... Bye... Ralph Harper Last edited by benjikan; 03-27-2008 at 01:24 AM.

03-27-2008, 03:51 AM	#59
jdg Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cavite, Philippines Posts: 85	Originally posted by Stratman 300 MM @ F8 300 MM @ F6.7 here's a little PP of the 2nd photo. now the 1st photo Last edited by jdg; 03-27-2008 at 05:20 PM.

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03-25-2008, 06:05 PM	#46
madisonphotogrl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 270	Originally posted by Pooky125 I have the 75-300 version. Little older, and macro only 1:4, but for the 130 I paid, Ii found it to be quite a little performer when asked of it. Elegant rose picture.

03-25-2008, 10:44 PM	#47
Pooky125 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philomath, Or Photos: Gallery Posts: 63	Originally posted by madisonphotogrl Elegant rose picture. Thanks! It's one of my favorites.

03-26-2008, 01:30 AM	#48
Tony New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 24	You will enjoy the lens i am sure. Here are some pics i took with it on my k100d so you can see how SR works well with it. Both are hand held. Have fun with yours! f6.7...1/60th sec...300mm...iso 1600 f6.7...1/8th sec...220mm...iso 1600

03-26-2008, 06:48 AM	#49
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	thank you very much! and thanks also to those who contibuted to this thread; I should get mine in around a week

03-26-2008, 10:00 AM	#50
pentagor Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 495	Well, if it is not too late... here are couple of mine...

03-26-2008, 11:55 AM	#51
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	I'm certainly not an expert by any means, but I find PF easily removed or reduced in Lightroom. PF is not just lens related, it is a combination of the sensor (reflection) and lens (aberration).

03-26-2008, 12:04 PM	#52
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Ever noticed how popular threads posted by Benjamin become?

03-26-2008, 12:53 PM	#53
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by jmbower sweeet. Now my lineup is complete for the moment. get thee behind me, LBA.

03-26-2008, 01:42 PM	#54
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Originally posted by madisonphotogrl I am surprized you wouldn't try the Pentax 50-200mm. Not long enough for you or does it not have good reviews? I was considering that lens. The 50-200 is a very good lens for the money. Lots of happy owners out there and very few complaints. I had one for a few months bt sold mine when a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 became available. The Pentax is light and has good IQ. Decently sharp with the Pentax quick shift (nice feature) but it has no Macro ability. The lens in this thread can be had around the same price range (or fairly close) and is a similar speed. So many have gone this route because it's only 20mm longer in the short end and 100mm longer at the long end (a big difference). Plus the 1:2 macro is a great feature (not available with the Pentax). So it's a very good all round lens.

03-26-2008, 04:17 PM	#55
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by ftpaddict Ever noticed how popular threads posted by Benjamin become? Who is Benjamin?

03-26-2008, 05:20 PM	#56
benplaut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central NY Posts: 268	Originally posted by benjikan Who is Benjamin? It's me!

03-27-2008, 01:26 AM	#58
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentagor Well, if it is not too late... here are couple of mine... AWESOME PHOTOS....So Vibrant. Love the saturation. Framing well done. Ben

03-27-2008, 03:42 PM	#60
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	I really like the contrast in your Post Prod sample. Ben