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We had a winter storm dump over 8" of snow earlier in the week and my dog, Buckwheat and I went for a walk. He loves the snow, as you can tell. Tonight, at 8:30, it was already 3 below zero.... and falling fast. Weather man is calling for dense fog tomorrow, with a high of 16 degrees. They're predicting one of the worst winters on record this year.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

**eaglem** · 11-17-2014, 12:35 AM

Well taken photo of a nice looking dog.

flaviopetrone · 11-17-2014, 02:50 AM

Nice picture! You are right, the dog looks very comfortable in the snow.

I have noticed that you used the tamron 28/200 to take this shot, do you like that lens? I think that I have the same lens, it is not very sharp, or not?

Dewman · 11-17-2014, 03:55 AM

Originally posted by flaviopetrone

Nice picture! You are right, the dog looks very comfortable in the snow.

I have noticed that you used the tamron 28/200 to take this shot, do you like that lens? I think that I have the same lens, it is not very sharp, or not?

It is my "go to" lens. I like it more than any lens I have for general, walk-around photography and the occasional close-up of flowers and butterflies. Yes, my copy is a very sharp lens. I have heard others say it wasn't sharp, but not so with mine.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

flaviopetrone · 11-17-2014, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by Dewman

It is my "go to" lens. I like it more than any lens I have for general, walk-around photography and the occasional close-up of flowers and butterflies. Yes, my copy is a very sharp lens. I have heard others say it wasn't sharp, but not so with mine.

Yes, it has a big focal lenght so is very useful as a walkaround. I have it always in my bag, but usually I try to avoid to use it since my copy is not so good...

oculus · 11-17-2014, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by flaviopetrone

Nice picture! You are right, the dog looks very comfortable in the snow.

I have noticed that you used the tamron 28/200 to take this shot, do you like that lens? I think that I have the same lens, it is not very sharp, or not?

I have the "Promaster" version of this lens, and mine is not very sharp either; although, perhaps I simply need to practice more with it to find the "sweet spot".

Dewman · 11-17-2014, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by oculus

I have the "Promaster" version of this lens, and mine is not very sharp either; although, perhaps I simply need to practice more with it to find the "sweet spot".

I suppose I must have the rare exception in that my copy seems to do very well at just about all focal lengths and most apertures. It was a yard sale find for $15.00.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

flaviopetrone · 11-17-2014, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by oculus

I have the "Promaster" version of this lens, and mine is not very sharp either; although, perhaps I simply need to practice more with it to find the "sweet spot".

Of course maybe it is the same problem that I have. You know, in photography a lot of times the problem is just behind the camera...

Seriously, I read a lot of people saying this lens is not very sharp, for this reason is quite cheap (second hand), but now that Dewman said his lens is sharp, I'm considering that maybe the problem is me. I need to check.

oculus · 11-17-2014, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by flaviopetrone

Of course maybe it is the same problem that I have. You know, in photography a lot of times the problem is just behind the camera...

.

Yes! I'm quite confident that my mediocre photos are the result of a mediocre photographer!

Dewman · 11-17-2014, 04:53 AM

I shoot most of my photography with either a monopod or a tripod, which might help the sharpness of this lens. Who knows?

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

flaviopetrone · 11-17-2014, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by Dewman

I shoot most of my photography with either a monopod or a tripod, which might help the sharpness of this lens. Who knows?

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

I will give it a try again, but last time I was with a tripod too, a big and heavy manfrotto.
Lately here is always raining, most of the times suddenly, so I am using just the 18/55, the only WR lens that I have. Fortunately even yesterday, because while I was shooting a rainbow, suddenly it started to rain. I was very close to the car but the camera finished totally wet!!!

Dewman · 11-17-2014, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by flaviopetrone

I will give it a try again, but last time I was with a tripod too, a big and heavy manfrotto.
Lately here is always raining, most of the times suddenly, so I am using just the 18/55, the only WR lens that I have. Fortunately even yesterday, because while I was shooting a rainbow, suddenly it started to rain. I was very close to the car but the camera finished totally wet!!!

My problem lately is not rain, but snow and bitterly cold weather! Minus 7 degrees F! Tomorrow is dense fog with a high of 16 degrees F!

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

flaviopetrone · 11-17-2014, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by Dewman

My problem lately is not rain, but snow and bitterly cold weather! Minus 7 degrees F! Tomorrow is dense fog with a high of 16 degrees F!

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

I know what you are talking about... in some days we will have the same temperature... But I like it. I know, hands freeze in that conditions, but the ice/snow is amazingly beautiful.

**joip** · 11-17-2014, 09:08 AM

Great shot of your "sled" dog. Fog and snow sounds wonderful. Here is Colorado we hardly ever see fog. Gotta love winter in the west - frigid cold but equally beautiful!

Na Horuk · 11-17-2014, 04:08 PM

You must have a tiny sled!

Nice photo

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11-17-2014, 12:35 AM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	Well taken photo of a nice looking dog.

11-17-2014, 02:50 AM	#3
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Nice picture! You are right, the dog looks very comfortable in the snow. I have noticed that you used the tamron 28/200 to take this shot, do you like that lens? I think that I have the same lens, it is not very sharp, or not?

11-17-2014, 03:55 AM	#4
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by flaviopetrone Nice picture! You are right, the dog looks very comfortable in the snow. I have noticed that you used the tamron 28/200 to take this shot, do you like that lens? I think that I have the same lens, it is not very sharp, or not? It is my "go to" lens. I like it more than any lens I have for general, walk-around photography and the occasional close-up of flowers and butterflies. Yes, my copy is a very sharp lens. I have heard others say it wasn't sharp, but not so with mine. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-17-2014, 04:31 AM	#5
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Originally posted by Dewman It is my "go to" lens. I like it more than any lens I have for general, walk-around photography and the occasional close-up of flowers and butterflies. Yes, my copy is a very sharp lens. I have heard others say it wasn't sharp, but not so with mine. Yes, it has a big focal lenght so is very useful as a walkaround. I have it always in my bag, but usually I try to avoid to use it since my copy is not so good...

11-17-2014, 04:40 AM	#6
oculus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 518	Originally posted by flaviopetrone Nice picture! You are right, the dog looks very comfortable in the snow. I have noticed that you used the tamron 28/200 to take this shot, do you like that lens? I think that I have the same lens, it is not very sharp, or not? I have the "Promaster" version of this lens, and mine is not very sharp either; although, perhaps I simply need to practice more with it to find the "sweet spot".

11-17-2014, 04:43 AM	#7
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by oculus I have the "Promaster" version of this lens, and mine is not very sharp either; although, perhaps I simply need to practice more with it to find the "sweet spot". I suppose I must have the rare exception in that my copy seems to do very well at just about all focal lengths and most apertures. It was a yard sale find for $15.00. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-17-2014, 04:51 AM	#9
oculus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 518	Originally posted by flaviopetrone Of course maybe it is the same problem that I have. You know, in photography a lot of times the problem is just behind the camera... . Yes! I'm quite confident that my mediocre photos are the result of a mediocre photographer!

11-17-2014, 04:53 AM	#10
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	I shoot most of my photography with either a monopod or a tripod, which might help the sharpness of this lens. Who knows? Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-17-2014, 04:57 AM	#11
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Originally posted by Dewman I shoot most of my photography with either a monopod or a tripod, which might help the sharpness of this lens. Who knows? Dewman SW Idaho, USA I will give it a try again, but last time I was with a tripod too, a big and heavy manfrotto. Lately here is always raining, most of the times suddenly, so I am using just the 18/55, the only WR lens that I have. Fortunately even yesterday, because while I was shooting a rainbow, suddenly it started to rain. I was very close to the car but the camera finished totally wet!!!

11-17-2014, 05:01 AM	#12
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by flaviopetrone I will give it a try again, but last time I was with a tripod too, a big and heavy manfrotto. Lately here is always raining, most of the times suddenly, so I am using just the 18/55, the only WR lens that I have. Fortunately even yesterday, because while I was shooting a rainbow, suddenly it started to rain. I was very close to the car but the camera finished totally wet!!! My problem lately is not rain, but snow and bitterly cold weather! Minus 7 degrees F! Tomorrow is dense fog with a high of 16 degrees F! Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-17-2014, 05:53 AM	#13
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Originally posted by Dewman My problem lately is not rain, but snow and bitterly cold weather! Minus 7 degrees F! Tomorrow is dense fog with a high of 16 degrees F! Dewman SW Idaho, USA I know what you are talking about... in some days we will have the same temperature... But I like it. I know, hands freeze in that conditions, but the ice/snow is amazingly beautiful.

11-17-2014, 09:08 AM	#14
joip Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 1,799	Great shot of your "sled" dog. Fog and snow sounds wonderful. Here is Colorado we hardly ever see fog. Gotta love winter in the west - frigid cold but equally beautiful!

11-17-2014, 04:08 PM	#15
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	You must have a tiny sled! Nice photo

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