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Forum: Sold Items
03-24-2011, 09:29 AM
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Would you be willing to do the 55-300 alone, or are you only selling the package?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-21-2010, 08:34 AM
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Rico,
I also Love cheap!! I'm always open to suggestions from anyone. I haven't mastered the art of exposure and such, but there are times when I can't get the zoom close enough to my subject with the kit lens. This is why I was thinking something that went up to 300mm would be enough for my needs.
Prime example of a time would be a trip to the zoo. Many shots I couldn't get the image I wanted because the subject just wasn't close enough.
Thanks.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-20-2010, 10:48 AM
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That is what I suspected. I merely ask because I am searching for the next great purchase for myself. I have yet to master the kit lens, let alone the camera. There are just times where I can't get enough zoom on wildlife shots, but can always walk backwards for the wide landscapes.
As a beginner it is hard to determine what lens one should buy when you aren't sure exactly what ones are best for what you like to shoot.
For me Wildlife, Landscapes, and either street/architecture are definitely the subjects I do the most. I am leaning toward a 70-300mm lens possibly with a Macro option. That seems to be what I would use the most. For the first two genres at least.
Thanks for the clear-up on the original question, appreciate it.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-20-2010, 07:12 AM
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So what the biggest difference in a 16-45mm lens over the standard 18-55mm kit? I gather the biggest will be the f/stop capability of the lens, which appears to go bigger than 3.5 in the kit.
However, it seems that in focal length you only get the 2mm wider advantage from the kit, which can still do 45mm.
Am I on point here or way off base? Feel free to enlighten me!
Thanks.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
09-20-2010, 03:19 PM
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Hello folks.
So I've got a desktop machine that I used for my Audio days, yet now that I no longer record or edit, the machine is merely used as a desktop computer.
I've been thinking of selling it to get some extra cash for a different desktop and possibly a lens, but if it is worth keeping for Photo editing and such then I will hold onto it.
What are some of your opinions?
Dual 1.8Ghz PowerPC G5
1Gb of RAM
Dual 250Gb HD
Graphics: GeForce FX 5200
Running 10.4.11
Fresh.;)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
09-20-2010, 03:09 PM
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Paul,
I played with a canon lens that I believe was either 150 or 200mm. I can't remember, however I feel like I may like the distance I can get with a 300mm.
Thanks for the suggestion as I will look around for a place that has one so I can physically try it out.
Fresh
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
09-16-2010, 08:20 AM
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I've come across a good deal on a pair of Tamron lenses on ebay. However, I can get the same range that I'm looking for (70-300mm) with a Sigma around the same price. The Tamron comes packaged with a 28-80mm too for a little more than the Sigma alone.
With you experience which of the two brands to you consider to be a better purchase. Granted I'm and still learning and may move on to better quality lenses as my eye develops.
I tried to attach some photos I took with the Macros filters, but it wouldn't work for some strange reason.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
09-12-2010, 10:25 PM
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Cool thanks for the relpies, I will continue to experiment with these some more.
On a side note I am thinking of a new lens, aside from my kit one. (18-55mm)
I think that a 70-300mm lens would be a good choice, but can't really afford forking out much money. I have done a little reading on getting an adapter mount so I may have a wider range of options and lower prices.
Any experienced suggestions?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
09-09-2010, 07:53 PM
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Hello Pentax folks,
My first post here, as a proud new owner of a White Pentax k-x.
Anyway, I picked up some Filters for my 18-55mm kit.
+1, +4, +10 Macro filters.
Now I heard of a technique where you apply the filter behind the lens, is this a viable option? I'm currently putting them on the end of the lens, I imagined that this was the spot for them since there are threads and all. However I wouldn't be able to mount my Lens hood if I wanted to.
If you're wondering, I went with the filters to get a feel for the Macro side of things before really forking out money to get some more lenses.
I have many styles of interest in this field; Landscape, Wildlife, Street, & Portraits. I just don't know which ones I want to buy lenses for.
Any advice you guys could give a new photo taker would be appreciated.
Peace.
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