CF: Clickers Corner - Page 13

Delta Whiskey · 18-11-2009, 17:44

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Having a play with the Fractalius plug-in for PS

That is disturbing (in a good way).

Jimmy-J · 18-11-2009, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

That is disturbing (in a good way).

Thanks, I took that back in 2002 with the Olympus C-3020. This Fractalius filter is really good.

alferret · 20-11-2009, 17:14

Bit of lens advice please

Having aquired a Sony A200 with stock 18-70 lens I'm looking to get another lens. So my choices are 28-200 or 28-210 or 70-210 or 75-300. These are all Minolta lenses primarily because they use a good glass (from previous SLR experience) but more than that a good price. I know the 28-200\210 covers what I got now but adds extra length where as the 70-200\75-300 gives additional to what I already have. I'm thinking the 75-300 would be the better one. Any thoughts advice greatly apreaciated.

TIA

Al

Delta Whiskey · 20-11-2009, 18:21

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Originally Posted by alferret

Bit of lens advice please

Having aquired a Sony A200 with stock 18-70 lens I'm looking to get another lens. So my choices are 28-200 or 28-210 or 70-210 or 75-300. These are all Minolta lenses primarily because they use a good glass (from previous SLR experience) but more than that a good price. I know the 28-200\210 covers what I got now but adds extra length where as the 70-200\75-300 gives additional to what I already have. I'm thinking the 75-300 would be the better one. Any thoughts advice greatly apreaciated.

TIA

Al

I'd get the 75-300.

I had a similar choice with my Nikon D90, it came with a 28-105 kit lens. I bought a Nikkor 70-300 to go with it. That extra 100mm will come in very useful sooner or later.

alferret · 21-11-2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

I'd get the 75-300.

I had a similar choice with my Nikon D90, it came with a 28-105 kit lens. I bought a Nikkor 70-300 to go with it. That extra 100mm will come in very useful sooner or later.

Thanks DW, what I expected to hear, next question, I have decided to buy new rater than a 2nd hand Minolta glass. Which of these would you suggest.

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...6775/Show.html

this

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...5807/Show.html

Cheers

Delta Whiskey · 21-11-2009, 13:55

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Originally Posted by alferret

Thanks DW, what I expected to hear, next question, I have decided to buy new rater than a 2nd hand Minolta glass. Which of these would you suggest.

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...6775/Show.html

this

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...5807/Show.html Cheers

I'd buy the Sigma 70-300. It's wider (70 against 75), better f stop at the wider end (f4 against f4.5) and has macro as well. There are some sample images here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...pdp_images_all

I have a Sigma 50mm prime with Macro which is excellent, I also have a Sigma 10-20mm on loan which is a beautiful piece of kit.

alferret · 21-11-2009, 14:07

Cheers DW, off to Jessops in Chesterfield to get one

Scrub that, Jessops dont stock Sigma lenses, 4 week delivery for pickup in store or delivery.

Delta Whiskey · 21-11-2009, 14:13

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Originally Posted by alferret

Cheers DW, off to Jessops in Chesterfield to get one

My pleasure, I love spending other people's money.

alferret · 21-11-2009, 17:07

Got it from Comet for £129.99 (reserve online £20 off store price of £149.00)

Quick questions DW. How quiet should the action be as when focusing? The motors sound to me to be a lot louder than the 18-70. Is this par for the course?

Delta Whiskey · 21-11-2009, 17:41

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Originally Posted by alferret

Got it from Comet for £129.99 (reserve online £20 off store price of £149.00)

Quick questions DW. How quiet should the action be as when focusing? The motors sound to me to be a lot louder than the 18-70. Is this par for the course?

Great price, well done.

It's the same with the Nikkor 70-300mm, it's much louder than the other lenses. I think it's something to do with the wider focal range, meaning longer back and forward travel for the focusing elements therefore more powerful motors.

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Originally Posted by alferret

Cheers DW, off to Jessops in Chesterfield to get one

Scrub that, Jessops dont stock Sigma lenses, 4 week delivery for pickup in store or delivery.

Jessops have turned into the Woolworth of camera stores, plenty of stuff but nothing you'd want to buy.

alferret · 21-11-2009, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

It's the same with the Nikkor 70-300mm, it's much louder than the other lenses. I think it's something to do with the wider focal range, meaning longer back and forward travel for the focusing elements therefore more powerful motors.

Thats ok then

thanks for the info

alferret · 24-11-2009, 19:08

Took this with the new lens from about 6-7ft, exif should be with the pic, cropped to 16:9.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...rret/lilly.jpg

Delta Whiskey · 24-11-2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by alferret

Took this with the new lens from about 6-7ft, exif should be with the pic, cropped to 16:9.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...rret/lilly.jpg

Looks good, especially at f5.6 and 400 ISO. Hand-held or tripod?.

alferret · 24-11-2009, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

Looks good, especially at f5.6 and 400 ISO. Hand-held or tripod?.

Hand held. The RAW pic looks a lot better than the JPG.

Delta Whiskey · 01-12-2009, 09:48

25 Photo Composition Tips (by Scott Bourne of the Photo Focus podcast).
http://photofocus.com/2009/11/30/25-...position-tips/