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[GregWeld]

I have to say --- I use the long lens VERY VERY little. Even at some sporting events it's almost too much lens. When you need it you gotta have it! But actual hours spent connected to the camera -- not much.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I knew you'd like the 10-22 lens -- I love the 10-24 I'd just bought. It just captures so much more... It gives a great perspective in a close up - and just captures so much more on those "big" shots.

With my cropped sensor it definitely helps, your large sensor with the 10-24 must be really good.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

With my cropped sensor it definitely helps, your large sensor with the 10-24 must be really good.

I just wished I hadn't taken the salespersons suggestion to get the Tamron lens over the Nikkor. It might be "fine" optically -- but it FEELS like a cheap lens to me. Once you've run a Nikkor or other quality lens - it's hard to go backwards. I might go up today and get the Nikkor.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I just wished I hadn't taken the salespersons suggestion to get the Tamron lens over the Nikkor. It might be "fine" optically -- but it FEELS like a cheap lens to me. Once you've run a Nikkor or other quality lens - it's hard to go backwards. I might go up today and get the Nikkor.

Regarding "other brands and using them on your NIKON"




Here's what KEN ROCKWELL says about buying "off brand" or as he comes right out and says... CHEAP LENS.... LOL so politically incorrect!!


You're always on your own with off-brand lenses like Sigma. Readers tell me that their Sigma 105 Macros don't work on the D7000. Potential incompatibility with future cameras is one of the steep prices one pays for trying to save a few dollars yesterday on a cheap lens. Nikon shares nothing with its competitors about lens compatibility, so if you want to buy a Tamron or Sigma, you're gambling that it will work with tomorrow's camera. Good luck.

[GregWeld]

I'm thinking that SIEG has learned to FART before he snaps a shot... it helps!!!



http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/fart.htm

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I have to say --- I use the long lens VERY VERY little. Even at some sporting events it's almost too much lens. When you need it you gotta have it! But actual hours spent connected to the camera -- not much.

It definitely will not be my go to lens, the Canon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 STM should end up being the go to.

Ken Rockwell says:

This is my favorite all-around zoom for 1.6x Canon cameras. It covers all the focal lengths I need, and it zooms and focuses like a dream.

With manual-focus override and smooth zooming, it handles better than most Canon lenses.

I'd buy one of these in an instant if I was shooting a 1.6x Canon camera, like the 7D or T4i or whatever.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/len...-135mm-stm.htm

The Sigma f2.8 50-150 is the best option in class for 1.6x Canon cameras and will hopefully be the go to for indoor basketball and volleyball games which I will be spending a lot of time at over the next few years with my 11 year old daughter. Capturing this period of her life somewhat justifies the investment. I can also see it being very good for motorsports action, the f2.8 aperture will let me use the 8 fps speed of my 7D. Who knows, I might even take a couple pics of the mutts with it too.

[syborg tt]

Here are a couple pics that my wife has taken while riding in a cab in Abu Dhabi



well not this one.

[syborg tt]

this one is one of my favorites



I've never wanted to ride a Camel but I think I would give it a shot now.

[waynieZ]

Marty I love the one you said was your favorite. Guys keep these coming They're all very interesting.

[GregWeld]

Personally --- I like the first shot Marty.... it captures the low light and a little shadow... and really fills the frame.


The camel? Not so much.... Mangy critters that spit. LOL