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Having just sold my boat.. im spending half the money on camera lenses and bits n pieces to keep something of value around before it gets chewed up by other expenses... and i just put myself in debt lol.. i just wacked a deposit on a 90mm tamron macro.. soon ill be looking for a couple more lenses.. looking at possibly the 80-400vr and sigma 10-20 then a tripod and a sb800.. geez.. toys.. and more toys..

Cameras are evil

Tim

Who wants to die rich

sirhc55 wrote:Who wants to die rich

And only die once!

I said many times to our fellas on this board, once they put you in a wooden box, they srtipped you off everything then throw you into an oven, that's!!!!!!!!!!!!

Life is too short, enjoy your lust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As they say, there are no pockets in a shroud so you can't take your money with you!


Bob.

my lens lust will die.. for a little while.. then ill want more ahh well.. wheres the best place to look for a sb800?

Tim

Zeeke/Tim - seeing you are a Member try the 'Bargin Section'

Cheers for the headsup Fozzie.. didnt realise i had posted so much already

Is $2088 a decent price for a 80-400vr?


Tim

Zeeke wrote:Cheers for the headsup Fozzie.. didnt realise i had posted so much already

Is $2088 a decent price for a 80-400vr?


Tim

What? used? new?

New.. and in a local camera shop

Zeeke wrote:Is $2088 a decent price for a 80-400vr?

Did you not look in the Bargains section?? Best price is there

Cheers,

radar

Zeeke wrote:New.. and in a local camera shop

If that's new and with Maxwell warranty then it's good, but I doubt it very much!
Though, Maxwell in new stock is never ever under AU$2400.00

If it's real then grab it! no need to think about!

Zeeke wrote:New.. and in a local camera shop

If you want to support your local shop, nothing wrong with that, that is a good price. Ted's Camera sells it for $2600, RRP by Maxwell $2950, for best price see bargains.

Have fun,

radar

Zeeke: Dont mean to be rude but why bother with the 80-400 VR???

It is not AF-S and is not known as being the best glass...

I would prefer a Sigma 70-200/2.8 +1.4 TC over the Nikon... yes you loose VR but with the change you can buy some legs and IMHO you get a sharper lens...

Or save your pennies (and bide your time) for the 70-200/2.8VR Nikkor...

its at my local camera house.. so im pretty sure its with the maxwell warranty... im still humming over it..


Tim

MHD wrote:Zeeke: Dont mean to be rude but why bother with the 80-400 VR???

It is not AF-S and is not known as being the best glass...

I would prefer a Sigma 70-200/2.8 +1.4 TC over the Nikon... yes you loose VR but with the change you can buy some legs and IMHO you get a sharper lens...

Or save your pennies (and bide your time) for the 70-200/2.8VR Nikkor...

MHD,
Promoting Sigma huh?
Stock of Nikon mount is little bit in shortage now, Jonessy's order has been shipped last Friday 30/09, do you know how long he has been waiting for? You were a lucky bugger!

Zeeke wrote:its at my local camera house.. so im pretty sure its with the maxwell warranty... im still humming over it..


Tim

Make sure it's not 2nd hand stock, that's! grab it quick mate!

Tim,
I got the 70-200 and sometimes I wish I had the 80-400 for reach and versatility. We all have seen very good pictures taken with the 80-400. If that's what you want, get it!
Cheers,
Gerard

Birddog114 wrote:

MHD wrote:Zeeke: Dont mean to be rude but why bother with the 80-400 VR???

It is not AF-S and is not known as being the best glass...

I would prefer a Sigma 70-200/2.8 +1.4 TC over the Nikon... yes you loose VR but with the change you can buy some legs and IMHO you get a sharper lens...

Or save your pennies (and bide your time) for the 70-200/2.8VR Nikkor...

MHD,
Promoting Sigma huh?
Stock of Nikon mount is little bit in shortage now, Jonessy's order has been shipped last Friday 30/09, do you know how long he has been waiting for? You were a lucky bugger!

Please dont hate me jonesy

ill be visiting the store again tomorrow and double check...

Tim

Zeeke wrote:ill be visiting the store again tomorrow and double check...

Tim

By then, it's gone!

If it is.. then.. bugger.. if not.. it will be gone.. i think

Tim

Zeeke doohnt let the lenz junkies scare you mate - read your opening line again ...
Signed 'Good Homer' PS - Duane Michels started his professional career with a simple 50mm lens, until quite a few years later when someone told him about a 35mm lens - "ummm whats that???" was his reply

Everyone is always in debt.

Its just the depth that varies.

MHD wrote:Please dont hate me jonesy

Well I was getting a little restless and thinking I was going to have to drive to Canberra...........

BUT ALL IS FORGIVEN NOW I have my toy at home waiting for me!!!

Once again birddog, many thanks for all of your efforts

Ive read some good reviews on this lense.. but id like to know what everyone thinks.. 50mm 1.4 Nikon lens... $391 delivered from Ebay.. good price?

Tim

Zeeke wrote:50mm 1.4 Nikon lens... $391 delivered from Ebay.. good price?

If that is new, from reputable seller and AUD, that is a very good price.

Cheers,

Radar

Digital Rev.. which is somewhat reputable.. i think.. lol.. and yep.. in AU.. $309 for the lens.. $55 for Shipping and $17 for Insurance = $381

Im bad at maths btw.. lol

Tim

Zeeke wrote:Ive read some good reviews on this lense.. but id like to know what everyone thinks.. 50mm 1.4 Nikon lens... $391 delivered from Ebay.. good price?

Tim

Tim, its great value at most prices. The 'normal lens' as its so unexotically know by, has some of the sharpest optics available to nikon users. Funnily enough, the 1.8 has a even better MTF rating (sharper) and its cheaper.

The 1.4 does have a extra 1/2 stop of speed on it if you really need handheld in low natural light exposures. Both lenses are cool.

I think you'll be happy with the results if you looking to do portraits, (due to the sensor 1.5 factor, its = 75mm), and youll find the 1.8 a very usable macro lens when used with either a reversing ring,bellows or closeup filters.

For 400$ & $$$ still in your pocket !

thanks for the info..

and thanks for everyone else for there help aswell.. just one small step to me being closer to having a lil bit less lens lust

Tim

Well, ive spent up today... deposit on my soon to receive 90mm tamron macro.. a Sb800 and just then ordered a DR6 right angle viewfinder..

should keep me happy.. now all ive gotta get is a decent zoom and possibly a wide angle lens.. oh.. and a good tripod..

Tim

Zeeke wrote:thanks for the info..

and thanks for everyone else for there help aswell.. just one small step to me being closer to having a lil bit less lens lust

Tim

Actually, i think youd do well to buy this type of lens second hand - as its such a basic contruction theres not much that can go wrong with them - and they come up regularily on ebay too.

Cheers for the info, if i see one around 2nd hand and in good condition ill check it out...


Tim

Just wacked a deposit on the 70-200 2.8 Sigma.. so.. bit more debt for me lol...

Anyone had any experience with this lense and a Teleconvertor? just wondering what i can wack on it if i need to extend the range..


Cheers
Tim

Zeeke wrote:Just wacked a deposit on the 70-200 2.8 Sigma.. so.. bit more debt for me lol...

Anyone had any experience with this lense and a Teleconvertor? just wondering what i can wack on it if i need to extend the range..


Cheers
Tim

Tim,
So no go with the 80-400VR at your local Camera House store?

Hi Zeeke
Where did you get the Tamron 90mm Macro?
Let us know how it performs as well.
Good luck

nah.. no go for the moment.. gimme a few months and ill be looking at one again maybe.. till then ill stick with the 70-200 sigma.. and hopefully if i need extra reach.. i can fit a TC..

Got the 90mm tamron from Maroochydore Camera House with some help from Andy.. im still waiting for it, they have to order it in for me.. aswell as the sigma.. which is normal id say..

Tim

now i really kicked myself... visited the local Officeworks store today to look at printers because my old one has carked it after 8yrs of use.... and while there had a look at some laptops.... well.. i ended up walking out with a bit more then just a printer... scored myself a Acer Aspire 9500 series laptop with 512meg ram, 17" widescreen and 80gig hdd... and built in dual layer dvd burner

Tim

Tim,
It seems to me a shopping spree for you at the moment!
Enjoy now otherwise too late!

yup.. well... having sold my boat... my pride and joy.. which i didnt want to sell.. but had to because of debts... half the money was going for bills.. that werent mine.. but my folks.. and because they help me out so much... i thought id help them out a bit... and the rest was going towards camera gear... stuff i wouldnt get unless i won lottery.. .. so.. getting a few things now while i can.. before it dissapears...

Tim

Speaking of disappearing,

your website seems to have gone

The fishseq.com domain does not seem to resolve anymore, for me anyway.

Keep having fun with your shopping

Cheers,

Radar

yup.. and i dont think the fishseq.com domain will resolve ever again by the looks of things..

Tim