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would like a different lens
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:36 pmby marcos
Thinking about changing my 18-70mm that came with my D70 (on sale by the way) for the 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR, Somehow I can't hold the camera steady the way I would like. Anyone with comments or experience witht his lens? or suggestions on alternative?
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:26 pmby Marvin
I have both lenses and I actually find myself using the 18-70 more than the 24-120VR. I seem to find it slightly sharper when wide open. I have never used the VR on the lens as the focal length just doesn't require it for me.
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:29 pmby Kyle
I had the 24-120 for about a year, and i loved it, I had no issue with sharpness at all.. Even after dropping it..lol
Though I missed the lack of wide that the 18-70 has...
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:42 pmby rooboy
Might be worth concentrating on your technique rather than equipment here. Elbows tucked in, relaxed grip on camera, left hand under lens/body supporting it, steady breathing, and very importantly, squeeze the shutter rather than jabbing at it. Even if you decide to buy a new lens, good technique will always help
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:55 pmby Kyle
rooboy wrote:Might be worth concentrating on your technique rather than equipment here. Elbows tucked in, relaxed grip on camera, left hand under lens/body supporting it, steady breathing, and very importantly, squeeze the shutter rather than jabbing at it. Even if you decide to buy a new lens, good technique will always help
Awesome advice
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:18 pmby marcos
Thank you guys on 24-120 reviews and to rooboy, the best advice a newbie can get, thanks a million. I though that shootinig the camera was the same as shooting my pistols, tight grip
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:01 pmby colin_12
You should not have to tight a grip on you pistol either. The harder you grip the more muscle shake you tend to get. Still need to squeeze and time for breathing though.
regards Colin
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:21 pmby Jeff
I have the 24-120 and it is on the camera most of the time,i have found it to be sharp and very useful.
Jeff
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:09 pmby MATT
Marvin wrote:I have both lenses and I actually find myself using the 18-70 more than the 24-120VR. I seem to find it slightly sharper when wide open.
Same I even sold mine.. I would like to try the 18-200 as a walk around.
And good advice for us all Rooboy..
Goodluck
MATT
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:55 pmby stubbsy
I think the 24-120 is a more versatile lens than the 18-70 (more length) for some and the VR improves captures when light is an issue, but it won't cancel out blur if your hand holding technique is bad.