EDIT for the cross-linkage. Cam is a Nikon D50 DSLR with the standard 18-55mm lens so far. I'm planning to get the 70-300mm ED telephoto lens before Christmas.
So far, I'm blown away. The features on this thing are astounding.
We've had fun for the year and a half we had our 4MP Samsung Digimax A400, but I think the only reason we kept it was how well it actually did at our wedding. That, and the movie mode's pretty good too.
I do repeat... blown away here. 280 shots on a 1GB card in JPEG - Super Fine mode. The quality gets even better in Raw mode with 0 compression or tinkering. And the camera's really responsive with an amazing flash.
But enough text, on with the pictures.
The lighting's a bitch here today, but overall I'm happy. AND LOOK! It can render Sangria Red finally!
Note the difference, compared to here:
i def see the difference....good purches...congrats
Nice choice Adam. Nikon always is a good choice. It's the damn lenses and aftermarket equipment costs that can really explode your budget.
But the 50 is a great camera and I am sure you will love it.
Enjoy.
Yeah, the dang lens I want is over 400 bones. Otherwise, aside from another battery or two... that's all we need. It's a hell of a package.
NOS2Go4Me,Jul 30 2006, 04:19 PM Wrote:Yeah, the dang lens I want is over 400 bones. Otherwise, aside from another battery or two... that's all we need. It's a hell of a package.
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Why the 70-300 ED and not the 55-200 DX? I wouldn't want to miss some portrait range.
If you want the 70-300 range, check out the Sigma 70-300 APO DG. Very nice lens. I've done some shooting with both (on a D100). Very similar results between both lens. Comes down to a feel/build quality preference. The Sigma *should* be a bit cheaper too.
Nice choice on the camera! :headbang: I wish I could be following in your footsteps. I'll be stuck in a Prosumer for a little while still though... :angry:
Ryan <- ex-camera salesbastard
Nice choice in camera!! I want to upgrade my SLR to DSLR but they just cost so much right now! I'm very jealous!!!!!
I recently purchased a Sigma 70 - 300 for it and I'm lovin' it right now!
If I end up upgrading my Pentax Z-30 to the Pentax *Ist D or DS then my lens will work on that camera as well!!! **thinking ahead for a future purchase**
As for the feel of the lens I would recommend sigma as well!! The price was right as well $110 CDN to my door!!
Anyway.......
Have fun with the new camera, and hope to see some nice pics of futures meets and camping trips!!!!
I want the ED lens for the better light transmission and better quality for enlargements at full zoom. I could get the G lens as well for about $200, but apparently I'd be sacrificing some quality on high-zoom shots.
Also, I'm sure the 55-200 is good, but the extra zoom is what I want for wildlife and such. There are a lot of good sightings here in North Bay and area, but they're often well-recessed from the roads and developments along right-of-ways and whatnot.
Plus, the 18-55mm that came with the camera is an ED lens. I'd rather have uniformity and quality - no offense meant of course!
The 55-70mm gap does concern me a tad, but I might swap lenses down the road.
EDIT - the reviews on that Sigma aren't so bad. It's worth considering, that's for sure.
Does anyone have a link to high quality, long focal-length Sigma prints?
Ahhh, I hadn't checked out the 55-200 DX. Good thing it's an ED lens, too. :)
So I'd have 3 then, total, if things worked out. I bookmarked it, thanks man!