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Title: What cameras and lenses do you use? *merged*
Post by: BALDO on January 19, 2008, 10:42:56 PM: Ok guys kung sa guitars and pro audio me post your gear, paki post lang mga gamit nyo, isama na din ang pix kung meron.. AKO?
Canon 40d with 35-135 mm lang THAT's IT!.. saka film based na
Nikon FM2 with 50 mm 1.2 , 80-200mm zoom.
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: makinao on January 19, 2008, 11:11:53 PM: Nikon FM2n + md12 + Zoom-Nikkor 35-105 3.5-4.5 + Zoom-Nikkor-C 80-200 4.5
Canon PowerShot A540
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: masarapangtaho on January 20, 2008, 12:09:29 AM: Bodies:
Nikon D70 (upgraded firmware)
Nikon F55 SLR
Sony Cybershot W55 (for those time i want to travel very light)

Lenses:
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR
Nikkor AF-S 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 G

Add-ons:
67mm Vitacon 0.5x Wide Angle Converter
67mm Cokin Circular Polarizing Filter
67mm Sunpak UV Filter
Tamrac Neoprene Neckstrap
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: Jayson77 on January 20, 2008, 10:33:34 PM: 2pcs Nikon D80
Nikon MB-D80
Nikon SB600
Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6
Nikkor 50mm f1.8 D
Nikkor 55-200mm f3.5-5.6
Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
Sigma 70-300mm Macro DG f4-5.6
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
Sto-fen Omni bounce
SLIK ABLE 300 DX Tripod
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: daphnerakstar on January 21, 2008, 12:16:40 PM: Canon 30D
EF 24-105 f/4 L
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: vic_6 on January 21, 2008, 03:29:49 PM: Canon 400d w/ batt grip
sigma 24-70 f2.8
canon 50mm f1.8
canon85mm f1.8
canon420ex
nikon sb-24
cactus wireless triggers
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: meotron on January 21, 2008, 10:10:43 PM: Nikon D40 + kit lens
hehehe

hirap ng may dslr ang mamahal ng mga lens, solb na muna ako dito sa kitlens :-D
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: deathbystroke on January 22, 2008, 04:06:34 PM: konica minolta dimage z6 hehe
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: cmt on February 01, 2008, 09:30:17 AM: 20D/350D
24-105
70-200
10-20
50
17-85
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: schnitzerz4 on February 02, 2008, 11:18:38 PM: carlo parang kilala ko yang avatar mo hehehehe pipho?

heres mine:

(http://ogieabastillas.smugmug.com/photos/237205142-M.jpg)
Canon 1D Mark IIN
Canon 40D w/ Canon WFT-E3 (wireless transmitter)
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5 - 5.6L IS
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L
Canon EF 16-35mm II F2.8L
Canon EF TS-E 24mm F3.5L
Canon EF 180mm F3.5L Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2.0L
Canon EF 85mm F1.2L
Canon EF 50mm F1.2L
Canon EF 35mm F1.4L

(http://ogieabastillas.smugmug.com/photos/237205081-M.jpg)
Nikon D300 With MD10
Nikkor 18-200
Nikkor 17-55
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: masarapangtaho on February 03, 2008, 12:17:33 AM: ^basic set. hahaha. :-o
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: vic_6 on February 03, 2008, 11:52:57 AM: Quote from: schnitzerz4 on February 02, 2008, 11:18:38 PM
carlo parang kilala ko yang avatar mo hehehehe pipho?

heres mine:

(http://ogieabastillas.smugmug.com/photos/237205142-M.jpg)
Canon 1D Mark IIN
Canon 40D w/ Canon WFT-E3 (wireless transmitter)
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5 - 5.6L IS
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L
Canon EF 16-35mm II F2.8L
Canon EF TS-E 24mm F3.5L
Canon EF 180mm F3.5L Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2.0L
Canon EF 85mm F1.2L
Canon EF 50mm F1.2L
Canon EF 35mm F1.4L

(http://ogieabastillas.smugmug.com/photos/237205081-M.jpg)
Nikon D300 With MD10
Nikkor 18-200
Nikkor 17-55

kulang ka pa ng 24mm 1.4L. hehehe :)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: schnitzerz4 on February 04, 2008, 01:48:51 AM: hehehehe =) may pinagiipunan pa ako sir vic =)

200mm
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: cmt on February 04, 2008, 08:16:48 AM: Quote from: schnitzerz4 on February 04, 2008, 01:48:51 AM
hehehehe =) may pinagiipunan pa ako sir vic =)

200mm

200mm for both Canon & Nikon? he he he

Very nice sets!!!
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: masarapangtaho on February 04, 2008, 07:17:37 PM: sana pag bumili ng L lens may free na body. kahit 300d. old stocks. :roll:
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: vic_6 on February 04, 2008, 08:36:39 PM: Quote from: schnitzerz4 on February 04, 2008, 01:48:51 AM
hehehehe =) may pinagiipunan pa ako sir vic =)

200mm

aahh yung bagong labas? wow! pero bat yun gusto mo? may 70-200 at 100-400 ka naman?
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: schlagger on February 12, 2008, 08:29:10 AM: canon 20d
- jenis c40dp battery grip
- sigma ef-530 super
- sigma 17-50/2.8 ex
- sigma 24-70/2.8 ex
- sigma 70-200/2.8 ex
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: jinno on February 13, 2008, 10:19:29 AM: Olympus E-volt E 300
14- 45mm lens
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: kawal on February 18, 2008, 04:13:19 PM: Nikon D40x
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Nikkor 18-55
Nikkor 55-200 VR

Hoya UV
Moose P. warm CPL
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: oldskool on February 21, 2008, 06:01:29 PM: Nikon D70
18-55 kitlens
nikkor 85 mm 1.8
nikkor 70-210 non d version
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: slave_unit on February 23, 2008, 11:26:41 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/2179787313_42620f0e44_m.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/95/275064944_98223d386f_m.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/9/13960538_d6de8415de_m.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2268802518_a944ca674a_m.jpg)

:mrgreen:
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: Jayson77 on May 13, 2008, 12:24:59 AM: Update:

2pcs Nikon D80
Nikon MB-D80
Nikon SB600
Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6
Nikkor 50mm f1.8 D
Nikkor 55-200mm f3.5-5.6
Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
Sigma 70-300mm Macro DG f4-5.6
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 HSM (new :wink:)
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
Sto-fen Omni bounce
SLIK ABLE 300 DX Tripod
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: kawal on May 13, 2008, 12:42:58 AM: wow! gusto ko nyang 70-200 f2.8 na Sigma! HSM pa, so swak sa 40x ko yan.
alam mo bro, parang may kulang pa sa mga glass mo
-85mm f/1.8 8-)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: mandoytz on May 13, 2008, 02:30:05 AM: -Nikon d60
-Nikkor 50mm 1.8
-Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical w/motor
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: andrew_O_O on May 15, 2008, 08:56:00 PM: nikon d40
18-55 kitlens
55-200mm vr nikon
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: Jayson77 on May 25, 2008, 03:36:18 AM: Quote from: kawal on May 13, 2008, 12:42:58 AM
wow! gusto ko nyang 70-200 f2.8 na Sigma! HSM pa, so swak sa 40x ko yan.
alam mo bro, parang may kulang pa sa mga glass mo
-85mm f/1.8 8-)
We tried the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 on my old D40. Super bilis nya mag focus kaya binenta ko na yung luma kong 70-300mm na sigma and yung 55-200mm nikkor ko.
(http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs28/i/2008/145/c/5/Ocean_Park_Hong_Kong_by_xXjaysonXx.jpg)
Sample of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 HSM. No color corrections.
PP = crop only & name
Model: NIKON D80
Shutter Speed: 1/1250 second
F Number: F/6.3
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: BALDO on May 25, 2008, 10:52:23 AM: Quote from: BALDO on January 19, 2008, 10:42:56 PM
Ok guys kung sa guitars and pro audio me post your gear, paki post lang mga gamit nyo, isama na din ang pix kung meron.. AKO?
Canon 40d with 35-135 mm lang THAT's IT!.. saka film based na
Nikon FM2 with 50 mm 1.2 , 80-200mm zoom.

ADD:
Canon EF 50 mm 1.4
EF 85 mm 1.8
EF 100-400 mm
EF 16-35 mm
Let the GAS begin!!! :-D
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on May 25, 2008, 04:30:24 PM: nikon d80

from left to right

sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 ultra wide angle
sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
nikon 55-200mm VR f/4-5.6
tamron 70-300mm
tamron 90mm macro f/2.8
sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2519930317_c8431c2e5e.jpg)

nikon 18-55mm VR f/3.5-5.6
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2412805867_c1d1cb625f.jpg)

my macro gear
kenko 2x teleconverter
nikon pk-13 extension tube
nikon pk-12 extension tube
tamron 90mm
hoya close-up achromat +5
hoya close-up +2
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2520750826_00a30e4f5a.jpg)

hoya UV filters for all lenses
8 different cokin filters

next gas
nikon r1c1 speedlight kit
kenko extension tube kit
nikon d300 (next month) :-D
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on June 01, 2008, 08:17:50 AM: just arrived. my macro gear is now complete :-D

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/2540211948_5700a24794.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2535364779_3bd3d0b0b9.jpg)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: tejadster on June 01, 2008, 05:50:02 PM: camera:
CANON EOS 450d

lens:
EF-S 18-55mm IS

accesories:
SONY vct-d580rm tripod
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: kawal on June 01, 2008, 07:03:43 PM: Quote from: tejadster on June 01, 2008, 05:50:02 PM
camera:
CANON EOS 450d

lens:
EF-S 18-55mm IS

accesories:
SONY vct-d580rm tripod

ano brad, salang na natin yang 450D mo! sama ka saken sa next gig na shoot ko. 8-)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: tejadster on June 01, 2008, 11:20:25 PM: Quote from: kawal on June 01, 2008, 07:03:43 PM
ano brad, salang na natin yang 450D mo! sama ka saken sa next gig na shoot ko. 8-)
cge cge.. :-D
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on June 07, 2008, 05:53:04 AM: just arrived. sigma 50-500mm f4-6.3 telezoom (along with my sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 )

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2556096522_6065fd96f4.jpg)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: rockagi on June 07, 2008, 09:01:29 AM: 40d + bat grip
28-135mm
50mm 1.4 :-D
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on June 07, 2008, 10:03:14 AM: something arrived in the mail today :-D nikon d300

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2556776107_d783670040.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2556777639_b12c2e3f47.jpg)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: kawal on June 08, 2008, 04:56:41 PM: ^^^wow! show me some sample shots! 8-)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on June 08, 2008, 10:15:44 PM: ^^ :-D

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2558507026_f9a00b95a6.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2558513022_818679c221.jpg)

wifey loves macro
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2558498170_cfe2fb1ed3.jpg)

my camera bag (not enough room for my d80 and it's lens) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2559528893_aa1743294c.jpg)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: kawal on June 09, 2008, 12:01:47 PM: Quote from: randymarsh on June 07, 2008, 10:03:14 AM
something arrived in the mail today :-D nikon d300

ako naman eto, nakita ko sa "lumang baul" ng erpat ko kagabi. Yashica FX-3 & a sweet 50mm f2.0 glass. Bought in '82.
(took a photo nito kanina using my d40x)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2562692445_3a934d9870.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on June 09, 2008, 03:18:56 PM: ^^ kewl! any plans to restore it?
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: kawal on June 09, 2008, 04:08:21 PM: Quote from: randymarsh on June 09, 2008, 03:18:56 PM
^^ kewl! any plans to restore it?
it's working. actually may film pa ngang nakalagay. someone put a roll last year and hindi naman ginamit. i tested it, then i though na-stock yung shutter nya. yun pala naka-timer lang. i did a couple of tests pa. anyway, mukhang na-expose ko yung unang part ng film, kasi binuksan ko to check. ok pa naman. even the bulb setting works. kailangan lang ng cleaning nung lens dahil may konting molds at mga patay na insekto sa loob. pero 100% working pa naman sya. eto ang camera na natutunan kong gamitin nung bata pa ako, and this was the one i used when i started to get into photography (mga 10 years ago). pangarap ko pa nga nun Nikon F4 eh. hehe.. 8-)
Ill show you some test shots. di ko lang kasi mahanap yung USB interface nung camera eh. :lol:
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on June 09, 2008, 06:18:44 PM: :lol: good luck! ano ba yan usb 1.1 or usb 2.0? :lol:
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: johanncalabig on June 18, 2008, 07:23:55 AM: Canon user here since 1997. Current gear consists:

EOS 1D Mark IIN (real workhorse!)
EOS 350D + tamron 18-200 XR Di II(pocket cam, hehehe)
EF 70-200mm 2.8L
EF 28-135 IS
Sigma Flashgun EF 500DG super

Film (sunday / family cam)
Nikon F3 (Super mint! nobody touch this baby)
50mm 1.8
28-80mm 3.5-5.6
70-200 4.0-5.6? (forgot, nasa treasure chest ko eh.)
SB 15 flash gun

Regrets...
Sold our Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD system to go digital.
Wishes...
Wish to afford (not so) medium format digital equipment.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h271/johanncalabig/Portraits/jcalabig0017.jpg)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: mayk_bam on June 18, 2008, 03:41:38 PM: My gear:

Canon 400D w/ batt grip
EF-S 55-250mm IS f/4
EF 50mm f/1.8

O.T. - sino sa inyo forumer din sa PiPho and DPP?
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: randymarsh on June 18, 2008, 04:59:06 PM: yey! new toy. nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 fish-eye :-D

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2588936191_d319b9d29d.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2589861324_268fa95908.jpg)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: badongrodrigs on July 01, 2008, 08:49:20 PM: i got to try a HEAVY lens kanina. HAHA so happy, but i don't know its specs; as soon as i held it i started shooting hehe

(http://images.badongrodrigs.multiply.com/image/3/photos/44/600x600/4/_DSC4740.JPG?et=Wm2f%2CWAaQn%2BiALsK%2CBsUZw&nmid=103624917)
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: andrew_O_O on July 01, 2008, 10:49:42 PM: Quote from: badongrodrigs on July 01, 2008, 08:49:20 PM
i got to try a HEAVY lens kanina. HAHA so happy, but i don't know its specs; as soon as i held it i started shooting hehe

(http://images.badongrodrigs.multiply.com/image/3/photos/44/600x600/4/_DSC4740.JPG?et=Wm2f%2CWAaQn%2BiALsK%2CBsUZw&nmid=103624917)

mukhang white 70-200 f2.8 ata.
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: marvinq on July 02, 2008, 07:26:09 AM: Olympus E-3 w/grip
Olympus E-520
ZD 7-14mm f4
ZD 8mm fisheye
ZD 12-60mm f2.8-4
ZD 25mm f2.8
ZD 50mm f2
ZD 50-200mm f2.8-3.5
ZD 1.4x teleconverter
Lensbaby 2 w/ Macro, Tele and Wide attachments
FL-50r
FL-36r
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: Bongerdude on July 02, 2008, 10:50:37 AM: Canon EOS 400d with BG-E3 Batt Grip
Canon EF-S 10-22
Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L IS
Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L IS
Canon EF 50mm 1.8
Canon 580ex
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: ruruoni on August 01, 2008, 10:44:21 AM: here's mine
Konica Minolta 5d
sony 18-70mm
Tamron 70-300mm
Pentacon M42 50mm F1.8 with M42 to Minolta mount adapter
Title: Re: What camera/cameras and lenses do you use?
Post by: Boddhisattva on August 11, 2008, 05:25:10 PM: 350d body
18-55mm kit lens
28-135mm
75-300mm
430ex external flash
Title: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 18, 2010, 07:06:41 PM: What is your favorite lens? why?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 18, 2010, 07:22:49 PM: I just recenlty bought a Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS lens, I like it more than my kit lens right now. I'd also like a 50mm 1.4 lens. :-)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rennell on January 18, 2010, 07:29:48 PM: Favorite ko yung Tamron 28-75 F/2.8. Why? That's the only lens I have. :-)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: dudeofdude on January 18, 2010, 07:38:13 PM: 35mmf1.8
i dont use my kitlens anymore, this is waay faster
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: ihopethisnamecounts on January 18, 2010, 08:20:19 PM: i guess it depends on a lot of factors, but for me, here are my favorite nikkors:

for general walk-around lens: 24-70 f/2.8 because of it's sharpness and it's range

for wide-angled shots: 10-24 f/3.5-4.5 because that's the widest i have.. though i would LOVE to have a tokina 11-16 f/2.8 (the only bad thing i've read about this lens is it's usually out of stock)

for portrait shots: 85 f/1.4 for it's sharpness and speed (f/1.4!)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 18, 2010, 09:26:03 PM: my tokina 50-135mm... i love it...

but if i have the money... i'll get a 24 70 2.8 VR II and a 70 200 2.8 VR II...
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rennell on January 18, 2010, 09:33:28 PM: hmm...ito sigurado favorite ng lahat:

Nikkor
14-24 F/2.8, 24-70 F/2.8, at 70-200 F/2.8

Canon
16-35 F/2.8L, 24-70 F/2.8L, at 70-200 F2.8L

:lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 18, 2010, 09:42:07 PM: Quote from: rennell on January 18, 2010, 09:33:28 PM
hmm...ito sigurado favorite ng lahat:

Nikkor
14-24 F/2.8, 24-70 F/2.8, at 70-200 F/2.8

Canon
16-35 F/2.8L, 24-70 F/2.8L, at 70-200 F2.8L

:lol:

tapos ang usapan :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rennell on January 18, 2010, 10:27:35 PM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 18, 2010, 09:42:07 PM
tapos ang usapan :lol:
di pa. may mga primes pa eh :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: pallas on January 18, 2010, 10:29:10 PM: Im loving the nikkor 50 1.4 tsaka 18-70 zoom.

The 50 is fast and the zoom is pretty versatile in daytime.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: michiko.airashii on January 19, 2010, 12:10:08 AM: I love my 50mm 1.8. My kitlens and tele are rotting na. Haha!
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: cradleofklien on January 19, 2010, 12:18:23 AM: i love my tammy 17-50 pero basta wag lang sa madilim na lugar. kasi nabubulag ang tammy ko. :lol:..
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: badungga on January 19, 2010, 12:40:27 AM: poor man's prime. 50mm 1.8 II. :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: michiko.airashii on January 19, 2010, 01:11:30 AM: Quote from: badungga on January 19, 2010, 12:40:27 AM
poor man's prime. 50mm 1.8 II. :-D

APIR! :D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 01:22:15 AM: nifty fifty is what they call it... and it's a must have lens... i love mine, though i haven't used it that much yet :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 01:31:41 AM: I just started like a month ago, I have an 18-55 kit (decent...cheap)and a 50mm F1.8 prime (sharp..cheap). I use both a lot, but prefer to have a lens instead of 2 that can do both or more. I was just at a photo shoot in a gun range and realize I need to get a zoom lens.(55-250 F4-5.6 IS... cheap). I guess I just stick to buying cheap and decent glass right now since I am still learning and maybe if I do get better and serious at it...I'll get better gear. (like a 7D or even Mark II and some L lenses)

Interested in getting that strobist lighting kit too ...setup a mini studio at home..... never ending gastos...just like the my other hobby .....haaay. :-P
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: pallas on January 19, 2010, 01:37:28 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 01:31:41 AM
I just started like a month ago, I have an 18-55 kit (decent...cheap)and a 50mm F1.8 prime (sharp..cheap). I use both a lot, but prefer to have a lens instead of 2 that can do both or more. I was just at a photo shoot in a gun range and realize I need to get a zoom lens.(55-250 F4-5.6 IS... cheap). I guess I just stick to buying cheap and decent glass right now since I am still learning and maybe if I do get better and serious at it...I'll get better gear. (like a 7D or even Mark II and some L lenses)

Interested in getting that strobist lighting kit too ...setup a mini studio at home..... never ending gastos...just like the my other hobby .....haaay. :-P

breathe Phil.

Slow down :-D :-D

Here is why i love my 50.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/shakeye/DSC_1207.jpg)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 01:45:57 AM: nice and sharp pallas...

here is a sample shot of my tokina 50-135mm f2.8

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4259784262_56d69c3832.jpg)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:05:49 AM: any body ever have both canon and tokina lens? which one is better in image quality and overall performance?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:13:50 AM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 01:45:57 AM
nice and sharp pallas...

here is a sample shot of my tokina 50-135mm f2.8

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4259784262_56d69c3832.jpg)

settings?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 02:24:11 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:05:49 AM
any body ever have both canon and tokina lens? which one is better in image quality and overall performance?

i once had a canon 450d and 18-55mm kit lens... and was able to get decent pictures... now i'm using a nikon body and have 2 tokina lenses...

did some research, read a lot of reviews, and decided to get TOKINA over sigma and tamron... (found out also that Tokina engineers were previously Nikon employees)

a Canon 70 200 2.8 will definitely be better than a Tokina 50-135 2.8.... but if you are in a tight budget, i'd go for a Tokina any day... some will go for a Tamron or a Sigma...

at the end of the day, what will matter is the picture you took... that's where everything comes in... creativity, correct exposure, composition, framing, etc...

i'd get Nikkor lenses if i have the money....

here is my first dslr shot 450d and 18-55mm

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3664600891_3c2a374b26.jpg)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 02:26:54 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:13:50 AM
settings?

f2.8 for maximum depth of field
focal length: 55mm
ISO 200
shutter 1/1250
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:40:33 AM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 02:24:11 AM
here is my first dslr shot 450d and 18-55mm
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3664600891_3c2a374b26.jpg)

interesting ... so this lens is not as sharp. Were you at max. zoom (55mm) when you took this?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: progressive_pilipinas on January 19, 2010, 02:45:03 AM: ok lang ba ang SLR dito?

i love my 55mm 1.4 kenko skylight. it really gives me the edge when it comes to dark places, im into film so i really need the wide aperture. helped me a lot.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:53:19 AM: Quote from: kurtcobainer on January 18, 2010, 07:22:49 PM
I just recenlty bought a Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS lens, I like it more than my kit lens right now. I'd also like a 50mm 1.4 lens. :-)
whats your kit lens? hows the sharpness compared to your kit lens?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 02:56:36 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:40:33 AM
interesting ... so this lens is not as sharp. Were you at max. zoom (55mm) when you took this?

that photo is my first DSLR shot, and was a newbie at that time (still learning).. a professional can get a better shot using the same lens, 18 55mm...

55mm, sagad... :-D

a MACRO lens though will definitely give you better results...
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 03:04:53 AM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 02:56:36 AM
a MACRO lens though will definitely give you better results...
and why is that? care to explain?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 03:25:04 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 03:04:53 AM
and why is that? care to explain?

Macro lenses are special lenses designed for close-up work with smaller objects. As you focus further out from the minimum focusing distance, the reproduction ratio drops accordingly on non-macro lenses, but the macro lens will still focus out to infinity...

i have friends actually who use Nikkor 105mm macro lens for portraiture... and really get super sharp images...

in the case of the photo i posted, i had a hard time focusing since 18-55mm lens isn't intended for macro work...

tip: you can make your 50mm lens take macro shots by using extension tubes... the extension tubes will make you get closer to your subject :)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 03:46:08 AM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 03:25:04 AM
Macro lenses are special lenses designed for close-up work with smaller objects. As you focus further out from the minimum focusing distance, the reproduction ratio drops accordingly on non-macro lenses, but the macro lens will still focus out to infinity...

i have friends actually who use Nikkor 105mm macro lens for portraiture... and really get super sharp images...

in the case of the photo i posted, i had a hard time focusing since 18-55mm lens isn't intended for macro work...

tip: you can make your 50mm lens take macro shots by using extension tubes... the extension tubes will make you get closer to your subject :)
thanks a lot.... and for the tip!!!
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 03:51:32 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 03:46:08 AM
thanks a lot.... and for the tip!!!

no problem... have fun :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 07:28:39 AM: here's a pic using my 50mm F1.8

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/oakley.jpg)

and my kit lens 18-55mm F3.5-5.6

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/IMG_0524_0423.jpg)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rennell on January 19, 2010, 09:32:01 AM: I usually find it hard to use a lens with a variable aperture. Sobra laking factor para sa akin yun kahit na gustung-gusto ko bumili ng 55-200mm F/3.5-5.6 :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 10:57:52 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 02:53:19 AM
whats your kit lens? hows the sharpness compared to your kit lens?

Same as yours 18-55mm IS. I think it pretty much beats my kit lens with regards to sharpness & focus. I was thinking of getting a Sigma 70-300mm, but after I read comparison between the Canon 55-250mm & Sigma 70-300mm I chose to get the latter.

I'll still keep my kit lens (for now) for wide angled shots, but when I get the Canon 50mm 1.4 &/or Canon 16-35mm f2.8L I'd probably sell it.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 11:08:55 AM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 03:25:04 AM
tip: you can make your 50mm lens take macro shots by using extension tubes... the extension tubes will make you get closer to your subject :)

Yeah, I saw this once on youtube. This is also 1 reason why want to get a 50mm lens. How about Close-Up Filters? Someone suggested that I use these instead of extension tubes for my kit lens.

Here's a sample:
(http://images.extremedeals.multiply.com/image/1/photos/43/1200x1200/4/Description1.jpg?et=1DKLyGPsbNwCeK5ta6vGeA&nmid=246197971)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Janmyung on January 19, 2010, 12:01:04 PM: My favorite will always be the 70-200f4.0 IS and the nifty-fifty. Sharp parehas, pero siempre lamang sa bokeh yung 70-200, lamang naman sa lowlight ang 50mm. Planning to get the 135mm. For me, primes are way better, pagod lang hehehe.

Well I think di masyadong malaki factor yung pagiging macro sa portraits, it's probably the range + quality ng glass + lighting. At siempre, iba talaga primes sa portrait.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 01:11:15 PM: Quote from: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 10:57:52 AM
Same as yours 18-55mm IS. I think it pretty much beats my kit lens with regards to sharpness & focus. I was thinking of getting a Sigma 70-300mm, but after I read comparison between the Canon 55-250mm & Sigma 70-300mm I chose to get the latter.

I'll still keep my kit lens (for now) for wide angled shots, but when I get the Canon 50mm 1.4 &/or Canon 16-35mm f2.8L I'd probably sell it.
I'm maximizing what I can get with the kit lens.... but it won't be long I'm going to substitute it with a 17-55 F2.8 . Haven't tried the 50mm F1.4 thouhg. I opted for the F1.8 II because its dirt cheap....and it takes really sharp pictures too.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 01:24:58 PM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 01:11:15 PM
I'm maximizing what I can get with the kit lens.... but it won't be long I'm going to substitute it with a 17-55 F2.8 . Haven't tried the 50mm F1.4 thouhg. I opted for the F1.8 II because its dirt cheap....and it takes really sharp pictures too.

17-55mm f2.8 is a good choice too. I guess you're more into portrait & close-up shots eh?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 19, 2010, 01:31:12 PM: Quote from: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 01:24:58 PM
17-55mm f2.8 is a good choice too. I guess you're more into portrait & close-up shots eh?
I like everything....just starting with anything that fancy my eyes. :wink:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 01:59:45 PM: Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2010, 01:31:12 PM
I like everything....just starting with anything that fancy my eyes. :wink:

no need for the 50mm 1.4, 1.8 is good enough...

17-55 F2.8 is a great lens, good for landscapes, seascapes, and portraitures...

wide, midrange, and a telephoto <---- will cover all areas...

lens trinity: 10 22, 24 70, 70 200 :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rennell on January 19, 2010, 05:35:28 PM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 01:59:45 PM
no need for the 50mm 1.4, 1.8 is good enough...

17-55 F2.8 is a great lens, good for landscapes, seascapes, and portraitures...

wide, midrange, and a telephoto <---- will cover all areas...

lens trinity: 10 22, 24 70, 70 200 :-D

I thought 16-35 F/2.8L yung isang Trinity ng Canon? Hindi 10-22 :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on January 19, 2010, 06:03:26 PM: Nikkor 105mm f2.0D -> ang sagot
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 06:25:20 PM: Quote from: rennell on January 19, 2010, 05:35:28 PM
I thought 16-35 F/2.8L yung isang Trinity ng Canon? Hindi 10-22 :lol:

nikon ata nasabi ko :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on January 19, 2010, 06:28:46 PM: ^ang alam kong trinity ng Nikon ay
Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8
Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 06:39:01 PM: Quote from: rennell on January 19, 2010, 05:35:28 PM
I thought 16-35 F/2.8L yung isang Trinity ng Canon? Hindi 10-22 :lol:

Yup, 16-35 f2.8L nga yun. :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 07:32:30 PM: o cia, kahit ano pa yan, basta may wide, mid range, and telephoto, swak na... :-D

fast lens dapat :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 08:02:51 PM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 07:32:30 PM
o cia, kahit ano pa yan, basta may wide, mid range, and telephoto, swak na... :-D

fast lens dapat :-D

Yeah, they're sooooo expensive though..
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 08:09:02 PM: Quote from: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 08:02:51 PM
Yeah, they're sooooo expensive though..

mismo... :cry:

wala rin ako pambili :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: damiel on January 19, 2010, 08:11:39 PM: Canon 24-70 2.8L USM, 24-105 4L ISU, 70-200 2.8 ISU, at most of all 85mm 1.2L
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: dullFingers on January 21, 2010, 10:49:58 AM: Here's mine..

Tokina 11-16 f2.8 for landscapes

Nikon 50mm F1.8 for those bukakeh shots.. i mean bokeh hehe

still a noob though :-D

saving up for the trinity lens, maybe in 20yrs time mura na price nila hehe
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rjpaule07 on January 27, 2010, 07:25:38 PM: Quote from: kurtcobainer on January 19, 2010, 11:08:55 AM
Yeah, I saw this once on youtube. This is also 1 reason why want to get a 50mm lens. How about Close-Up Filters? Someone suggested that I use these instead of extension tubes for my kit lens.

Here's a sample:
(http://images.extremedeals.multiply.com/image/1/photos/43/1200x1200/4/Description1.jpg?et=1DKLyGPsbNwCeK5ta6vGeA&nmid=246197971)

san poh ba nakakabili ng ganyang close-up filters poh at how much poh sya?? thanks poh.. :-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 27, 2010, 08:14:42 PM: Quote from: rjpaule07 on January 27, 2010, 07:25:38 PM
san poh ba nakakabili ng ganyang close-up filters poh at how much poh sya?? thanks poh.. :-D :-D :-D

Here:
http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/1824985/referralKeywords/closeup+filters/Closeup+Filter+%2B10+52mm%2C+58mm%2C+67mm+and+72mm+for+Macro+Photography+%28Free+Shipping%29

Or

http://extremedeals.multiply.com/photos/album/43/Close-Up_Filter
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 28, 2010, 02:03:13 AM: Quote from: gainsucker on January 19, 2010, 03:25:04 AM
Macro lenses are special lenses designed for close-up work with smaller objects. As you focus further out from the minimum focusing distance, the reproduction ratio drops accordingly on non-macro lenses, but the macro lens will still focus out to infinity...

i have friends actually who use Nikkor 105mm macro lens for portraiture... and really get super sharp images...

in the case of the photo i posted, i had a hard time focusing since 18-55mm lens isn't intended for macro work...

tip: you can make your 50mm lens take macro shots by using extension tubes... the extension tubes will make you get closer to your subject :)
just pulled the trigger on a Tokina 100mm f/2.8 MACRO ....so excited. :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: gainsucker on January 28, 2010, 02:18:14 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 28, 2010, 02:03:13 AM
just pulled the trigger on a Tokina 100mm f/2.8 MACRO ....so excited. :-D

congrats bro... you won't regret makin that purchase... :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on January 28, 2010, 02:36:02 AM: Quote from: Phil on January 28, 2010, 02:03:13 AM
just pulled the trigger on a Tokina 100mm f/2.8 MACRO ....so excited. :-D

Wow.. Congrats bro! How much did it cost you? Does it have an Image Stabilizer-like feature?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on January 28, 2010, 02:52:53 AM: Quote from: kurtcobainer on January 28, 2010, 02:36:02 AM
Wow.. Congrats bro! How much did it cost you? Does it have an Image Stabilizer-like feature?

I got it for $419 with a low profile uv protector.
here's a review with specs.

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/270-tokina-af-100mm-f28-at-x-pro-d-macro-canon-review--test-report
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: dudeofdude on February 22, 2010, 09:49:19 PM: Quote from: Phil on January 28, 2010, 02:03:13 AM
just pulled the trigger on a Tokina 100mm f/2.8 MACRO ....so excited. :-D
prime person ah :)) right now im gassing for a tamron 28-75 f/2.8 :-(
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: itchybrain on February 25, 2010, 01:40:59 PM: My favorite lens is a 24-70mm f2.8L by Canon. Yummy bokeh and crisp color. Very great if used with a full frame 5D.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: Phil on February 26, 2010, 01:23:40 AM: Quote from: itchybrain on February 25, 2010, 01:40:59 PM
My favorite lens is a 24-70mm f2.8L by Canon. Yummy bokeh and crisp color. Very great if used with a full frame 5D.
I bet... that and the 70-200 f/2.8 L
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: demoboi on February 26, 2010, 10:51:27 PM: Quote from: itchybrain on February 25, 2010, 01:40:59 PM
My favorite lens is a 24-70mm f2.8L by Canon. Yummy bokeh and crisp color. Very great if used with a full frame 5D.
I agree.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: pallas on February 27, 2010, 03:16:38 AM: NIKON 200 f2 IS the black magic of bokeh 8-)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on March 18, 2010, 04:22:05 PM: Which do you think is better: AF-S 35mm f1.8G or AF 50mm f1.8D? For Landscapes, night shots & portraits.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on March 18, 2010, 04:36:11 PM: ^anong camera body mo?

actually, for a 35mm or a 50mm prime lens, neither would be suitable for landscape photography. kailangan wide-angle lens. BOTH though would be top choices for night and portrait photography.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on March 18, 2010, 04:37:58 PM: Quote from: kawal on March 18, 2010, 04:36:11 PM
^anong camera body mo?

actually, for a 35mm or a 50mm prime lens, neither would be suitable for landscape photography. kailangan wide-angle lens. BOTH though would be top choices for night and portrait photography.

D90. Ah I see. So, what would you suggest for landscape, portrait & night photos?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on March 18, 2010, 04:39:24 PM: Quote from: kurtcobainer on March 18, 2010, 04:22:05 PM
Which do you think is better: AF-S 35mm f1.8G or AF 50mm f1.8D? For Landscapes, night shots & portraits.

+1

UWA Lens are for landscapes and Primes are for portraits :-)

I have a 50mm AI full manual f/1.8.. very sharp even at 2.8 in low light..
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on March 18, 2010, 05:01:57 PM: kung canon ka sana i'd recommend a 17-40L. :-D

so kung nikon, either 17-55 f2.8 or yung 16-35mm f4. na parehong nasa 60k price range. :-D
kung 3rd-party, pwede kang mag tamron 17-50 f2.8 or yung tokina 16-50 f2.8.

if i were you, i'd get a 50mm f1.8 or an 85mm f1.8 for portrait/night photography; and then get a wide-angle lens dedicated for landscape photography.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on March 18, 2010, 05:03:45 PM: Quote from: kawal on March 18, 2010, 05:01:57 PM
[bif i were you, i'd get a 50mm f1.8 or an 85mm f1.8 for portrait/night photography; and then get a wide-angle lens dedicated for landscape photography.[/b]

Quote from: rockophoria on March 18, 2010, 04:39:24 PM
UWA Lens are for landscapes and Primes are for portraits :-)

This! Thanks guys. I'd probably get a 50mm f1.8 muna.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on March 23, 2010, 01:04:12 AM: Dumating na yung 50mm 1.8D ko kaya lang bakit ganun? 'Pag kinakabit ko sya, parang ang gaspang hindi sya smooth katulad nung 18-105mm ko? Parang kumakaskas yung mounting ring nya dun sa ring nung D90 ko. Natatakot tuloy ako baka magas-gasan yung mounting ring ng D90. NA-experience nyo ba ito sa 50mm nyo? :|
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on March 23, 2010, 12:28:45 PM: ganun talaga. medyo maganit pa yun dahil bago. i experienced the same nung bago yung 50mm ko. virgin pa yan, so medyo "tight". :lol::
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kurtcobainer on March 23, 2010, 12:40:04 PM: Quote from: kawal on March 23, 2010, 12:28:45 PM
ganun talaga. medyo maganit pa yun dahil bago. i experienced the same nung bago yung 50mm ko. virgin pa yan, so medyo "tight". :lol::

Ahhhh ok, at least I know it's brand new, hahaha! Thanks for the reply. :-)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rennell on March 24, 2010, 09:37:28 PM: I love the Nikkor 50mm F/1.4! *inggit* :-o
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: higad on March 25, 2010, 01:06:48 AM: Quote from: kawal on March 18, 2010, 04:36:11 PM
^anong camera body mo?

actually, for a 35mm or a 50mm prime lens, neither would be suitable for landscape photography. kailangan wide-angle lens. BOTH though would be top choices for night and portrait photography.

i have a 30mm 1.4, so far, okay naman. never had a chance to try nifty-fifty but i believe they're both the same quality. although, you can push 1.4 further than 1.8. anyway, since you are comparing two lenses with same aperture, then i suggest you go with 35mm. its easier to move forward than move backward :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on March 25, 2010, 12:29:50 PM: ^gaano ka-sharp sa f2 yung 35mm? at gaano kaganda yung bokeh. i got this feeling about f2's of them prime lenses. 8-)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: higad on March 26, 2010, 02:33:22 AM: Here's one from this thread: http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,170684.25.html
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/monkeykissinghigad/DSC_6203edited.jpg)

And here's another one (1st attempt sa DYI):
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/monkeykissinghigad/DSC_8513.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/monkeykissinghigad/?action=view&current=DSC_8513.jpg)

Ang hindi ko lang alam e kung bakit medyo mahigpit yung ring (tama ba?) ng lens. Pag ina-adjust ko yung aperture, medyo makapit. Normal lang ba to? Di tulad nung sa 18-55mm ko dati. Ambilis lang, kaya madali lang mag-bokeh. Anyway, sulit naman.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: higad on March 26, 2010, 12:52:02 PM: di ko pa mahuli yung sweet spot ni thirty (30mm) eh. pero baka next shoot mahuli ko na. :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: ruruoni on April 11, 2010, 09:43:21 AM: Favorite lens:
Minolta 28-135mm f4-4.5, then Minolta 70-210 f4, then of course the Minolta 50mm f1.7
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 12:19:38 PM: what I have right now is an old full manual Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 and a recently acquired (from a trade) Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens with Optical Stabilizer but with a broken AF motor (so full manual pa rin which I prefer)

iba pa rin kasi para sakin ang all manual, tingin ko nga mas mabilis pa ako mag focus kesa sa AF ng mga lente :-D (20-20 vision) and syempre mas matagal ang battery life (so no need for heavy grips for me) :lol:

my next purchase will either be a Macro or UWA lens
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: ruruoni on April 11, 2010, 12:49:20 PM: minolta 28-135mm
(http://www.ranoy.com/post/DSC08004.jpg)

minolta 70-210mm
(http://www.ranoy.com/post/DSC07411.jpg)

minolta 50mm
(http://www.ranoy.com/post/DSC07257.jpg)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: ruruoni on April 11, 2010, 12:55:36 PM: @rockophoria

manual focus ako kung macro at kung nahihirapan AF nung camera like low light etc., pero AF na ako sa other situations. Manual focus ka pa rin kahit moving subject?
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 01:15:59 PM: Quote from: ruruoni on April 11, 2010, 12:55:36 PM
@rockophoria

manual focus ako kung macro at kung nahihirapan AF nung camera like low light etc., pero AF na ako sa other situations. Manual focus ka pa rin kahit moving subject?

oddly YES

I find it easy kasi to judge clarity lalo na when im using my prime lens.. (I rarely use my zoom lens when taking moving objects at mabigat kasi).. call it weird pero im always close to the action.. :-D

here's one example:
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/ragemark/DSC_0547.jpg)

what I do is naka half press na ako tsaka naghihintay nalang ng exact moment to capture a nice shot.. in this case a basketball game sa office namin.. prime lens ang gamit ko dito, kada galaw ng subjects na kukunan ko sinusundan ko na ng focus.. its really easy for me rather than rely sa AF na kapag yung gusto ko ng scene eh dumating na (like a looming block shot) eh di pa pala nakapagmeter/focus yung lens.. obviously di magfa-fire yung shutter or kung magcapture man.. BLURRED sya.. sayang lang, maaasar lang ako..

when using naman my zoom lens eh mas nagrerely ako sa VR/IS or OS kesa sa AF, so I traded my non-os Sigma 28-200 AF sa isang Sigma 18-200mm with OS kahit na sira yung AF.. as I really dont use AF anymore
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on April 11, 2010, 01:24:14 PM: ^hindi ka ba nahihirapan mag-focus nyan? kasi kahit 20/20 naman ang mata (gaya ko), hindi pa rin reliable ang manual focusing; unless merong split-screen focusing yung camera mo, parang sa mga 35mm's.

ganito,
(http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_fx-70/body15.jpg)(http://www.butkus.org/chinon/sears/sears_ks-super/body17.jpg)

you can actually have you camera modified for a split-screen to help you focus better manually. check this out, http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=58122.0
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 01:31:42 PM: Quote from: kawal on April 11, 2010, 01:24:14 PM
^hindi ka ba nahihirapan mag-focus nyan? kasi kahit 20/20 naman ang mata (gaya ko), hindi pa rin reliable ang manual focusing; unless merong split-screen focusing yung camera mo, parang sa mga 35mm's.

ganito,
(http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_fx-70/body15.jpg)(http://www.butkus.org/chinon/sears/sears_ks-super/body17.jpg)(http://users.abo.fi/jskata/300Dfocus/10.jpg)

nope..

nung naka film ako nung college (using my Canon EOS 1000f) madami akong na-miss na magagandang moving shots dahil sa AF na yan.. nauubos pa ang battery at nasasayang ang films ko..

nauunahan ko pa nga magshoot yung mga katabi kong naka AF eh.. :-D and since I got my D90 right now nasa 1800 palang ang actuations nya.. meaning I rarely repeat my shot.. hehehe :evil:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: ruruoni on April 11, 2010, 01:45:10 PM: kanya kanyang preferences nga talaga :-D. ako nman mas marami out of focus pag manual focus. :-) ginagawa ko nman pag action shots eh continuous AF at enabled yung start-eye focus. pagsilip ko pa lang sa viewfinder eh nagfofocus na yung camera at hindi yun bibitaw kaya laging magcliclick yung shutter pag gusto ko.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 01:54:00 PM: Quote from: ruruoni on April 11, 2010, 01:45:10 PM
kanya kanyang preferences nga talaga :-D. ako nman mas marami out of focus pag manual focus. :-) ginagawa ko nman pag action shots eh continuous AF at enabled yung start-eye focus. pagsilip ko pa lang sa viewfinder eh nagfofocus na yung camera at hindi yun bibitaw kaya laging magcliclick yung shutter pag gusto ko.

yep! ginawa ang autofocus para magamit at mapadali ang trabaho ng mga photographers so gamitin nyo lang ng gamitin, there's no "astig-label" on using manual focus and "lazy-@ss noob" on using AF tagged on us.. walang ganun, its no big-of-a-deal.

my camera will still need an AF-Lens soon.. lalo na pag madalas hinihiram ng ermats ko. :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on April 11, 2010, 02:42:45 PM: Quote from: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 01:31:42 PM
nope..

nung naka film ako nung college (using my Canon EOS 1000f) madami akong na-miss na magagandang moving shots dahil sa AF na yan.. nauubos pa ang battery at nasasayang ang films ko..

nauunahan ko pa nga magshoot yung mga katabi kong naka AF eh.. :-D and since I got my D90 right now nasa 1800 palang ang actuations nya.. meaning I rarely repeat my shot.. hehehe :evil:
i was referring to the split-screen focusing on 35mm SLR's, not the autofocus on the newer film cameras like the EOS 100F. i shoot film too using an '83 yashica FX3, and it has been my camera for more than a decade after acquiring it from my dad who also used it for a while. EVERYTHING is manual on that camera. what i was suggesting on my previous post is to install a split-focusing screen on your camera TO HELP YOU FOCUS MANUALLY.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 02:53:48 PM: Quote from: kawal on April 11, 2010, 02:42:45 PM
i was referring to the split-screen focusing on 35mm SLR's, not the autofocus on the newer film cameras like the EOS 100F. i shoot film too using an '83 yashica FX3, and it has been my camera for more than a decade after acquiring it from my dad who also used it for a while. EVERYTHING is manual on that camera. what i was suggesting on my previous post is to install a split-focusing screen on your camera TO HELP YOU FOCUS MANUALLY.

I think hindi ko pa kailangan split-focusing screen.. (kung ano man yun na I dont have an idea)
and pasensya ka na dude at hindi ko kasi alam yung sinasabi mo eh kaya akala ko iba ang nirerefer mo :-)

di naman ako nahihirapan mag focus manually.. at nakikita ko pa rin naman kung ano yung malabo sa malinaw at kung ano yung pwede na.. anyways thanks pa rin sa suggestion, I believe I need to go back to school for that one! :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on April 11, 2010, 03:03:04 PM: not a problem sir.
yung picture na pinakita ko sa taas,

(http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_fx-70/body15.jpg)

yung screen na may bilog then may line sa gitna nung bilog - yan yung split focus screen kung tawagin. yan yung actual mong makikita sa viewfinder. so kapag out-of-focus ka, naka-split yung object mo, then as you re-focus, darating yung point na hindi na split yung image na makikita mo sa viewfinder mo. that's the time na naka-focus ka na sa object mo ng maayos.
before maimbento ang AF ng mga SLR's, photographers have used this for a very long time. actually, ngayon may kilala akong naka D300 tapos pinalagyan nya ng split-screen yung camera nya, dahil mas accurate talaga mag-focus manually, sabi nya.
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 03:14:51 PM: Quote from: kawal on April 11, 2010, 03:03:04 PM
not a problem sir.
yung picture na pinakita ko sa taas,

(http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_fx-70/body15.jpg)

yung screen na may bilog then may line sa gitna nung bilog - yan yung split focus screen kung tawagin. yan yung actual mong makikita sa viewfinder. so kapag out-of-focus ka, naka-split yung object mo, then as you re-focus, darating yung point na hindi na split yung image na makikita mo sa viewfinder mo. that's the time na naka-focus ka na sa object mo ng maayos.
before maimbento ang AF ng mga SLR's, photographers have used this for a very long time. actually, ngayon may kilala akong naka D300 tapos pinalagyan nya ng split-screen yung camera nya, dahil mas accurate talaga mag-focus manually, sabi nya.

ahh now I remember!

eto siguro yung sinasabi ng uncle kong photographer sakin dati.. na meron akong susundan na sharp line sa viewfinder at yun ang pagbabasehan ko ng clarity/sharpness before taking the photograph..

hindi ko kasi pinapansin yung sinasabi nya na yun dati.. baka yan yung sinasabi nya :lol:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on April 11, 2010, 03:21:42 PM: that's exactly what it is. kung halimbawa ang subject mo ay mga buildings, out-of-focus yung shot kapag hindi collinear or connected yung mga contour lines nung building sa split-screen. as you focus, magkokone-konekta yung mga lines na yun, then you'll know na naka-focus ka na ng maayos.
i also use manual focusing dahil walang motor yung camera ko and nikon's 50mm doesnt have one as well. that was the time i realized na mas ok sana kung may split-screen yung D40x ko. 8-)
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 11, 2010, 03:25:45 PM: Quote from: kawal on April 11, 2010, 03:21:42 PM
that's exactly what it is. kung halimbawa ang subject mo ay mga buildings, out-of-focus yung shot kapag hindi collinear or connected yung mga contour lines nung building sa split-screen. as you focus, magkokone-konekta yung mga lines na yun, then you'll know na naka-focus ka na ng maayos.
i also use manual focusing dahil walang motor yung camera ko and nikon's 50mm doesnt have one as well. that was the time i realized na mas ok sana kung may split-screen yung D40x ko. 8-)

daymn! now im interested! :-D
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: andrew_O_O on April 11, 2010, 08:35:09 PM: hmmmm. im using an AFS 35mm f1.8g on my d90.

pansin ko lang na if i compare images taken with AF, and images manually focused by me (perfect 20/20),

the Manually focused images are sharper at 100% zoom/crop.

pero pag unzoomed naman both pics di pansin.

no biggie naman, but considering how much these things cost, i would have expected more. : /
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: rockophoria on April 12, 2010, 02:27:55 AM: Quote from: andrew_O_O on April 11, 2010, 08:35:09 PM
hmmmm. im using an AFS 35mm f1.8g on my d90.

pansin ko lang na if i compare images taken with AF, and images manually focused by me (perfect 20/20),

the Manually focused images are sharper at 100% zoom/crop.

pero pag unzoomed naman both pics di pansin.

no biggie naman, but considering how much these things cost, i would have expected more. : /

thats one expensive prime! :-D

anyways about the AF thingie, yes we people become somewhat dependent on it like kahit na pansin natin hindi pa gaanong focus yung kukunan mo pagka-half press eh basta narining mo na yung focus "go signal beep" eh idederetso mo na.. just to find out in the end (pag tinitingnan mo na sya sa PC) na yung background pala ng subject mo ang nafocus ng husto.

madalas nahihirapan pa nga yung lens mo to focus kaya matagal kang naka half press.. by the time nag meter na eh wala na yung precious moment na gusto mong kunan.. but it works both ways.. I love AF... yung fact lang na may AF ang gusto ko.. hehehe but using it is another story :evil:
Title: Re: DSLR LENS TALK
Post by: kawal on April 12, 2010, 12:59:09 PM: when using a zoom lens, what i tend to do is push it to the longest focal length. then i let the camera AF to that specific portion that i prefer; turn of the AF motor; zoom out for composition then shoot.