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Just got my 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF

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Just got my 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF

Postby dk on Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:38 pm

What a blast! I was so excited to get this lens I could hardly wait to get out and get something, anything. What do you think?

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I love this lens.
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Postby Fortigurn on Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:41 pm

Beautiful shots. It has confirmed my decision to find one of these lenses. :)

By the way, which digital are you using? Those shots are crystal clear.
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Postby dk on Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:53 pm

Thanks! I'm using my trusty Nikon D70.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:57 pm

dk Can't wait to see some snowmobile or truck shots now you have this nice piece of glass! Nice duck shots by the way.
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Postby MATT on Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:36 pm

Lovely and crisp.

But why is it that when ever we gets something new we all take a pic of a duck :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Postby nito on Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:55 pm

nice shots, great colour and contrast. :D
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:00 pm

Great shots from a very happy camper :)
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Postby SteveGriffin on Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:37 pm

Well composed and great examples of the lens capabilities
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Postby johndec on Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:49 pm

It's a fine choice of lens, I've got one myself. I also notice that it didn't take long to figure it out. :shock: They are great shots!!
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Postby LostDingo on Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:05 pm

great detail on the greenhead! You will be happy with the lens, the more you use it the more you will love it.
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Postby BBJ on Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:08 pm

dk, told you that you would be better off with this type of lens they are great and you have proved it with these wonderful pics, bloody beautiful and you will find it fast for your moving pics as well.
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Postby hangdog on Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:23 pm

MATT wrote:Lovely and crisp.

But why is it that when ever we gets something new we all take a pic of a duck :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

MATT


Ha ha, they're lovely shots, though.

--Chuan, who is trying to restrain himself from posting his 80-200mm f/2.8 <a href="http://static.flickr.com/21/24242468_f8d3b6370a_b.jpg">duck photo</a>. :wink: :wink:
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Postby Fortigurn on Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:39 am

I'm guessing that lens costs disgusting amounts of money. I want one.
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Postby dk on Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:32 am

Thank you all for your kind comments.

I did find the lens easy to adjust to. Although one must be very careful at 200mm and f/2.8 especially hand held.

I am going to a barrell racing event on Friday and Saturday. I shoud see great results as this event is in an indoor arena with very low light. Of course I'll be taking my SB600 (one day I'll upgrade to an 800). I will post some samples thereafter.

Fortigurn; yep this little tank was fairly expensive. I got this online at OneCall for a mere US$935 with a five-year warranty. BTW, this model is the AF not the Silent Wave (AF-S). I am very surprised at how fast the beast will focus. I does tend to hunt a bit but not bad. If you plan your shot correctly, shoot in C mode, and square your target, you shouldn't have any problems. For example:

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I'll be posting some trucks, motorcycles, and maybe snowmobiles (after I completely heal my dislocated shoulder).

As always, I appreciate the comments and absolutely enjoy this forum.

Thanks a million.

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Postby Fortigurn on Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:17 am

dk wrote:Fortigurn; yep this little tank was fairly expensive. I got this online at OneCall for a mere US$935 with a five-year warranty.


That is disturbingly expensive. I wonder if I can find one 2ndhand here in Taiwan?

And I wonder how I can explain it to my wife?
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