farmer on the hill

<p>If the image has to be at it's sharpest, I take the filter off. For everything else I leave it on.</p>

<p>I would keep the 17-55 as you are using Full frame. Just in case you want a perfect prime, look at the Sigma 70mm f/2.8, this is the sharpest lens I have ever used, all my other lenses are Canon L glass.<br>

See the link to see what Popular Photography Magazine has to say......."CONCLUSION: With a lens like this, Sigma makes it difficult for us to sound objective. In practical terms, it's faultless"<br /> <br />Get one!<br>

You can see the link here..... <a href="http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/3407/test-sigma-70mm-f28-ex-dg-macro-af.html">http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/3407/test-sigma-70mm-f28-ex-dg-macro-af.html</a><br /> <br />Regards<br /> <br />JF</p>

A watermark is sometimes used on web pages however images for web pages are small and only 72dpi; at this size the only other use it could be put to is another web page. I usually ask $90.00 for an image chosen from stock. I charge $175.00 if I have to go out and get it (providing of course that I don't have to buy a plane ticket).

Hi Jelmer,

 

There is a bit of play where the flash mount rocks in the hot shoe. I am just happy I can do my work this evening without being paranoid.

Hi Erik,

 

Thanks a million, it worked, at first I was doubtful as I did clean the contacts yesterday however I just cleaned the contacts on both the camera and flash unit with alcohol and so far so good.

 

Best regards

 

Jonathan Farmer

Thanks Erik, I will check out what you have suggested, thanks for the quick reply.

I have a D200 with a SB-800 Flash, yesterday while shooting a wedding, the

flash started firing on it's own, sometimes when I was taking a shot, the

flash would fail. Can anyone tell me what is going on? Is it a problem with

the camera or is it the flash? When I take the flash off the camera, it does

not happen. I have another photo shoot this evening and am concerned.

 

Help required fast on this end.

 

Thanks

 

Jonathan Farmer

Had this problem once when my 30D was 3 days old; problem was solved by removing the battery. The suggestion about changing to another brand; all I can say is I use the Canon 30D because I have a 500mm f/4 IS lens which I love, all my other equipment is Nikon and Mamiya and I have had more than my share of bad luck with Nikon.

You got some good advice here and some not so good advice IMO. A good technique to use when shooting buildings is to keep the camera and lens level; if you have the working space and can get enough distance in order to include the building completely, hold the camera completely level and your verticals will be vertical (or closer to vertical depending on the quality of the lens) a 50mm is an excellent lend to work with because it has fewer elements and is simpler in construction than a zoom which is not ideal for best results in general; if you are not shooting full frame, you can use any where around 25mm if your working space is more limited, but remember to keep the camera level; if you shoot up, all verticals on the left and right will fall towards the middle and the building will look as if it as falling backwards, on the other hand if you shoot looking downwards, all verticals will look as if they are leaning outward. If you have no choice but to shoot upwards, then get as much elevation as possible in order to reduce that upward angle.

 

Happy shooting

 

Jon

In my opinion, the Nikon FM2 is the way to go, lots of used Nikon glass out there at low prices.

Superman uses Nikon because he does not need IS. Maybe Nikon should consider putting their advertising dollar into IS or what they call VR on their long lenses. Saw the movie Vertical Limit and a F5 was used to shoot the leopards with motor drive; did you notice at the beginning of the movie just before Daddy hit the dirt, they were using a 90s. ( The fall did not kill dad, it was the sudden stop).

Can't believe you off loaded your images because of low ratings. Your work is good and the people who vindictively rate your images low know your work is good as well. How about if Photo. net only allow low ratings with a constructive comment. Before when P.N would expose all raters, most of the low ratings were done by members that had no images posted; they felt safe with none of their work posted because they don't believe it is good enough.

 

"Members only vote" That will rule me out as I am a non subscriber due to no fault of my own; I have tried on a few occasions to subscribe but can't because P.N don't accept credit cards and Barbados don't have Pay Pal.

 

Why don't you re post your images and don't let sorry losers get you down.

 

Jon

Check out B&H or Adorama on the net, they have lots of used manual zooms at give away prices.

Antigua is a safe places as compared to many other countries. Why are you taking primes and not a quality zoom? If you are shooting manual focus, there are many very sharp manual zooms that you can get at low low prices, the zoom will make you more versatile, you don't want to lose the composition of a shot running back and forth especially when shooting people (with a camera that is). If the gear does end up costing more than you want to risk, get some reputable insurance.

Yes Mark,

 

I recommend the Canon 500mm f/4 IS. I got it and it is much lighter and manageable than I had imagined. Works well propped on anything solid using IS. Mats, maybe you should look for a used Nikon 600 f/5.6. I have seen some good reports on the Sigma 50-500 but no IS and slow aperture will call for a tripod. If you can, I think a faster lens with IS will make you more versatile, consider it as a long time investment.

For wide angle to 300mm I use a 17-55 f/2.8, a 80-200 f/2.8 and a TC 1.4x which makes the 200mm f/2.8 a potent 280mm f/4 lens. This is not heavy and is very versatile while still maintaining having fast lenses that are razor sharp. you could consider a TC 2x then you will have a 400mm f/5.6

Just got back from New York where I bought the Canon 500mm f/4 IS with a TC 1.4. This lens is as sharp as crystal, after working with the Tamron 200-400 f/5.6 for about 4 years, this lens is a welcomed change. See image attached.

Got the 30D for the lens, wish it would fit on the D200, but the 30D is not a bad camera.

Richard,

 

The picture was not taken by me. I know the photographer who did take it and I know he uses a Nikon 500 f4, I don't know if it was cropped or if a converter was used.

 

Mark,

 

Yes I was impressed by what I saw on the Sigma 300-800, strange how it seems to out perform the prime 800; I know it's a newer lens and perhaps Sigma got it down perfect with the zoom. I am now once again looking closely at this zoom.

Joe,

 

Excellent images by the Sigma 300-800! I have also seen reports that the 300-800 is sharper than the 800 prime?

 

The 300-800 at 47th St Photo is $6200.00 and the 800 is only $5179.00

 

Have you also heard that the zoom is sharper than the prime?

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Please see attachment that was taken with a Nikon 500 f4. I don't know if it was dropped, if a converter was used or both. Not to bad an image. The ball is delivered to the the batsman at around 80-90 MPH.

47th St. Photo say they have a 600 in stock $9000.00

Dale,

 

Your right, I will need to win the Loto what with buying two camera bodies ( one for if the other brakes) and if were talking 1Ds Mk. 2 then the budget has gone more than 3 times over. The 30D from what I can see is not as much camera as the D200, let's bear in mind that the reason for looking at the Canon lenses was what you get for the dollar; with the savings made by buying Canon I could get a 30D. Now seeing that it looks as if I should be getting a 600mm; that means less money left for cameras, I all ready have a D200 in the bag and a D70 however the D70 with 6 megapixel and only about 3 FPS, it is not a good candidate for the job in question. The D200 is good value, 5FPS 10 megapixel and seems to be put together well. The budget might manage another D200 if I am getting the 600mm but the budget is blown if I have to buy two high end camera bodies to work with the Canon lens. So the monster has once again raised his head by saying you are committed to Nikon. Yes I am hoping that in a short time Nikon will produce the answer with lenses but some how I doubt it as I can't even get a new or used 600, they are back ordered or out of stock. Do I mortgage my house and go the Canon cameras and lens way, or do I get a Sigma?

Richard,

 

Thanks for your in depth advice. I appreciate the time all of you have given me on this topic and will keep you guys informed on my decision.