wendykwas

Hi, I just checked it and its working fine for me. Firefox on an Intel based Mac. Looks good although when I view a gallery, I like to have navigation that flips me through the pix instead of always having to hit my back button. Just my $.02.

Have the opportunity to pick up one of these lenses for a really good price:

Sigma Zoom Telephoto 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG Aspherical Autofocus Lens for

Nikon AF.

 

I thought it might make a nice addition to the arsenal. You

comments/experience are appreciated.

 

TIA

Wendy

Thanks for your responses. I've had ext warranties before that have paid for themselves. I don't buy a car without one. I guess its a personal decision and a gamble that if something does go wrong, it doesn't cost more than one would have spent on the warranty.

Any of the mentioned are reputable. Check out resellerratings.com

 

I've spent a few grand recently at B&H without a problem.

Nikon offers a two year extended warranty to begin at the end of the 12 months

of the new camera warranty for $170. Is this advisable to purchase? What's the

reliablity of the D200? I welcome your thoughts.

 

TIA,

Wendy

I hope it doesn't take as long as some of you have indicated but just the fact that it won't cost me makes it good. I bought a couple other lenses to hold me over until I get it. I'll let you know when it do get it back.

I had a little indiscretion last Friday where I hurt my 3 week old 18-200mm

lens. I'm not going to go into details here but suffice to say I was extremely

upset.

 

I immediately sent it to Nikon expecting the worst...expecting to pay whatever

it cost to get it fixed. I just checked with them since they received it on

Monday and was told that it was accepted for warranty repair AT NO CHARGE.

 

I am one of the happiest people in the world today. Thank you Nikon!

Thanks Ronald for your input. I can not change where I need to stand for certain situations. Which is why I considered wide angle.

 

Which of these lenses are considered cheap consumer zooms...the 24-85 or the 18-200...or both? I only want to spend my money on a quality lens that I won't have to replace later...so waiting is always an option.

 

Be gentle...I am still a novice.

when my question was related to photographing social events....club activities...if this is not a social event, I don't know what is. Just curious.

I'm actually thinking of selling the 18-200 and getting that lens. I'm buying the 24-85 because its more affordable for me right now. Is that a mistake? I'll be able to return it then I can wait till I can afford the better one. Plz advise.

some group photos I will be taking in April. While I'm not a wedding

photographer, I do take photos of events for the clubs I am a member of for our

websites. A lot of these photos are of a group performing dances so I think

wide angle is what I need. I've just made the plunge into a DSLR so I am still

very amateur.

 

My current equipment is a D200, 50mm 1.4, 24-85 2.8-4 (on order..expected

Thursday) and an 18-200mm VR (bought with camera). I'm also contemplating a

12-24mm Tokina if I can make a case to justify it.

 

Is my current equipment sufficient and which would be the best lens(es) to use.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Wendy

I just bought one from Ritz for a little under $400 and they said they could order the one with VR...its listed for $529 on their website. Should I change? TIA for your advice.

Ciao,

Wendy<div></div>

Hi Patrick, I don't have any help for you but I wanted to make you aware in case you aren't that there will be a lunar eclipse tonight at moon rise. Check out spaceweather.com for details. It will be a perfect opportunity for you to use your equipment...let's hope there are no clouds to obscure our views.

 

I hope this answer is appropriate for this forum.

Ciao,

Wendy

Any of the photo shops in Brooklyn will gladly sell you gray market....and not even disclose the fact.

 

caveat emptor

SB600 or SB800...I'm willing to spend the $$$ for the better if its worth it. TIA

Hi,

While I'm not new to digital photography, I am to DSLR. I recently bought the

D200 with the 18-200mm lens. I certainly do love the pictures it takes and

while I am far from a professional, I am considered the "expert" PC, video and

photo person for some of the groups I belong to. I also use both PC and

Mac...whichever serves the appropriate purpose.

 

My question for the experts here is, should I consider any other lenses? I have

been reading this forum for a couple weeks now and the opinions, of course, are

as varied as the people who frequent here ;-)

 

I have read a lot about how the 18-200mm lens is a great take along all around

lens but is lacking in certain areas which I probably will not realize until I

have been using it for a long time. I'm interested in taking some close up shots

of animals, insects, flowers; groups of people; and landscapes, as well as ebay

auction photos.

 

My husband keeps telling me my 18-200mm covers all possibilities but I think I

might be missing out on something with only one lens.

 

And...has anyone attended the Nikon school? Is it something I should consider?

I don't think I need the basic one but was thinking of the more advanced

session. I certainly know how to using the PC and am a longtime Photoshop user.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Wendy

FWIW, I like your nature and shadow photos.