Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
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NeoGAF Camera Equipment Thread | MK II
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jongkookie
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Same here actually, but it wasn't offered for Buy It Now otherwise I would've bought it 5 days ago when the listing went up lol.
Current copies made by Komine(the good copies) go for $100 bucks and this one went for exactly $61 bucks so I am kinda feeling bummed. But oh well. Like I said, I didn't really need it, I just wanted it haha.
JadedWriter
Member
I've gotten into the habit of asking how much an auctioneer wants for a lens. Last time the person actually responded they put up a buy it now option and then I bought it. If they ignore my message they don't get my money.
JadedWriter
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Anybody else on here ever go crazy thinking they had a scratch on their front lens element only to discover that it's only just a loose strand of hair on the woman's head that the flash is weirdly reflecting off of?
TerryLee81
Member
Did you receive your X70? Interested in your impressions...
JadedWriter
Member
I used my Sigma 18-35 to cover an event, shit was perfect. Was wide enough and just enough zoom to get the job done. I had to switch it to my nikon 50 1.8 to get tighter on the podium speeches and then switched right back to the sigma afterwards. This thing excels in really close and intimate events, was like being a war correspondent cause I was right in the thick of shit but it was so damn fun.
I have one specific thing to answer, and I really hope you guys who frequent this thread, can make the choice for me a little easier. I have been looking at this Top-Max 420-800mm f/8.3-16 High Definition Telephoto Lens, which means it can zoom in a lot, right? But what does it mean being a telephoto lens?
So it can zoom in a lot but the width isn't that wide?
I'm going to the Philippines next month, and is highly likely going to attend a Miss Philippines event, where the girls will be walking up the stage. But as I am not sure where I'll sit, I wanted to bring a lens, which makes me zoom in and get good quality photos.
So it can zoom in a lot but the width isn't that wide?
I'm going to the Philippines next month, and is highly likely going to attend a Miss Philippines event, where the girls will be walking up the stage. But as I am not sure where I'll sit, I wanted to bring a lens, which makes me zoom in and get good quality photos.
JadedWriter
Member
I don't know what the fuck that thing is, but I wouldn't buy that thing for anything. What's your lens budget? Also aperture wise that thing is pretty limited as well. It sounds like you're going to be photographing moving people, not still rocks so I personally don't think this would be worth it for those purposes. And camera gaf I apologize for my ignorant curtness on the subject this just smacks of "don't buy" from my perspective.
I would say maximum $220 maybe.
I just need to order something fast as well, because it needs to be sent to Europe, and I am travelling on April 14.
But something that can zoom a long way, and yes, it'll be for still shots but primarily for moving people on the stage.
VisceralBowl
Member
What lens do you have currently Madridista?
A Canon 18-55mm and an Ultrasonic 55mm-200mm lens.
VisceralBowl
Member
I'm not sure what kind of shooting conditions you'll be in while there but I say you should just make the best with what you have on hand. Those two lenses are surely adequate enough and probably at least a stop or two faster than the one you linked to above.
rent a lens then. that lens is a waste of money.
I think you'll be fine. Learn to work with the equipment you have and don't waste your money on less than mediocre solutions.. The only other thing I can think of is getting the Canon 75-300mm III to get some of that extra reach.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I have doubts that f8 will give you enough light to take photos of a pageant runway.
I'm pretty sure it's a mirror lens.
Telephoto today basically means a lens that is "long". No real definition on what long is, but usually the long end of a standard zoom and up (70mm EQ).
Technically telephoto is a lens shorter than its focal length, but a lot of modern "telephotos" aren't. It made more sense when lens designs were this simple:
That super long zoom is (I'm 99% certain) manual focus. It's not a mirror lens according to this, but a four element zoom sounds really sketchy. The way the aperture tightens is also really odd, it's like a 400mm f8 lens with a variable teleconverter instead of a zoom. F16 is really dim and with the shutter speeds you need for sharp pictures (if it produces them) pretty much limit you to using it in daylight.
I'd go for the Canon 75-300mm zoom or an old 300/400mm prime/zoom if I needed something really long and crop in post. You can get really far by cropping a reasonably sharp lens.
A couple of old super telephoto from the back of my head are Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3, Tamron 200-400mm f5.6, Sigma 400mm f5.6 tele macro (early models had issues with haze I think) and Tokina 300mm f4. The latter has the least reach, but lets in twice as much light and should be the sharpest. The next step up is probably the Canon 400mm f5.6, but it's 1000$.
JadedWriter
Member
Don't buy this thing. Most good lenses don't cost 220 bucks, I would know, I look at lenses all day long.
Interesting, maybe it's more like a telescope design?
I will soon be purchasing my first tripod. I am very interested in landscape photography so I want to get something good for that. After a bit of research I am leaning towards the FEISOL CT-3442 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/848831-REG/FEISOL_CT_3442_Tournament_CT_3442_Rapid_Tripod.html). I would probably get a Sirui K30x (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822264-REG/Sirui_BSRK30_K_30x_Ball_Head.html) to go with it. I will be using a Fuji X-T10 and the largest lens I would use is probably the 55-200. Any thoughts?
Might have to make a hard call on the Xpan. I like shooting with it but it's fully motorized.
When you load a roll of film it advances all the way to the end and shoots from end to start. That's how it determines the frame count.
The shutter's electronic.
When switching from pano to normal mode it slightly moves the film to accommodate the change in format.
So basically if the motor or electronics fail, the camera's a brick. There are people who can fix them but it requires either a donor camera or a very long wait to find what few spare parts exist.
There are no good scanning options that aren't expensive. Standard frame 35mm cameras don't have amazing options, either, but there are more/better/cheaper ones for sure.
I've wanted one of these cameras for years and now that I have one I enjoy it. But the downsides are enough to make me consider selling it.
When you load a roll of film it advances all the way to the end and shoots from end to start. That's how it determines the frame count.
The shutter's electronic.
When switching from pano to normal mode it slightly moves the film to accommodate the change in format.
So basically if the motor or electronics fail, the camera's a brick. There are people who can fix them but it requires either a donor camera or a very long wait to find what few spare parts exist.
There are no good scanning options that aren't expensive. Standard frame 35mm cameras don't have amazing options, either, but there are more/better/cheaper ones for sure.
I've wanted one of these cameras for years and now that I have one I enjoy it. But the downsides are enough to make me consider selling it.
It is quite short, might not be a huge concern for you but it would bother me. Did you specifically want a carbon fibre tripod?
What about something like this Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, can that give me good macro shots, and also let me be close to my subject and get more of the width compared to my 18-55mm?
What about something like this Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, can that give me good macro shots, and also let me be close to my subject and get more of the width compared to my 18-55mm?
no, it's not a macro lens.
What about something like this Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, can that give me good macro shots, and also let me be close to my subject and get more of the width compared to my 18-55mm?
Not really, you would get similar results using either the 18-55mm or the 55-200mm kit lenses. You will want to use higher f stop numbers for macro shots anyway as the depth of field is tiny at such close focusing distances.
Yeah just yesterday.
Initial impressions (this is my first fuji btw)
-Build quality is top notch.
-Lens cap could be better
-AF is just okay. (A6000 is better)
-Kinda annoyed by the aperture dial not centered at F2.8 or Auto
-Selfie is wide enough and amazing.
-IQ is great on good lighting.
I'm still learning to use this camera and I probably need to read the manual first.
Here's a view from my room
JadedWriter
Member
Isn't that focal length a bit too narrow for landscape photography?
Do you have any examples of that? It looks like a reverse zoom (extended it's at 420mm and retracted it's 800mm) which is also odd for such a long lens.
CrudeDiatribe
Member
The field of view ('the width') is exactly the same as your 18-55mm set to 40mm. The reasons to use this lens over your 18-55mm are: it's smaller and lighter and it has a bigger maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5-5.6) which allows more light in, allowing for faster shutter speeds (all else being equal). It may allow a closer minimum focal distance, but it's not going to be substantial; neither are macro lenses.
"zoom" is not magnification, it is the ratio between the 'widest' and 'narrowest' focal lengths a particular "zoom" lens offers. Your 18-55mm lens is a 3x zoom because 55/18 is roughly 3. That awful 400-800mm you linked previously is "only" a 2x zoom, but will bring you a lot closer to the subject than the 18-55mm. You still shouldn't buy it for what you want, but your budget won't allow for what you want.
Holy shit at that price, but I did expect that. Apparently the white lenses and the black ones with the red rings are the most expensive.
So it seems like I'm fine with the ones I already got. I ordered all of these items for my vacation:
So it seems like I'm fine with the ones I already got. I ordered all of these items for my vacation:
- x2 DSTE LP-E6 LP-E6N Rechargerable Li-ion Battery
- Lexar Professional 128GB Class 10 UHS-II 1000x Speed (150MB/s) SDXC Flash Memory Card
- Canon Remote Control RC-06 (don't I need a receiver for this to work?)
- Hoya 58mm UV(C) Digital HMC Screw-in Filter
- Neewer® 58MM 3-in-1 Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood
- Camera waterproof Rain Cover
JadedWriter
Member
At some point you might want to get a radio transmitter shutter release cause the IR ones can get interference from the actual sun. What's with the collapsible lens hood? Just get a a sturdy plastic one and when you're not using it just reverse it and screw it on bayonet style. I use Neewer stuff as well, but that lens hood looks kind of "cheap." Just spend the extra ten quid or pounds and get this:
Canon EW-63C lens hood for EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Yeah unless I go real cheap I might as well get carbon fiber. I can get an optional center column at a later date if I feel it's too short.
Depending on the situation it will be, but I am definitely planning to get a wide lens as well. Right now I just have a 35mm (52 equivalent)
JadedWriter
Member
Nothing wrong with the 35mm actually. I'm finding that to be a pretty good focal length for street photography.
I had such a hard time finding one. Thanks for this. I'm attempting to cancel my order of the cheap one, and will place and order for the one you linked.
jongkookie
Member
Finally picked up a Komine made Vivitar Series 1 70-210!
I'm super excited to see if it can produce the same quality as my 28-90 copy. Though judging from the comments I've seen online, I can expect it to be that way lol.
I'm super excited to see if it can produce the same quality as my 28-90 copy. Though judging from the comments I've seen online, I can expect it to be that way lol.
What body are you using it on?
jongkookie
Member
I'm currently using a D3200. But I'm planning to jump to a D610 next month for personal usage, and an A7RII with the company I'm working with right now since I mainly do videography for them.
Any GH4 photographers/videographers here? Looking for a lens recommendation to use with youth outdoor sports (soccer in particular). I have the Lumix G 35-100 which seems to be a poor compromise...not long enough for photos and too long for video (much of my efforts will be taking video of games).
Do reverse zoom lens exist? I don't think I have seen one. This is probably not a reverse zoom though.
http://opteka.com/420800.aspx
(lock - open is toward the mount side)
With 4 elements 2 groups I thought maybe it's some variation of this:
http://www.handprint.com/ASTRO/ae2.html
Just a wild guess though, I thought maybe you have more info.
Yeah just yesterday.
Initial impressions (this is my first fuji btw)
-Build quality is top notch.
-Lens cap could be better
-AF is just okay. (A6000 is better)
-Kinda annoyed by the aperture dial not centered at F2.8 or Auto
-Selfie is wide enough and amazing.
-IQ is great on good lighting.
I'm still learning to use this camera and I probably need to read the manual first.
Here's a view from my room
Fuji is secretly the best camera company. They've done some unique and daring things and make consistently good cameras.
yup
Panasonic do make a 14-140mm lens. That might be closer to the range you are after for both video and stills.
Hi gang. How insanely important is it to get a light meter in respect to film making and is it really worth spending an extra $300 just to get one with a spot meter such as the Sekonic L-758DR or can i definitely get away without one? I guess i really need to justify the extra cost because it is hard to see it right now.
Ah, I misread the label. Reverse zooms do exist, but they're usually wider zooms. The first gen Canon 24-70 f2.8 is one.
Joelstinton14
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I cancelled my X-PRO 2 order this morning, pretty big delays it seems, and amazon won't have them in till april- may at the moment.
Oh well, i'm not too fussed though, give me time to shop around and potentially find a better deal and any quirks should get ironed out.
Hope you enjoy your X-70.
My seller here in Malaysia have tons of X-Pro 2. Maybe just supply issues in the US.
Gonna go to Singapore next week. Gonna shoot the hell out of this.
I got to think, is a remote like this Canon Remote Switch RS-60 E3 better to have, than the wireless one? I'm thinking outside noise may interfere with the signal sometimes?